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Cyprus accepts invitation to attend President Trump’s Board of Peace meeting on Gaza as an observer on February 19 in Washington, highlighting its key regional role in stability and peace efforts despite its small size.
Afroditi Latinopoulou calls Turkey a ‘pimp-state’ with a ‘half-crazy dictator’ refusing Greece’s 12-nautical-mile Aegean rights. Fiery post amid fragile Greek-Turkish talks.
Mitsotakis–Erdogan: Seven Years of Meetings, From London and the Bosphorus to the New York “No-Show”
From London and Istanbul to Athens, Ankara and the New York “no-show”, the meetings between Mitsotakis and Erdogan reflect seven turbulent years in Greek–Turkish relations.
Cyprus’ Eurovision 2026 song “Jalla” by Antigoni has triggered controversy. A group of artists and academics calls it offensive; RIK has removed controversial motorcycle scenes from the video clip.
On 11 February 1959, Greek Prime Minister Konstantinos Karamanlis and Turkish Prime Minister Adnan Menderes signed the Zurich Agreement, establishing the framework for an independent Republic of Cyprus as a bi-communal state with equal political representation for Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.
Greece and Cyprus top Europe for long working hours. Discover why work never really ends on these islands and simple ways to create a clear end to your day.
Cyprus has established a restricted maritime and air activity zone effective February 3, 2026, mandating real-time coordination with Nicosia Air Traffic Control — a clear indicator of heightened military integration tied to the 2026 trilateral defense plan with Greece and Israel. Israel has issued matching airspace closures in the corridor. U.S. Navy destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) and USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) are positioned nearby in the eastern Mediterranean, with reports of a possible British submarine, placing U.S. strike assets within range of Iran while bolstering Israel’s coastal defenses.
Greece is examining the acquisition of Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarines as part of its naval modernization program, following high-level talks in Athens between defense officials from Greece and Israel. The move underscores a deepening strategic alliance and could significantly affect the balance of power in the Aegean.
NEPOMAK is calling young Cypriot Australians to apply for two incredible 2026 programs: the three-week
Turkey issues two long-term NAVTEX notices in the Aegean, reaffirming claims over continental shelf and demilitarized status of Greek islands ahead of Mitsotakis-Erdogan talks in February.
The documentary “FOR 5 YEARS – The Return That Never Came” delves into Greek Migration Australia, highlighting the hardships and cultural legacies of migrants who built new lives Down Under.
Greece takes a major leap in air defense with the successful integration of the domestic Kentavros anti-drone system into Israel’s advanced BARAK-MX missile defense platform. Through close collaboration between Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the fusion combines hard-kill interceptors with soft-kill electronic warfare capabilities, creating a cost-effective, multilayered shield against drones, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic threats
Retired Indian Air Marshal Anil Chopra proposes a “Mediterranean QUAD” with India joining Greece, Cyprus, and Israel to balance an emerging Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi “Islamic NATO”. Explore the strategic implications for Eastern Mediterranean stability.
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias announced deepened cooperation with Israel in anti-drone systems, countering drone swarms, and cybersecurity following high-level talks in Athens with Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz. The four-day security visit underscores growing strategic ties between the two nations, which already operate a joint air training centre in Greece and conduct regular combined military drills.
Turkish outlet GZT video on Cyprus National Guard’s Tamnava MLRS test firing goes viral (183k+ views), claiming “aggressive” buildup. System unveiled Oct 2025 parade, tested Dec 2025 – open modernisation step.
Israel and Cyprus are nearing completion of a long-awaited intergovernmental agreement on the management of the shared Aphrodite–Ishai (Yishai) natural gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean. Sources indicate the bilateral deal is in its final drafting phase, with an Israeli delegation expected in Cyprus this January for intensive talks to finalize details.
The White House has launched the Board of Peace (Peace Council) to oversee Gaza’s transitional governance and reconstruction as part of Phase Two of President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803.
The Nicosia Permanent Assize Court hears the trial of German real estate agent Eva Isabella Künzel, accused of usurping and promoting Greek Cypriot properties in Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. Prosecutors argue criminal intent amid the island’s ongoing division, while defense claims political motives and lack of awareness. Künzel remains in custody as proceedings continue.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen joined Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on a symbolic tour of Nicosia’s Green Line, highlighting EU support for reunification and Cyprus’s 2026 EU Council presidency.
January 15, 2026 – Nicosia, Cyprus Former President of Cyprus George Vassiliou, the visionary businessman…
Nicosia, January 14, 2026 (Greek City Times) — Turkey signals renewed aggressive energy exploration in…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are eyeing a high-level bilateral summit as early as February 2026 in Ankara, following a January 12 phone call between Foreign Ministers George Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan.
The Cyprus National Guard has officially received two advanced Poseidon H10 UAVs from Cypriot manufacturer Swarmly, provided free of charge. The VTOL drones, battle-proven in Ukraine, offer 4-hour endurance, 215 km range, and day/night capabilities to boost operational readiness.
The Cypriot presidency has denounced a manipulated video circulating on X as malicious and fake, amid claims it distorts conversations involving key figures to undermine the government. Former Energy Minister George Lakkotrypis has filed a police complaint, while opposition leaders demand accountability.
A controversial undercover video posted on X alleges President Nikos Christodoulides used illegal cash donations to exceed 2023 campaign limits; government rejects claims as fabricated editing, launches probe into potential hybrid attack.
The Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence and India-based Pixxelspace India Private Limited (Pixxel) have signed a…
The Israeli Air Force has successfully thwarted Turkish attempts to establish a permanent combat aircraft presence in post-Assad Syria, viewing it as a clear red line. Through intensified patrols north of Cyprus—Turkey’s strategic “backyard”—and counter-missions by Turkey south of the island, both nations engage in aerial signaling to assert dominance without direct escalation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on assuming the EU Council presidency for the first half of 2026, urging strong decisions to advance Ukraine’s EU membership—a key security guarantee amid ongoing peace efforts.
In his pre-recorded New Year’s address for 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, warning: “We are closely monitoring increasing provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean.
