British Bases warn of military excercise in Dhekelia
A press release issued by the British bases in Cyprus have warned residents that: “A routine military exercise to conduct essential operational military training will be carried out in Dhekelia on the...
View ArticleCyprus negotiators break for Ramadan
Cyprus negotiators Ozdil Nami and Andreas Mavroyiannis are taking a break from their meetings because of the Ramadan holiday and anniversary of the 20th July Peace and Freedom Day. However, the working...
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Hardliners up in arms over Sean Paul’s TRNC gig
A group calling itself the European Solidarity Front for Cyprus (ESFC) has strongly condemned rapper Sean Paul’s upcoming live performance in the TRNC in July. “We can’t confirm whether the Jamaican...
View ArticleMissiles detach from jet fighter while landing – Updated
The British bases on Cyprus are investigating how two Brimstone missiles detached from a Tornado jet on landing at RAF Akrotiri on Wednesday morning. “This morning, during landing of a Tornado, two...
View ArticleTalat faces criticism about coalition with UBP
Leader of the Republican Turkish Party-United Forces (CTP-UG) Mehmet Ali Talat has been answering criticisms about the formation of a coalition government between the CTP and the National Unity Party...
View ArticleVisit to Hala Sultan Tekke arranged for 21st July
The Department of Religious Affairs has announced that a visit to Hala Sultan Tekke in Larnaca will be held on 21st July. According to a press release, those who want to attend the visit, which will be...
View ArticleCTP-UBP coalition signed today
The CTP and UBP have signed a coalition agreement in parliament today. The Parliamentary General Council will convene for an extraordinary meeting tomorrow at 10am when the list of cabinet ministers...
View ArticleTemperatures to hit 41C inland Cyprus
Temperatures will rise to 41C in the coming days. The weather report for the 16-22 July period will be 41C inland and around 34C on the coast. Winds will be southerly and westerly, moderate to strong...
View ArticleJuncker to visit President Akinci today
President Mustafa Akinci’s spokesman Baris Burcu, stated yesterday that the President of the European Commission, Jean Claude Juncker and his delegation will meet with Akinci on Thursday at 12.00 at...
View ArticleAkinci invites Erdogan to celebrate 20th July
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been invited to the TRNC to participate in the Peace and Freedom Day ceremony on 20th July. A press statement says that President Mustafa Akinci invited President...
View ArticleTulips presented with big cheque
Tulips/Help those With Cancer Association was presented with a bumper cheque for TL 7,875 on Wednesday morning. This amount represents the proceeds raised over the three nights of the GEM’s...
View ArticlePM asks for support for newly formed coalition
Newly appointed Prime Minister Omer Kalyoncu, made statements about the new coalition government’s position on the Cyprus problem. The new government was established after a coalition was formed...
View ArticleHellim/halloumi issue solved: Juncker
EU Commission President Jean Claude Juncker has apparently find a solution to the long-running dispute over registering Cyprus hellim/halloumi as a PDO. Last year, South Cyprus filed with the European...
View ArticleEide welcomes van Nuffel’s reappointment as EC rep
UN Secretary-General Special Adviser for Cyprus Espen Barth Eide has welcomed the reappointment of Pieter van Nuffel (above) as the EU Commission President Jean Claude Juncker’s Personal Representative...
View ArticleAkinci welcomes agreement on hellim/halloumi issue
Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akinci welcomed on Friday, the agreement to end the long-standing halloumi/hellim dispute, reached on Thursday with President Nicos Anastasiades in the presence of...
View ArticleTurkish Stars display on Sunday 19th July
The 41st anniversary of the 20th July Peace and Freedom Day is being celebrated with air shows on Sunday 19th July. The air show will kick off in front of the Ataturk Monument in Kyrenia at 18.00. To...
View ArticleAkinci to address nation on Peace and Freedom Day
A variety of events will take place across the TRNC to mark the 20th July Peace and Freedom Day, including the dawn vigil at Escape beach (above). Amongst the international visitors visiting will be...
View ArticlePresident Erdogan arrives this afternoon
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be coming to the island on the invitation of President Akinci to take part in the 20 July celebrations. A press statement from the Presidential Palace says...
View ArticlePeace keeping mission necessary to halt coup: Akinci
President Akinci on Sunday said a solution to the Cyprus Problem, based on the common vision and interest of both sides would benefit everyone, and future generations in particular. His speech, which...
View ArticleAkinci and Erdogan make statements after meeting
President Akinci speaking after his meeting with Turkish President Erdogan said that Turkey supported the establishment of a federative structure and had shown this in 2004 as well as in 2014. He said...
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