Cyprus reports no new foot‑and‑mouth cases as testing and culling continue
No new cases of foot‑and‑mouth disease have been detected in Cyprus, a development veterinary officials described as encouraging. Sotiria Georgiadou, senior officer and spokesperson for the Veterinary Services, said sampling…
Cyprus president says new crossing points must serve both communities
Any new crossing points on the island must benefit both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, President Nikos Christodoulides has said, signaling readiness to open all four locations previously agreed during…
Cyprus Reviewing 110 Paphos Turkish‑Cypriot Property Leases; Most Show No Irregularities
Authorities are conducting a sample audit of Turkish‑Cypriot property leases in Paphos, with 110 municipal contracts under examination and additional cases still being reviewed, according to media reports. The Turkish‑Cypriot…
Drug‑related offences in north Cyprus rise
Drug‑related offences have increased across north Cyprus over the past two years, according to new figures from the ‘Police General Directorate,’ which also reports stepped‑up enforcement operations. Police recorded 778…
Christodoulides and Erhürman to meet Tuesday in UN‑protected area
President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman will meet on Tuesday morning in the presence of the UN Secretary‑General’s Special Representative, Khassim Diagne, the United Nations said. According…
Third Lane at Metehan Crossing Fails to Ease Traffic, Report Says
The addition of a third lane at the Metehan (Ay. Demet) crossing has not eased traffic congestion, according to a report in Politis. The paper said the new lane is…
Cyprus President Reaffirms Commitment to Restarting Peace Talks
President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated his commitment to creating conditions for the resumption of negotiations on the Cyprus issue, saying he remains focused on the goal and hopes that “through an…
EU delivers 500,000 foot‑and‑mouth disease vaccine doses to Cyprus
The European Commission has delivered 500,000 doses of foot‑and‑mouth disease vaccine to the authorities of the Republic of Cyprus. The doses are intended to support vaccination efforts in the island’s…
EU Document Rejects Any Move to Upgrade or Recognize the north, Reports Say
A document from the European External Action Service (EEAS) clearly stating the EU’s opposition to any effort to recognize or upgrade the status of the Turkish Cypriot entity has appeared…
UN Rights Office Says Cyprus Division Continues to Harm Human Rights Across Island
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) says the continued division of Cyprus is still negatively affecting the enjoyment of human rights across the island, according…