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The Bouliler brothers are emblematic figures of banditry amidst a backdrop of economic struggle and social change. Hasan Bulli, a Turkish Cypriot from Paphos, became a legendary folk hero in Cyprus in the late 19th century. Often compared to American outlaws like Jesse James, he gained notoriety for his bold actions and was remembered through songs and tales long after his death. His life changed after his love for Emete, his uncle's wife, and a conflict with a fellow outlaw, Hayreddin. After a failed ambush attempt on Hayreddin—who had allegedly harassed Emete—Hasan was framed and sentenced to prison for a crime he denied committing. Hasan was convicted and fled to the mountains, where he spent 18 months as a fugitive. His brothers Kaymakam and Hüseyin also became fugitives after being accused of murder. They formed a gang and operated in the mountains until 1896 where they were ultimately captured and killed.  But who were the Bullis? And how do we separate fact from fiction? Through a balanced lens, Professor Mehmet Demiryürek (Hitit University) examines the reality behind the legends, exploring the socio-economic conditions of the period, the Bouliler's deeds and misdeeds, and their enduring impact on modern Cypriot memory. 

A decision earlier this year by authorities in the occupied northern part of Cyprus to allow headscarves in schools has led to mass protests against what many see as President Erdogan's increasing authoritarianism and a creeping Islamification from Ankara. The protests also touch on broader issues, with Turkish Cypriots expressing concerns about money laundering, crime, and a wider Russian and Iranian presence. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to break down this protest movement and look at what it says about where Turkish Cypriots stand vis-a-vis Erdogan.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkish Cypriots resist creeping IslamificationErdogan says US CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defense sector easing under TrumpGreece takes legal action over drone show advertising Adidas near AcropolisOutrage in Greece after Adidas advert shows drone shoe ‘kicking' Acropolis

Hasan Bulli is a significant figure in the history of Cyprus. A notorious bandit who roamed the island's rural landscape in the late 19th century, he became something of a folk hero--often compared to Jesse James. His daring deeds and the stories surrounding his gang became the stuff of legend in Cypriot folklore. Turkish Cypriot poet Hafız Cemaleddin immortalized them in a poem titled Cyprus Bandit under the British Rule published on June 21, 1896. Next month, join The History of Cyprus Podcast as I welcome Dr. Mehmet Demiryürek to discuss brigands and bandits in 19th-century Cyprus!

In today's episode, three of President Nikos Christodoulides' proposals in talks on Monday on confidence building measures with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar were rejected, with the latter said to have taken up more than half the meeting complaining about the arrests made in the south for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in the north.Elsewhere, A 52-year-old man has confessed to killing Yiannis Argyrou who was found dead on Sunday, admitting to the stabbing during a drug-fuelled night in a private garage in Limassol, police told the court on Monday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

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In today's episode, plans to link Cyprus and Lebanon with a passenger ferry service, were confirmed on Tuesday by Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades.Elsewhere, the government on Tuesday hit back at opposition party Akel after the latter pilloried President Nikos Christodoulides for his upcoming trip to Israel.Also, Greek and Turkish Cypriot trade unions are to hold a joint event to celebrate Labour Day on May 1 which will see two marches converge in the buffer zone in front of the Ledra Palace hotel.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus' average monthly salary reached “almost €2,500” last year, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou said.Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar called on central Asian Turkic states to “be more careful”, amid a wave of anger in Turkey after five central Asian countries signed a joint declaration with the European Union which ruled out the prospect of any of them recognising the north as an independent country.Also, over 200 alien marine species have been recorded in the waters off Cyprus, fisheries department officer Katerina Georgiou said.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

