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Small island, big stakes: Cyprus votes amid regional uncertainty

On May 24, Cyprus is holding elections to the House of Representatives, the country’s parliament. At first glance, this may appear to be a domestic political event in a relatively small island state. Yet under current geopolitical conditions, the Cypriot vote goes far beyond national politics.

23 May 2026-22:07
Zelenskyy arrives in Romania to take part in Bucharest Nine summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Bucharest on Wednesday to participate in the Bucharest Nine summit, which brings together Eastern European NATO members to discuss regional security and defense coordination.

13 May 2026-16:07
Cantürk Caner: Türkiye will not become a “new Iran” - INTERVIEW

The Eastern Mediterranean has once again moved to the center of global geopolitics. Growing military activity around Cyprus, the arrival of new naval forces in the region, rising diplomatic tensions, and the shifting strategic positions of key actors are turning the Cyprus issue into one of the most important elements of the regional security equation. Against this background, the rivalry among major powers for influence in the Eastern Mediterranean is becoming increasingly visible, as the interests of Türkiye, the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and several Middle Eastern countries intersect there.

12 Mar 2026-10:05
What’s next for Lukoil’s European refineries? A major shift begins

30 Oct 2025-11:48
Brussels faces rebellion as Eastern Europe rejects new migration pact

Moses Becker is a political commentator for News.Az. He holds a PhD in political science and specializes in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

22 Oct 2025-08:53
How Azerbaijan strengthens energy sovereignty and expands export geography

By Sabina Alizade

In recent decades, Azerbaijan has embarked on a significant journey to secure its role in world politics, particularly in the context of energy security and regional stability.

03 Jun 2024-23:16
Olaf Scholz: Azerbaijan is becoming increasingly important partner for both Germany and European Union

14 Mar 2023-10:49
Azerbaijani FM meets with EU Ambassador for the Eastern Partnership Program

15 Feb 2023-15:15
President Ilham Aliyev: If Armenia wants peace, it should refrain from very dangerous rhetoric

17 Nov 2022-15:07