Cyprus NATO membership unlikely as Turkey asserts veto rights, KNEWS

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The remarks follow reports that Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides presented a long-term NATO membership plan to U.S. President Joe Biden on October 30.\r\n Turkey's Stance: A Firm No\r\nAmbassador Özülker dismissed the possibility outright, comparing the situation to Turkey’s veto of Sweden’s NATO bid. \"Turkey will not allow southern Cyprus [Republic of Cyprus] to join NATO, just as we blocked Sweden's membership without our consent,\" he said.\r\nHe also cited historical precedents, including Turkey's veto of Cyprus joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), even without a formal veto right. \"Turkey has the power to leverage its rights in international organizations, and Cyprus will not move forward without Ankara's approval,\" he stressed.\r\n Academic and Political Commentary\r\nHassan Ünal, an academic and adviser to the Turkish Cypriot leadership, speculated that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s recent visit to Ankara may have been tied to discussions on Cyprus’ bid. Ünal proposed that Turkey should condition its approval on international recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the self-declared state recognized only by Turkey.\r\nHe argued that such a move could benefit NATO, allowing both the Republic of Cyprus and the TRNC to join the alliance, potentially resolving the Cyprus issue under a two-state framework. \"This would also be in NATO’s interest,\" Ünal claimed, while warning against EU \"deceptions\" that might pressure Turkey to concede.\r\nFar-right politician Ümit Özdağ supported Ünal’s analysis, suggesting that NATO discussions could serve as a platform for advancing Turkey’s demands.\r\n Alternative Scenarios and Speculation\r\nAydin Selcen, a former Turkish Foreign Ministry official, suggested on social media that Cyprus’ NATO membership could only happen if Turkey accepts a trade-off, such as U.S. concessions on Syria or Aegean issues. 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officials assert that Cyprus cannot join NATO without Ankara’s approval, tying the issue to broader geopolitical demands and recognition of Northern Cyprus.</h2> </header> <div class="main-row w-border mar-top-f clearfix"> <div class="mcol mcol-l"> <div class="main-col"> <article class="art-detail"> <div class="gallery clearfix anim-blo anim-op"> <div class="gal-box"> <div class="relative"> <img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22119/images/b_nato_round_table.jpg" class="img-responsive" alt="" /> </div> </div> <div class="gal-descr fs_s color-a"></div> </div> <div class="head-info clearfix"> <div class="info no-photo"> <p class="fs_xs color-a bold"> Newsroom </p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <div class="colb-info w-author"> <time class="fs_s">27 NOVEMBER 2024 - 09:20</time> </div> </div> <div class="shareaholic-canvas mar-top-b" data-app="share_buttons" data-app-id="33100951"></div> <div class="vidible-xxs mar-top-b"> <div class="ban_300x250 ban-box adstore-resban" 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The remarks follow reports that Cyprus President Nicos Christodoulides presented a long-term NATO membership plan to U.S. President Joe Biden on October 30.</p> <p><strong> Turkey's Stance: A Firm No</strong></p> <p>Ambassador Özülker dismissed the possibility outright, comparing the situation to Turkey’s veto of Sweden’s NATO bid. "Turkey will not allow southern Cyprus [Republic of Cyprus] to join NATO, just as we blocked Sweden's membership without our consent," he said.</p> <p>He also cited historical precedents, including Turkey's veto of Cyprus joining the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), even without a formal veto right. "Turkey has the power to leverage its rights in international organizations, and Cyprus will not move forward without Ankara's approval," he stressed.</p> <p><strong> Academic and Political Commentary</strong></p> <p>Hassan Ünal, an academic and adviser to the Turkish Cypriot leadership, speculated that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s recent visit to Ankara may have been tied to discussions on Cyprus’ bid. Ünal proposed that Turkey should condition its approval on international recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the self-declared state recognized only by Turkey.</p> <p>He argued that such a move could benefit NATO, allowing both the Republic of Cyprus and the TRNC to join the alliance, potentially resolving the Cyprus issue under a two-state framework. "This would also be in NATO’s interest," Ünal claimed, while warning against EU "deceptions" that might pressure Turkey to concede.</p> <p>Far-right politician Ümit Özdağ supported Ünal’s analysis, suggesting that NATO discussions could serve as a platform for advancing Turkey’s demands.</p> <p><strong> Alternative Scenarios and Speculation</strong></p> <p>Aydin Selcen, a former Turkish Foreign Ministry official, suggested on social media that Cyprus’ NATO membership could only happen if Turkey accepts a trade-off, such as U.S. concessions on Syria or Aegean issues. He floated the idea of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation in Cyprus, where two politically equal entities could join NATO as a unified state under specific conditions.</p> <p><strong> Broader Implications</strong></p> <p>Turkey’s resistance underscores its strategic leverage in NATO and international organizations, using these platforms to reinforce its geopolitical goals, particularly regarding Cyprus. 