Cyprus
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Five things to know about Cyprus
The eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus has been divided along ethnic lines since Turkish troops invaded its northern third in 1974. The internationally recognised Republic of Cyprus, which controls the …
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Hope and resignation as Cypriots mark 50 years of division
Cyprus marks a half-century of division this month, with the unresolved conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots branded on the landscape in a UN-patrolled buffer zone that cuts across the …
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Cyprus sets new Guinness World Record for longest human chain
Cyprus has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the longest alternating chain, with 4,073 people from all over the island clasping wrists on Tuesday night at the GSP stadium …
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis to attend Turkish invasion of Cyprus events in Nicosia
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be the first Greek PM to attend 1974 Turkish invasion memorials in Cyprus when he visits Nicosia next month. According to Cyprus Mail, Mitsotakis …
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EU says threats against Cyprus are threats against the EU following Hezbollah warning
Following Hezbollah’s warning to Cyprus that they could be dragged into war if they get involved with their conflict with Israel, the EU, Lebanon and Greece have had their say. …
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Hezbollah chief warns Cyprus to not get involved with war
While Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has warned “no place” in Israel would be spared in case of a full-blown war against the Lebanese group, he has also threatened Cyprus for …
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Hezbollah threatens Israel after military says Lebanon offensive ready
Hezbollah on Wednesday said none of Israel would be spared in a war, after Israel said it had approved plans for a Lebanon offensive, stoking fears of the Gaza conflict …
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Early summer heatwave claims first victim in Cyprus
A 91-year-old woman became the first death from an early heatwave gripping Cyprus as the island sweltered under record June temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) on Friday. Health …
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Cyprus Diaspora Forum returns in 2025
Following a successful inaugural event in March this year, the Cyprus Diaspora Forum has announced its follow up for 2025, from May 7-10. Founded by South African born Cypriot screenwriter, …
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Massive Paphos wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
A massive wildfire in Paphos, Cyprus, forced the evacuation of three villages and destroyed numerous homes and animals on Tuesday. The villages of Psathi, Choulou, and Lemona were evacuated as …