World Reuters GHF aid system in Gaza is a 'scandal, and shameful' says French foreign minister

NICOSIA (Reuters) -France's foreign minister said on Thursday a U.S. and Israel-backed aid distribution system in Gaza had generated a "bloodbath" and had to cease activity. "I want to call for the cessation of the activities of the Gaza...

GHF aid system in Gaza is a ‘scandal, and shameful’ says French foreign minister

NICOSIA (Reuters) -France’s foreign minister said on Thursday a U.S. and Israel-backed aid distribution system in Gaza had generated a “bloodbath” and had to cease activity. “I want to call for the cessation of the activities of the Gaza...

Greeks mourn, Turks celebrate anniversary of invasion that split Cyprus

NICOSIA (Reuters) -Greek and Turkish Cypriots marked on Sunday the 51st anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, an event that split the island and remains a source of tension between NATO partners Greece and Turkey. Air raid sirens...

Erdogan: world must accept reality of two states on Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his unwavering support to the existence of two separate states on the island of Cyprus on the 51st anniversary of the Turkish invasion that has divided the island since. Speaking at a public works...

Turkey's Erdogan insists on Cyprus two-state solution

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday reaffirmed his country's support for a two-state solution in Cyprus, urging the international community to accept the Mediterranean island's existing division. "We fully support the vision based on...

The Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus are a Unique UNESCO Site

The “Tombs of the Kings,” near Paphos, Cyprus, are on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Credit: Mgiganteus1/CC BY-SA 3.0/Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License The Tombs of the Kings are part of a large necropolis lying about two...

Türkiye shares some photos taken during Cyprus Peace Operation for the first time -PHOTO

Türkiye shares some photos taken during Cyprus Peace Operation for the first time -

Greeks mourn, Turks celebrate anniversary of invasion splitting Cyprus

NICOSIA (Reuters) -Greek and Turkish Cypriots on Sunday marked the 51st anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion of Cyprus, an event that split the island and continues to shape geopolitics in the region. Air raid sirens wailed across the southern...

Erdogan visits Turkish-occupied north Cyprus on 51st anniversary of 1974 invasion

FOREIGN AFFAIRS File photo. [AP] Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus on Sunday to mark the 51st anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 invasion of the island. Erdogan’s visit included a ceremony for a new public...

Erdogan Attends Military Parade in Northern Cyprus

Home Cyprus Erdogan Attends Military Parade in Northern Cyprus Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in northern Cyprus on Sunday, ahead of a military parade in the Turkish-controlled region commemorating the 1974 invasion. Erdogan landed...

Greek President on 51st Anniv. of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the illegal Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 and the subsequent partition of the island, Greece’s President Konstantinos Tasoulas and the heads of political parties issued statements in memory of the...

Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosts fortunes of hard-right figures in Europe

ROME (AP) — Hard-right commentators, politicians and activists in Europe have uncovered a secret to expanding their influence: engaging with Elon Musk. Take the German politician from a party whose own domestic intelligence agency has designated...

Egypt, Israel, Palestine Support Cyprus Settlement

Sun 20 Jul 2025 | 02:05 PM Εgypt, Israel and the State of Palestine have expressed their support in efforts for peace in Cyprus, invited to comment on the 51st anniversary of the coup and the Turkish invasion and occupation of the island’s...

Police in Cyprus Brace for Marches and Champions League Tensions

Home Cyprus Police in Cyprus Brace for Marches and Champions League Tensions FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Police are on high alert this weekend through Tuesday, responding to a wave of protest marches and a high-profile football match. The heightened...

Looking for a fun summer event? Halloumi Festival comes to Droushia August 1

Celebrate Cyprus’ iconic cheese with tastes, traditions, and activities for all ages. Photo credit: Unsplash Looking for something cool to do in the summer heat? Head to the Halloumi Festival in Droushia on August 1 and celebrate the heart and...

Greek PM calls for reunification of Cyprus on anniversary of 1974 invasion

FOREIGN AFFAIRS [InTime News] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday marked the 51st anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, describing it as a “dark anniversary” that continues to evoke the memory of “raw violence, loss and...

President: Turkey’s position on Cyprus not backed by international community

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Sunday that Turkey’s position on the Cyprus issue lacks support from the international community, regardless of the public statements made by Ankara or the celebrations held in the north. Speaking after a...

Turkey’s aim was the partition of Cyprus

Turkey invaded Cyprus during the Ottoman Empire in 1570 where no Turks were living on the island and occupied it until 1878. Over 100,000 Greek Cypriots were killed and over 20,000 Greek Cypriots were forced to convert to Islam and a lot of them...

Here's what's at Southwest Florida's museums during August

Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of August, five new exhibitions open, eight close and 16 others continue their runs. These are the...