‘Deep state faction’ does not want a Cyprus solution
Famagusta Mayor Alexis Galanos said that a ‘deep state’ exists within the Republic, which does not want a Cyprus solution and has been influencing the
Varosha
Varosha’s flora is disease-ridden and the problem is spreading
By Lizzy Ioannidou Varosha, the ghost city of Famagusta which has been left to decay since 1974, has become a breeding ground for disease,
Varosha return a government priority, FM says
The return of Varosha has always been a government priority, Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides said on Saturday in an address read out by the ministry’s
Prickly pear in north at risk from disease
The prickly pear is at risk in the north due to a disease spreading from pests known as cochineals, the Turkish Cypriot media reported on
MEPs re-visit Varosha, look for small steps forward
Chairwoman of a delegation from the Committee on Petitions of the European Parliament Cecilia Wilkstrom on Tuesday told refugees from Famagusta that even though she
Group awaiting arrival of MEPs near Varosha told to leave, have photos deleted
Nine people, eight Greek Cypriots and one British citizen were briefly interrogated by authorities in the north on Tuesday morning while waiting on Glossa beach
Students arrested for entering Varosha
Three male European nationals, aged 21 and 24, who have crossed to the north from the government-controlled areas, found themselves in trouble after being caught
The return of Famagusta: starting-point and catalyst to a solution
By Theophilos V Theophilou, George Arestis, and Demetrios H Hadjihambis We should state at the outset that we are acting as private citizens of Famagusta,
MEPs to attempt to visit Varosha
MEPs are set to visit Cyprus in early May to attempt to enter the fenced off town of Varosha, in the occupied Famagusta area, Akel
Turk-only access to Dherynia beach a ‘shameful’ policy
The bicommunal group #UniteCyprusNow on Monday slammed the opening of Dherynia beach close to the fenced-off town of Varosha in Famagusta only to Turkish Cypriots
Famagusta residents call for return of Varosha
Residents of the fenced off town of Varosha in Famagusta on Monday called for the recommencement of the settlement talks. Following a meeting at the
Akinci: Varosha opening only within UN framework
No decision has yet been taken on the opening of the fenced-off town of Varosha, Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said on Monday, stressing
Varosha: town of ghosts
By Achilleas Antoniades I woke up at 5.30. It’s been a bad night. My sleep was interrupted several times. Anxiety set in my soul since
Galanos says no return to Varosha outside UN parameters
Famagusta municipality will only endorse a return to the fenced-off town of Varosha under the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, mayor Alexis Galanos said
Varosha rumours a Turkish bluff says mayor
Famagusta mayor Alexis Galanos said the Turkish side was bluffing in relation to opening the fenced-off area of Varosha. In an interview with the Cyprus
Could this be the opportunity to cut the Gordian knot?
By Christos P. Panayiotides IT IS a self-evident fact that, over the past 70 years, Greek Cypriot politicians have miserably failed to achieve the objectives
Confusion mounts over scope of reported Varosha handover
Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Ozdil Nami seemed to indicate on Monday that the issue of opening the fenced-off town of Varosha was being considered
Kasoulides: willing to discuss Varosha handover as part of mutually agreed measure (Updated)
The Greek Cypriot side is ready to discuss the opening of Varosha under the auspices of the UN, Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said on Sunday.
Spokesman: don’t play with people’s feelings on Varosha
The government is preparing very specific actions in relation to the issue of Varosha, spokesman Nicos Christodoulides said on Sunday. He was responding information in
Reports that Turkey intends to hand Varosha over to the UN
The United Nations have not been informed of any plans by the Turkish Cypriot side to hand over the fenced-off city of Varosha to