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15 November, 2025
 

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1. Nicosia–Troodos highway still stuck in neutral 50 years and counting

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia–troodos-highway-still-stuck-in-neutral-50-years-and-counting

It was supposed to be a ''lifeline'' for Cyprus’ rural communities, a fast, modern highway linking Nicosia to Troodos. Instead, after more than 50 years, the long-promised road has become a running joke about government delays and shifting political timetables....

2. Turkish patrol confronts Greek Cypriot farmer in Buffer Zone standoff near Deneia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-patrol-confronts-greek-cypriot-farmer-in-buffer-zone-standoff-near-deneia

A new confrontation occurred on Saturday morning in the Deneia region, within the UN-controlled buffer zone, when a Turkish military vehicle reportedly entered the area and ordered a Greek Cypriot farmer to leave his field....

3. Turkish Cypriot man caught crossing with 200kg of meat, bones, and animal skins

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-cypriot-man-caught-crossing-with-200kg-of-meat-bones-and-animal-skins

Cyprus customs officers have seized roughly 200 kilograms of raw meat found in a vehicle entering the Republic from the occupied northern areas, warning again about the public health risks linked to unregulated animal products....

4. A Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/a-nobel-peace-prize-for-donald-trump

Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Peace Prize - but not quite yet....

5. Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities join to repair cemeteries in buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-communities-join-to-repair-cemeteries-in-buffer-zone

A €700,000 program is under way to restore cemeteries along the Green Line, the United Nations-controlled buffer zone that divides the island....

6. A farewell from the fault line

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/a-farewell-from-the-fault-line

On a scorching Tuesday morning, I drove through a place I had never been before…not really. The UN buffer zone between the Republic and the Turkish-occupied north is often spoken about, reported on, even filmed. But driving through it? That’s something else entirely....

7. What happens to Cyprus if no solution is reached?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/what-happens-to-cyprus-if-no-solution-is-reached

After nearly four years of trying to bridge one of the world’s longest-running divides, Colin Stewart is calling it a day....

8. Cyprus deputy minister denies torture of migrants in Buffer Zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-deputy-minister-denies-torture-of-migrants-in-buffer-zone

Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection Nikolas Ioannidis on Friday denied allegations of torture involving migrants stranded in Cyprus’s Buffer Zone, saying their basic needs were met and their lives were never in danger....

9. Divine liturgy to be held July 16–17 at chapel in Cyprus Buffer Zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/divine-liturgy-to-be-held-july-16–17-at-chapel-in-cyprus-buffer-zone

A Divine Liturgy will be held on July 16 and 17 at the chapel of Agia Marina, located in the United Nations buffer zone near the occupied beach of Deryneia, local officials said....

10. Lebanese President makes one-day visit to Cyprus for bilateral talks

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lebanese-president-makes-one-day-visit-to-cyprus-for-bilateral-talks

President Nikos Christodoulides welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Cyprus on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, marking a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between the two neighboring countries....

11. Cyprus Schengen entry in 2026? Don’t bet on it, says CIReN

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-schengen-entry-in-2026-don-t-bet-on-it-says-ciren

President Nikos Christodoulides may have boldly promised that Cyprus will join the Schengen Area in 2026, but the facts on the ground paint a different and far more complicated picture....

12. Inviting the invader?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inviting-the-invader

In a surprising move that could mark a shift in regional diplomacy, Cyprus plans to invite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to a high-level summit in 2026, despite the island's bitter, decades-long division with Turkey....

13. 8 lambs euthanized after seizure near buffer zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/8-lambs-euthanized-after-seizure-near-buffer-zone

Eight lambs found in a truck stopped near the buffer zone were euthanized because their origin could not be verified, authorities said Tuesday....

14. Thousands of property claims filed in occupied North, only a fraction settled

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/thousands-of-property-claims-filed-in-occupied-north-only-a-fraction-settled

More than 8,000 applications have been filed with the "real estate committee" in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus, but just over 2,000 cases have been resolved, according to its chairwoman, Novber Ferit Vejhi....