This study revisits the historical context and rationale behind Türkiye's 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, emphasizing its legal and humanitarian justifications under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee. Contrary to narratives focused solely on military action, the analysis underscores the systematic marginalization and persecution of Turkish Cypriots that necessitated intervention. Drawing on memoirs of key figures like Rauf Denktaş and Glafkos Clerides, the paper explores the collapse of the partnership state, failed diplomatic efforts, and the enduring impact of the Megali Idea ideology. The operation is framed as a response to existential threats and a pivotal moment in Turkish-Greek-Cypriot relations.Link : ⁠ https://avim.org.tr/en/Analiz/50TH-ANNIVERSARY-OF-THE-CYPRUS-PEACE-OPERATION-WHAT-PROPOSAL-DID-THE-GREEK-SIDE-MAKE-TO-RAUF-DENKTAS-IMMEDIATELY-AFTER-THE-OPERATIONWeb page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://avim.org.tr/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/s/avimorgtr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://avim.org.tr/en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/avimorgtr/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VKontakte: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://vk.com/public202374482⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIfEGNM3308QoLbCDJIFuw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dailmotion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dailymotion.com/dm_0ea263f63bb5aee7d8770d1ec13cfe8b⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instgram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avimorgtr/IntroductionIntroduction⁠

Mine Atli is the first female leader of a Turkish Cypriot party, the Social Democratic Party. This the party of the former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akıncı. Mine is a lawyer, a human rights & gender equality activist. On the occasion of the renewed efforts to resume talks for a solution to the Cyprus problem, we will explore how Turkish Cypriots view the prospects of a solution, what kind of solution they want, what role Turkey plays, and how they envision the future of our country. Friday, 28/03/2025, at 18.00 Live.

In today's episode, hunters in Cyprus carried out a protest on Sunday lasting an hour and a half, blocking off the Nicosia-Limassol highway as the cooked barbecue and smoked. Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar will meet on April 2, CNA reported on Sunday.Also, Cyprus' Champion Elena Kulichenko won the 7th place in the women's high jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China, the Cyprus Amateur Association of Athletics (CAAA) said in a post on Sunday morning.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides held a one-on-one meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan following the six-party meal which officially kicked off the enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem in the Swiss city of Geneva on Monday evening.Meanwhile, this week's enlarged meeting on the Cyprus problem “will go down as the most pointless, least productive summit of all time”, high-profile Turkish Cypriot lawyer Mine Atli said in the early hours of Tuesday morning.Elsewhere, a boat with a reported 21 people aboard capsized off the coast of Cyprus, with seven people having been confirmed as dead so far.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

So another International Women's Day passes. We were really lucky to be in the company of 3 amazing women - all Turkish Cypriots, and we chewed the cud touching on various issues that impact on the sisterhood.Sit back, relax and listen!Subscribe to Bandofla for more.

Yaren Fadiloglulari is a Turkish Cypriot freelance writer for travel publications and a content writer for travel and education companies. She has participated in the Rotary Friendship Exchange program and spent a month in the US when she was a teenager. Trying to keep the conversation with this beautiful young woman as unpolitical as possible. She recently joined the Cyprus Travel Writers and Journalists Society and I wanted to find out more about this interesting writer. A Cyprus native, she has written for travel publications like The Independent, Euronews, and Time Out. I'm also a B2B & B2C content writer for travel and education companies, including Preply, Hotelbeds, Business 2 Community, and more.Becoming a freelance writer wasn't always the plan, but looking back, it all makes sense. She loves getting out of my comfort zone — She lived abroad for nine years, learned two languages from scratch (third one in progress!), backpacked in Latin America, and taught herself the basics of SEO. A mix of all these experiences helped her land her first gig — writing SEO blog posts about languages, culture, and living abroad for a publication.Fast forward to today, she has worked with over 20 clients, collaborated with content marketing teams, and successfully pitched her ideas to large publications. Besides travel and education, she has also written about workplace dynamics, team building, employee engagement, and L&D.https://yarenwrites.com/

In today's episode, the government remained silent over whether it plans to attend French President Emmanuel Macron's pan-European "emergency summit" on security and defence.Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP 'MP' Dogus Derya said Cypriot women should be invited to the Cyprus problem negotiating table, not to the army.Elsewhere, residents of the Larnaca district protested against the continued operation of the Dhekelia power station.All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus has reinforced its maritime security by adding ten new patrol vessels to the marine and port police.Meanwhile, former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said it is "not fair" to blame Turkey for the failure of talks to solve the Cyprus problem at Crans Montana in 2017.Elsewhere, Pakistan "fully supports the cause of northern Cyprus".All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

