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1. Nearly 24,000 illegal cigarettes seized at Paphos airport

Customs officers at Paphos Airport seized thousands of illegal cigarettes on Monday after stopping a Greek Cypriot man heading to London....

2. Stay seated or pay up, Turkey’s new rule for impatient flyers

Turkey is officially done with the mad dash to the airplane exit. Under a new rule, passengers who leap out of their seats before the plane finishes taxiing could face a $70 fine, all in an effort to bring some order to the post-landing chaos....

3. Cyprus proposes opening Turkish port to Cypriot ships

In a move that could significantly alter Cyprus-Turkey relations, Cyprus has reportedly made a proposal to Turkey to open one of its ports to Cypriot-flagged ships, a long-standing issue that has been unresolved since 1987....

4. Man's time runs out at Larnaca Airport over undeclared luxury watches

A passenger arriving from Switzerland was forced to pay more than €29,000 at Larnaca Airport after customs officers found two undeclared luxury watches valued at over €100,000 in his luggage....

5. The EU wants in, but can it make a difference?

The European Union (EU) appears eager to play a role in reviving talks on the Cyprus problem, but its actual influence remains constrained by political realities. ...

6. Turkish media: Discontent over Cypriot Foreign Minister's visit to Syria

7. The Cyprus cabinet's ''romantic'' February 14 meeting

On Friday, February 14th, President of Cyprus called for an emergency Cabinet meeting. Naturally, many assumed it was to discuss Valentine’s Day – flowers, chocolates, etc. – ...

8. Stelios Foundation donates equipment to aid CMP efforts

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, spearheaded by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, has made a significant contribution to the humanitarian mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP)....

9. 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....

10. Minimum income recipients allegedly renting T/C properties for pennies

A shocking new controversy has emerged involving recipients of the minimum guaranteed income who are allegedly renting valuable Turkish Cypriot properties for an incredibly low price. ...

11. Cyprus reunification 'off the table', says former U.S. Ambassador, warns Europe not to rely on U.S.

A statesman, a diplomat, and a patriot, John Koenig is the epitome of dedication to service and diplomacy. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in pivotal roles across the globe, from his time as U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus from 2012 to 2015 to his earlier postings in Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, and the Philippines. ...

12. The declaration of the TRNC: A turning point in the Cyprus conflict

On 15 November 1983, the Turkish Cypriot side unilaterally declared the occupied territories as the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

13. FT: Foreign students lured to illegal universities in occupied Cyprus

The Financial Times published an extensive report from Nicosia, highlighting a scheme targeting foreign students, particularly from Africa and Asia, through agencies promoting study opportunities at illegal universities in the occupied northern Cyprus....

14. Cyprus celebrates 64th Independence Day with military parade

Cyprus marked its 64th Independence Day today with a military parade in Nicosia. Key political, religious, and military leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides and Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, attended the event alongside foreign ambassadors and defense officials....

15. Christodoulides' UN meeting move raises public image concerns

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar abruptly halted anticipated developments in August by rejecting an invitation to a trilateral meeting, insisting that there was no common ground between the two sides. ...

16. Turkey pushes for 'Taiwanization' of occupied Cyprus

According to Kathimerini reporter Pavlos Xanthoulis, Ankara is intensifying efforts to secure international support for the "Taiwanization" of occupied Cyprus by advocating for direct trade and flights from the region, which could bolster the sovereign equality of the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" (TRNC)....

17. Five Turkish warships stir tensions in Greek waters

In recent days, Turkey has deployed up to five warships near the maritime boundary between Kasos and Karapathos islands, just outside Greek territorial waters....

18. EU faces internal struggle over Hungarian presidency boycott

According to Kathimerini's Pavlos Xanthoulis, the European Union is facing a delicate situation as it grapples with the Hungarian Presidency and the upcoming informal Council of Foreign Ministers, known as Gymnich, scheduled for August 28-29 in Budapest....

19. Erdogan leads a grand spectacle and provocation in occupied territories

On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, Ankara is staging its largest ''celebration'' in the occupied territories, replete with multiple symbolisms and a display of military power led by the amphibious aircraft carrier...

20. Despina Vandi cancels Turkey concert over flag and Ataturk portrait

Greek pop star Despina Vandi refused to perform on a stage in Turkey adorned with its flag and portrait of the country’s founding father, prompting the local mayor to ask her to leave her town, according to Turkish media reports. ...

21. UN report flags rising tensions in Cyprus buffer zone

A new UN report by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raises serious concerns about rising tensions in Cyprus, where actions by Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot forces are undermining the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)....

22. Cyprus breaks Guinness record with 4,073-person human chain

In a remarkable display of unity and perseverance, Cyprus has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest alternating human chain, involving 4,073 participants from across the island....

23. Limassol hosts inaugural Propeller Club event

The first Propeller Club event in Limassol convened shipping industry executives and institutional officials, marking a significant milestone in maritime cooperation....

24. Fragile balance in Euro-Turkish relations

Before the Summit's conclusion, the phones were buzzing with excitement. President Christodoulides and his inner circle were busy crafting a narrative......

25. The €623 million windfall from Cyprus' shipping industry

Kathimerini reporter Andreas Karamitas dives into the heartbeat of Cyprus' economy - the shipping industry. In a revealing exploration, discover how this vital sector pumped a staggering €623 million into the real economy solely through ship management in 2023. ...

26. 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. ...

27. Cyprus adapts to changing seas

In response to European sanctions on Russian shipping companies based in Cyprus and developments in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, Cyprus is actively seeking to attract new companies from different markets....

28. SafeBulkers Inc. boosts Cypriot fleet with modern ships

In a strategic move to fortify the Cypriot flag, Safebulkers Inc., a prominent shipping company, has added two state-of-the-art vessels to its fleet....

29. Greek tanker hijacked in Persian Gulf, heads towards Iranian port

In a concerning development, shipping sources and the British Maritime Safety and Security Office (UKMTO) report the hijacking of a ship of Greek interests in the Persian Gulf, ...

30. From ill-considered posts to digital faux pas

In the Cypriot digital political arena of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and lately, TikTok, national anniversaries, the Cyprus issue, and other significant events in a historical context or related to tumultuous international developments have perennially been fertile ground for blunders. ...