Turkey protests the reactivation of the 2007 Cyprus–Lebanon EEZ delimitation agreement, claiming it ignores Turkish Cypriot rights, while refusing to grant similar status to its own 20+ million Kurds in international deals.
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Turkey has condemned a new maritime boundary agreement between Cyprus and Lebanon, stating it disregards the equal rights and interests of Turkish Cypriots in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Lebanon and Cyprus have finalized a historic maritime boundary agreement, setting the stage for offshore gas exploration and deeper energy cooperation with the EU as Lebanon seeks economic recovery and long-term energy stability.
Israeli company Rafael has presented a major upgrade package for BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles, sparking interest amid growing concerns over the Cyprus National Guard’s Russian-made systems, which face critical spare-parts and ammunition shortages due to sanctions.
The first Joanna Sophia Fun Run/Walk Around the World in 5km took place at Castle Square in Paphos, bringing together more than 500 participants, raising awareness for epilepsy and Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).
Kevin Spacey says he has “no home” and is now singing in Cyprus nightclubs while hoping for a return to Hollywood after years of career setbacks.
In the first half of 2025, Cyprus’s iconic PDO halloumi overtook pharmaceutical products to become the island’s second-largest export, reaching €201.1 million and underlining cheesemaking as a key pillar of the national economy.
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders met in the UN buffer zone in Nicosia and agreed to work toward an informal meeting with the UN Secretary-General to revive long-stalled reunification talks on the divided island.
Cyprus’ property market is increasingly embracing cryptocurrency, with newly built properties in Limassol now displaying “bitcoin acceptable” signs. Lawyers report a rise in crypto-based deals, supported by EU-compliant smart contracts that ensure legal and secure transactions.
A Marshall Islands-flagged fuel tanker owned by Greece’s Coronis Family Group was diverted toward Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz, losing contact after being approached by small boats, amid claims of seizure by Iran’s IRGC.
Israel strengthens defence ties with Greece and Cyprus after Turkey issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu on genocide charges, amid rising regional tensions and arms race in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake in Paphos triggered 50 aftershocks in an unprecedented seismic swarm, with two overlapping quakes complicating analysis, according to Cyprus’ Geological Survey Department.
Greece and Cyprus are restructuring the GSI submarine cable project to involve U.S. and Israeli partners, shielding it from Turkish threats and internal disputes.
A 5.2–5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Paphos, Cyprus, on November 12, 2025, with tremors felt across eight countries including Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt. No major damage reported.
Eurobank looks east, weighing the growth prospects of the Global South, while also utilizing the…
Espen Barth Eide, who served as the United Nations Representative in the peace negotiations in…
Turkish military forces entered the UN buffer zone near Denia and attempted to expel Greek Cypriot farmers, prompting UNFICYP intervention. The incident, condemned by Cypriot leaders as a provocation, undermines efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue.
Norway has lifted its 65-year arms embargo on Cyprus, enabling defense exports and signaling stronger bilateral ties amid regional tensions.
For about two decades, Turkish leaders and ministers, with the tolerance of the Athenian state,…
Cyprus selects Love Island star Antigoni Buxton as its first artist for Eurovision 2026 in Vienna
A quadrilateral meeting of Energy Ministers from the United States, Israel, Greece, and the Republic…
The American intervention to activate the Cyprus-Lebanon maritime Exclusive Economic Zone agreement creates new realities…
India is emerging as a “leading voice” in an increasingly multipolar world, and Cyprus sees…
Cyprus unveils female silhouettes on pedestrian traffic lights in Nicosia to advance gender equality, with initial installations across provinces and ideas for a balanced male-female representation plus a student naming contest.
The debate over the fate of Turkish-occupied Northern Cyprus is returning to Turkish media and…
Evangelia is officially returning to Greece’s Eurovision 2026 national final after narrowly missing out last year. Speaking from New York, she announced she’s recorded a brand-new track for the contest. Meanwhile, several major Greek labels are preparing strong entries, with names like Marseaux, Good Job Nicky, and Tania Breazou among the early favourites.
A Cyprus court sentenced Israeli businessman Shimon Mistriel Aykout to five years for illegally developing Greek Cypriot-owned land in northern Cyprus, highlighting the contentious property rights dispute stemming from the island’s 1974 division.
The Lebanese cabinet has approved a maritime border agreement with Cyprus, a significant step for regional energy exploration and cooperation. The deal, announced on Thursday, aims to clarify Lebanon’s maritime boundaries and strengthen its position in resource negotiations amid economic challenges.
Cyprus’ opposition to Turkey joining the EU’s Safe defence programme has been adopted by the EU. President Christodoulides emphasized that countries threatening member states cannot access EU defence funding.
The European Parliament approved a motion to build a monument at one of its buildings to honor the victims and missing persons of Turkey’s 1974 invasion of Cyprus. Proposed by Disy MEP Michalis Hadjipantela, the monument symbolizes remembrance and solidarity.
