#Independence Day

By Flora Alexandrou Cyprus has just marked 65 years of independence, a milestone that should inspire pride and reflection. Instead, it arrived with a bitter aftertaste. While foreign capitals sent warm ...

House Speaker Annita Demetriou on Wednesday stressed the need for Cyprus to invest in its defence and in strategic alliances, describing it as a matter of “national survival” for the ...

President Nikos Christodoulides on Wednesday attended the annual military parade in Nicosia marking the 65th anniversary of the Republic’s independence, stressing that Cyprus has an obligation to strengthen its ...

Greece and the United States extended congratulations to the Republic of Cyprus on the 65th anniversary of its independence, reiterating their support for a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem ...

The presidential palace announced on Friday that the October 1 Independence Day military parade will begin at 9am instead of the traditional 11am – the first time in 40 years the start time ...

The October 1military parade has moved its commencement time from 11am to 9am, the defence ministry on Wednesday. The parade to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Cyprus’ Independence will be ...

Saturday marked 65 years since the proclamation of Cyprus as an independent Republic after 82 years under British rule, based on the Zurich-London agreements signed on on August 16, 1960. “Our state, the Republic ...

The case against former Sigma TV journalist Giorgos Tattis and Turkish Cypriot former MEP candidate Oz Karahan was adjourned on Tuesday until June 20. Tattis and Karahan were arrested in October ...

Former Green Party candidate in the European parliament elections Oz Karahan and former Sigma TV journalist Giorgos Tattis will both appear in court again on November 18 after having been arrested ...

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he was “grateful” for Cyprus’ assistance in support of civilians during times of crisis in the region in his message ...

The United Kingdom’s King Charles III hailed Cyprus’ “leadership” in promoting marine conservation in his message to President Nikos Christodoulides on Cyprus’ independence day. “I welcome Cyprus’ leadership on ...

Former Green Party candidate in the European parliament elections Oz Karahan was arrested on Tuesday after unfurling a banner which read “Republic of Cyprus: the only solution” at Cyprus’ independence ...

Cyprus is on Tuesday celebrating its independence day, with various events taking place across the island to celebrate the day. The official commemorations began at 8.30am, with President Nikos Christodoulides ...

The second intergovernmental session between Cyprus and Greece will be held in late November in Nicosia, in the presence of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the presidents of the two ...

Roads around Nicosia are to close for parades to celebrate Cyprus’ independence day. Iosif X Iosif avenue in Strovolos will be closed from the intersection with Spyros Kyprianou avenue to ...

Millions of Americans took a welcome Fourth of July break on Thursday, flocking to parades, fireworks shows and barbecues for a brief respite from the daily drumbeat of unsettling news ...

Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has again criticised Greek Cypriot leaders, pouring cold water on the idea of reunification as the Republic celebrated 63 years of independence on Sunday. “Considering the ...

The only way forward is the way of peace, said the President Nikos Christodoulides in a televised address to the public on Sunday, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary ...

Cyprus on Sunday celebrated its 63rd anniversary of independence, with the annual parade in Nicosia attracting scores of people who waived Cypriot and Greek flags. The parade began at 11am ...