Cyprus

Country Cyprus
Capital Nicosia
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR)
Languages Greek, Turkish, Armenian, Cypriot Arabic, Cypriot Greek & English

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A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek Cypriot majority and Turkish Cypriot minority came to a head in December 1963, when violence broke out in the capital of Nicosia. Despite the deployment of UN peacekeepers in 1964, sporadic intercommunal violence continued forcing most Turkish Cypriots into enclaves throughout the island. In 1974, a Greek Government-sponsored attempt to seize control of Cyprus was met by military intervention from Turkey, which soon controlled more than a third of the island. In 1983, the Turkish Cypriot-occupied area declared itself the "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" ("TRNC"), but it is recognized only by Turkey. The election of a new Cypriot president in 2008 served as the impetus for the UN to encourage both the Turkish and Cypriot Governments to reopen unification negotiations. In September 2008, the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities started negotiations under UN auspices aimed at reuniting the divided island. The entire island entered the EU on 1 May 2004, although the EU acquis - the body of common rights and obligations - applies only to the areas under the internationally recognized Greek Cypriot Government, and is suspended in the areas administered by Turkish Cypriots. However, individual Turkish Cypriots able to document their eligibility for Republic of Cyprus citizenship legally enjoy the same rights accorded to other citizens of European Union states.

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Alexia joins youth orchestra to sing the classics - Cyprus MailAlexia joins youth orchestra to sing the classics  Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Business Now: tourism, BrainRocket, AI project, Eurobank, stock exchange - Cyprus MailCyprus Business Now: tourism, BrainRocket, AI project, Eurobank, stock exchange  Cyprus Mail

Cyprus welcomes resignation of UK trade envoy after visit to occupied north - The GuardianCyprus welcomes resignation of UK trade envoy after visit to occupied north  The Guardian

Cyprus wildfire: Two die in burned car as 44C heat expected - BBCCyprus wildfire: Two die in burned car as 44C heat expected  BBC

Northern Cyprus is also an Israeli problem - www.israelhayom.comNorthern Cyprus is also an Israeli problem  www.israelhayom.com

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires as heatwave sears Turkey and Cyprus - ReutersFirefighters struggle to contain wildfires as heatwave sears Turkey and Cyprus  Reuters

Cyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge wildfire that has killed 2 - AP NewsCyprus gets help from other countries to battle huge wildfire that has killed 2  AP News

Sprawling Wildfires Kill 2 and Force Evacuations in Cyprus Amid Stifling Heat - The New York TimesSprawling Wildfires Kill 2 and Force Evacuations in Cyprus Amid Stifling Heat  The New York Times

Cyprus battles largest wildfires in more than 50 years as two people found dead - Euronews.comCyprus battles largest wildfires in more than 50 years as two people found dead  Euronews.com

Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price - BBCPackage holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price  BBC

Construction material prices edge up in Cyprus - cemnet.comConstruction material prices edge up in Cyprus  cemnet.com

In message to Turkiye, India supports unity of Republic of Cyprus, seeks peaceful solution of the ‘Cyprus Question’ - The HinduIn message to Turkiye, India supports unity of Republic of Cyprus, seeks peaceful solution of the ‘Cyprus Question’  The Hindu

PM Modi reaches Cyprus on first leg of his three-nation tour - NewsonairPM Modi reaches Cyprus on first leg of his three-nation tour  Newsonair

EU wildfires hit new record as flames scorch area larger than Cyprus - politico.euEU wildfires hit new record as flames scorch area larger than Cyprus  politico.eu

Greece And Cyprus Focus On Autumn And Winter Tourism With Extended Operations And Dynamic Packages - Travel And Tour WorldGreece And Cyprus Focus On Autumn And Winter Tourism With Extended Operations And Dynamic Packages  Travel And Tour World

Cyprus returns from 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Mumbai with 3 medals - Greek City TimesCyprus returns from 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Mumbai with 3 medals  Greek City Times

What is Israel aiming for in Cyprus? | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahWhat is Israel aiming for in Cyprus? | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

India-Cyprus relations: expanding defence and economic ties - DD NewsIndia-Cyprus relations: expanding defence and economic ties  DD News

UK trade envoy resigns over Northern Cyprus visit - BBCUK trade envoy resigns over Northern Cyprus visit  BBC

Cyprus dispatches aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch - ReutersCyprus dispatches aid for Gaza, says distribution under UN watch  Reuters

EU voices concern over Turkey’s pressure on press freedom in northern Cyprus - Stockholm Center for FreedomEU voices concern over Turkey’s pressure on press freedom in northern Cyprus  Stockholm Center for Freedom

