Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades returned to his homeland from Brussels over the weekend, and has been described as being in "very good health" by Government Spokesman Nicos Christoudoulides, according to Parikiaki.

Two of the world's most reputable credit rating firms, Standard and Poor's and Fitch Ratings, have just upgraded Cyprus.

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon believes that a mutually beneficial solution for Cyprus can be attained, if their communities and governmental chiefs are willing, and if the nation receives consistent support from the global arena.