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Cyprus

Cyprus is the third-largest and third-most-populous island in the Mediterranean. It has inhabitants of Greek and of Turkish origin.

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A voter casts a ballot at a polling station during the parliamentary elections in capital Nicosia, Cypru

Cyprus: Voters boost far right in parliamentary election

Cyprus' parliamentary election dealt a blow to three centrist parties that supported president Nikos Christodoulides.
PoliticsMay 24, 2026
A man leans over to put his ballot paper in a ballot box on a low table. Nicosia, Cyprus, June 9, 2024

Cyprus election expected to shake up national politics

Sunday's parliamentary election is expected to weaken establishment parties and reshape the political landscape.
PoliticsMay 23, 2026
This picture shows a man in the foreground (Fidias Panayiotou) being filmed with a smart phone by another man in the background

YouTuber in Cyprus takes direct democracy push to polls

After his surprise election to the European Parliament in 2024, Fidias Panayiotou wants to shake up Cypriot politics.
PoliticsMay 21, 202604:43 min
The image shows an outdoor public gathering near a waterfront or shoreline. In the foreground, a person stands at a microphone mounted on a stand, appearing to address an audience. Next to the speaker is a black music or speech stand holding papers. In the background, several people are standing in a loose group, wearing jackets and coats, suggesting cool or windy weather. Behind them are trees and water, indicating a seaside or lakeside setting. To the right side of the image, a large banner is visible. It features a graphic of a missile or rocket alongside a white dove, a widely used symbol of peace. The word “NATO” is clearly readable on the banner, pointing to a political or anti-war message. The overall setting and visual elements suggest a public demonstration, rally, or speech with a political or peace-related focus.

In Cyprus, public criticism of UK military bases is growing

Many Cypriots have criticized British bases on the island, fearing attacks from the Middle East.
SocietyMay 4, 202605:08 min
Fokus Zypern NATO Protest

Cyprus and the wars in the Middle East

Drone attacks cause a drop in tourism — how the wars in the Middle East are affecting Cyprus.
SocietyApril 30, 202626:04 min
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen smiles as she arrives at an EU informal summit in Cyprus

EU leaders in Cyprus celebrate Ukraine loan approval

The EU has approved a long-delayed loan of €90 billion for Ukraine, along with new sanctions against Russia.
PoliticsApril 23, 202602:43 min
Rachel Nduati & Fatou Ellika Muloshi

Scam factories and human trafficking

This week, the Fatou and Rachel explore how fake jobs are shipping Africans to the battlefields of Ukraine.
SocietyApril 20, 202626:03 min
Giant chess figures on a board outside the Cap St Georges Hotel and Resort, Peyia, Cyprus, April 14, 2026

Cyprus: Global politics felt at Candidates chess tournaments

The Candidates Tournament in Cyprus unfolded amid global tension and strong support from the local Russian community.
SportsApril 17, 2026
UK soldier at RAF base Akrotiri in Cyprus

Anger in Cyprus as Iran war spotlights 'colonial' UK bases

Cyprus wants a "frank discussion" about the future of UK bases after a drone incident in early March.
PoliticsMarch 24, 2026
German frigate FGS Nordrhein-Westfalen arrives at the port of Limassol, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies

On Cyprus, some fear British bases put them at risk

An Iranian drone strike on a UK base in Cyprus sparks fresh debate over Britain's role on the island.
ConflictsMarch 19, 202606:13 min
On this picture one can see a sign on a wall saying "Royal Air Force Akrotiri" and a car driving out of the entrance of the Akrotiti Military Base in Cyprus

A Cyprus village feels the impact of the Iran war

As war in Iran rages on, people in a Cypriot village near a British base have been ordered to evacuate.
PoliticsMarch 12, 202603:15 min
Three F-35B military planes taking off

US could use UK's Cyprus military bases as Greenland model

Why have the UK's Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus been mentioned as a potential model for US bases in Greenland?
PoliticsFebruary 5, 202603:59 min
A car approaches the entrance to the Akrotiri Royal Air Force base in western Cyprus, September 26, 2024

Cyprus to Greenland: Could UK military bases guide US moves?

