Posts Tagged ‘Cyprus’

NGO releases newly-hatched sea turtles on Cyprus’s west coast at sunset

Members of the Society for Protection of Turtles (Spot) NGO gather at sunset in northern Cyprus’s Akdeniz turtle conservation beach to release around 300 newly-hatched Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) and Green (Chelonia Mydas) turtles. Every year between the end of May and the beginning of August, Caretta Caretta and Chelonia Mydas turtles go on land by […]

NGO releases newly-hatched sea turtles on Cyprus’s west coast at sunset

Members of the Society for Protection of Turtles (Spot) NGO gather at sunset in northern Cyprus’s Akdeniz turtle conservation beach to release around 300 newly-hatched Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) and Green (Chelonia Mydas) turtles. Every year between the end of May and the beginning of August, Caretta Caretta and Chelonia Mydas turtles go on land by […]

Fortress discovered under ‘mega-monument’ burial mound in Cyprus

An enormous fortress wall has been discovered hidden underneath an ancient burial mound from over two thousand years ago a rampart, or part of a defensive wall, according to a statement from the Department of Antiquities Cyprus. Fortress discovered under ‘mega-monument’ burial mound in Cyprus 4 The mound itself measures 328 feet long by 196 […]

On this day in 1996, Tasos Isaac was brutally murdered by Turks in Cyprus

On this day in 1996, Tasos Isaac was brutally murdered by Turks in Cyprus On August 11, 1996, a Berlin-to-Cyprus peace ride by motorcyclists from around Europe ended at the Greek Cypriot village of Deryneia. Among the riders that day was Tasos Isaac from Protaras. The village adjoins the Green Line that divides Turkish-occupied northern… […]

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Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection

Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese’s protected status isn’t being implemented fast enough.

Cyprus Archbishop Urges No ‘Retreat’ in the Face of Russian Aggression

Cypriot Archbishop Chrysostomos said Sunday it would be a mistake for Ukraine to retreat rather than stand up to Russian aggression in the country.

Phoenician Plaque One of Many Finds Unearthed at Kition Harbor, Cyprus

A four-week project under the supervision of the French Archaeological Mission at the ancient dockyard of Kition (Larnaka-Pampoula) in Cyprus has unearthed a wealth of artifacts and architectural features, some dating from as far back as the 12th century BC, as well as several layers of settlement. The Kition archaeological team, led by Dr Sabinne […]

Hala Sultan Tekke: Muslim Holy Site and a Historic Landmark of Cyprus

The history of Cyprus is very colorful and shaped by diverse ancient cultures and modern civilizations. As such, it proves time and time again that it is a true treasure trove of historical sites. Visiting Cyprus can turn out to be such an informative joy ride for any enthusiastic lover of history. And any historian […]

Erdogan slams mosque attacks in Cyprus

Turkey’s President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, slammed the recent arson attempt on a mosque in the Greek-administered part of the island, Anadolu News Agency reports. According to the report, Erdogan said the attacks on Muslim houses of worship in Cyprus will not go unanswered. “We strongly condemn the arson attack against the Grand Mosque in Larnaca, […]

Multicultural Ancient Treasure Hoard Discovered In Cyprus Tombs

Archaeologists in Cyprus have excavated two Bronze Age Tombs at one of the most important holy sites in the Islamic world. The treasures they discovered reveal the presence of a far-reaching trade network, and the importing of rare luxury goods from distant ancient worlds. The Hala Sultan Tekke monument was built between 1760 and 1817 […]

Chinese Rapid Tests are EO Toxic according to Cyprus research, 6 Times over Allowable EU Regulations

    A union group called Isotita (Equality) that represents public sector workers is calling for Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “rapid tests” to be suspended from use after it was discovered that the swabs contain ethylene oxide, a toxic substance. The Cyprus-based union says that current requirements mandating testing every 72 hours be immediately discontinued in […]

US Navy SEALs, Cyprus Special Forces Hold Anti-Terror Drill

LIMASSOL, Cyprus—Members of the U.S. navy’s elite special forces SEAL unit joined Cypriot underwater demolition soldiers on Friday in a joint drill to hone skills in countering terrorist hijackings at sea. The exercise involved teams of U.S. and Cypriot special forces re-taking a ship controlled by terrorists. Cypriot Defense Minister Charalambos Petrides said after the […]

CYPRUS – ISRAEL

Cyprus. The terrorist group EOKA was led by George Grivas, who hid in the tunnels under this sink in this kitchen.  EOKA killed many British soldiers. EOKA was armed by the Israelis and the American government. Source

UN Security Council condemns Turkish move to reopen Cyprus ghost town Varosha

The UN Security Council has demanded “the immediate reversal” of a unilateral decision by Turkey and Turkish Cypriot leaders to reopen the island’s abandoned suburb of Varosha. Once a tourism hub, Varosha has lain empty and mostly fenced-off since the 1974 invasion that split Cyprus. On Tuesday, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar announced that a […]

