"Cyprus-Germany relations"

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26 June 2025

Ursula von der Leyen president of the European Commission at the round table meeting room during the European Council summit, the EU leaders meeting in Europa building, headquarters of the European Council. Leaders will talk about the Middle East crisis, Ukraine, EU in the world and competitiveness, Migration and European Defense and security, Moldova, Western Balkans and Internal Security, preparedness and hybrid activities. Brussels, Belgium on June 26, 2026

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12 February 2024

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany and President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus are walking towards a section of the ''Green Line'' that divides the free and occupied parts of Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. They are accompanied by Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis as they head to the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades separating the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit marks the first by a German President since the Republic of Cyprus was established in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between Germany and Cyprus.

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#10990022

12 February 2024

The flags of Cyprus, Germany, the EU, and the Nicosia municipality are being displayed outside the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being escorted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia. Here, the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit by the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990024

12 February 2024

Graffiti is being seen opposite the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city are visible, also known as the ''Green Line''. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. The visit of the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990027

12 February 2024

The flags of Cyprus, Germany, the EU, and the Nicosia municipality are being displayed outside the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being escorted by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia. Here, the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit by the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990029

12 February 2024

Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, is waiting for the arrival of Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia is the last divided European capital. The visit of the German President marks the first ever since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990031

12 February 2024

Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, is waiting for the arrival of Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, through the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia is the last divided European capital. The visit of the German President marks the first ever since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990034

12 February 2024

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is greeting the Town Hall staff alongside Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. He is being guided by President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus and Mayor Yiorkadjis through the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that divide the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit marks the first by a German President since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990036

12 February 2024

Constantinos Yiorkadjis (L), Frank-Walter Steinmeier (M), and Nikos Christodoulides (R) are posing in front of the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia. They are visiting the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line.'' Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit by the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990038

12 February 2024

The flag of the so-called ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' is barely visible on Pentadaktylos mountain behind a mosque minaret in the Turkish side of the city, as seen from the roof of the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. The visit of the German President marks the first of its kind since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990041

12 February 2024

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Nikos Christodoulides are arriving on the roof of the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to view the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia is the last divided European capital. This visit by the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990043

12 February 2024

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Nikos Christodoulides are arriving on the roof of the Town Hall in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to view the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia is the last divided European capital. This visit by the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990059

12 February 2024

Nikos Christodoulides is showing Frank-Walter Steinmeier the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is being guided by the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, and Nicosia Mayor, Constantinos Yiorkadjis, to the old city of Nicosia. They are viewing the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line.'' Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit by the German President marks the first since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the commencement of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990061

12 February 2024

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is standing on the Town Hall roof in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 12, 2024. He is being shown the old city of Nicosia by President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus and Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides of the city, also known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This visit marks the first by a German President since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990068

12 February 2024

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is being guided through the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides and Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis, on February 12, 2024. They are visiting the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides, known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This marks the first visit by a German President since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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#10990071

12 February 2024

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany is being guided through the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus, by President Nikos Christodoulides and Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis, on February 12, 2024. They are visiting the old city of Nicosia, where the barricades that separate the Greek and Turkish sides, known as the ''Green Line,'' are visible. Nicosia remains the last divided European capital. This marks the first visit by a German President since the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960 and the start of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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