The British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus have been mentioned as a potential model for US bases in Greenland.
PoliticsJanuary 30, 2026
Migrants passing their time on a square decorated with flags of the EU member states

EU migration pact set to tighten border controls

EU members are closely watching Cyprus, which is seen to have been successful with its return policy.
MigrationJanuary 29, 202603:28 min
The white flag of Cyprus next to the blue flag of the European Union

Cyprus: Small and divided but with grand plans for the EU

One of the smallest members of the EU now has the rotating presidency of the Council.
PoliticsJanuary 16, 2026
In the foreground, a Greek national flag projects out from the façade of a building. In the background, the flags of Turkey (center) and the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (right) can be seen at a military outpost. Nicosia, Cyprus, July 9, 2024

Turkish Cypriots: The EU's invisible Europeans

What is the status of the Turkish Cypriot community within the EU?
PoliticsJanuary 13, 2026
Three men (Nikos Christodoulides, Benjamin Netanyahu and Kyriakos Mitsotakis) sit at a round table that is covered in a white tablecloth and set for dinner. The flags of Cyprus, Israel and Greece can be seen on and behind the table, Jerusalem, Israel, December 22, 2025

What to make of Israel's military plans with Greece, Cyprus

Greece, Israel and Cyprus are set to step up joint military exercises and training.
PoliticsJanuary 5, 2026
A group of formally dressed people walk together outdoors in bright sunlight. At the center, a woman in a light-colored blazer (President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen) gestures with both hands while speaking to a man in a dark suit walking beside her (Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides). Several other individuals in business attire follow closely around them

Cyprus back at the helm of EU Council presidency

Cyprus returns to the EU Council presidency on January 1, in a political context that will shape Europe's global role.
PoliticsDecember 30, 2025
A doctor performs IVF under a microscope, closely monitoring the procedure on a screen.

Gender selection in Northern Cyprus raises questions

In Northern Cyprus, it is legal to choose a baby's sex — and the controversial business is booming.
SocietyNovember 30, 202506:17 min
Nordzypern | Kinderwunsch und Reproduktion in Nordzypern

Northern Cyprus clinics offer babies by design

Designer babies with selected gender: A growing industry in Northern Cyprus.
SocietyNovember 27, 202526:04 min
A bearded man in a suit and tie (Nikos Christodoulides) holds up both hands as he speaks to a group of people. He is sitting at a desk with a nameplate and microphones in front of him. There are people sitting behind him, Geneva, Switzerland, March 18, 2025

Cypriot president visits Berlin before Cyprus EU presidency

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Friday.
PoliticsNovember 13, 2025
A group of young Africans, mostly women, walk cheerfully along a meadow in Kampala, Uganda, with plant seedlings under their arms.

Boosting trees for cleaner cities that beat the heat

Trees help regulate urban temperatures and air quality. Initiatives from Africa to Europe show what we can do for trees.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 30, 202526:04 min
Tufan Erhurman, a man in a dark suit and red tie, and his wife, a woman in a sleeveless maroon dress, stand smiling in front of a ballot box, casting their votes.

Cyprus: Erhurman's sweeping victory with messages to Ankara

The moderate’s win shifts Cyprus talks, stressing secularism, rejecting Ankara’s sway and backing federation.
PoliticsOctober 20, 2025
An environmental activist holding a trapped blackcap in his hand in Cyprus

Can the illegal killing of Cyprus' songbirds be stopped?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of birds end up in the traditional blackcap dish — a Cypriot delicacy.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 14, 202506:02 min
Zypern Limassol 2025 | Akademie des Fußballvereins Krasava

Exiled Russian YouTuber Krasava takes Cyprus club to the top

A Russian YouTuber's startup football team has won promotion to Cyprus' topflight.
SoccerSeptember 19, 2025
Several boats — some large, some small — and a floating platform can be seen on the sea. The boats are connected by a cable surrounded by tires floating on the surface of the water

Greece-Cyprus-Israel subsea power link faces major obstacles

A subsea electric cable project seeking to connect Greece, Cyprus and Israel seems to be hanging in the balance.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2025
Fisherman Michalis Petrou on his boat, catching a fish

Cyprus fishermen at war with a toxic invasive species

Fishermen are struggling to fend off the damage to their nets and catches caused by the silver-cheeked toadfish.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 31, 202504:14 min
Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides (right) and India's Prime Minister (left) Narendra Modi shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia

India's Modi set to advance trade corridor talks in Cyprus

Modi will discuss Cyrpus' potential role in trade corridor connecting India to Europe — a counter to China's BRI.
PoliticsJune 16, 2025
Fotis Fotiou playing the piano in his family's house, located in the Cyprus buffer zone

This man is determined to live in Cyprus' 'Buffer Zone'

A Greek Cypriot is renovating his family home, which has sat abandoned in Cyprus' buffer zone for over 50 years.
PoliticsApril 24, 202504:12 min
DW Eco Africa (Sendungslogo Composite)

Simple ideas for how to make a difference | Eco Africa

Women drive climate action in The Gambia. And how mushroom farming could be key to a better future.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 3, 202526:04 min
A fence with a watchtower behind it

Cyprus conflict: Will fresh talks bring a resolution?

