Officials from the Turkish Cypriot community have criticized Greek Cypriot authorities for attempting to prevent international organizations from hosting events in northern Cyprus.

Greek Cypriot authorities have sent a letter of complaint to the United Nations, seeking to halt a proposed pipeline project between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Famagusta CID is intensifying its investigation into a shooting incident in Ayia Napa, where over 15 shots were fired, hitting a 33-year-old Greek Cypriot man and a house. The victim is the brother of a man convicted in a 2016 quadruple murder.

A high-ranking Turkish opposition politician expressed anger over the invitation of a Greek Cypriot delegation to the International Geography Olympiad in Istanbul, calling the matter "unacceptable."

Famagusta CID is investigating a serious maritime accident involving a jet ski that left a 48-year-old Greek Cypriot man critically injured and his 7-year-old daughter seriously hurt.

Turkish Cyprus has issued a strong condemnation of statements made by the Greek Cypriot leader regarding the disputed area of Varosha, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two sides.

The lawyer for a German real estate agent on trial for usurping Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus claims the case is politically motivated, citing prejudice and executive influence.

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis praised a "return to the substance of the Cyprus problem" while attending a memorial service for five men who died for the Greek Cypriot cause.

Discussions are in progress between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides to arrange a new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, aiming to create conditions for a broader meeting on Cyprus.

Campaign billboards promoting an Israeli prime ministerial candidate near Larnaca Airport have caused an outcry and political friction within the Greek Cypriot administration.

A review of 'The Lion at My Back,' a drama by Greek Cypriot director Tonia Mishiali, which centers on the developing friendship between a recovering addict and a teenage Senegalese refugee in Cyprus.

Two Greek Cypriots who were detained in northern Cyprus have been handed three-day remands by authorities.

A French court has ruled to extradite a Lithuanian woman wanted for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus, a decision deemed 'exceptionally important' by the Law Office.

For the second time this week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has blamed the Greek Cypriot side for hindering relations between Turkey and the European Union. Fidan argues that Nicosia's stance is preventing progress on modernizing the EU-Turkey customs union.

Cypriot political leaders, including Annita Demetriou and Nikolas Papadopoulos, are advocating for a greater role for the European Union in resolving the Cyprus problem. They emphasize the EU's potential as a lever of pressure and call for a clear Greek Cypriot stance in the talks.

The military and strategic partnership between Greece, the Greek Cypriot administration, and Israel is being hailed as a diplomatic success by both sides, but questions are being raised about its potential impact on the EU's exposure.

Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense reiterated President Erdoğan’s criticism of developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, stating that any Greek Cypriot military alliances targeting Türkiye do not stand a chance.

The Council of Europe's committee of ministers will once again examine the Immovable Property Commission and the situation regarding Greek Cypriots' access to property and compensation for lost immovable property in northern Cyprus.

The U.N. secretary-general's personal envoy for Cyprus is scheduled to visit the island next week to meet with Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders, as well as officials in Türkiye and Greece, in an effort to advance peace talks.

Cyprus has accused Turkey of continuing to violate international law and human rights through its military presence on the island, arguing that Ankara’s policies harm both Greek Cypriots and Turkish…

A high level of participation was recorded on Sunday as residents from the Maronite and Greek Cypriot communities of Kormakitis and Karpasia traveled to Nicosia to vote.

A two-year-old child abducted from Limassol has been placed under 'state' protection in Northern Cyprus. Greek Cypriot authorities are now awaiting information regarding the potential handover of the child's father.

Many Turkish and Greek Cypriot families who settled in the UK and own property are expected to feel the impact of a new UK rent law, which affects their long-held sense of security and independence through property ownership.

An interview with writer and editor Lisa Suhair Majaj, discussing her life in Latsia with her cats and memories of her late husband, a Greek Cypriot professor.

A new document has emerged regarding a Greek Cypriot reserve National Guardsman captured between August 14 and 17, 1974, in Cyprus. The document, featuring a photograph and mention of a "black Mercedes," is part of an ongoing search for the prisoner's identity.

Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkey's ruling AK Party, condemned what he called a 'shameful alliance' between Greek Cypriots and Israel, also criticizing Greece for allowing 'third parties' to interfere in its relations with Turkey.

A 41-year-old Ukrainian national, identified as estate agent Denys Pohodin, pleaded guilty to advertising and promoting the sale of property in northern Cyprus that belonged to Greek Cypriots before 1974.

Shimon Aykut, a 75-year-old convicted of usurping Greek Cypriot properties, has been transferred from Cyprus to Israel to serve the remainder of his sentence, following a decision by Justice Minister Costas Fytiris.

A 22-year-old Greek Cypriot has been remanded in custody for six days as a suspect in an alleged attempted murder after a 19-year-old was struck by a car outside a nightclub near Larnaca Marina in…

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz claimed that Greek Cypriots are not sincere in efforts to resolve the Cyprus problem, reiterating Ankara’s support for a two-state solution.

Hulusi Akar, chair of the Turkish parliament’s Defence Committee, posted a threatening message on X targeting Greek Cypriots. The message warned those 'dreaming of Easter' in Cyprus that it would be their last.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides stated that a transit road through the Turkish Cypriot Kokkina exclave would significantly improve the lives of Greek Cypriots in surrounding villages. He confirmed the proposal is on the agenda.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman warned against people becoming "trapped by history" in response to statements made by President Nikos Christodoulides on the anniversary of the creation of EOKA. This follows Ünal Üstel, Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, condemning Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides for statements praising the EOKA terrorist group.

The Greek Cypriot side has suggested a specific date for a new meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, though no response has been received yet.

Two women on trial for defrauding Greek Cypriots with properties in the north of Cyprus have changed their plea to guilty and are awaiting sentencing at Limassol criminal court.

Turkey's defense ministry spokesman, Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk, stated that the notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued regarding possible military operations off Cyprus' Karpas peninsula is 'null and void,' criticizing Greek and Greek Cypriot actions.

Members of the bicommunal veterinary committee in Cyprus exchanged updates on the foot-and-mouth disease situation following a request from the Greek Cypriot side.

A Greek Cypriot diver died after being found “in distress” near the Zenobia shipwreck off the Larnaca coast by the Joint Rescue and Coordination Centre (JRCC), it said on Saturday. According to the JRCC, the man was rescued via speedboat by the port and maritime police and later transferred to an ambulance before being admitted […]

Construction works have reportedly resumed on properties in Northern Cyprus developed by Simon Aykut, who was convicted of usurping Greek Cypriot property, according to House refugee committee MPs.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman visited the Greek Cypriot middle school in Rizokarpaso on Wednesday, meeting pupils and teachers from both that school and the town’s Greek Cypriot primary school. His office said on Thursday that he had met the primary school’s headteacher Katerina Ktisti and the middle school’s headteacher Elias Evripidou, and that both […]

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides will meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman to address issues faced by enclaved Greek Cypriots in Karpasia, particularly difficulties at the Rizokarpaso school, and the deadlock in Cyprus talks.

Former Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat stated that the Greek Cypriot side has consistently avoided cooperation, as his successor Tufan Erhurman and President Nikos Christodoulides prepare for upcoming negotiations in the buffer zone.

The Greek Cypriot transmission system operator is providing electricity to the Turkish Cypriot community after faults experienced over the weekend continued to cause power problems in the north.

A Lithuanian estate agent is expected to be extradited to Cyprus to face charges of 'usurping' Greek Cypriot property in the north. Nicosia awaits her arrival to proceed with the property fraud case.

A two-hour meeting between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot negotiators yielded no positive signs regarding confidence-building measures or efforts to revive Cyprus talks, ahead of a scheduled August 26 meeting.

Greek Cypriot Politicians Call for Reckoning Over Turkish Cypriot Killings

Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Menelaos Menelaou and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman’s undersecretary Mehmet Dana are scheduled to meet on Thursday at 11 AM, in preparation for an upcoming leaders' meeting.

Greek Cypriot crossings to the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus increased during the first half of 2026, while Turkish Cypriot crossings declined, according to police data.

The German embassy in Nicosia has issued a strong protest, demanding the release of a woman held for two years in custody, accused of advertising real estate in northern Cyprus originally owned by Greek Cypriots.