Turkey says part of Cyprus ghost town to reopen; EU, UK, US object

Turkish Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday a partial reopening of an abandoned town for potential resettlement, drawing a strong rebuke from rival Greek Cypriots of orchestrating a land grab by stealth. Varosha, an eerie collection of derelict high-rise hotels and residences in a military zone nobody has been allowed to enter, has been deserted since […]

‘Unacceptable’: Cyprus slams Turkish move to open up a part of Varosha

Turkish Cypriot plans to open up part of an abandoned city on the divided island have been slammed as being “illegal and unacceptable”. Varosha, a fenced-off derelict area under Turkish control, has been left deserted since the 1974 invasion that split Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar announced earlier on Tuesday that a 3.5 square-kilometre […]

Biden Urged to Act for the Occupied Town of Varosha in Cyprus

Varosha, Cyprus. Credit: Rena Choplarou. Illustration Greek Reporter President Joe Biden is being urged by 10 Greek-American organizations to take steps to enforce the UN Resolutions regarding the occupied town of Varosha in Cyprus. Ten presidents of Greek-American groups have sent a letter to the White House express grave concern regarding the renewed threats facing […]

Fatal wildfire in Cyprus

Four deaths from the massive blaze still raging in certain rural regions of Limassol and Larnaca, Cyprus, were confirmed this morning. The bodies of four Egyptian workers were found after going missing in Odou, Larnaca yesterday afternoon. Their burnt-out car was found almost half a kilometer from the community and Cypriot Interior Minister Nikos Nouris […]

Four dead as ‘worst ever’ fire tears through Cyprus

Cyprus search crews discovered the bodies of four people outside a fire-swept mountain village on Sunday in what a government minister called the “most destructive” blaze in the east Mediterranean island nation’s history. Nicos Nouris said that Civil Defense volunteers discovered the remains just outside the village of Odou on the southern edge of the […]

Cyprus wrongly issued passports despite warnings, probe concludes

The Cyprus government continued for at least four years to unlawfully issue passports to relatives of wealthy investors under an investment-for-citizenship programme, despite warnings by the Attorney-General that this could be in breach of the law, the head of an independent commission said on Monday. Former Supreme Court President Myron Nicolatos said that, of the […]

Christians protest as Cyprus ‘Satanic’ Eurovision song gets to final

Several dozen Orthodox Christian faithful and clergy members held up wooden crucifixes, icons of saints and a banner declaring Cyprus’ love for Christ in a renewed protest Wednesday over the island nation’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest, which they contend promotes Satan worship. The protest, held opposite the gates of the offices of state […]

Cyprus Bans Access to Churches, Shops, Restaurants without Mark of the Beast Vaccine Passports

    The government of Cyprus has announced a new round of draconian COVID rules, many of which are tied to the rollout of a ‘coronavirus passport,’ according to reports. Residents of the European nation, which lies on an island in the Mediterranean Sea, have been living under extremely oppressive mandates which even required them […]

UN says common ground elusive in Cyprus peace talks as Turks float two-state solution

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Foreign Ministers of Israel, UAE, Greece and Cyprus Meet to Develop Region’s ‘New Narrative’

Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser of UAE’s President, attend a joint news conference in Paphos, Cyprus April 16, 2021. Iakovos Hatzistavrou/Pool via REUTERS Israel, the UAE, Greece and Cyprus said they would seek to deepen their cooperation in fields ranging […]

Most Common Names in Greece, Cyprus, and Around the World

In Greece, the number of common names amount to about a handful for each gender. Credit: Greek Reporter Can you guess the most common names in Greece and Cyprus? The two countries, where naming customs follow a widely-used pattern of naming a child after their grandparents, are known for having a list of only four […]

Turkey warns Cyprus, Greece and Israel over underwater electricity cable deal

Turkey has formally protested against a new deal which plans to build an underwater electricity cable connecting Cyprus, Greece and Israel. Ankara has argued that the planned route of the cable passes through Turkish territorial waters. Turkish officials have presented diplomatic protest notes to Greek, Israeli and EU diplomats in Ankara, stating that the three […]

Cyprus Protesters Demand Singing Harlot to be Withdrawn from Eurovision over ‘I Love Satan’ song

    Nowadays prostitutes and harlots are being promoted by the music industry as celebrities. The more vile and disgusting they are, the more desired they are by the music industry but have no fear, Christians are finally taking a stand against all of this debauchery! Dozens of Orthodox Christian faithful held up wooden crosses […]

Cyprus president in Israel to sign quarantine-free travel deal for vaccinated

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades arrived in Israel Sunday for a series of meetings with high-level Israeli officials to finalize a deal for the two countries to mutually recognize each other’s “green passports,” enabling the vaccinated to travel freely from one nation to the other. Anastasiades met with President Reuven Rivlin Sunday morning and is set […]

Israel, Cyprus to announce COVID vaccine certificate agreement and renewal of tourism

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