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ERMIS II - the project helping people with reduced mobility enjoy the beach

In partnership with the European Commission

Thanks to a European project, people with reduced mobility in Cyprus and in Greece can enjoy the sea as many beaches are now equipped with wheelchair ramps, devices to get them into the water and much more.

13/09/2021

My Europe Series

Could halloumi be a diplomatic driving force in Cyprus?

Halloumi cheese in Cyprus is being given a Protected Designation of Origin label from the European Union, but this is causing diplomatic and economical challenges. We take a look at how this cheese may or may not be a unifying factor on the island.

10/09/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus removes school textbook over praise of Turkey founder Ataturk

Cyprus said that the contents of the English textbook were "completely inappropriate and unacceptable".

09/09/2021

Cyprus

Syrian oil spill threatens northern coast of Cyprus

The spill reportedly occurred after fuel leaked from a tank at the Baniyas Thermal Station.

31/08/2021

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At a crossroads: Is Cyprus becoming Europe's newest tech island?

Partner content presented by Reflect

Cyprus has earned its fair share of poetic nicknames throughout the years. Now it's looking to add a new one: "tech island".

27/08/2021

Cyprus

Turkish drone presence in northern Cyprus worries neighbours

The leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots has said the drones could be scrambled much faster than from airbases on mainland Turkey.

25/08/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus to revoke passports issued to Turkish-Cypriot officials

The decision is linked to Turkey's and the Turkish-Cypriot authorities' plan to reopen the eastern ghost town of Varosha in defiance of UN resolutions.

23/08/2021

Cyprus

UN condemns Turkish move to reopen Cyprus ghost town

In a statement on Friday UN Security Council warned that any move to resettle the former tourist town would be "inadmissable".

23/07/2021

Cyprus

'Unacceptable': Cyprus slams Turkish move to open up a part of Varosha

Varosha, a fenced-off derelict area under Turkish control, has been left deserted since the 1974 invasion that split Cyprus.

20/07/2021

Cyprus

Erdogan tells Turkish Cypriots Ankara supports two-state solution

The President of Turkey threw his weight behind a two-state solution for the Mediterranean island during a controversial visit to mark the 47th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus.

20/07/2021

Destinations

Cyprus bets on snorkelling tourism: Fancy exploring ruins underwater?

A 2,400-year-old underwater harbour is set to be Cyprus' newest tourist attraction for snorkelling holidaymakers.

19/07/2021

Cyprus

Cypriots dream of returning to tourism jewel that became a ghost town

Empty since the 1974 Turkish invasion, it used to be the hotspot of international tourism. Now Varosha is a vast area of abandoned and ruined buildings.

19/07/2021

Cyprus

Shots fired from Turkish vessel at Cypriot coastguard: reports

An adviser to Northern Cyprus's foreign minister told Euronews: "There is no such incident. It did not happen. This is a lie."

16/07/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus: 'Worst ever' fire that killed 4 now under control

A 67-year-old man is being investigated on arson charges after four people died in what authorities called the “most destructive" fire in the island nation's history.

05/07/2021

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Fatal wildfire in Cyprus

Four deaths from the massive blaze still raging in certain rural regions of Limassol and Larnaca, Cyprus, were confirmed this morning.

04/07/2021

Cyprus

Four dead as 'worst ever' fire tears through Cyprus

The blaze, which began on Saturday afternoon, forced the evacuation of at least eight mountain villages.

04/07/2021

Cyprus

Cyprus wrongly issued passports despite warnings, probe concludes

More than 6,700 passports were issued by Cyprus over its investment-for-citizenship programme's 13-year run but over half of them were issued not to the investors themselves but to family members or top company executives.

08/06/2021

Cyprus

Far right party makes gains in Cyprus parliamentary election

The two main parties in Cyprus have clung to power but ceded votes to smaller groups including the far-right ELAM party.

30/05/2021

Destinations

What you need to know about visiting Cyprus, the original love island

A guide to changing travel restrictions in Cyprus, and what should be on any visitor's must-see list.

29/05/2021

World

Nicos Anastasiades looks to veto the EU's 'positive agenda' with Turkey

"It would be political suicide if, with my knowledge, I accepted a positive agenda without Cyprus included" - The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, gives his view on Cypriot relations.

25/05/2021

Cyprus

Christians protest as Cyprus 'Satanic' Eurovision song gets to final

Believers in Cyprus claim that “El Diablo” encourages devil worship. Singer Elena Tsagrinou says they have got the wrong end of the stick.

20/05/2021

Cyprus

Low expectations as UN tries to kickstart Cyprus peace talks

It's the first attempt to restart talks since a push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017.

27/04/2021

Cyprus

Euroviews. Erdogan is the only one that can restart Cyprus peace talks | View

"The only party that can turn the climate on its head and lead to a restart of negotiations in Geneva is Turkey and President Erdogan," says expert Alexandros Zachariades.

26/04/2021

My Europe Series

Can new UN peace talks solve the decades-old Cyprus conflict?

The Cyprus conflict has been known as "the graveyard of diplomats". Will the new round of UN-mediated talks next week be any different?

26/04/2021

Cyprus

Protesters demand withdrawal of Cyprus' 'satanic' Eurovision entry

Singer Elena Tsagrinou, insists "El Diablo" has been misinterpreted and is actually about an abusive relationship, which is "extremely relevant" in these "MeToo" times.

07/03/2021

World

Flamingos vulnerable to lead poisoning in Cyprus, say conservationists

The Lanarca salt lake is a "fantastic wetland" that is important for flamingos migrating from Turkey in the winter months, according to Martin Hellicar, the director of BirdLife Cyprus.

23/02/2021