15. EU to fund expansion of Nicosia’s Pedieos Linear Park

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-to-fund-expansion-of-nicosia-s-pedieos-linear-park

The European Union will provide approximately €4.4 million to fund the expansion of the Pedieos Linear Park, the European Commission announced....

16. Cypriot unions to hold bi-communal May Day rally in Nicosia Buffer Zone

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-unions-to-hold-bi-communal-may-day-rally-in-nicosia-buffer-zone

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot unions will mark May Day with a joint rally Thursday in the United Nations-controlled buffer zone in Nicosia, calling for peace, workers’ rights and renewed efforts toward reunification....

17. U.S. Embassy Cyprus Facebook post draws criticism over border security message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message

A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....

18. Schengen within reach, but Cyprus hits the Green Line wall

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/schengen-within-reach-but-cyprus-hits-the-green-line-wall

Cyprus is making steady progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, but major hurdles still stand in the way before it can fully lift border controls with the rest of the European Union. ...

19. Erdogan steps in over headscarf row in the occupied areas

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-steps-in-over-headscarf-row-in-the-occupied-areas

An intriguing, if modest, scenario is unfolding around efforts to revive stalled Cyprus reunification talks, as the second meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is set for 5 May, their first since Geneva....

20. Speed cameras near roundabouts: Safety measure or trap?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/speed-cameras-near-roundabouts-safety-measure-or-trap

In what’s becoming a classic Cyprus traffic debate, speed radars popping up near roundabouts have sparked new controversy. Are they strategically placed for safety, or sneakily set up to catch unsuspecting drivers?...

21. Buffer zone tensions and crossing point deadlocks test peace process

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/buffer-zone-tensions-and-crossing-point-deadlocks-test-peace-process

The period following the informal five-party summit in Geneva and the subsequent meeting of the two Cypriot leaders on the island is shaping up to be a diplomatically crucial time. ...

22. Historic linear park to unite divided Nicosia by 2026

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/historic-linear-park-to-unite-divided-nicosia-by-2026

In a landmark development for Cyprus, the European Commission has approved the expansion of the Pedieos (Kanlidere) Linear Park to span the entire city of Nicosia....

23. Trash, lies, and box files: Busted by his own dumping

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trash-lies-and-box-files-busted-by-his-own-dumping

You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....

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

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/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. ...

25. ''Welcome on board!'' Bringing Nicosia Airport to life

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/welcome-on-board-bringing-nicosia-airport-to-life

Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and bαhçές histories* of Cyprus, inspired by the Cyprus Insula exhibition, invites you to participate to an interactive family journey where we’ll explore historic photos and stories about the people who passed through the Nicosia airport’s halls. The event is set for Sunday March 23, 3035 at 11:00 am....

26. Dutch Royals 'shocked' by divided Nicosia in first Cyprus visit (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dutch-royals-shocked-by-divided-nicosia-in-first-cyprus-visit

The Dutch royal couple's first-ever visit to Cyprus sent a powerful message of solidarity, shining a spotlight on the island's rich history — and its ongoing division....

27. President Christodoulides met today with the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-met-today-with-the-un-secretary-general-s-special-representative-in-cyprus

President Nikos Christodoulides met earlier today at the Presidential Palace with Colin Stewart, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Cyprus....

28. Basketball initiative brings Greek- and Turkish-Cypriot girls together

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/basketball-initiative-brings-greek-and-turkish-cypriot-girls-together

A bicommunal basketball initiative, ''Youth Empowerment Through Basketball,'' was introduced on Saturday at a press event held at the Ledra Palace Hotel's outdoor basketball court in Nicosia’s buffer zone....

29. Tatar rejects Christodoulides' package on crossing points

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-rejects-christodoulides-package-on-crossing-points

Ersin Tatar is considering sending a letter to the UN Secretary-General....

30. Cyprus leaders discuss new crossings, including Lympia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-leaders-discuss-new-crossings-including-lympia

A meeting between Greek Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar took place Thursday at the residence of UN Special Representative Colin Stewart, located at Nicosia’s airport. ...

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