Cyprus

Destinations

Cyprus bets on snorkelling tourism: Fancy exploring ruins underwater?

A 2,400-year-old underwater harbour is set to be Cyprus' newest tourist attraction for snorkelling holidaymakers.

19/07/2021

Cyprus

Cypriots dream of returning to tourism jewel that became a ghost town

Empty since the 1974 Turkish invasion, it used to be the hotspot of international tourism. Now Varosha is a vast area of abandoned and ruined buildings.

19/07/2021

Cyprus

Shots fired from Turkish vessel at Cypriot coastguard: reports

An adviser to Northern Cyprus's foreign minister told Euronews: "There is no such incident. It did not happen. This is a lie."

16/07/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus: 'Worst ever' fire that killed 4 now under control

A 67-year-old man is being investigated on arson charges after four people died in what authorities called the “most destructive" fire in the island nation's history.

05/07/2021

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Fatal wildfire in Cyprus

Four deaths from the massive blaze still raging in certain rural regions of Limassol and Larnaca, Cyprus, were confirmed this morning.

04/07/2021

Cyprus

Four dead as 'worst ever' fire tears through Cyprus

The blaze, which began on Saturday afternoon, forced the evacuation of at least eight mountain villages.

04/07/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus wrongly issued passports despite warnings, probe concludes

More than 6,700 passports were issued by Cyprus over its investment-for-citizenship programme's 13-year run but over half of them were issued not to the investors themselves but to family members or top company executives.

08/06/2021

Cyprus

Far right party makes gains in Cyprus parliamentary election

The two main parties in Cyprus have clung to power but ceded votes to smaller groups including the far-right ELAM party.

30/05/2021

Destinations

What you need to know about visiting Cyprus, the original love island

A guide to changing travel restrictions in Cyprus, and what should be on any visitor's must-see list.

29/05/2021

World

Nicos Anastasiades looks to veto the EU's 'positive agenda' with Turkey

"It would be political suicide if, with my knowledge, I accepted a positive agenda without Cyprus included" - The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, gives his view on Cypriot relations.

25/05/2021

Cyprus

Christians protest as Cyprus 'Satanic' Eurovision song gets to final

Believers in Cyprus claim that “El Diablo” encourages devil worship. Singer Elena Tsagrinou says they have got the wrong end of the stick.

20/05/2021

Cyprus

Low expectations as UN tries to kickstart Cyprus peace talks

It's the first attempt to restart talks since a push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017.

27/04/2021

Cyprus

Euroviews. Erdogan is the only one that can restart Cyprus peace talks | View

"The only party that can turn the climate on its head and lead to a restart of negotiations in Geneva is Turkey and President Erdogan," says expert Alexandros Zachariades.

26/04/2021

My Europe Series

Can new UN peace talks solve the decades-old Cyprus conflict?

The Cyprus conflict has been known as "the graveyard of diplomats". Will the new round of UN-mediated talks next week be any different?

26/04/2021

Cyprus

Protesters demand withdrawal of Cyprus' 'satanic' Eurovision entry

Singer Elena Tsagrinou, insists "El Diablo" has been misinterpreted and is actually about an abusive relationship, which is "extremely relevant" in these "MeToo" times.

07/03/2021

World

Flamingos vulnerable to lead poisoning in Cyprus, say conservationists

The Lanarca salt lake is a "fantastic wetland" that is important for flamingos migrating from Turkey in the winter months, according to Martin Hellicar, the director of BirdLife Cyprus.

23/02/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus activists say lead pellets from hunters threaten flamingos

Like other birds, flamingos swallow small pebbles to aid digestion but can’t distinguish between pebbles and the lead pellets.

21/02/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus: Brawl at overcrowded migrant camp injures over two dozen

The large brawl involved nationals from Syria and several African countries at an overcrowded migrant reception camp outside of Cyprus’ capital Nicosia.

12/01/2021

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'A gift of life': Cyprus' president has COVID vaccine live on TV

It comes after Cyprus began its COVID vaccine programme on Sunday.

28/12/2020

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Virus-hit Cyprus shuts hospitality and restaurants for holiday season

The measures were set to span the Christmas holidays and will stay in force until December 31.

11/12/2020

Cyprus

Federal future for Cyprus is 'going nowhere': Ersin Tatar

Federal future for Cyprus is 'going nowhere', says Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar

02/12/2020

Cyprus

Turkey's Erdogan visits North Cyprus and calls for two island states

The Turkish president's comments came during a controversial visit to the north of the island, occupied by Turkey since 1974 and not recognised internationally.

15/11/2020

Cyprus

Nationalist candidate Ersin Tatar wins Turkish Cypriot leadership vote

Local officials confirm he narrowly defeated the left-wing incumbent Mustafa Akıncı in Sunday's run-off vote

18/10/2020

Cyprus

Cyprus cancels controversial 'Golden passport' programme

The lucrative scheme allowed wealthy non-Europeans to get an EU passport for a minimum of €2.15 million.

14/10/2020

Cyprus

Cyprus 'holding up' EU sanctions on Belarus over bloc stance on Turkey

European diplomats say Cypriot officials are threatening to veto sanctions against Minsk if the EU does not consider action over a separate dispute in the Mediterranean Sea.

18/09/2020

Cyprus

US urges Turkey to back diplomacy amid mounting tensions with Greece

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has urged Turkey to engage in dialogue and take no more actions to increase tensions with Greece in the Eastern Mediterranean.

13/09/2020