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The Limassol Carnival: A Living Tradition in a Changing Europe

Nicoletta Kouroushi February 28, 2026

As cities increasingly resemble one another and cultural influences circulate rapidly, local festivities like the Limassol Carnival serve as anchors of continuity and self-understanding.

Cyprus at the Helm: The EU Presidency and Europe’s Middle East Role

Nicoletta Kouroushi February 18, 2026

A small state can leverage its geography, diplomatic credibility, and regional expertise to strengthen Europe’s strategic role in one of the world’s most complex geopolitical arenas.

Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the new Limassol port during the EU Commissioners' visit to the island on January 15, 2026

Von der Leyen Announces New Security Strategy—in Partly Turkey-Occupied Cyprus

Javier Villamor January 16, 2026

The European Commission will present the strategy before July, once again running into internal divisions and the EU’s familiar delays.

51 Years After Turkey’s Illegal Invasion, Cyprus Searches for Its Missing Persons—Journalist Nikos Aslanidis

Uzay Bulut January 6, 2026

As Cyprus takes on the rotating EU Council presidency, the bloc still turns a blind eye to the illegal military occupation by Turkey, a candidate country for EU membership.

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Rafael Pinto Borges December 15, 2025

With neither Brussels nor any EU member state at war with Russia, the illegality of the EU Commission’s planned action is not really under dispute.

Fresh Signs of Life in Cyprus Peace Talks After Leaders Meet

TEC News / AFP December 12, 2025

The UN said both sides committed to “tangible results” for Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, while warning that confidence-building is not a final settlement.

Forgotten Occupation, Selective Sanctions

Nicoletta Kouroushi October 26, 2025

If the EU’s defence of international law is selective, if it depends on the political convenience of the moment, then its claim to represent a “community of values” becomes fragile indeed.

Northern Cyprus Elects New President

TEC News / AFP October 20, 2025

In a snub to Erdoğan, Tufan Erhurman wins the Northern Cyprus election—possibly facilitating renewed peace talks with Greek Cypriots.

EU States Push for Deportations of Illegal Afghan Migrants

TEC News October 18, 2025

Twenty member states warn that the inability to remove rejected or criminal Afghan asylum seekers is undermining public trust and putting European security at risk.

Flags of Turkey and Northern Cyprus on Kyrenia castle.

Cyprus: Greek Cypriots Locked Up by Turks for Visiting Their Land

Uzay Bulut August 21, 2025

The EU continues to fund the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus despite ongoing breaches of international law by its self-declared authorities.

Tag: Cyprus

The Limassol Carnival: A Living Tradition in a Changing Europe

Cyprus at the Helm: The EU Presidency and Europe’s Middle East Role

Von der Leyen Announces New Security Strategy—in Partly Turkey-Occupied Cyprus

51 Years After Turkey’s Illegal Invasion, Cyprus Searches for Its Missing Persons—Journalist Nikos Aslanidis

De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness

Fresh Signs of Life in Cyprus Peace Talks After Leaders Meet

Forgotten Occupation, Selective Sanctions

Northern Cyprus Elects New President

EU States Push for Deportations of Illegal Afghan Migrants

Cyprus: Greek Cypriots Locked Up by Turks for Visiting Their Land

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