On July 28, 1998, the European Court of Human Rights awarded compensation to Greek Cypriot refugee Titina Loizidou for the ongoing deprivation of her property in occupied Kyrenia, marking a historic decision after years of legal battle.

Turkey's defense ministry released a video condemning the 'bloody legacy' of the Greek Cypriot paramilitary group EOKA, coinciding with anniversaries related to the 1974 coup and subsequent Turkish intervention in Cyprus.

The UN has announced that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Cyprus from July 27 to 29. During his stay, he will meet with leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as other relevant stakeholders.

UN envoy María Angela Holguin has cautioned Greek Cypriot leaders against the illusion of a risk-free status quo, warning that treating the stalemate as a safe haven is not sustainable.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that the Greek Cypriot leadership continues to use law for political purposes regarding property issues, asserting that the property issue can only be resolved through 'sincerity'.

Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Ünal Üstel has voiced opposition to an alleged new 'solution plan' for divided Cyprus, reportedly put forth by Greek Cypriots.

A 28-year-old Greek Cypriot man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after being convicted of possessing 23kg of cannabis with intent to supply in Cyprus.

Police have arrested a 49-year-old Greek Cypriot man in connection with an ongoing investigation into an alleged criminal organization operating in the Larnaca district, bringing the total number of suspects to five.

Nine bi-communal business partnerships in Cyprus received a total of €500,000 at the Stelios awards ceremony in Nicosia, promoting cooperation between Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot entrepreneurs and fostering trust on the island.

UN Secretary-General's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, is set to arrive in Cyprus for a week-long visit to discuss "the way forward" on the Cyprus issue with both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders.

Parliamentary elections in the Greek Cypriot Administration resulted in gains for far-right and anti-Israeli parties.

Liberal Democrat peer John Sharkey, speaking in the House of Lords, attributed the historic impasse in Cyprus negotiations to the Greek Cypriot community and called for greater attention to the Turkish Cypriot side.

Turkish Cypriot 'prime minister' Unal Ustel expressed bemusement at plans to rename Kemal Ataturk Street in Paphos, stating that the move reveals the 'true face' of the Greek Cypriot side's mentality.

A 54-year-old Greek Cypriot driver was arrested after nine tonnes of fuel were found in his truck as he entered Dhali in the Nicosia district from the buffer zone. The truck was fitted with a nine-tonne metal tank.

The Foreign Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has issued a warning to Greek Cypriots regarding their deepening cooperation with Israel.

The Turkish Cypriot leader has issued a warning against the Greek Cypriot administration's plans to deploy French troops to the divided island. This move has angered Turkish Cypriots.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized both the Greek Cypriot side and Israel, accusing them of forming an alliance against Muslim countries during his closing address at the Antalya diplomacy forum.

Turkish Cypriot 'foreign minister' Tahsin Ertugruloglu stated that Cyprus has long been considered part of Israel's 'promised land' concept, explaining the increasing relations between Israel and the Greek Cypriot administration.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz accused Greek Cypriot authorities of lacking sincerity in efforts to reach a settlement on the island, criticizing their approach to Cyprus talks.

An appeals court in Cyprus has dismissed a challenge by a German real estate agent accused of usurping Greek Cypriot properties, ruling that she will remain in custody.

The Cypriot cabinet has approved an increase in the special allowance granted to all contract soldiers (Syop), raising it from €100 to €150, as announced by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas.

Greek Cypriot refugees residing in housing estates will be able to acquire title deeds for their homes, even if they have minor irregularities, following new legislation announced by the interior minister.

Political parties from both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have urged stronger cooperation and joint mechanisms to address the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus, emphasizing environmental and public health protection.

A 68-year-old Greek Cypriot retiree, accused in Cyprus's largest drug-laced paper seizure, attempted to flee to the occupied north on a moped, wearing a helmet and surgical mask to avoid recognition, while out on conditional bail.

Omer Çelik, a Turkish official, made provocative statements, calling the militarization of Greek islands and close cooperation between Greek Cypriots and Israel a 'source of instability' in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Parent and guardian associations of the third public primary and nursery schools in Kaimakli, Cyprus, are calling for the transfer of Greek Cypriot students to other educational institutions, citing it as the real issue.