We're coming to you from the sidelines of the 6th Delphi Forum in Washington DC, a two-day conference organized by HALC, Kathimerini's English Edition, and the Delphi Economic Forum today, where the spotlight is on Greece, Cyprus, Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean. This is a region at the crossroads of three continents and at the heart of exciting developments. Georgia Logothetis, HALC's Managing Director, joins Thanos Davelis as we bring you the latest from DC. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Discussing regional developments in WashingtonGreece presses France over missile sale to TurkeyCypriot president- Turkish Cypriot leader say they're ready for UN-led meeting to restart peace talks

In today's episode, electricity prices are unlikely to drop until at least 2027.Meanwhile, the number of complaints made by patients was 17 per cent higher in January than in the first month of last year.Elsewhere, high-profile figures within the Turkish Cypriot community issued statements remembering the life of businessman Asil Nadir, who died on Sunday night at the age of 83.All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Russian billionaire and former Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich avoided paying tax on his fleet of yachts through a scheme based in Cyprus. Meanwhile, the government insisted Paphos airport is safe after Israeli airlines suspended their operations in and out of it. Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot chief negotiator Gunes Onar confirmed to the Cyprus Mail that a meeting over the opening of new crossing points will go ahead on Thursday. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the potential loss of 1.3 million cubic metres of water from the Mavrokolympos dam near Paphos remains a real threat following a leak detected, the Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou minister said on Monday. The European Commission has welcomed discussions between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar regarding the potential opening of new crossing points. The Department of Public Works has announced the start of roadworks at the Ayios Dhometios crossing point in Nicosia on Wednesday. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail. 

In today's episode, Cyprus issued a Navtex on Sunday in relation to the start of drilling at the ‘Electra' field, in bloc 5 of the Cypriot exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Elsewhere, President Nikos Christodoulides will have a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, and the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Cyprus, Colin Stewart on Monday at the latter's residence in the UN Protected Area at Nicosia Airport. Police are investigating an attempted murder in Limassol, after three young men were injured in a knife fight, an announcement said on Sunday.  All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the United States' decision to allow the Republic of Cyprus to purchase military hardware directly is “a development of historic importance”, President Nikos Christodoulides said. Meanwhile, United Nations under-secretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo will meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar on February 10, Tatar's office announced. Elsewhere, lawyers representing journalist Ali Kismir, who faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of having “insulted” the Turkish Cypriot armed forces, requested that the case against him be referred to the north's constitutional court on the grounds that it is unconstitutional. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus has been authorised to buy military hardware directly from the United States government. Meanwhile, President Nikos Christodoulides hailed the ceasefire agreement struck between the State of Israel and insurgent group Hamas in Gaza Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriot opposition party CTP leader Tufan Erhurman leads the way in the first poll of the year to ask Turkish Cypriots who they plan to vote for in this October's leadership election. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

As we approach the 51st dark anniversary of Turkey's invasion of Cyprus this year, there is a renewed push to locate and identify the remains of 951 missing Greek and Turkish Cypriots. To this day, the search continues for those lost during periods of inter-communal violence or - the large part - during Turkey's invasion of Cyprus in 1974. Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition and Politico's Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins me to look into this issue, which remains an open wound for all Cypriots.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:‘Oblivion cannot always be the choice'Greece's tourism hits record highs, offering optimism for 2025Turkey's Kurdish leaders meet jailed politician as the two sides inch toward peace

