Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking at the Antalya diplomacy forum, called for an end to "maximalist approaches" that attempt to exclude Turkey and Turkish Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean region.

The European network of transmission system operators for electricity (Entso-E) has rejected proposals to include a cable connecting Cyprus and Turkey in its ten-year development plan, instead favoring the Great Sea Interconnector.

Cypriot farmers are grappling with a deadly epidemic threatening Halloumi cheese production, with a resolution contingent on an agreement with Turkish Cypriots in the north.

The Turkish defence ministry spokesman called for 'common sense to prevail' after rocks were thrown at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of Eoka's creation, following warnings from a former Turkish defence minister.

According to Eurostat data, 36.4% of Cypriots aged 65 and older describe their health status as very good or good, with men reporting slightly better health than women.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated that a transit road through the Turkish Cypriot Kokkina exclave would significantly improve the lives of Greek Cypriots in surrounding villages. He confirmed the proposal is on the agenda.

A new survey conducted by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation indicates that Cypriots exhibit low social trust, widespread dissatisfaction with politics, and a significant portion are unhappy with their lives.

The DiscoverEU initiative, part of the Erasmus+ programme, is offering 40,000 free European travel passes for young 18-year-olds, with Cypriots also receiving free flights.

The National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom has written to UK Defence Minister John Healey, demanding justification for a recently signed multi-billion training and support contract between London and Ankara, which is part of a broader agreement for the sale of Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey.

Ziya Öztürkler, speaker of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Parliament, dismissed Greek Cypriots’ aspirations for NATO membership as a 'vain hope' during a meeting.

The board of directors of British Cypriots expressed strong concern over the United Kingdom’s travel advice for Cyprus, warning that heightened safety warnings are causing cancellations and could harm the island’s vital tourism sector.

Sailors who do not wish to sail into war-designated zones have the right to disembark, the head of Cypriot maritime union OMEPEGE-SEK-SEK said on Wednesday, as an emergency meeting of the…

Four in every ten taxi licences issued in Cyprus in 2025 went to non-Cypriot nationals, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades has revealed, with drivers holding licences from 21 different countries. The figures were provided in response to a parliamentary question from MP Alexandra Attalidou. Of the 681 taxi licences issued in 2025, 408 went to Cypriots. […]

A Noverna Analytics poll indicates that Greek Cypriot attitudes towards the new Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman remain largely negative, with 41 percent expressing unfavourable views.

The United Kingdom “exposed” Cypriots to drone attacks by virtue of maintaining its bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia and leaving them undefended, shadow leader of the House of Commons Jesse Norman, one of the leading figures in the country’s political opposition, said. “The Cypriot high commissioner and the president of Cyprus have publicly expressed their […]

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK met with Britain's Europe Minister to advocate for stronger security guarantees following a drone attack on RAF Akrotiri on March 1.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola sent a message of solidarity to Cypriot citizens from Strasbourg, acknowledging their concerns due to the ongoing war in the Middle East and assuring them they are not alone.

The government continuing flights to repatriate Cypriots and Cyprus residents back to the island with a fourth flight carrying 170 passengers set to arrive at Larnaca airport at 8pm on Saturday…

A group of 37 Turkish Cypriots stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing regional conflict returned home through Larnaca airport on Thursday night. The group, which had been unable to secure flights directly to the north, arrived on a chartered flight. Mustafa Lakadamyali, the “undersecretary of foreign affairs” in the north, said efforts are continuing […]

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Sixteen Cypriot citizens, including eight patients and their escorts, are currently in Israel and awaiting medical evacuation, with the Health Insurance Agency in continuous contact with hospitals.

Repatriation flights for Cypriots who found themselves in the United Arab Emirates upon the outbreak of a conflict in the region are to begin on Wednesday, government spokesman Konstantinos…

A columnist reflects on the tragic events of 1963-1964 for Turkish Cypriots, which undermined their political equality and displaced a quarter of their population, emphasizing the need to ensure a positive outcome for Cyprus.