UN talks with Cypriot leaders fail to reach deal on new border crossings - Al JazeeraUN talks with Cypriot leaders fail to reach deal on new border crossings  Al Jazeera

Modi in Cyprus: A subtle masterstroke aimed at Turkey? - The Economic TimesModi in Cyprus: A subtle masterstroke aimed at Turkey?  The Economic Times

PM Modi leaves on a 5-day visit to Cyprus, Canada and Croatia - NewsonairPM Modi leaves on a 5-day visit to Cyprus, Canada and Croatia  Newsonair

PM Modi to visit Cyprus, Croatia during his trip to Canada - The HinduPM Modi to visit Cyprus, Croatia during his trip to Canada  The Hindu

Today’s weather: 42 degrees Celsius - Cyprus MailToday’s weather: 42 degrees Celsius  Cyprus Mail

PM Modi and Cyprus President agree to deepen cooperation in key sectors - NewsonairPM Modi and Cyprus President agree to deepen cooperation in key sectors  Newsonair

PM Modi conferred with Cyprus' highest civilian honour - The HinduPM Modi conferred with Cyprus' highest civilian honour  The Hindu

PM Modi to Embark on 5-Day Visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15 - NewsonairPM Modi to Embark on 5-Day Visit to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia from June 15  Newsonair

PM Modi reaches Cyprus, Turkey’s rival & EU chair next year, to deepen ties - The Indian ExpressPM Modi reaches Cyprus, Turkey’s rival & EU chair next year, to deepen ties  The Indian Express

'A message to Turkey': Why PM Modi's trip to Cyprus is significant; 7 points - The Times of India'A message to Turkey': Why PM Modi's trip to Cyprus is significant; 7 points  The Times of India

India’s PM Historic Visit to Cyprus - Drishti IASIndia’s PM Historic Visit to Cyprus  Drishti IAS

If Crimea’s status debated, Turkish Cyprus recognition must also be considered: TRNC Speaker - Türkiye TodayIf Crimea’s status debated, Turkish Cyprus recognition must also be considered: TRNC Speaker  Türkiye Today

Turkey Said Ready to Boost Troops Force on Cyprus to 100,000 - The National HeraldTurkey Said Ready to Boost Troops Force on Cyprus to 100,000  The National Herald

Cyprus home burns down in Souni wildfire as Welsh family lose everything - BBCCyprus home burns down in Souni wildfire as Welsh family lose everything  BBC

Cyprus ranks second in EU for long working hours, Eurostat says - Kathimerini.com.cyCyprus ranks second in EU for long working hours, Eurostat says  Kathimerini.com.cy

PM Modi in Cyprus: 3 reasons why the nation matters for India, what is the Turkey angle - The Indian ExpressPM Modi in Cyprus: 3 reasons why the nation matters for India, what is the Turkey angle  The Indian Express

Decoding Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Cyprus | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahDecoding Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Cyprus | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

How Do Cyprus and Croatia Fit Into India’s Europe Strategy? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineHow Do Cyprus and Croatia Fit Into India’s Europe Strategy?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Ship ferrying 1,200 tons of food aid for Gaza nears Israel after departing from Cyprus - The Times of IsraelShip ferrying 1,200 tons of food aid for Gaza nears Israel after departing from Cyprus  The Times of Israel

Harmonized inflation declines to lowest level since February 2021 in July - FocusEconomicsHarmonized inflation declines to lowest level since February 2021 in July  FocusEconomics

When PM Modi went to Cyprus: A Mediterranean push, a buffer against Turkey - The Indian ExpressWhen PM Modi went to Cyprus: A Mediterranean push, a buffer against Turkey  The Indian Express

Watch: Nicosia council member touches Modi's feet - PM's Cyprus visit - The Times of IndiaWatch: Nicosia council member touches Modi's feet - PM's Cyprus visit  The Times of India

India Prime Minister Modi visits Cyprus to advance trade corridor plans - ReutersIndia Prime Minister Modi visits Cyprus to advance trade corridor plans  Reuters

PM Modi Drops a Diplomatic Dhamaka on Turkey with Cyprus Power Move - The CSR JournalPM Modi Drops a Diplomatic Dhamaka on Turkey with Cyprus Power Move  The CSR Journal

How Germany Ties Ireland, Cyprus, Italy, Greece, and More By Launching New Routes in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldHow Germany Ties Ireland, Cyprus, Italy, Greece, and More By Launching New Routes in 2026  Travel And Tour World

Turkish Media Report Major Military Buildup in Occupied Northern Cyprus - GreekReporter.comTurkish Media Report Major Military Buildup in Occupied Northern Cyprus  GreekReporter.com

