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.
Tag: President Nikos Christodoulides
Today marks the 41st anniversary of the declaration of the so-called pseudo-state in illegally occupied territories, an act unrecognized by the international community, with Turkey as the sole exception. Events are being held in the free territories to denounce this declaration, including speeches and demonstrations. Meanwhile, a military parade takes place in the occupied regions, attended by Turkish and Azerbaijani officials.
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will visit Thessaloniki on November 1 to participate in memorial events honouring Cypriot history and Greek-Cypriot ties. His visit includes the unveiling of a bust of EOKA hero Kyriakos Matsis, a memorial for victims of the Cyprus conflict, and a keynote address at the “Cyprus & Romiosyni” congress, which celebrates shared heritage and historical connections between Cyprus and Greece.
Aircraft from Greece, Jordan, and Australia are aiding Cypriot authorities in battling a wildfire in Paphos, believed to have started from an illegal landfill. The fire led to the evacuation of five villages, with Cyprus activating the EU fire assistance protocol. President Nikos Christodoulides returned early from Jordan to oversee the response.