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src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22157/images/s_traffic_jam_agios_dometios_1.jpg" alt="Traffic jam at Agios Dometios crossing as Black Friday shoppers flock to free areas" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/traffic-jam-at-agios-dometios-roadblock-as-black-friday-shoppers-flock-to-free-areas" target="_self" title="Traffic jam at Agios Dometios crossing as Black Friday shoppers flock to free areas">Traffic jam at Agios Dometios crossing as Black Friday shoppers flock to free areas</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Queues stretch to occupied Nicosia’s ring road, raising questions over adequacy of current crossing points</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 16:09:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration" target="_self" title="Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22155/images/s_notre_dame_paris.jpg" alt="Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/macron-celebrates-notre-dame-s-restoration" target="_self" title="Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration">Macron celebrates Notre-Dame’s restoration</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">After five years of painstaking work, the historic cathedral rises again, symbolizing resilience and French craftsmanship ...</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-30 09:03:00">30/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/10-700-greek-students-suspended-for-violating-school-cell-phone-ban" target="_self" title="10,700 Greek students suspended for violating school cell phone ban"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22154/images/s_kids_using_phone_school_students.jpg" alt="10,700 Greek students suspended for violating school cell phone ban" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/10-700-greek-students-suspended-for-violating-school-cell-phone-ban" target="_self" title="10,700 Greek students suspended for violating school cell phone ban">10,700 Greek students suspended for violating school cell phone ban</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Education Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis discusses new rules aimed at reducing distractions and a law targeting ''perpetual ...</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-30 09:10:00">30/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education" target="_self" title="The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22152/images/s_father_maximos_constas.jpg" alt="The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/the-greek-orthodox-priest-at-the-center-of-anti-woke-education" target="_self" title="The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education">The Greek Orthodox priest at the center of ''anti-woke'' education</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Father Maximos Constas brings traditional values to the University of Austin, challenging modern academic norms.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Kathimerini Greece Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-30 09:05:00">30/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/cyprus-eu-anniversary-coins-spark-collector-mania" target="_self" title="Cyprus EU anniversary coins spark collector mania"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22150/images/s_2_euro_coin.jpg" alt="Cyprus EU anniversary coins spark collector mania" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/cyprus-eu-anniversary-coins-spark-collector-mania" target="_self" title="Cyprus EU anniversary coins spark collector mania">Cyprus EU anniversary coins spark collector mania</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Limited-edition €5 and €2 coins celebrate 20 years of EU membership, with high demand driving resale prices up to €500.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-30 09:00:00">30/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/cyprus-poised-to-join-u-s-visa-waiver-program-after-key-final-steps" target="_self" title="Cyprus poised to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program after key final steps"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22156/images/s_us_visa_on_parliament.png" alt="Cyprus poised to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program after key final steps" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/cyprus-poised-to-join-u-s-visa-waiver-program-after-key-final-steps" target="_self" title="Cyprus poised to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program after key final steps">Cyprus poised to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program after key final steps</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Cyprus has met nearly all requirements for the U.S. Visa Waiver, with just a few technical issues left before experts assess ...</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 15:49:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/nato-surrounds-chinese-ship-over-undersea-cable-sabotage" target="_self" title="NATO surrounds Chinese ship over undersea cable sabotage"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22151/images/s_nato_round_table.jpg" alt="NATO surrounds Chinese ship over undersea cable sabotage" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/nato-surrounds-chinese-ship-over-undersea-cable-sabotage" target="_self" title="NATO surrounds Chinese ship over undersea cable sabotage">NATO surrounds Chinese ship over undersea cable sabotage</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Vital internet links severed as investigators probe deliberate anchor dragging.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 14:00:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/turkey-reacts-srongly-to-cyprus-nato-push-and-growing-u-s-military-ties" target="_self" title="Turkey reacts srongly to Cyprus' NATO push and growing U.S. military ties"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22149/images/s_s_christodoulides_biden_wh.jpg" alt="Turkey reacts srongly to Cyprus' NATO push and growing U.S. military ties" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/turkey-reacts-srongly-to-cyprus-nato-push-and-growing-u-s-military-ties" target="_self" title="Turkey reacts srongly to Cyprus' NATO push and growing U.S. military ties">Turkey reacts srongly to Cyprus' NATO push and growing U.S. military ties</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Ankara's concerns intensify as Cyprus seeks NATO membership and strengthens strategic partnerships with the U.S., impacting ...