Tag: green line

Russia warns of high risk of escalation in Cyprus

Cyprus August 10, 2026 at 10:07

The risk of escalation in Cyprus remains high, according to Yuri Pilipson, director of the Second European Department at Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In...

Sirens at dawn: when Turkey launched the 1974 invasion of Cyprus

Cyprus July 20, 2026 at 16:59

For 52 years, dawn on 20 July has been marked by the sound of sirens across Cyprus. On the morning of 20 July 1974, however,...

Organised networks in occupied areas smuggling tobacco

Cyprus June 15, 2026 at 10:38

Cigarettes remain the most smuggled product Tobacco products continue to be the most commonly smuggled goods entering the government-controlled areas of Cyprus from the occupied...

Israeli man caught at Agios Dometios crossing with over €500,000

Cyprus May 26, 2026 at 15:39

Customs authorities carried out a cash seizure operation at the Agios Dometios crossing after a large sum of cash and cheques was discovered during...