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181. Cyprus and U.S. team up in €14.7M plan to upgrade air and naval bases

Cyprus is gearing up for significant upgrades to its key military bases, with U.S. specialists set to visit in January to provide recommendations for the enhancement of the Andreas Papandreou air base in Paphos....

182. Weird flex, but OK

"We did it first" appears to be the government's message, as six months after Cyprus suspended processing asylum applications from Syrians....

183. Pope Francis calls for Cyprus reunification in Christmas message

Pope Francis' recent Christmas message, which included a call for a solution to the longstanding Cyprus issue, has once again highlighted international attention on the divided island and emphasized the need for renewed peace talks....

184. 2025: A year of transition

There is no doubt that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the Cyprus problem as we have historically understood it....

185. Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs outlines vision for 2026 EU Presidency

In an exclusive interview by Kathimerini's George Kakouris, Deputy Minister of State for European Affairs Marilena Raouna described the upcoming Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2026 as both a significant challenge and an unparalleled opportunity....

186. Unveiling the face of Saint Nicholas (pictures)

Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century bishop whose acts of kindness inspired the legend of Santa Claus, has been brought back to life—virtually....

187. Cyprus risks losing grip on 'interconnector' amid French power move

A reported agreement between Greece’s ADMIE and French investment fund Meridiam could alter the energy landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, especially for Cyprus....

188. Cyprus battles Turkey’s recognition push for 'TRNC'

Cyprus’ efforts to secure strong condemnation from the European Union over Turkey's actions to upgrade the status of the self-declared ''Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus'' (TRNC) have faced significant challenges. ...

189. Golden cucumbers: Prices soar by 201%

Substantial price hikes are being observed for fresh meat, Christmas treats, and especially vegetables in the lead-up to the Christmas season, according to the Christmas 2024 Price Watch....

190. Greece returns 1,055 artifacts to Turkey

In a remarkable gesture of cooperation and respect for shared cultural heritage, Greece has returned 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey. This marks the first time the two countries have engaged in such a cultural repatriation, highlighting the growing importance of collaboration in preserving history....

191. Inaction and inconsistent pressure threaten our future

The much-advertised mobility on the Cyprus problem, likely more for communication purposes than out of a genuine lack of awareness of the tragic reality, cannot, by itself, lead to a viable and mutually acceptable solution....

192. Cyprus talks stalled: Crossing points block path to UN conference

Negotiations over the Cyprus issue are heating up, with both sides digging in ahead of a potential UN-led international conference in early 2025. ...

193. Tatar rejects opening of crossing points at Kokkina - Athienou

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar stated that he does not accept the opening of crossing points in the Kokkina and Athienou areas....

194. Cyprus and EU condemn Turkey’s plans for military action in Syria

Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, have both condemned Turkey’s plans for a large-scale military operation in northern Syria, with growing fears that such actions could destabilize the region further....

195. President Christodoulides welcomes new ambassadors

Yesterday, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a diverse group of new Ambassadors and High Commissioners to Cyprus in a ceremony that also highlighted the country's foreign policy priorities....

196. A sarcophagus in Antalya may hold the remains of Santa Claus

Archaeologists working at the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Türkiye, have uncovered a sarcophagus that may provide new insights into the final resting place of St. Nicholas, the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus....

197. Is Dubai cracking down on drug lords and money launderers?

Dubai’s glitzy reputation as a playground for Europe’s most notorious drug lords and money launderers may finally be under threat....

198. Cyprus pushes to link Turkey-EU relations to Cyprus talks, faces EU resistance

The Christodoulides government made a bold move to connect Turkey’s future with the European Union to the long-stalled Cyprus settlement talks....

199. Hungarian women held over €58.5M property case

Two women, aged 61 and 53, are facing serious charges tied to the alleged illegal sale of Greek Cypriot properties worth €58.5 million in the occupied areas of Akanthos, Ayios Ambrosios, and Kalograia. ...

200. The amphetamine that toppled Assad

The rapid collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government in Syria came as a surprise to many. After a fierce, multi-day assault, rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus, on Sunday, forcing Assad to flee to Russia. ...

201. Cyprus and Jordan strengthen defence ties

Cyprus and Jordan have strengthened their military partnership with a new Defence Cooperation Agreement, signed during Defence Minister Vassilis Palmas' visit to Amman on Wednesday....

202. Tatar courts German investors while rejecting a united Cyprus

In a bid to boost the economy of the self-declared Turkish Cypriot state, Ersin Tatar is calling on international investors, particularly from Germany, to explore opportunities in the occupied territories....

203. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

204. The dust has yet to settle in Syria

Many Syrian parents at my child’s school expressed a desire to return home now that Bashar al-Assad’s regime has collapsed. I urged them to wait. ...

205. Turkish mafia turf war turns Athens streets into a battleground

A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece....

206. Cypriot wine earns a spot on Financial Times’ prestigious Christmas List

A wine crafted from a rare Cypriot indigenous grape variety, produced by the boutique Makarounas Winery in Letymbou, Paphos, has achieved a significant distinction: it has been included in the Financial Times’ list of 51 “Best White Wines for Christmas.”...

207. Kurdish community in Cyprus calls for U.S. action to halt Turkish attacks in Syria

The Kurdish community in Cyprus called on the United States for help to stop attacks by Turkey and Ankara-backed groups in northern Syria....

208. Germany and Netherlands block Cyprus’s push to link EU-Turkey relations with Cyprus issue

Cyprus is facing roadblocks in its latest push to link EU-Turkey relations with progress on the Cyprus issue. ...

209. UK’s Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus , first visit of its kind in over 50 years

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Nicosia on Tuesday, December 10, marking an important step in strengthening ties between the United Kingdom and Cyprus. ...

210. Kasoulides calls for a NATO-ready Cyprus

Former Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides has reignited the discussion surrounding Cyprus' potential NATO membership. In an official statement, Kasoulides emphasizes that, while it may take many years to prepare for membership in the North Atlantic Alliance, Cyprus should, with U.S. assistance, gradually modernize its armaments to meet NATO specifications....