</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 13:33:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/airlines-adding-more-flights-to-greece-for-summer-2025" target="_self" title="Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22148/images/s_athens_airport_2.jpg" alt="Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/airlines-adding-more-flights-to-greece-for-summer-2025" target="_self" title="Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025">Airlines adding more flights to Greece for summer 2025</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Aegean and foreign carriers expand routes to Athens and top destinations, tapping into rising demand from travelers.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Kathimerini Greece Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 12:30:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership" target="_self" title="Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22147/images/s_stella_kyriakides_2.jpg" alt="Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/stella-kyriakides-earns-an-a-for-health-leadership" target="_self" title="Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership">Stella Kyriakides earns an A- for health leadership</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Cypriot Commissioner recognized in EU performance grading for advancing health policy despite challenges in public health ...</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 12:20:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/court-hands-down-stiff-sentences-in-major-extortion-and-embezzlement-case" target="_self" title="Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22146/images/s_cash.jpg" alt="Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/court-hands-down-stiff-sentences-in-major-extortion-and-embezzlement-case" target="_self" title="Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case">Court hands down stiff sentences in major extortion and embezzlement case</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Two men sentenced to prison, vehicles confiscated, as authorities clamp down on financial crime</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 10:51:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms" target="_self" title="Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22145/images/s_empty_emergency_room_hospital.jpg" alt="Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/temporary-truce-in-the-healthcare-sector-as-december-showdown-looms" target="_self" title="Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms">Temporary truce in the healthcare sector as December showdown looms</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Progress made on financial incentives, but a decisive December 5 meeting will test whether lasting solutions can be reached ...</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Apostolos Tomaras</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 10:38:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-touch-of-clouds-your-weekend-weather-forecast" target="_self" title="Snap shot of the city of Nicosia this morning November 29, 2024"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22144/images/s_view_of_nicosia_weather.jpg" alt="Snap shot of the city of Nicosia this morning November 29, 2024" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/sunny-skies-with-a-touch-of-clouds-your-weekend-weather-forecast" target="_self" title="Sunny skies with a touch of clouds: Your weekend weather forecast ">Sunny skies with a touch of clouds: Your weekend weather forecast </a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Mild temperatures, mostly clear conditions, and a chance of light showers in some areas—perfect for weekend plans!</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-29 08:39:00">29/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/eu-eyes-embassy-staff-cuts-to-refocus-on-strategic-regions" target="_self" title="EU eyes embassy staff cuts to refocus on strategic regions"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22143/images/s_s_eu_parliament_fb.jpg" alt="EU eyes embassy staff cuts to refocus on strategic regions" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/eu-eyes-embassy-staff-cuts-to-refocus-on-strategic-regions" target="_self" title="EU eyes embassy staff cuts to refocus on strategic regions">EU eyes embassy staff cuts to refocus on strategic regions</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Proposal to downsize in Africa and Latin America raises fears of lost influence and rival power gains.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 16:06:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op ban-in-blo"> <div class="ban_300x250 ban-box adstore-resban" data-cursctid="2" data-dsksizeid="2" data-mobsizeid="14"> </div> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/cypriot-teens-top-europe-in-vaping" target="_self" title="Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22142/images/s_teen_vaping_e_cigarette_unspl.jpg" alt="Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/cypriot-teens-top-europe-in-vaping" target="_self" title="Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping">Cypriot teens top Europe in vaping</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">E-cigarette use surges among youth and adults as traditional smoking declines</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 15:02:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/vatican-faces-pension-crisis-despite-its-wealth" target="_self" title="Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22141/images/s_pope_francis.jpg" alt="Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/vatican-faces-pension-crisis-despite-its-wealth" target="_self" title="Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth">Vatican faces pension crisis despite its wealth</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Pope Francis appoints cardinal to address serious budget deficit and pension imbalance</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 14:37:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel" target="_self" title="U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22138/images/s_biden_and_netanyahu_file.jpg" alt="U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/u-s-moves-forward-with-$680-million-arms-deal-to-israel" target="_self" title="U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel">U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Despite ceasefire, the Biden administration solidifies military support for Israel.