Turkey “will not hesitate” to act against “hostile attitudes” shown towards the Turkish Cypriots as the conflict in the region widens, the country’s defence ministry’s spokesman rear admiral Zeki…

By Maria Angela Holguin As I have stated publicly on several occasions, changing the status quo for the benefit of all requires that the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot leaders build a different…

Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos has put forward a proposal for a new vehicle crossing on Agiou Ilarionos street in Kaimakli, raising it with Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou as an alternative to the long-discussed Mia Milia checkpoint opening. Prountzos said in a statement that opening a crossing at Mia Milia remains the preferred option from […]

A sophisticated ring of Turkish and Turkish Cypriot middlemen is systematically targeting Greek Cypriot properties in Karpasia peninsula, in some cases selling land without the rightful owners’ knowledge. Following reports by Phileleftheros exposing the network, a specific case has emerged involving a landowner living in Australia whose property was sold by a third party without […]

Investigators in Ayia Napa are awaiting forensic results from shell casings and a stolen car in connection with an attempted murder of a 33-year-old Greek Cypriot man, believed to be a message to his brother.

A Greek Cypriot woman was arrested in northern Cyprus on shoplifting charges and is set to face a military court. This incident highlights the complex legal situation for individuals crossing the Green Line.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman stated that attempts to 'render Turkish Cypriots invisible' are unhelpful to efforts to find a solution to the Cyprus problem. His comments followed political pressure from the Greek Cypriot side that led to a cancellation.

The Immovable Property Commission (IPC) in Cyprus has been defended as the only option for Greek Cypriot property owners seeking redress, with arguments highlighting the lack of an equivalent mechanism for Turkish Cypriot displaced persons. This discussion centers on the fairness and functionality of the IPC in resolving property disputes.

An additional 40 Greek Cypriot property owners applied to the Immovable Property Commission (IPC) in Northern Cyprus last month, bringing the total applications to 8,755. This trend comes as the House of Representatives discusses the issue.

A 48-year-old Greek Cypriot man is in critical condition after a jet ski collided with a towable inflatable carrying him, his seven-year-old daughter, and three relatives off Protaras.

Greek Cypriot prisoners of war captured during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus faced systematic beatings, humiliation, and severe deprivation in Turkish prisons, according to published testimonies.

Turkish and Greek Cypriot officials are blaming each other for the lack of progress on the Cyprus problem. Menelaou states the Turkish side is slowing developments, while Fidan claims the Greek Cypriot side will never agree to power-sharing.

Former Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis stated that the Greek Cypriot side's acceptance of a bicommunal federation after the 1974 Turkish invasion was its 'greatest concession' in the pursuit of a Cyprus settlement.

Customs officers in Cyprus seized large quantities of suspected duty-free tobacco in Limassol and Nicosia, leading to the arrest of two Greek Cypriot men.

Cyprus's foreign ministry has condemned the visit of the Turkish Vice President to northern Cyprus, while the Turkish official stated that Turkey brought peace to Greek Cypriots. This highlights ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on the status of the region.

Türkiye's National Defense Ministry released a video on Friday, commemorating the killings committed against Turkish Cypriots by the Greek Cypriot terrorist group EOKA. The ministry emphasized that these attacks will not be forgotten.

A National Guard soldier is among two Greek Cypriots whose detention was extended in Northern Cyprus on allegations of entering a military restricted area without authorization.

The Greek Cypriot side has stated its readiness for 'tangible steps' forward in relations between the European Union and Turkey, provided negotiations on the Cyprus problem recommence in earnest after the next enlarged meeting.

A 53-year-old Lithuanian woman was arrested in France on a European court warrant for allegedly usurping Greek Cypriot property in the northern part of Cyprus. Extradition proceedings to Cyprus are underway.

Cyprus has begun employing an advanced DNA testing method to identify the remains of Greek Cypriot soldiers and civilians who went missing during the 1974 Turkish invasion, after conventional techniques proved ineffective for decades.

