Republic of Cyprus

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Cyprus marks 50 years since the Turkish invasion

Turkish forces landed on Cyprus on 20 July and captured 3% of the island before the UN Security Council secured a ceasefire. The Turkish area was later widened to 36%.

17 July 2024

Europe News

Voter concerns rise ahead of June 9 double election in Cyprus

Concerns are mounting in Cyprus over potential voter confusion, increased blank and invalid ballots, and high abstention rates as the double election on June 9 approaches.

7 June 2024

Cyprus

Cyprus slashes VAT in bid to reduce inflation and prices

While inflation rates have fallen in Cyprus for a sixth consecutive month, consumer prices went up by 0.3 per cent in April after a 1.02 per cent rise in March. In an interview with Euronews, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos explained the move to cut costs.

8 May 2023

Cyprus

Children of mixed marriages in Cyprus struggle to obtain citizenship

The children of mixed marriages in Cyprus, some are now adults, are claiming that they are unable to obtain a citizenship from the Republic of Cyprus, despite being born in the island and having a parent who has a citizenship from the RoC, due to their Turkish roots.

20 March 2023

Travel News

Everything you need to know about Cyprus’ digital nomad scheme

Cyprus will welcome 500 digital nomads. Here’s everything you need to know.

14 March 2023

World News

New Cyprus president vows to revive peace talks with Turkey

Nikos Christodoulides has become the Mediterranean island's new president on a vow to unite an ethnically divided Cyprus,

13 February 2023

Cyprus

Cyprus elects Nikos Christodoulides as president

Nikos Christodoulides was elected President of Cyprus in a run-off vote on Sunday. His rival, veteran diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis, conceded defeat.

12 February 2023

Cyprus

Ex-foreign minister will face diplomat for Cyprus presidency

Cypriots voted in large numbers on Sunday in a close presidential election between three front-runners.

5 February 2023

Cyprus

Euroviews. Football could be the level playing field to start the healing process in a divided Cyprus ǀ View

Reunifying the national team after 65 years of separation could be the strongest confidence building measure to restore the bond between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as spark new life into a withering team.

16 December 2019