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Russians Exploit Occupied Cyprus to Circumvent Western Sanctions

According to a Dutch newspaper, Het Parool, Russia is using occupied Cyprus as a haven to evade international sanctions imposed…

11 October 2024

Greece Rejects Turkish Mischaracterizations of Cyprus Visit

The Greek Ministry of Defense responded on Wednesday to a statement issued by their Turkish counterparts. The Turkish statement criticized…

18 July 2024

October 22, 1937: Beloved Cypriot composer Manos Loizos was born

Manos Loizos was considered one of the most iconic Cypriot composers of his time. He composed for many famous Greek…

22 October 2023

Sydney Event: Combating Looting and Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Heritage in Cyprus

Hear Dr Marina Solomidou-Ieronymidou and Michalis Gavrielides in conversation about cultural heritage repatriation and protections.

9 May 2023

14 the August OTD, Turkey launched the 2nd wave of its Invasion against Cyprus

48 years ago today, on August 14th, 1974, Turkey’s military launched a second offensive against the Republic of Cyprus, in…

14 August 2022

Repatriation of 16th century Icon that had been stolen from the Church of Antifonitis in Kyrenia

Cyprus’ Department of Antiquities announced the repatriation on an Icon depicting Jesus sitting on a throne, dating from the end…

10 July 2022

When the Tinder Swindler arrived in Cyprus

Cypriot woman claims she was a victim of the notorious Simon Leviev, the subject of Netflix's popular docuseries. Netflix released…

17 February 2022

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s upcoming talks with Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias

On February 18, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold talks with Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias who…

12 February 2022

October 22, 1937: Beloved Cypriot composer Manos Loizos was born

Manos Loizos was considered one of the most iconic Cypriot composers of his time. He composed for many famous Greek…

22 October 2021

Cyprus calls world leaders for international intervention over Turkey's opening of Varosha

In a last bid to prevent Turkey’s imminent move on Varosha, Nicosia calls for personal interventions by leaders of the…

13 July 2021

Greek holidays possible this year for vaccinated countries

Greek holidays possible this year for vaccinated countries. Hopes lifted by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' announcement.

6 February 2021

Influential Cypriot composer Manos Loizos was born on this day

Manos Loizos was considered one of the most iconic Cypriot composers of his time. He composed for many famous Greek…

22 October 2020

Laika concerts in Cyprus this month (August 2020)

Well-known Greek and Cypriot musicians are preparing for their long-awaited summer concerts, albeit with reduced audiences and social distancing measures.…

6 August 2020

17 illegal migrants in Cyprus are ISIS and Al-Qaeda fighters

Seventeen people who are terrorists of the Islamic State (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda are in Cyprus, specifically in the migrant reception…

27 May 2020

Greece has right to extend territorial water: President

Greece's President Prokopis Pavlopoulos signalled to Turkey during a speech, that Greece has the right to extend its territorial waters…

13 November 2018

Notis Sfakianakis pays tribute to national hero Solomos Solomou (VIDEO)

Last weekend, GCT was at Notis Sfakianakis’ concert, who is one of the most successful artists of all time in…

22 August 2018

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