Temporary Closure of Some Main Roads on Sunday

North Cyprus News - 30 August Victory Day parade

Some roads will be closed to traffic in Nicosia this Sunday and in Famagusta on Tuesday because of the rehearsals for the August 30 Victory Day ceremony. A police press office announcement says  because of the rehearsals, the route between Alpet-Altınbaş petrol station junction on Dr. Fazil Kucuk Bulvari in Lefkosa will be closed from […]

UN Temp Envoy to Cyprus Lute to Give Report in September

North Cyprus News - Jane Holl Lute

The UN Secretary-General’s temporary envoy to Cyprus Jane Holl Lute is expected to hand in her report to UNSG Antonio Guterres, her report on the outcome of her discussions with all parties involved in the Cyprus negotiations around 17 September, a source has told Cyprus News Agency (CNA). The news agency reports that Lute probably […]

Efforts to Find Cheaper Energy Sources in Progress

North Cyprus News - Solar Panels

Electricity prices and fuel prices, which are constantly rising because of their dependence on the foreign exchange rate, are no longer sustainable, Minister of Economy and Energy Ozdil Nami has said. In an interview with Haber Kibris agency (HK), Nami noted that Cyprus is in fortunate in its geographical position regarding its potential to generate […]

Turkish Cypriots Head South Despite Economic Crisis

North Cyprus News - Metehan Border Crossing

There were long queues heading south at the Metehan border crossing on Thursday. Turkish Cypriots chose to cross the border on the third day of Kurban Bayram to spend some time in South Cyprus. Many have not booked foreign holidays as is the tradition or have even cancelled their holidays abroad and have opted to […]