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1. Nominations underway for June European elections

Nominations for the June European elections are being submitted today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the General Election Commissioner, located at the "Filoxenia" Conference Centre....

2. 155 million crossings in over two decades

In the two decades since the roadblocks opened, travel between the divided territories in Cyprus has seen a significant increase, according to data from the Ministry of Tourism cited by Yeni Douzen. The figures reveal a total of 155 million crossings from April 23, 2003, to the present day....

3. Human rights status remains steady in Cyprus

The US State Department's annual report on human rights reveals that the situation in Cyprus saw no significant changes in 2023. The report covers both the Republic of Cyprus and the area administered by Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing the unique political landscape of the island....

4. Over 700,000 voters registered for upcoming elections

The Chief Returning Officer, Elikkos Elia, revealed on Tuesday that a total of 706,534 individuals are eligible to cast their votes in the upcoming elections....

5. Lost promises, missed chances: Secrets behind Cyprus' EU entry

In an exclusive interview with Kathimerini's Marina Economidou, Gunter Verheugen sheds light on the intricacies of negotiations surrounding the Cyprus problem at Burgenstock....

6. University seminar explores identity dynamics in occupied Cyprus

In an upcoming seminar scheduled for May 23, 2024, at Göteborgs universitet......

7. The CIA's secret plans for Cyprus

The CIA was drafting scenarios for the geographic separation of Greeks and Turks in Cyprus as early as 1964. These plans, ranging from relocating Turkish Cypriots to Turkey to exchanges of populations and territories with Greece...

8. European elections add twist to Cyprus polls

On June 9, Cyprus goes to the polls in the most complicated elections in its history as the European elections and the local government elections are held in parallel, following the reform passed by the Parliament....

9. Tatar asserts Turkish Cypriot rights in Cyprus talks

Returning from his diplomatic visit to the US, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Ersin Tatar addressed the media at Ercan Airport......

10. Turkish Cypriot leader meets US officials before UN talks

Ersin Tatar, the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, held discussions with State Department officials in Washington as part of his visit to the United States, where he is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York today....

11. Turkish Cypriots among 19,642 new registrants for elections

The latest count shows that 19,642 new voters have registered on the electoral rolls, Head of Electoral Service Menelaos Vasiliou told CNA on Tuesday, reminding that the deadline for registering ends at the end of the day....

12. Cyprus and Estonia pledge deeper ties across borders

The similarities between Cyprus and Estonia, despite their geographical distance, noted on Wednesday in Nicosia......

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

The possibility of adding a paragraph on EU-Turkey relations to the conclusions of the European Council Summit that is taking place in Brussels remains open after the meeting......

14. Ankara calls for recognition of Turkish Cypriot rights

ISTANBUL – TURKEY'S FIRM STANCE ON CYPRUS: Turkish Vice President, Cevdet Yilmaz, made a bold statement regarding Turkey's position on Cyprus......

15. UN's silent visit leaves Cyprus guessing

Maria Angela Olguín Cuellar kept her cards close to her chest, according to the "briefing" from the Presidential Palace......

16. ''Turkish Cypriots survived genocide thanks to Turkey,'' says Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a speech he delivered to Turkish military personnel at a dinner Monday, not only defended the Turkish invasion of Cyprus......

17. Nicosia Mayor updates UN envoy on bi-communal trust-building projects

Nicosia Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis met with UN Secretary General's Personal Envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar during her ongoing visit to Cyprus...

18. Cuellar receives London's assurance on Cyprus problem

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Angela Holguín Cuéllar, received reassurances by UK officials during her contacts in London on Thursday......

19. Saints Sergios & Bacchus church rises from devastation

Out of the ruins and devastation, the small church of Saints Sergios and Bacchus, in the Karpas peninsula, east of Neta village in Turkish occupied......

20. U.S. Ambassador explores Famagusta's rich heritage

U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Julie D. Fisher, engaged in a joint exploration of the Walled City of Famagusta alongside Dr. Simos Ioannou and Dr. Süleyman Uluçay. The visit on March 5, 2024,...

21. 'TRNC' leader's Russian meeting significance for Cuellar's visit

The Antalya International ''Forum'' in Turkey provided a significant platform for Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, to underscore the principle of sovereign equality for Turkish Cypriots, a crucial step towards resolving the deadlock in Cyprus talks. ...

22. Cyprus sees record 4,388 new voters joining European elections

To date a total of 4,388 new voters have been registered to vote for the June 9 elections, of which 1,386 concern Europeans residing in Cyprus for the forthcoming local administration elections. There were also 34 applications from Europeans for the European elections. ...

23. Erdogan stands firm on dividing Cyprus

In a show of defiance, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Ankara will continue its efforts for the recognition of the northern part of Cyprus, which Turkey has occupied since its 1974 invasion, as a separate state from the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus....

24. Britain under fire as Russia steps up for Cyprus peace talks

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova referred on Wednesday to the 65th anniversary of the Zurich-London Agreements......

25. Turkish Cypriot youths attacked during Troodos trip

A group of eight Turkish Cypriot youths, aged 20, faced a violent attack during a trip to Troodos, as reported by Turkish Cypriot media. ...

26. Excavations for missing Cypriots underway

Excavations are currently carried out by the Committee on missing persons (CMP) at seven sites in the areas under control of the Republic of Cyprus and the occupied areas to locate remains of missing Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots....

27. Cuellar's Ankara meetings highlight shift in Turkish policy

Maria-Angela Olguin Cuegiar embarked on a diplomatic journey to Turkey following her visit to Athens, marking a pivotal step in her ''go-and-return'' diplomacy initiative, which she launched after her stay in Cyprus....

28. Extradition of Turkish Cypriot lawyer sparks cross-community tensions

In a development causing tensions between the communities, the extradition and imminent transfer of Turkish Cypriot lawyer Akan Kursat from Italy to Cyprus has become the focal point of news coverage. ...

29. Turkish Cypriot footballer scores pro deal with Omonoia

In a landmark moment for Turkish Cypriot football, 18-year-old Tahsin Ozler has secured his first professional contract with Omonia, extending his tenure with the club until the close of the 2026/27 season. ...

30. US firmly rejects two-state solution for Cyprus settlement