Cyprus
Diplomacy
Erdogan Threatens Mitsotakis: “Behave smartly or you will see the march of crazy Turks”
Just a day after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made assurances that Greece "will not go to war with Turkey,” his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan intensified his bellicose rhetoric during a political rally in Istanbul.
Erdogan warned Mitsotakis to...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Phoenician Plaque Unearthed in Cyprus
An ancient Phoenician plaque, a stone pillar and the remains of boatsheds were unearthed as a result of recent archaeological excavations in Kition-Pampoula, Cyprus.
The archaeologists working under the auspices of the Department of Antiquities released their year-end report of...
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriots to Illegally Open Entire City of Varosha in Cyprus
The Turkish Cypriot leader announced on Thursday that the occupied city of Varosha which has remained a ghost town since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 will reopen after local "elections" in December.
The move by the Turkish Cypriots...
Ancient Greece
10 Must Visit Archaeological Sites in Cyprus
The island of Cyprus carries a long history which is mirrored in enduring monuments scattered in between its cities and the countryside.
From expansive ancient cities and the mysterious Neolithic settlements, to the many Roman ruins and unyielding medieval castles,...
Cyprus
The Winter Magic of Troodos Mountains in Cyprus
There's nothing like experiencing winter in the Troodos mountains, especially when it is covered in a shimmering blanket of snow. A trip to the mountains allows one to discover the island in a different way, introducing both tourists and...
Cyprus
EU Rejects Observer State Status for Turkish-Cypriots
In a head-spinning turn of events, the EU has just rejected an Observer State Status of Turkish Cypriots in Turkic States Body. The breaking news came just one day after Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu announced that occupied Northern Cyprus...
Cyprus
Occupied Cyprus Gains Organization of Turkic States Observer Status
Occupied northern Cyprus has become a non-member observer state to the Organization of Turkic States, announced Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on the 11th of November.
"The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has been accepted as an observer member to the...
Greek News
Overtourism and the Sustainable Future of Hospitality in Greece
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By Phil Butler
So-called “overtourism” in Greece and Cyprus has less to do with the destination's desirability than with infrastructure and accessibility.
It is a symptom of a broader problem. While it’s easy and convenient to blame businesses or even the...
Cyprus
American Fighter Jets Fly Over Turkish Occupied Cyprus
American F-22 fighter jets tore across the skies of Cyprus, flying over Famagusta and Karpasia, causing frustration in Ankara. By bypassing the so-called Turkish control center for the occupied territories in Cyprus, the United States ignored submitting the relevant request...
Cyprus
Cyprus Revokes 10 More Passports Following ‘Golden Passport’ Scandal
Cyprus announced on Wednesday that it will withdraw Cypriot passports and citizenship from three investors and seven of their dependents following an investigation into the "Golden Passport" scheme.
In total, from October 2021 until today, the cabinet has initiated the...