Famagusta
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot School Team Killed in Turkey Earthquake
At least 16 members of a group of school volleyball players have been killed in Turkey when their hotel collapsed after the earthquake in the city of Adiyaman.
A group of 39 people - including boys' and girls' teams -...
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...
Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot Singer Causes Stir with Video Shot in Occupied Varosha
A Turkish Cypriot pop star angered Cypriots with a video filmed in the occupied town of Varosha, which has become emblematic of the island’s division.
The singer, Nihayet (also known as Nini) released "Bulaman" to her YouTube channel on Tuesday...
Cyprus
Members of US Congress Urge UN to Stop Turkey’s Varosha Plans
Nineteen members of the US Congress have signed a letter addressed to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urging action against Turkey's and Turkish Cypriot attempts to reopen Varosha.
Varosha is the southern part of Famagusta that has been fenced off...
Cyprus
UN Security Council Slams Turkey on Varosha Plans in Cyprus
The Security Council of the UN issued a strong statement against Turkey on Friday in regards to the recent announcements about Varosha in Cyprus.
Cyprus
Greece, Cyprus Condemn Turkey’s Move to Open Part of Varosha
Greece and Cyprus condemned on Tuesday the announcement made by Turkey and its puppet regime in the north of Cyprus to open a part of Varosha
Cyprus
Turkey’s Regime In Occupied Cyprus Removes Greek Signs Before Erdogan Visit
The occupying forces of Turkey in Cyprus removed recently Greek signs in the ghost town of Varosha in Famagusta, ahead of the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan there next week.
The provocative action took place in the beautiful...
Cyprus
The Second Death of Cyprus’ Ghost Town of Varosha
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Varosha is an abandoned southern quarter of the Cypriot town of Famagusta, whose inhabitants fled during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.
Cyprus
Turkey Prepares to Open Up Occupied Cyprus’ Varosha
Turkey through its puppet regime in occupied Cyprus is seemingly preparing to open up parts of Varosha in Famagusta
Cyprus
Sea of Clothes Remains Abandoned 46 Years Later in Occupied Famagusta
The photos published in the Cypriot daily Politis on Saturday show the devastation caused to the ordinary lives of people of Varosha in Famagusta following the Turkish invasion and occupation of the island in 1974.
Thousands of clothing items, mostly...