Why World Powers Fight Over Cyprus

Cyprus has long been a focal point of international interest, with major powers maintaining a military presence on the island. The United Kingdom, the United States, Greece and Turkey all have forces stationed there, while Germany and other allied nations …

Commission allocates €99 million in emergency support to farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia and Hungary

European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Feb 2025 Today, Member States gave a positive opinion to the Commission proposal to mobilise €98,6 million from the agricultural reserve to directly support farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia and …

Rainfall in Cyprus at 32% – normal for the month of February

Precipitation reached 32% of normal for the month of February, according to data from the Cyprus Department of Meteorology. Specifically, from February 1st until today, rainfall reached 25.8 millimeters, compared to 81.6 millimeters, which is the average …

Killing of 14 donkeys in Turkish Cyprus sparks outrage

ISTANBUL Fourteen donkeys have been brutally killed by unidentified individuals in Turkish Cyprus, triggering rage among the citizens. Donkeys, symbols of Turkish Cyprus and unique to the region, live in the Karpaz Peninsula's Taşkent Nature Park, …

On this day: Cyprus moves towards independence after signing of Zurich agreements in 1959

TotalEnergies, ENI to export gas from Cyprus Block 6 via Egypt

TotalEnergies and ENI, partners in Cyprus offshore Block 6, have signed a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with Egypt and Cyprus to develop Block 6 gas resources.   The agreement, signed during the Egypt Energy Show, aims to process the Cronos gas found in …

Cyprus logs lowest remote work rate in Europe, at 22 per cent

Cyprus recorded the lowest rate of people working remotely in Europe in 2024, at just 22 per cent, a sharp contrast to the Netherlands, which topped the chart with 83 per cent. This information from Eurofound reveals significant differences in remote …

USS Oscar Austin returns to Cyprus with a strategic stop in Larnaca

The USS Oscar Austin has made a swift return to Cyprus, this time docking at Larnaca Port, just a month after its previous stop in Limassol. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer continues its mission in the region, reinforcing security and …

Brace yourselves, Cyprus – the cold is coming! (But let’s not be too dramatic)

A weak low-pressure system is currently lurking over the island, but don't be fooled—this is just the calm before the mildly apocalyptic chill named CORAL sweeps in from the north. Yes, it even has a name, because apparently, we need to personify the …

Cyprus signs healthcare deals with Greece for medical certifications and drug supplies

Cyprus has strengthened its healthcare sector through two agreements with Greece, enabling local doctors to obtain specialised certifications and securing access to Greek pharmaceutical supplies during shortages. The updated bilateral agreement allows …