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Greece deploys “Kimon” frigate and additional naval assets to Cyprus amid regional escalation

Greece has decided to deploy two naval frigates to Cyprus following what officials described as a dangerous escalation in the region. The move was approved by the Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) after consultations between Athens and Nicosia. The…

3 March, 2026

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Cyprus: Norway lifts 65-year arms embargo on the island

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides has welcomed Norway’s decision to open applications for the export of defence and dual-use military equipment to Cyprus, describing it as “an important step in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.” “I warmly welcome Norway’s decision, conveyed today by the…

8 November, 2025

CYPRUS·GREECE·WORLD

The day small nations taught the World to say no

Greece’s Oxi Day and Israel’s doctrine of Ein Brera reveal how small nations survive — by turning defiance into strategy, power into peace, and alliances into security. The Day small nations taught the World to say no. October 28 is not just…

30 October, 2025

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EU Defence Agency apologizes for controversial Cyprus report amid political backlash

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has issued a formal apology following the publication of a report conducted jointly with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), which sparked widespread criticism for its references to the occupied territories of Cyprus as the “Turkish…

13 October, 2025

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Greece and Cyprus invited to Trump’s international summit on Gaza

Greece and Cyprus are among the nations invited by U.S. President Donald Trump to the new international conference on Gaza, set to take place on Monday in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The summit is expected to shape the next stage of efforts to…

12 October, 2025

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Greece replies to Zakharova’s provocative attack: Moscow aligns with Turkey and the Republic of Skopje against Greece

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has once again adopted an openly anti-Greek tone, reviving Cold War-style rhetoric and backing Turkey and the Republic of Skopje [sic “North Macedonia”] in a direct challenge to Greece and Cyprus. Responding on Telegram to Finnish…

9 October, 2025

CYPRUS·GREECE

Greek F-16 Viper fly over Cyprus for 65th independence anniversary

Greece marked the 65th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus with a dramatic display, sending two F-16 Viper fighter jets of the Hellenic Air Force to fly over Nicosia during the military parade. The aircraft performed precise maneuvers above…

2 October, 2025

CYPRUS·WORLD

Christodoulides at UN: harsh rebuke to Erdogan’s “hypocrisy” on Cyprus and peace

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides delivered a forceful speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, directly challenging Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and accusing him of “selective sensitivity and hypocrisy at its peak.” Christodoulides reminded delegates that just one day earlier, Erdogan…

25 September, 2025

CYPRUS·GREECE

Turkish blocks research vessel from conducting surveys on behalf of Cyprus

Turkey is reported to have blocked the research vessel Fugro Gauss, sailing under the flag of Gibraltar, from conducting geophysical surveys on behalf of the Republic of Cyprus in a maritime area that Ankara considers part of its continental shelf, according to…

8 August, 2025

CYPRUS·WORLD

Poseidon’s wrath: Why the Cyprus question now concerns Israel’s survival

In a powerful new article titled “Northern Cyprus Is Also an Israeli Problem,” published by Jewish News Syndicate, Israeli journalist and geopolitical analyst Ami Shooman lays out a stark reality: the Turkish-occupied north of Cyprus has become a growing national security threat—not…

31 July, 2025

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Cyprus issue: Strong EU support for resuming peace talks

NEW YORK – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa voiced clear support for the resumption of Cyprus peace negotiations during an informal five-party meeting under the auspices of UN Secretary-General António Guterres. In a joint…

18 July, 2025

Australia’s Cypriot Communities Mark 51 Years Since Turkish Invasion

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Cypriots across Australia stand united: 51 years of occupation, 51 years of resistance

This July, Greek and Cypriot communities across Australia will solemnly commemorate the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus — a brutal military operation that began on 20 July 1974, shattering the peace of the island and leaving behind a legacy…

17 July, 2025

CYPRUS·WORLD

Turkish Cypriots turn against Turkey – Call on President Christodoulides to take Ankara to The Hague

In an unprecedented move, a group of Turkish Cypriots has handed a formal letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, urging him to file a case against Turkey at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The initiative…

13 July, 2025

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