Athens and Nicosia’s united message

Athens and Nicosia are working hand in hand to manage yet another test for the Cyprus problem. The arrival of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus creates, almost by default, a new dynamic at a time when the issue has been stuck in limbo for far too long.

We have to acknowledge that there’s real momentum building on the Cyprus problem, and it’s fair to say Nicosia’s own tactics are what triggered it. Worth remembering: it was the Cyprus government’s own moves that led to the appointment of both...