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31. 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....

32. 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....

33. General strike continues in occupied areas over cost of living reforms

The general strike called by 32 unions across both public and private sectors in the occupied territories continues for a second day today, as workers protest proposed amendments to key regulations affecting their livelihoods. ...

34. 17 years on, Panayiotis Netzati’s escape remains an unsolved mystery

It’s been 17 years since Panayiotis Netzati, convicted of one of the most shocking crimes in Cyprus, escaped from the Central Prison on October 14, 2007....

35. 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....

36. 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....

37. 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. ...

38. 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....

39. 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....

40. 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. ...

41. CMP identifies remains of eleven missing individuals in 2024

Significant progress has been made by the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus this year, with the identification of remains belonging to eleven individuals....

42. 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....

43. 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....

44. In a first for Cyprus, Volt elects a female majority to its leadership

Volt Cyprus held its first Electoral Congress on Sunday to elect its new leadership and Political Council....

45. 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....

46. 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....

47. 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. ...

48. Music event in New York commemorates 50 years of occupation

"Beautiful and Strange Homeland" was the title of the concert presented by the Choir of the Pan-Cyprian Association of America at the "Terrace on the Park" event center....

49. 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)....

50. 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....

51. British PM finally visits Cyprus – 53 years later, and just in time for more leaks

The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...

52. Underworld tied to mismanagement of Turkish Cypriot properties

The latest twist in the ongoing scandal of mismanaged Turkish Cypriot properties involves claims that underworld figures are involved in illegal leasing deals....

53. Sense of optimism surrounds roadblock talks

54. 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. ...

55. UK Prime Minister and Cyprus President tackle key issues

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Cyprus on Monday was more than just a diplomatic formality — it was a historic moment. ...

56. 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....

57. Cyprus hosts diplomatic events with UK PM's visit and UN reception

Cyprus is at the center of diplomatic activity today with two significant events underscoring its role in regional and international affairs....

58. 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....

59. The surprising rise of al-Jolani and its implications for Syria and Cyprus

No one expected that al-Jolani, a man who began his journey in the Salafi jihadism of al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch, would lead such a counteroffensive from the anti-Assad Sunni opposition....

60. 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. ...