REGIONAL Qatar's former ruler who forged ties with Cyprus dies, nation enters four days of mourning Newsroom The State of Qatar is mourning the death of its former ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, a leader widely credited with transforming the Gulf nation and strengthening its ties with countries around the world, including Cyprus. READ MORE
''Cyprus isn’t on Europe’s sidelines, it’s on the front line,'' says EU’s Stephen Clark From regional conflicts to online disinformation, senior EU official Stephen Clark says the island faces many of the challenges ... Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides 27/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
''Cyprus and Qatar share the same goal: Stability'' In an exclusive interview, Ambassador Yousef Sultan Laram discusses regional tensions, diplomacy, his family's life in Cyprus, ... Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides 07/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Children celebrate Romanian-Cypriot friendship through art in Nicosia More than 60 young participants marked International Children’s Day by creating artwork inspired by the culture and traditions ... Newsroom 04/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Cyprus loses close vote for UN General Assembly presidency Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman secures the post with 99 votes to Andreas Kakouris’s 91 in a tightly contested election. Newsroom 02/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Cyprus vies for presidency of UN General Assembly Cypriot Ambassador Andreas Kakouris and Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will face off in a UN vote on June ... Newsroom 01/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Hong Kong drama ‘Afterpiece’ to open Shanghai International Film Festival Film introduced at Chinese Embassy in Cyprus ahead of 28th edition of Shanghai festival in June. Newsroom 29/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Romania’s blunt-talking ambassador to Cyprus had one unfinished dream: a cat museum As Romania’s outspoken envoy prepares to leave the island, Dan Mihalache reflects on identity, diplomacy, AI, culture and ... Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides 17/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis Outgoing envoy thanked for helping strengthen ties between Washington and Nicosia during her tenure. Newsroom 14/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia Diplomats, Cypriot officials and guests gathered under the lights of the 1888 Club for a warm evening of speeches, music ... Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides 14/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
Russian Victory Day events held across Cyprus Organisers said more than 12,000 people attended the ''Immortal Regiment'' march in Limassol. Newsroom 11/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA
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