Cyprus: Tufan Erhürman Elected Turkish Cypriot Leader, Vows Cooperation with Ankara
Tufan Erhürman, newly elected leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, has pledged to work in coordination with Turkey on foreign affairs and the Cyprus issue. In his victory speech following…
Cyprus: Turkish Cypriots Vote in First Round of Leadership Election in Breakaway North
Voters in the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Cyprus head to the polls Sunday for the first round of leadership elections, with two main contenders—incumbent Ersin Tatar and opposition leader…
Trial of Five Greek Cypriots Continues in Turkish-Controlled North
Proceedings resumed Wednesday before the military court in the Turkish-controlled north of Cyprus, where five Greek Cypriots face charges for allegedly entering a restricted military zone. The charges stem from…
Poll shows Tatar leading ahead of ‘Presidential Election’ in northern Cyprus
A new poll conducted by Public Global in collaboration with Kıbrıs newspaper shows independent candidate Ersin Tatar leading the race for the ‘presidency’ of the the Turkish controlled north of…
Cyprus Customs Seize Undeclared Tobacco in Two Separate Incidents
Cypriot customs officers have seized large quantities of undeclared tobacco products in two separate operations on the same road, authorities confirmed. In the first incident, officials discovered 11 boxes containing…
Concern in north Cyprus over AI speed cameras
Turkish Cypriot ‘Prime Minister’ Ünal Üstel defended the rollout of AI-powered speed cameras Wednesday, saying the system aims to improve road safety, not punish drivers. In a written statement, Üstel…
Teachers strike in northern Cyprus over headscarf controversy in schools
NICOSIA, North— Teachers in the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus launched a strike Tuesday in protest over what they describe as efforts to impose Islamic headscarves on female students. The walkout…
Seven Candidates Confirmed for October Presidential Vote in Northern Cyprus
NICOSIA — Seven candidates have officially entered the race for the upcoming presidential election in Northern Cyprus, scheduled for Oct. 19. Four independent candidates—İbrahim Yazıcı, Arif Salih Kırdağ, Mehmet Hasgüler…
Cyprus: Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union Condemns Threats Against Reporters
NICOSIA — The Turkish Cypriot Journalists’ Union expressed concern and sorrow over what it described as ongoing efforts to discredit journalists and the news they produce, saying such actions endanger…
Two Dead, Six Injured in Head-On Collision in North Cyprus
FAMAGUSTA — Two people were killed and six others injured, including two infants, in a head-on collision Friday afternoon on the road connecting Trikomo to Tymbou in northern Cyprus. The…