PM Modi Cyprus Visit Live Updates: PM departs from Cyprus; to attend G7 summit in Canada - The Times of IndiaPM Modi Cyprus Visit Live Updates: PM departs from Cyprus; to attend G7 summit in Canada  The Times of India

PM Modi on key 3-nation tour: Cyprus, Canada, Croatia on itinerary; what's on his agenda? - The Times of IndiaPM Modi on key 3-nation tour: Cyprus, Canada, Croatia on itinerary; what's on his agenda?  The Times of India

Cyprus Letter to UN: Turkey-Libya Deal Violates International Law - GreekReporter.comCyprus Letter to UN: Turkey-Libya Deal Violates International Law  GreekReporter.com

PM Modi to visit Cyprus in the middle of Turkiye-Pakistan solidarity - The Times of IndiaPM Modi to visit Cyprus in the middle of Turkiye-Pakistan solidarity  The Times of India

Cyprus sends letter to UN chief over Turkey-Libya maritime deal - Turkish MinuteCyprus sends letter to UN chief over Turkey-Libya maritime deal  Turkish Minute

TotalEnergies and ENI sign an agreement with Cyprus and Egypt for the export of Cyprus Block 6 gas through Egypt - TotalEnergies.comTotalEnergies and ENI sign an agreement with Cyprus and Egypt for the export of Cyprus Block 6 gas through Egypt  TotalEnergies.com

Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, and Iceland Join Lithuania in Leading Air Connectivity Growth of Europe by 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldGreece, Portugal, Cyprus, and Iceland Join Lithuania in Leading Air Connectivity Growth of Europe by 2025  Travel And Tour World

Modi's historic Cyprus visit: Why it matters more than you think - India TodayModi's historic Cyprus visit: Why it matters more than you think  India Today

‘Key figure has Cyprus’ citizenship’: Congress claims SEBI’s Adani probe hampered by lack of info sharing by tax-haven countries - The Indian Express‘Key figure has Cyprus’ citizenship’: Congress claims SEBI’s Adani probe hampered by lack of info sharing by tax-haven countries  The Indian Express

Cyprus fishermen at war with a toxic invasive species - DWCyprus fishermen at war with a toxic invasive species  DW

India and Cyprus to boost defence and maritime cooperation, Modi says - Euronews.comIndia and Cyprus to boost defence and maritime cooperation, Modi says  Euronews.com

Our View: ‘Grey’ cars reflect Cyprus’ inequality - Cyprus MailOur View: ‘Grey’ cars reflect Cyprus’ inequality  Cyprus Mail

Civil defence warns of heightened snake risk in dense vegetation - Cyprus MailCivil defence warns of heightened snake risk in dense vegetation  Cyprus Mail

Jigawa government sponsors students to continue medical studies at Near East University in Cyprus - Greek City TimesJigawa government sponsors students to continue medical studies at Near East University in Cyprus  Greek City Times

UK, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Poland, Romania, Lebanon Among Top Markets As Cyprus Records Five Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Tourists In July And Achieves Over Ten Percent Growth Compared To The Same Period In 2024 - Travel And Tour WorldUK, Italy, Germany, Austria, France, Poland, Romania, Lebanon Among Top Markets As Cyprus Records Five Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Tourists In July And Achieves Over Ten Percent Growth Compared To The Same Period In 2024  Travel And Tour World

India and Cyprus to step up defense, maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, Indian PM says - AP NewsIndia and Cyprus to step up defense, maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, Indian PM says  AP News

Ship With Critical Aid From Cyprus for Gaza is Holding 48 Hours Offshore - The Maritime ExecutiveShip With Critical Aid From Cyprus for Gaza is Holding 48 Hours Offshore  The Maritime Executive

Cyprus: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report - International Monetary FundCyprus: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report  International Monetary Fund

Development Co-operation Profiles: Cyprus - OECDDevelopment Co-operation Profiles: Cyprus  OECD

Love is Blind on the island of love - Cyprus MailLove is Blind on the island of love  Cyprus Mail

Cyprus Stock Exchange keeps company shares frozen amid reporting gaps - Cyprus MailCyprus Stock Exchange keeps company shares frozen amid reporting gaps  Cyprus Mail

India Backs Cyprus's Sovereignty Amid Turkiye-Pakistan Kashmir Stance - Deccan HeraldIndia Backs Cyprus's Sovereignty Amid Turkiye-Pakistan Kashmir Stance  Deccan Herald

Case study: Mobile Migration Team—Cyprus Red Cross - IFRCCase study: Mobile Migration Team—Cyprus Red Cross  IFRC

EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus - Kathimerini.com.cyEU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus  Kathimerini.com.cy

Cyprus third in EU for international students - Cyprus MailCyprus third in EU for international students  Cyprus Mail

