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• Cyprus Marks Independence Day with Military Parade

  1-10-2022 GreekReporter

  Cyprus marks October 1st, Independence Day with a traditional military parade in Nicosia. It has been 62 years since the republic was established...

• The Cyprus Coup that Gave the Pretext for Turkey to Invade

  19-7-2022 GreekReporter

  On July 15, 1974, a military coup took place in Cyprus instigated by the junta in Athens, giving Turkey pretext to invade five days later. The...

• US Congress Prepares for Battle Over Sale of F-16 Fighters to Turkey

  1-7-2022 GreekReporter

  On Thursday, Greek-American members of Congress expressed strong opposition to President Joe Biden’s expressed support for the sale of F-16...

• Greece, Cyprus “Concerned” Over EU’s Russia Oil Ban

  6-5-2022 GreekReporter

  Greece and Cyprus oppose the ban on EU ships transporting Russia’s oil. Credit: PM Press Office Greece and Cyprus have expressed concerns...

• Greeks and Cypriots Least Likely to Blame Russia for War: EU Survey

  6-5-2022 GreekReporter

  Greeks and Cypriots were reluctant to solely blame Russia for the war in Ukraine. Credit: Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, via Wikimedia...

• Greeks and Cypriots Least Prepared to Blame Russia for War: EU Survey

  6-5-2022 GreekReporter

  Greeks and Cypriots were reluctant to put the blame solely on Russia for the war in Ukraine. Credit: Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine,...

• Bipartisan Call in the US Congress to Increase IMET Assistance for Greece

  28-4-2022 GreekReporter

  The congressional initiative calls for $1.8 million for International Military Education and Training (IMET) assistance for Greece . Credit:...

• First Cyprus-Greece Ferry in 22 Years Could Start Service in June

  19-4-2022 GreekReporter

  Greece will agai connect with Cyprus with a passenger ferry. Credit: pixabay The first Cyprus-Greece passenger ferry line 22 years after it...

• Pro-Russia Rally in Cyprus Draws Support, Counter Protestors

  10-4-2022 GreekReporter

  Pro-Russia protestors in Cyprus. Credit: Video Screenshot A pro-Russia rally in Limassol, Cyprus garnered both support and counter protesters...

• Zelensky Calls on Cyprus to Tighten Russia Sanctions, Omits Reference to Turkish Invasion

  8-4-2022 GreekReporter

  President Anastasiades listens to his Ukrainian counterpart. Credit: PIO/Cyprus government Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday...

• Cyprus Mulls Transfer of Russian Weapons to Ukraine After US Request

  4-4-2022 GreekReporter

  The TOR/M1 anti-aircraft system is said to be among the Russian-made weapons the US has asked Cyprus to send to Ukraine. Credit: Vitaly V....

• The Greek Jesus Christ: Apollonius of Tyana

  22-3-2022 GreekReporter

  Apollonius of Tyana gets divine inspiration just like Jesus Christ. Public Domain Greek philosopher Apollonius of Tyana from the Roman...

• Turkey Urged to Pay Compensation Over Missing Greek Cypriots

  11-3-2022 GreekReporter

  The invasion of Cyprus in 1974 by Turkey ended up in the division of the country into two separate parts, and many people lost lives,...

• Cyprus Vacillating on Russia Flight Ban

  3-3-2022 GreekReporter

  Nissi Beach, Cyprus. Cypriot authorities are wavering in their support for their previously declared flight ban on Russian airlines. Credit:...

• Grigoris Afxentiou: A True Greek-Cypriot Hero

  3-3-2022 GreekReporter

  Credit: Greek Reporter illustration Grigoris Afxentiou is a national hero in Cyprus, as he was one of the most prominent fighters in the...

• Most Common Names in Greece, Cyprus, and Around the World

  27-2-2022 GreekReporter

  In Greece , the number of common names amount to about a handful for each gender. Credit: Greek Reporter Can you guess the most common names...

• Israeli President to Visit Greece, Cyprus Ahead of Erdogan Meeting

  16-2-2022 GreekReporter

  Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Credit: Sebastian Widman, CC BY-SA 2.0 Israeli President Isaac Herzog will make stops in both Greece and...

• Mikey Poulli: The Blind Cypriot Boy Who Stunned the Soccer World

  12-2-2022 GreekReporter

  Mikey Poulli on the field. The young blind athlete is dedicated to achieving his soccer dreams Credit: Mikeypoulli/Instagram Being blind...

• Energy Map Changes After Israel, Cyprus and Greece Electricity Link

  27-1-2022 GreekReporter

  The electricity cable will be finished within 48 months, experts say. Credit: Screenshot/You Tube video/ Musisi Henry The electricity cable...

• Electricity Cable Link Between Israel, Cyprus and Greece Gets EU Backing

  27-1-2022 GreekReporter

  The electricity cable will be finished within 48 months, experts say. Credit: Screenshot/You Tube video/ Musisi Henry The electricity cable...

• Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Cyprus

  11-1-2022 GreekReporter

  An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hit off Cyprus island. Illustration: Greek Reporter An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hit the Cyprus region on...

• Cyprus FM Christodoulides Resigns Eying Presidency

  9-1-2022 GreekReporter

  Cyprus Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides (right) talks recently to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Credit: Cyprus Ministry of...

• COVID-19: New Deltacron Variant Discovered in Cyprus

  8-1-2022 GreekReporter

  A new COVID-19 variant dubbed Deltacron has been discovered in Cyprus, with health authorities announcing a press conference for the coming...

• Cyprus Reports Highest Covid-19 Cases Per Capita in the World

  7-1-2022 GreekReporter

  Cyprus rejects another lockdown as cases skyrocket. Credit: Vasiliki Chletsi/Greek Reporter Cyprus has the highest Covid infection rate per...

• Feta vs. Halloumi: Battle of the Greek Cheeses

  24-12-2021 GreekReporter

  Credit: Hmioannou/ CC BY 3.0 , Zone41/ CC BY 2.0 Halloumi and Feta may just be the most iconic food products from their respective countries...