The Foreign Ministry is urging Cypriot nationals across the Middle East to stay alert, monitor developments closely, and follow guidance from local authorities and media as the regional situation deteriorates. In an official announcement, the Ministry called on Cypriot citizens in the region to register on the Connect2CY online platform for Cypriots abroad and to […]

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has called for the opening of new crossing points between the island's two sides, emphasizing that they should facilitate the daily lives of all Cypriot people.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman to address issues faced by enclaved Greek Cypriots in Karpasia, particularly difficulties at the Rizokarpaso school, and the deadlock in Cyprus talks.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made new provocative statements regarding the presence of troops in Cyprus, warning foreign military forces that Turkey would take all necessary measures to defend Turkish Cypriots.

A recent poll revealed that more than three quarters of Turkish Cypriots support a federal solution to the long-standing Cyprus problem.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz claimed that Greek Cypriots are not sincere in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, reiterating Ankara’s support for a two-state solution.

Hulusi Akar, chairman of the Turkish parliamentary defense committee, threatened Greek Cypriots on social media, stating that the upcoming Easter might be their last.

The Cyprus Diaspora Forum has announced the nominees for the CYDIA Awards 2026, which celebrate the achievements and contributions of Cypriots abroad and friends of Cyprus.

Cyprus Justice Minister Costas Fitiris downplayed the seriousness of rocks and explosives being thrown across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots earlier in the week, accusing the Turks of attempting to exaggerate the matter.

Around 90 Ukrainian volunteers and local Cypriots collaborated to clean, paint, and replant the Odesa municipal park in Larnaca, planting 44 trees and installing a plaque dedicated to Ukrainian-Cypriot friendship.

Turkey has expressed anger over a non-binding framework agreement for natural gas cooperation signed between the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt on March 30, stating that Cyprus has no authority to make decisions on behalf of Turkish Cypriots.

Turkish Cypriots initiated a general strike on Monday, protesting the ruling coalition's plans regarding the cost-of-living allowance, with thousands marching to and breaching the Turkish Cypriot legislature building in northern Nicosia.

Two women on trial for defrauding Greek Cypriots with properties in the north of Cyprus have changed their plea to guilty and are awaiting sentencing at Limassol criminal court.

The Board of British Cypriots has expressed strong concern over recent UK travel advisories for Cyprus, citing terrorism risk, and its potential impact ahead of the Easter holiday.

Omer Çelik, a Turkish official, made provocative statements, calling the militarization of Greek islands and close cooperation between Greek Cypriots and Israel a 'source of instability' in the Eastern Mediterranean.

At a time when consumers are reading product labels ever more closely and worrying about pesticides, additives or ultra-processed foods, one question remains timely: how safe is the food that ends up on our plates? Food safety is one of the most sensitive public health issues, as it affects millions of citizens across Europe every […]

Cypriots lived an average of 0.6 years longer in 2024, with overall life expectancy at birth rising to 83.55 years, according to data released on Friday by Eurostat.

Cypriots have been sharing photographs and videos of glowing columns in the night sky, wrongly assuming they show activity above the island. Experts say the images in fact show Iranian ballistic missile launches toward Israel and Israeli air defence intercepts, some of which take place above Lebanon. The concern is understandable. The ongoing conflict in […]

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi urged Cypriots not to confuse the Lebanese state with Hezbollah, following a drone fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon that hit Cyprus six days prior.

Cypriots are rushing to supermarkets and fuel stations in scenes not seen since the Covid-19 pandemic, as the US-led war against Iran drives price rises and anxiety about supply, consumer and retail…

A total of 37 Turkish Cypriots who had found themselves stranded in Dubai upon the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East at the weekend returned to the island via Larnaca airport, the north’s…

A repatriation flight carrying 182 Cypriots has landed in Cyprus from Dubai, according to officials, with more flights scheduled for tomorrow to bring back more nationals stranded in the United Arab…

A repatriation flight for Cypriots stranded in the Middle East is scheduled to depart from Dubai today, as part of an organized effort to bring nationals home.

A group of 29 Cypriots has been stranded on a cruise ship anchored in the port of Doha, Qatar, since Saturday, after the vessel’s departure was suspended due to the ongoing regional conflict.

The foreign ministry on Saturday announced that Cypriot citizens are advised against all travel to a further eight countries in the Middle East.

Eurostat data reveals that foreigners in Cyprus are three times more likely than Cypriots to report discrimination when accessing public services, reflecting a broader EU trend where people born abroad feel more discriminated against.

