Cyprus
Military
US Citizens Evacuated from Israel to Cyprus by Cruise Ship
As the conflict in Israel escalates, US citizens have been swiftly evacuated from the region to the safety of Cyprus. According to reports, approximately 2,500 US citizens were gathered in Haifa, Israel, awaiting evacuation to Limassol port, Cyprus. The...
Greek News
World Spa Awards 2023 Recognizes Greece Among the Best
Greece earned commendable recognition in the spa and wellness tourism sector as the annual World Spa Awards for 2023 have been unveiled. These awards, now in their ninth iteration, serve as a platform to recognize and showcase the high...
Cyprus
Cyprus and Karabakh: Parallels of Destruction
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Akin to Karabakh, Cyprus has suffered. Turkish forces have killed hundreds of Cypriots and forcibly converted Ancient Greek churches across the occupied North of Cyprus, a similar genocide carried out now by Azerbaijan against Armenians.
By Julian McBride
For the past...
Cyprus
Halloumi Cheese Makes Up 20% of Cyprus’ Exports
In the first quarter of 2023, Cyprus' halloumi cheese exports increased sharply, accounting for 20 percent of the country's total product exports. The figures, totaling €111.8 million, were revealed by Petros Xenophontos, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment...
Cyprus
Christodoulides Urges Erdogan to Collaborate for Peace in Cyprus
Cyprus President, Nikos Christodoulides, in his UN General Assembly address, called on Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for collaboration. He underlined a need to promote peace in Cyprus and Turkey, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and adherence to international...
Energy
Greece Ranks Third in EU for Struggling to Heat Homes
Greece has ranked third within the European Union for the highest prevalence of home heating challenges. According to the latest statistics released by Eurostat, 18.7 percent of the population reported difficulties in keeping their homes adequately warm during the...
Cyprus
The Oldest Wine in the World
Commandaria, an amber-colored sweet dessert wine from Cyprus, has the prestigious distinction of being the oldest named wine still in production today.
The name dates back to the arrival of the Crusaders in Cyprus in the 12th century, but the...
Cyprus
Turkish Commander Orders Murder of Solomos Solomou in Cyprus
Hasan Kundakci admitted that he ordered the assassination of Greek-Cypriot hero Solomos Solomou.
Cyprus
The Cyprus Coup that Provided Pretext for Turkey to Invade
On July 15, 1974, a military coup took place in Cyprus instigated by the junta in Athens, giving Turkey a pretext to invade five days later.
The plotters overthrew the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios, and installed...
Cyprus
Europe’s Largest Casino Resort Opens in Cyprus
The largest casino and integrated resort in Europe opened earlier in the week in Cyprus with a dazzling gala attended by Republic of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides.
The City of Dreams Mediterranean (CoDM) is the brainchild of Hong Kong-based gambling...