Archaeologists have uncovered a Hellenistic defensive tower, revealed new sections of an ancient water management system, and completed the excavation of a rock-cut chamber during the 2026 excavation season at the ancient city of Nea Paphos in Cyprus.
The discoveries...
A 2,600-year-old Cypriot chariot has been successfully repatriated following a coordinated international effort, the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture announced. On June 18, 2026, the artifact was officially handed over to the Embassy of the...
A rare Harley-Davidson once used in the official motorcade of Archbishop Makarios III has been fully restored in Cyprus after remaining off the road for more than fifty years.
The restoration, completed only days ago, was carried out by Harley-Davidson...
The United States, Cyprus, Greece, and Israel have formalized a new energy partnership aimed at securing infrastructure and boosting natural gas development in the Eastern Mediterranean.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed a Declaration of Intent (DOI) alongside Cypriot Energy...
Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense has condemned a new defense agreement between Cyprus and France, warning that it could destabilize the Eastern Mediterranean and threaten regional security.
The move came after Cyprus and France signed a Status of Forces Agreement...
Cyprus and France signed a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) on Monday that strengthens defense cooperation between the two nations and allows for the conditional deployment of French troops on the island nation.
The agreement was signed in Nicosia by...
Turkey denied that its jets harassed the military aircraft carrying Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and his French and Dutch counterparts to Cyprus.
Earlier, it was reported that the "control tower" of the illegal Tymbou Airport in occupied Cyprus...
Archaeologists in Cyprus have uncovered a massive Late Roman wall at the ancient city of Amathous that may have formed part of a defensive system protecting the summit of the acropolis.
The structure, discovered on the site's Western Terrace,...
The UK has removed special travel warning for Cyprus that had been introduced following heightened tensions in the Middle East, offering a positive signal for the island’s tourism sector at the peak of the summer season.
The updated guidance from...
Forty-eight Cypriot antiquities, including limestone vases and figurines dating from the Early Bronze Age to the Medieval period, were officially returned from a private collection in Greece.
Cyprus's Deputy Minister of Culture, Lina Kassianidou, received the antiquities from the Minister...
Archaeologists studying the Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus, say the monumental burial complex reflects strong ancient Greek and Egyptian influences, offering new insight into the multicultural character of the Hellenistic world.
Cyprus’ Department of Antiquities announced Wednesday that it...
Archaeologists have uncovered part of a prehistoric Chalcolithic cemetery during a new excavation season at the site of Makounta in western Cyprus, according to the Department of Antiquities of the Deputy Ministry of Culture.
Kathlyn Grossman of North Carolina State...
A 24-year-old Israeli man was arrested at Tymbou Airport in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus after officers found four human embryos in his luggage. opening a wider investigation into what authorities describe as an illegal cross-border trafficking operation.
The Israeli man was...
Archaeologists have completed the latest excavation campaign at the Sanctuary of ancient Greek god Apollo at Frangissa in the village of Pera Oreinis, uncovering major new evidence about the site’s ancient religious history, Cyprus’ Department of Antiquities said.
The excavation...
The political landscape of Cyprus is facing a major shakeup following Sunday’s legislative elections. Results show significant gains for the far-right, a strong showing by anti-corruption newcomers, and a victory for a prominent social media influencer.
Just over 500,000 voters...
