UK Monitoring Foot‑and‑Mouth Outbreak Linked to SAT1 Variant in Northern Cyprus
The United Kingdom is closely monitoring the spread of foot‑and‑mouth disease in northern Cyprus and parts of the Middle East, following similar steps taken by Australia. Britain’s Department for Environment,…
Cyprus on ‘Red Alert’ After Foot‑and‑Mouth Detected in North, Officials Say
Cyprus’ Veterinary Services have placed the department on “red alert” after foot‑and‑mouth disease was detected in animals in the Turkish Cypriot north. Local media reports that veterinary Services Director Christodoulos…
SBA imposes disinfection measures at Cyprus crossing points amid suspected Foot and Mouth cases
The Sovereign Base Areas Administration has introduced disinfection measures at the Pergamos and Strovilia crossing points after reports of suspected Foot and Mouth disease in the island’s north, officials said…
Cyprus President Signals Readiness for Talks Following Erhürman’s Election
President Nikos Christodoulides said he is ready to resume negotiations for a “bi-zonal, bi-communal federation” as a solution to the Cyprus issue, following the election of Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan…
Winter Time Change Takes Effect Sunday Across Cyprus and EU
Clocks across Cyprus and the rest of the European Union will turn back one hour early Sunday, Oct. 26, as winter time officially begins. At 4:00 a.m., clocks should be…
Tufan Erhürman Pledges Cooperation With Turkey Following Election Win in Northern Cyprus
Newly elected Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman expressed his intention to work in coordination with Turkey on foreign policy and the Cyprus issue, following his victory in the recent elections…
Verdict Expected Nov. 7 in Trial of Five Greek Cypriots in Northern Cyprus
A court operating under the de facto authorities in northern Nicosia is expected to deliver its verdict on Nov. 7 in the case of five Greek Cypriots accused of allegedly…
Erhürman’s Election as Turkish Cypriot Leader Sparks Renewed Debate Over Cyprus Talks
The election of Tufan Erhürman as Turkish Cypriot leader drew widespread coverage in Greek Cypriot media on Monday, with several newspapers highlighting the potential impact on stalled reunification talks. Erhürman,…
Cyprus Seeks Momentum on Peace Talks, Government Spokesman Says
The Greek Cypriot side is seeking to intensify momentum on the Cyprus issue, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Monday. Speaking on the state radio program Proino Dromologio, Letymbiotis stated that…
Cyprus: Five Greek Cypriots Face Continued Proceedings in North
Proceedings continue today against five Greek Cypriots before a “military court” in the Turkish-controlled part of Nicosia. At the previous hearing, the case was postponed following a request by the…