Wizz Air Adds 16 New Routes from Italy to France, Cyprus, Spain, UK, Israel, Romania, and More - Travel And Tour WorldWizz Air Adds 16 New Routes from Italy to France, Cyprus, Spain, UK, Israel, Romania, and More  Travel And Tour World

A ship with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus - Arab NewsA ship with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus  Arab News

Tour bus rolls over on New York highway, causing multiple deaths - Cyprus MailTour bus rolls over on New York highway, causing multiple deaths  Cyprus Mail

Concerns raised over ‘unusual movements’ of US warplane in Cypriot airspace - Cyprus MailConcerns raised over ‘unusual movements’ of US warplane in Cypriot airspace  Cyprus Mail

Indian Traveller Says He Was Denied Entry At Northern Cyprus Border: "Just Like That. No Reason" - NDTVIndian Traveller Says He Was Denied Entry At Northern Cyprus Border: "Just Like That. No Reason"  NDTV

Republic of Cyprus - NJ.govRepublic of Cyprus  NJ.gov

Cyprus Rejects Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement, Claiming International Law Violations - libyaupdate.comCyprus Rejects Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement, Claiming International Law Violations  libyaupdate.com

Cyprus Daily Life - New Castle NewsCyprus Daily Life  New Castle News

India's Modi visits Greek-administered Cyprus just days after clashing with Pakistan - TRT GlobalIndia's Modi visits Greek-administered Cyprus just days after clashing with Pakistan  TRT Global

Ship with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus - Euronews.comShip with hundreds of tonnes of food aid for Gaza nears Israeli port after leaving Cyprus  Euronews.com

Cyprus’ reunification ‘not negotiable’ - Cyprus MailCyprus’ reunification ‘not negotiable’  Cyprus Mail

Modi Visits Cyprus Green Line: Strategic Push Amid Türkiye Tensions - Deccan HeraldModi Visits Cyprus Green Line: Strategic Push Amid Türkiye Tensions  Deccan Herald

Cyprus: Letter to UN Chief Over Illegal Turkey-Libya MoU - tovima.comCyprus: Letter to UN Chief Over Illegal Turkey-Libya MoU  tovima.com

UN chief reports progress in Cyprus talks, urges swift implementation of trust measures - UN NewsUN chief reports progress in Cyprus talks, urges swift implementation of trust measures  UN News

UNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day - United Nations PeacekeepingUNFICYP hosts discussion on collaborative efforts to address water scarcity in Cyprus ahead of World Environment Day  United Nations Peacekeeping

Modi Addresses ‘Conflict in West Asia’ In Cyprus; He and Cypriot President Talk Terror - The Wire IndiaModi Addresses ‘Conflict in West Asia’ In Cyprus; He and Cypriot President Talk Terror  The Wire India

Cyprus national strategic risk assessment workshop - World Health Organization (WHO)Cyprus national strategic risk assessment workshop  World Health Organization (WHO)

Cyprus second in EU for long working hours - Cyprus MailCyprus second in EU for long working hours  Cyprus Mail

Deadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations - Al JazeeraDeadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations  Al Jazeera

Environmental stewardship in schools: Cyprus’ whole school approach to sustainability - UNESCOEnvironmental stewardship in schools: Cyprus’ whole school approach to sustainability  UNESCO

German Medical Institute creates Cyprus’s first AI medical testing centre - PhilenewsGerman Medical Institute creates Cyprus’s first AI medical testing centre  Philenews

T&L D-briefs - DeloitteT&L D-briefs  Deloitte

UK trade envoy quits amid flak over visit to northern Cyprus - politico.euUK trade envoy quits amid flak over visit to northern Cyprus  politico.eu

Cyprus natural gas could fuel hydrogen shift — regional collaboration vital - Hydrogen CentralCyprus natural gas could fuel hydrogen shift — regional collaboration vital  Hydrogen Central

EU, UK, Australian foreign ministers condemn Israel’s new settlement plan - Cyprus MailEU, UK, Australian foreign ministers condemn Israel’s new settlement plan  Cyprus Mail

The President of the Republic of Cyprus will meet the Prime Minister of the Republic of India - ??ße???t??? ???? - Gov.cyThe President of the Republic of Cyprus will meet the Prime Minister of the Republic of India  ??ße???t??? ???? - Gov.cy

Yellow heat warning issued as temperatures to hit 40°C - PhilenewsYellow heat warning issued as temperatures to hit 40°C  Philenews

Cyprus marks 51 years since Turkish invasion that led to island nation's partition - Euronews.comCyprus marks 51 years since Turkish invasion that led to island nation's partition  Euronews.com