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06 July, 2026

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''Cyprus isn’t on Europe’s sidelines, it’s on the front line,'' says EU’s Stephen Clark

Shemaine Bushnell Kyriakides

When people in Cyprus hear "Brussels," it can still sound like a place that exists somewhere far away; a world of speeches, regulations and political deals that has little to do with everyday life in Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol or Paphos.

''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

The project brought together families from across the island while promoting cultural heritage, creativity and community ties.

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 ...

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04/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA

The incoming president will oversee UN reform efforts and the process to choose a successor to Secretary-General António Guterres. Photo credit: @UN_News_Centre X

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.

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02/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA

The next General Assembly president will oversee a session that includes the selection of a new UN Secretary-General and efforts to advance UN reform. Photo credit: Wikimedia

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 ...

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01/06/2026 | DIPLOMATICA

File photo from last year's film festival in Shanghai China, courtesy Meet in Shanghai

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.

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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

Farewell message comes as Davis prepares to conclude her diplomatic career after assignments in Cyprus and Ukraine. Photo credit: @USEmbassyCyprus Facebook

US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis

Outgoing envoy thanked for helping strengthen ties between Washington and Nicosia during her tenure.

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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

Wreath-laying ceremonies, motor rallies and concerts took place to mark the 81st anniversary of Victory Day. Photo credit: Russian Embassy in Cyprus Facebook

Russian Victory Day events held across Cyprus

Organisers said more than 12,000 people attended the ''Immortal Regiment'' march in Limassol.

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11/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA

US Ambassador to Cyprus Julie Davis and UNFICYP Chief Khassim Diagne at the Nicosia buffer zone office May 6, 2026.

UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

Khassim Diagne thanks Julie Davis for US support to UNFICYP during meeting at Nicosia buffer zone offices.

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06/05/2026 | DIPLOMATICA

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Competing calendars and weaponized histories manufacture the illusion of an inevitable final conflict. Image from The Crusader Bible at The Blanton Museum of Arts

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''Cyprus isn’t on Europe’s sidelines, it’s on the front line,'' says EU’s Stephen Clark

''Cyprus and Qatar share the same goal: Stability''

Children celebrate Romanian-Cypriot friendship through art in Nicosia

Cyprus loses close vote for UN General Assembly presidency

Cyprus vies for presidency of UN General Assembly

Hong Kong drama ‘Afterpiece’ to open Shanghai International Film Festival

Romania’s blunt-talking ambassador to Cyprus had one unfinished dream: a cat museum

US Embassy says farewell to Ambassador Julie Davis

Poland’s National Day reception brings ''solidarity''...and pierogi...to old Nicosia

Russian Victory Day events held across Cyprus

UN peacekeeping chief bids farewell to US ambassador in Cyprus

Reality or narratives?

The art of free-range flaouna cheese