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Focus on Cyprus: From President Biden's letter to Greek Independence Day celebrations

This past week Washington’s attention has been on Cyprus and the humanitarian corridor from Gaza, from President Biden’s letter thanking President Christodoulides, to the National Security Council’s chief of staff visiting Cyprus. Cyprus is also going to be a central theme for diaspora Greeks as celebrations for Greek independence day kick off on March 25th. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest on these key developments on Cyprus, and provides a look ahead at the upcoming Greek Independence Day celebrations.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

US racing to prepare Gaza jetty by May 1, says US official

Biden on Greek Independence Day: friendship ‘stronger than ever before’

Christodoulides eyes EU-Turkey talks for Cyprob benefit

EU summit stirs hope for Cyprus President's role in Turkey talks

Greek authorities overhaul wildfire response plans ahead of summer fire season

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