Cyprus is seen as trapped in a geopolitical quagmire in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the price of peace continues to rise amidst regional conflicts and energy shifts.

The Greek Cypriot chief negotiator believes the Turkish side is deliberately slowing down developments regarding the Cyprus problem and the convening of an enlarged meeting.

The UN Cyprus problem envoy states that confidence-building measures are an indispensable condition for an enlarged meeting, viewing them as practical steps to improve relations.

The government spokesman hails a 'return to the substance of the Cyprus problem' during a memorial service, emphasizing the Greek Cypriot cause.

The Turkish Foreign Minister believes the Greek Cypriot side will never agree to power-sharing, making a two-state solution the more realistic path to a settlement.