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Over 20 Turkish Soldiers Attacked Greek Cypriot Farmers

Over 20 Turkish soldiers and armed men attempted to arrest two Greek Cypriot farmers in Cyprus’ UN buffer zone near Mammari, damaging their tractor and sparking fresh tensions

Athens Metro’s 24-Hour Weekend Service Skips Historic Line 1

Athens’ new 24-hour metro service, launched every Saturday from September 13, promises seamless travel for the city’s students and tourists. However, Line 1, the historic green line connecting Piraeus to Kifissia, is excluded due to its aging trains and delayed refurbishment. While Lines 2 and 3 run all night, commuters on the oldest metro line must wait for upgrades, leaving Athens’ ambitious plan with a notable gap.

Cyprus Set for €1 Billion Nicosia Infrastructure Transformation

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides unveiled an ambitious €1 billion investment plan on Monday to revitalize…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus for a two-day visit, marking a historic step in India-Cyprus relations. Welcomed by President Nikos Christodoulides, Modi attended a business roundtable and will sign a Joint Declaration on Partnership to enhance cooperation in energy, defense, and digital innovation. The leaders launched the India-Cyprus-Greece Business Council, aiming to boost trade and investment, with Cyprus serving as India’s gateway to the EU.

Modi to Visit Cyprus-Türkiye Demilitarized Zone, Strengthening Ties with Cyprus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Cyprus on June 15, 2025, to strengthen economic and defense ties, counter Türkiye’s influence, and explore an India-Cyprus economic corridor. Accompanied by President Nikos Christodoulides, Modi will visit the UN-patrolled Green Line, marking a significant step in India’s outreach to Türkiye’s regional adversaries amid tensions over Pakistan’s actions.

Cyprus Strives for Schengen Membership by 2025: Visa-Free Travel on the Horizon

Cyprus aims to join the Schengen Area by the end of 2025, enabling visa-free travel with 29 European countries. This move promises to boost tourism, trade, and mobility for Cypriots, but the island nation faces unique challenges related to its divided status and geographic isolation.

Cypriot Farmers' Right to Cultivate Buffer Zone Land Upheld by Agricultural Organizations

Agricultural organizations are urging the United Nations to intervene and uphold existing agreements regarding farming rights within the UN-controlled Buffer Zone in Cyprus.

Cypriot Government to Dismantle Barbed Wire Fence Along the Green Line

The Cypriot government plans to dismantle the 14-kilometer barbed wire fence along the Green Line, originally erected to control migration from the Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus. This decision comes amid pressure from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and growing criticism from within the Cypriot government.