Turkish Cypriots make stand on freedom of speech

Turkish Cypriot journalists have pushed back an attempt by authorities to limit the free press by introducing laws that essentially prohibit anyone from criticising the Turkish Cypriot leader or Turkey. Following a

Cyprus assures Abbas over Israeli ties

Cyprus told visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that Nicosia’s blossoming ties with Israel would not affect bilateral relations with Palestine. Cyprus and Palestine agreed on Tuesday to strengthen their cooperation in business,

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Mavroyiannis stakes claim for president

Former Cyprus problem chief negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis launched his campaign to become president, calling on Cypriots to back his independent candidacy, promising a progressive change in power. Mavroyiannis’ announcement is no surprise,

Warning for summer storms

Cyprus should expect thunderstorms inland and, on the coast, with heavy rain in some areas and hailstones on Tuesday, according to a Met Office yellow warning for extreme weather conditions. The alert

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‘Genesis’ rains mark floods’ festival

Rains from the aptly named ‘Genesis’ weather front disrupted the traditional ‘kataklysmos’ on Monday, celebrating the biblical floods and marked mainly along Larnaca’s palm-lined promenade. A cold weather front, continuation of the