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 12:44:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/actor-surprises-shoppers-with-wicked-tunes-and-holiday-cheer" target="_self" title="Photo of Jeff Goldblum at St. Pancras - Publicity"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22137/images/s_jeff_goldblum_st_pancras.jpg" alt="Photo of Jeff Goldblum at St. Pancras - Publicity" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/actor-surprises-shoppers-with-wicked-tunes-and-holiday-cheer" target="_self" title="Actor surprises shoppers with Wicked tunes and holiday cheer">Actor surprises shoppers with Wicked tunes and holiday cheer</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Jeff Goldblum surprises London shoppers with piano performance</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 11:53:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/danish-farmers-to-pay-tax-on-livestock-farts-and-burps" target="_self" title="File photo Unsplash"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22136/images/s_cows_in_field_unspl_snip.jpg" alt="File photo Unsplash" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/danish-farmers-to-pay-tax-on-livestock-farts-and-burps" target="_self" title="Danish farmers to pay tax on livestock farts and burps">Danish farmers to pay tax on livestock farts and burps</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Denmark introduces world’s first methane tax as cows and pigs take the heat for climate change</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs 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€115 million in second payment under EU recovery plan</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">After meeting 37 out of 38 milestones, Cyprus moves closer to fulfilling its €1.2 billion recovery plan.</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 10:35:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/cyprus-hits-2-16-us-visa-refusal-rate" target="_self" title="Cyprus hits 2.16% US visa refusal rate"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22133/images/s_visa_us.jpg" alt="Cyprus hits 2.16% US visa refusal rate" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/cyprus-hits-2-16-us-visa-refusal-rate" target="_self" title="Cyprus hits 2.16% US visa refusal rate">Cyprus hits 2.16% US visa refusal rate</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Visa-free trips to the U.S. could be just around the corner!</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 10:12:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/thanksgiving-travel-in-the-us-hits-record-highs" target="_self" title="Snapshot of the Los Angeles 405 Freeway - Shutterstock"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22132/images/s_la_freeway_shutterstock.jpg" alt="Snapshot of the Los Angeles 405 Freeway - Shutterstock" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/thanksgiving-travel-in-the-us-hits-record-highs" target="_self" title="Thanksgiving travel in the US hits record highs">Thanksgiving travel in the US hits record highs</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Nearly 80 million Americans take to the roads, skies, and rails for the holiday</summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 09:42:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/mostly-clear-skies-with-a-frosty-evening-ahead" target="_self" title="Mostly clear skies with a frosty evening ahead"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22131/images/s_person_in_scarf_cold_weather_unspl.jpg" alt="Mostly clear skies with a frosty evening ahead" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/mostly-clear-skies-with-a-frosty-evening-ahead" target="_self" title="Mostly clear skies with a frosty evening ahead">Mostly clear skies with a frosty evening ahead</a></h3> <summary class="fs_s hidden-xxs">Mild days and chilly nights dominate the forecast, with a slight warm-up expected over the weekend </summary> <div class="bot-box"> <small class="author fs_xs sbold">Newsroom</small> <div class="dbox fs_xs sbold color-a"> <time class="date inherit" pubdate="2024-11-28 09:12:00">28/11/2024</time>  |  <a href="/en/news" target="_self" title="News" class="sct-link">NEWS</a> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="par-box col-xs-6 col-md-4 col-10 anim-blo anim-op"> <article class="item-box"> <div class="photo mar-bot-12"> <a href="/en/news/this-christmas-don-t-compromise-with-your-gifts-get-a-new-smartphone-and-5g-unlimited-plan-with-total-benefit-of-up-to-€620-from-epic" target="_self" title="This Christmas don’t compromise with your gifts! Get a new smartphone and 5G Unlimited plan, with total benefit of up to €620 from Epic!"><img src="assets/modules/wnp/articles/202411/22130/images/s_epic_christmas_campaign.jpg" alt="This Christmas don’t compromise with your gifts! Get a new smartphone and 5G Unlimited plan, with total benefit of up to €620 from Epic!" class="img-responsive" /></a> </div> <h3 class="fs_s bold"><a href="/en/news/this-christmas-don-t-compromise-with-your-gifts-get-a-new-smartphone-and-5g-unlimited-plan-with-total-benefit-of-up-to-€620-from-epic" target="_self" title="This Christmas don’t compromise with your gifts! Get a new smartphone and 5G Unlimited plan, with total benefit of up to €620 from Epic!">This Christmas don’t compromise with your gifts! 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