Fresh attack on freedom of speech in north

Authorities in the Turkey-occupied north are not backing down in curbing the freedom of speech, as a Turkish Cypriot cartoonist and columnist faces prosecution for satirising the establishment. Mahmut Anayasa, a well-known

Cyprus to get EU support for green transition

Brussels understands Cyprus’ concerns over the costly impact of the “Fit for 55” package to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in tourism and the economy. Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos said there was support

Moves on Aphrodite development plan

Israel’s NewMed Energy, one of the partners in the Chevron-operated Aphrodite gas field in Cyprus, announced in its Q1 2022 financial report released on May 23 that talks are underway with the

Record year for asylum claims

Cyprus is creaking under increased migrant flows, said Interior Minister Nicos Nouris, arguing that asylum seekers are 5% of the population, as applications rise by 140%. Nouris blamed Turkey for putting Cyprus