Cypriot tourist arrivals increased by 11.4% last month compared to last year's same time frame, as determined by the Cyprus Statistical Service today.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades hosted a luncheon with previous Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat, regarding peace discussion developments and a negotiated settlement that is mutually beneficial for both territories.

Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides met with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday, to discuss his scheduled visit to Cyprus, on May 21st through 23rd.