Former Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis has called for caution regarding whether the attorney-general and his assistant should recuse themselves from an upcoming investigation into a report related to a 'Mafia State' probe.

A 41-year-old Ukrainian man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison by a Nicosia criminal court after admitting to the exploitation of Greek Cypriot properties in the northern part of the island.

The UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, highlighted the crucial role of the island’s bicommunal technical committees in fostering cooperation and mutual understanding between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.

A study on public opinion regarding the Cyprus problem found "more overlap than expected" between Turkish Cypriots' and Greek Cypriots' views on how to resolve the issue, according to Rich Calver of the British High Commission.

Türkiye's Ministry of National Defense stated its readiness against the armament efforts of Greece and Greek Cypriots, urging the Greek populace to consider their rising defense expenditures.

Presidential Commissioner Marios Hartsiotis will visit the occupied villages of Rizokarpasso and Ayia Triada on Wednesday to meet with residents. The visit aims to provide practical state support and maintain regular communication with Greek Cypriots.

Four Greek Cypriot (Eldyk) soldiers are under medical supervision after a meningitis case at their military camp led to hospitalizations and precautionary health measures, with one patient remaining intubated.

A 31-year-old Greek national and a 23-year-old Greek Cypriot have been arrested in connection with an incident where a 65-year-old man was reportedly clinging to the bonnet of a vehicle on the highway between Rizoelia and Kalo Chorio.

French President Emmanuel Macron has visited the Greek Cypriot administration twice, deployed a carrier strike group, and signed a defense pact, signaling a stronger French role in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Sir Stelios has awarded €500,000 through the Stelios Bi-Communal Awards to foster business cooperation between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots in Cyprus.

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that Nikos Christodoulides participates in negotiations for a resolution to the Cyprus problem not only as the leader of the Greek Cypriot community but also as the President of the Republic of Cyprus.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expressed concern over a Greek-Greek Cypriot-Israel alliance, issuing a warning on the final day of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Tensions have escalated in Pyla, a mixed Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot village within Cyprus' UN-controlled buffer zone, following a dispute over livestock inspections. A standoff has ensued, with the UN denying claims of tank deployment.

Police in Larnaca, Cyprus, are investigating a suspected attempted murder after a 22-year-old Greek Cypriot allegedly drove his car into a 19-year-old man outside a nightclub. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning and also involves allegations of other acts.

Hulusi Akar, chairman of the Turkish parliamentary defense committee, threatened Greek Cypriots on social media, stating that the upcoming Easter might be their last.

Shimon Aykut, convicted by a Cypriot court for usurping Greek Cypriot properties, is fighting to serve his sentence in Israel, with Israel having submitted a request for his transfer.

Türkiye's Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran strongly condemned a stone- and explosive-laden attack by a Greek Cypriot terrorist group, which targeted civilians.

Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğrulogğu has dismissed reports that the Greek Cypriot administration is preparing a bid to join NATO, calling the idea unrealistic.

Ziya Öztürkler, speaker of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Parliament, dismissed Greek Cypriots’ aspirations for NATO membership as a 'vain hope' during a meeting.

Türkiye on Wednesday warned the Greek Cypriot administration against turning the island of Cyprus into a target amid the ongoing Iran war, saying growing militarization on the isla...

A Noverna Analytics poll indicates that Greek Cypriot attitudes towards the new Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman remain largely negative, with 41 percent expressing unfavourable views.

Cyprus commemorates 69 years since the death of Grigoris Afxentiou, a Greek Cypriot hero known for his role in the struggle for Enosis (union with Greece).

There is “no understandable reason” to say that a new crossing point in the eastern Nicosia suburb of Mia Milia would only benefit Turkish Cypriots, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Friday. “It is clear that the Mia Milia and Louroujina crossing points would benefit both Turkish Cypriots and Greek Cypriots. Especially considering the […]

The leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities held an 'open and honest' meeting to discuss confidence-building measures and revive negotiations for a resolution.

Speaking at an event in Istanbul on Tuesday, Turkish Cypriot President Tufan Erhürman said talks with Greek Cypriots cannot be resumed unless the political equality of both sides i...