Cyprus is culling thousands of animals and racing to roll out an emergency vaccination campaign as authorities scramble to contain a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, with 529,000 EU doses expected to arrive within days. Around 13,100 animals are caught up in the crisis, though officials say the number is fluctuating. Culling has already been completed at […]

Cypriots marked Green Monday, the public holiday signaling the start of Lent, by heading to the countryside for celebrations that blend religious observance with long-standing cultural traditions, including kite flying and traditional foods.

The European Parliament's latest annual report calls on Turkey to provide the Turkish Cypriot community with the necessary space to determine its own political course.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz accused Greek Cypriot authorities of lacking sincerity in efforts to reach a settlement on the island, criticizing their approach to Cyprus talks.

Hulusi Akar, chair of the Turkish parliament’s Defence Committee, posted a threatening message on X targeting Greek Cypriots. The message warned those 'dreaming of Easter' in Cyprus that it would be their last.

Thousands of Turkish Cypriot public sector workers held a general strike and demonstrated outside the legislature to protest the ruling coalition's decision to cancel cost-of-living allowance payments.

High-ranking Turkish figures have condemned the throwing of rocks and explosives across the buffer zone at Turkish Cypriots on the anniversary of Eoka's creation, describing the incident as an act of terror.

UNFICYP has condemned an incident where a group threw rocks and fireworks towards Turkish Cypriots in the UN buffer zone on Markou Drakou street in Nicosia, an event that occurred on the anniversary of Eoka's creation and follows allegations by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman.

The Turkish Cypriot 'foreign ministry' has voiced strong disapproval regarding a recent natural gas development agreement signed between the governments of Cyprus and Egypt.

Nearly 400 young Cypriot students competed in the FIRST® LEGO® League Cyprus 2026 event, an archaeology-themed robotics competition organized by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and held at European University Cyprus.

Travel eSIMs are significantly changing how Cypriot residents stay connected while traveling internationally, offering substantial cost savings and convenience, with data showing a high number of Cypriots traveling abroad.

Former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis stated that Greece deployed frigates and fighter jets to Cyprus solely to protect British military bases on the island, rather than to safeguard the Cypriot population.

The need for coordinated action with the Turkish Cypriot community to contain foot and mouth disease was raised on Tuesday during a meeting of the House agriculture committee, as officials warned…

The 69th anniversary of the execution of EOKA fighter Evagoras Pallikaridis was commemorated, with Greek official Dendias highlighting his sacrifice as an emblematic example of bravery for Cypriots.

Allies have rushed to defend the Mediterranean nation, where the drone hit a British base. Some Cypriots wonder why the bases are still there.

Turkish Vice-President Cevdet Yılmaz pledged Ankara's unwavering support for Turkish Cypriots, emphasizing their security as a top priority for the Turkish government amidst regional tensions.

Another repatriation flight carrying 82 passengers from Cyprus and other European Union nationals arrived at Larnaca airport on Tuesday. According to available flight data, the Cyprus Airways aircraft departed from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport in Dammam and safely landed in Larnaca at around 5pm. On board of the flight were Cypriots, Cypriot residents and […]

The Republic of Cyprus is continuing its large-scale repatriation effort on Saturday, as a fourth government-chartered flight is scheduled to bring home 170 citizens from Dubai.

Cyprus is set to repatriate another 307 citizens from Dubai on Friday as the government continues emergency flights to bring nationals home from areas affected by the escalating conflict in the…

Turkey “will not hesitate” to act against “hostile attitudes” shown towards the Turkish Cypriots as the conflict in the region widens, the country’s defence ministry’s spokesman rear admiral Zeki…

A repatriation flight carrying 180 Cypriots from Dubai safely landed at Larnaca airport, bringing them home amid Middle East tensions.

Cyprus has transitioned from a peripheral observer to an active participant in international space research, with advancements in innovation and government support leading to a mini-space race of its own, including observatories and space clubs.

The foreign ministry on Saturday urged Cypriot citizens in the wider Middle East region to “remain vigilant” and to “closely monitor developments”, with the United States and Israel launching attacks…

There is “no understandable reason” to say that a new crossing point in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia would only benefit Turkish Cypriots, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday. “It is clear that the Mia Milia and Louroujina crossing points would benefit both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. Especially considering the […]

Cyprus is contemplating declaring a state of emergency and has deployed the National Guard to prevent a 'total livestock disaster' as the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak escalates into a national security crisis.

Speaking at an event in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman said talks with Greek Cypriots cannot be resumed unless the political equality of both sides i...