Cyprus has been divided for a good 50 years — but no end to the conflict there is in sight. Now there are fresh talks.
ConflictsMarch 19, 2025
A view of a mountain village, seen from above. Dry hills are seen in the distance

Farmers in Cyprus struggle with water shortages

Drought and not enough desalination plants have forced some farmers in Cyprus to radically cut production.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 6, 202503:43 min
Old farmer cutting branches of a green tree

Is Cyprus running out of water?

As the Mediterranean island faces its second dry winter, can desalination provide a lifeline for tourism and farming?
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 21, 2025
Popular YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou holds his cell phone after his proclamation as the winner of one of six seats allotted to Cyprus in the European Parliament at the Filoxenia Conference Center, Nicosia, Cyprus, June 11, 2024

Cypriot YouTuber MEP stirs debate about island's division

Cypriot MEP and YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou stays resolute after heated response to a video about the island's division.
PoliticsAugust 20, 2024
Travelers in Orthodox Jewish attire roll their trolley bags through Larnaca International Airport

Middle East crisis: Cyprus readies to receive refugees

Cyprus is an important stopover for travelers to the Middle East. Now, it could become an evacuation point.
ConflictsAugust 14, 2024
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides is unveiling a monument for soldiers killed during the 1974 war in Nicosia, Cyprus, on July 20, 2024.

Divided Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkish invasion

Greek Cypriots mourned the anniversary of Turkey's partial invasion of the island following a brief Greek-inspired coup.
PoliticsJuly 21, 2024
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah delivers a speech via a screen at a memorial ceremony for a senior field commander in a Beirut suburb

Neutral Cyprus rattled by Hezbollah threat

Cyprus is afraid of getting dragged into the conflict between Israel and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.
ConflictsJune 21, 2024
Migrants at the Pournara refugee camp in Cyprus

EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus

The EU has unveiled a €1 billion package for Lebanon amid concern about a refugee surge to nearby Cyprus.
PoliticsMay 2, 2024
Syrische Flüchtinge in Zypern

Cyprus suspends Syrian asylum applications

More than 4,000 migrants and refugees have arrived in Cyprus since the beginning of this year.
MigrationApril 14, 2024
Nordzypern Werbung auf Russisch für den Verkauf von Immmobilen

Northern Cyprus Draws Russians

Many Iranians and Russians are buying apartments in Northern Cyprus to avoid EU sanctions.
SocietyMarch 22, 202405:08 min
Fokus Europa Zypern Katzen Covid

Cyprus: Feline coronavirus raises fears

In Cyprus, many cats have been infected with a deadly variant of feline coronavirus.
SocietyMarch 14, 202404:31 min
Open Arms ship in Larnaca

Cyprus-Gaza aid corridor: Some relief, but no end to crisis

A new sea corridor to carry aid to Gaza has been called a signal of hope — but it won’t solve the humanitarian crisis.
ConflictsMarch 13, 2024
Frank-Walter Steinmeier walking alongside Nikos Christodoulides

Cyprus president asks Germany to pressure Turkey over divide

Frank-Walter Steinmeier became the first German president to visit Cyprus on Monday.
PoliticsFebruary 12, 2024
Videostill The 77 Percent

The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

The 77 Percent takes a deeper look at what displacement means to young people around Africa.
SocietyDecember 13, 202326:04 min
An aerial view of homes and buildings in Cyprus

Israeli interest in Cyprus real estate market dips

Israeli demand and investment in Cypriot properties dips as fighting with Hamas continues at home.
BusinessNovember 28, 202302:15 min
A group of young people sit on couches around a table that has many photos on it

Israeli survivors of Hamas attacks find comfort in Cyprus

An Israeli-run resort in Cyprus is offering a free stay and trauma therapy to survivors of the Hamas attacks.
TerrorismNovember 22, 202301:38 min
Larnaca, a view of the industrial harbor facility and ships on a hot summer day

Cyprus may become international aid hub for Gaza

Cypriot officials have said efforts for a maritime aid corridor from the port of Larnaca to Gaza are advancing.
ConflictsNovember 19, 202301:58 min
an aerial view of the industrial complex at the port of Vasiliko, including the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal

How can Cyprus exploit its gas in a geopolitical minefield?

Cyprus boasts vast natural resources. But the Mediterranean island is also situated in a volatile geopolitical region.
BusinessNovember 14, 2023
DW Sendung Fokus Europa | Zypern - Russische Kinder

The school of refugees in Cyprus

80 percent of the students at a school in Limassol are from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
SocietyOctober 19, 202306:12 min
Shattered glass in a shop window

Cyprus: Racist attacks stun migrant community

After unprecedented attacks on migrants in recent weeks, criticism of the Cypriot government and authorities is growing.
MigrationSeptember 18, 2023