Forty-eight years ago to this day the Turkish military launched its second offensive against the Republic of Cyprus, in full violation of international law, including the UN Charter, despite the ceasefire that had been agreed.The Turkish army invaded C…
Day: August 14, 2022
Eighteen Somali female unaccompanied asylum seekers moved to new “safe zone” in Pournara
The newly established “safe zone”, as it is called, of the Pournara First Reception Centre became operational on Saturday, the EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has announced in a tweet.The new unites, installed by the EUAA, will house unaccompanied minors w…
Detections of irregular arrivals in Eastern Mediterranean remains high, according to Frontex
The number of detections of irregular entries by migrants and refugees through the European Union’s external borders on the Eastern Mediterranean route remains high, with a significant number arriving in Cyprus, according to preliminary calculations pu…
For 48 years Turkey and its puppets on the island violate Greek Cypriots’ and Turkish Cypriot’s rights, Cyprus President says
Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades, noted on Sunday, on the occasion of the anniversary of the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, on August 14, 1974, that Turkey and its puppets on the island continue its occupation and violation of the …
About 45 thousand passengers per day to be handled at Cypriot airports during the long weekend
Approximately 45 thousand passengers, arrivals and departures per day, are expected to use the airports of Larnaka and Pafos this long weekend, while a total of 730 flights will be carried out.A representative of Hermes Airports told CNA that August is…
Defence Minister says that his recent visit to Israel had a very satisfactory outcome
Defence Minister, Charalambos Petrides, said on Sunday that his recent visit to Israel had a very satisfactory outcome.In statements after a memorial for the people killed during the battles in Tylliria, in August 1964, Petrides said that he had a cons…
Helios crash a traumatic experience and a “punch to the stomach”, investigation expert Akrivos Tsolakis tells CNA
Seventeen years after the crash of Helios Airways Flight 522, which claimed the lives of 121 passengers and crew on board, Akrivos Tsolakis, the expert who carried out the investigation on the cause of the accident, told CNA that this has been a trauma…
We have to use all diplomatic means to reunite Cyprus, House President says
The reunification of our country is the aim of all Cypriots and we have to use all diplomatic means to achieve this, Cyprus House President, Annita Demetriou said on Sunday, on the occasion of the 48th anniversary of the second phase of Turkey’s invasi…
European Commission launches three calls on cultural issues
The European Commission has launched three calls on issues regarding cultural heritage.The first call concerns expressions of interest to establish a pool of experts to the Panel for the European Capital of Culture Action. The deadline is on September …
Nicosia cannot continue to be the only divided capital in Europe, Greek FM stresses
Nicosia cannot continue to be the only divided capital in Europe, Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Dendias stressed on Sunday, adding that “as always, Greece will continue to stand by the Republic of Cyprus.”In a post on Twitter marking the occasion of th…