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...
Greek authorities arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, on Saturday, preventing an alleged plot to detonate explosives on a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists. The suspect is accused of being an operative for Hamas. He was...
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...
It turns out that one of the most intriguing stories of Alexander the Great and his time in Cyprus is simply fake ancient news. Even more surprising is how this story evolved. It truly reveals something about the dynamics...
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...
Cyprus is heading into its parliamentary elections on May 24, 2026, framed by a climate of political fluidity and geopolitical challenges. While the island nation's traditionally dominant parties are locked in a fierce battle for first place, a wave...
The European Parliament plenary adopted on Wednesday a recommendation to the EU Council, the European Commission and EU foreign affairs representative, calling for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus and the resumption of negotiations for a settlement.
The resolution...
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus recorded a drop of 27.6% in April, compared to the same month of 2025, falling to 303,031 from 418,730, according to data published by the Statistical Service (CyStat) on Monday, with the war in the...
