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Nikos Christodoulides

Nikos Christodoulides

President of Cyprus

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Notable Quotes

"We know what invasion means, what occupation means" - referencing Cyprus's divided status since 1974 Turkish occupation, drawing parallels to Ukraine's struggle

Stories

Cyprus takes EU helm with ambitious Ukraine agenda

Rule Changes

Leading Cyprus's second EU Council Presidency

Cyprus, a divided island of a million people, took control of the EU Council on January 1, 2026. The presidency begins as Europe faces Russia's war in Ukraine entering year four, crumbling transatlantic unity, and a €2 trillion budget battle. It kicked off on January 7 with a ceremony in Nicosia featuring President Zelenskyy, and it promises a 'new approach' to Ukraine's EU accession while juggling 330 legislative files.

Updated May 19