In today's episode, hundreds of demonstrators on Thursday afternoon booed Israeli president Isaac Herzog and shouted “killer go home” as he departed the presidential palace in Nicosia after a meeting there with President Nikos Christodoulides. Elsewhere, expecting the Greek Cypriots to recognise the north as an independent country is “futile”, former Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci said on Thursday. All this an more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides reaffirmed his commitment to resuming talks on the Cyprus issue and expressed readiness to meet Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. Speaking during Epiphany celebrations at Ayia Napa, he revealed preparations for an expanded Cyprus conference, potentially in March, though UN confirmation is pending. Elsewhere, Transport Minister Alexis Vafeadis has confirmed the transport ministry is reviewing decrees to address the ongoing issue of faulty Takata airbags. Also, the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus received a financial contribution of €40,000 from Greece on 30 December 2024. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, January will be a "very busy period" with regard to the Cyprus problem, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. Meanwhile, Paphos' "Vrysouthkia Kelpetri" winter swimmers' club took its first dip in the sea of the year on New Year's Day. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday called for a roadmap to shape Syria's future following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Speaking ahead of the European Council summit, he emphasized the need for a common EU approach alongside neighboring countries, highlighting Cyprus' proximity to Syria. Elsewhere, HIV cases are rising in the north, Turkish Cypriot independent ‘MP' Jale Refik Rogers said during a debate on the ‘health ministry's' 2025 budget. A Near East University study reported a 25% increase in cases over three years, with each HIV patient infecting an average of nine others. All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus' National Guard is "on alert because the region is in a state of constant, prolonged instability". Meanwhile, two companies were fined €22,000 after a man fell to his death at a construction site. Elsewhere, unexploded mortar shells which were found on the grounds of what will soon be Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar's new official residence were detonated. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the informal tripartite dinner meeting with the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders in New York was described “very good” by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. Elsewhere, marketing fresh fruit and vegetables is still “seriously problematic”, with exorbitant retail prices and profits of up to 342 per cent, the Cyprus Consumers Association said on Tuesday. Also, the state-run company in charge of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal denied on Tuesday claims that the jetty is at risk due to corrosion, and hinted that ulterior motives might be behind the reports. All this and much more in todays Daily News Briefing, brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to hold talks with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in New York next week, the latest push to kickstart stalled talks for a solution to the Cyprus problem. The talks come as Tatar and Turkish President Erdogan have been doubling down on their calls for a two-state solution, with Erdogan even calling for recognition of the pseudo-state at the UN General Assembly. Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Cyprus, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss these upcoming talks, Turkey's intransigent positions, and how Cyprus' growing role in the region impacts negotiations.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:UN chief to meet with Cypriot leaders in OctoberChristodoulides, Tatar informal dinner confirmedAnkara leveraging Halki bargaining chipCould Halki Seminary reopen soon?Greek Cypriot scientist Demis Hassabis wins Nobel Prize in chemistryNobel prize win for Greek Cypriot scientist

In today's episode, President Nikos Christodoulides is in a “position of strength” ahead of his informal dinner with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said on Monday. Meanwhile, ongoing and unacceptable dangers faced by their staff are a grave issue, nurses' union Pasyno said, laying the blame with the ministries of labour and justice as well as the police and state health services. Elsewhere, a school facility in Larnaca intended to be used as temporary accommodation for foreign nationals fleeing from Lebanon was hit by racist vandals. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

The two Cypriot leaders have agreed to meet for a “social dinner” at the presence of the UN Secretary General. The expectations are low as sides have shown no signs of departure from their respective positions. While the Turkish Cypriot side is adamant on their so called “two states” position, which is vocally and openly […] The post Nicosia Uncut – Episode 55: A dinner, but hardly a date (7/10/2024) first appeared on Island Talks.

Cyprus, the reputed birthplace of Aphrodite, is a sun-drenched island where history, myth, and natural beauty are inextricably entwined. A visit here will bring you up close and personal with ancient ruins, pristine beaches, and some of the best mountain landscapes in the Med. Divided between the Greek Cypriot south and the Turkish Cypriot north, Cyprus offers an exhilarating blend of cultures and traditions. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of archaeological wonders, delectable cuisine, and warm hospitality as we take you on a whirlwind tour of this captivating island. Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Cyprus for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/TrodPod/shop/trodpod-10-guide-to-cyprus-376926 Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, the auditor-general's office currently cannot determine the full extent of Covid-19 benefit funds given to ineligible applicants. Meanwhile, the government postponed its decision on the regulatory framework for the Great Sea Interconnector project to next Tuesday. Elsewhere, the Immovable Property Commission has settled a total of 1,840 cases so far, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, a massive volume of evidence has been gathered by investigators looking into the suspicious naturalisation of foreign investors, with the fourth case alone – involving former Transport Minister Marios Demetriades – filling 200 box files. Elsewhere, the Committee on Missing Persons has identified 52 per cent of the remains of those missing, Turkish Cypriot member of the committee Hakki Muftuzade said on Tuesday. All this and much more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

The once glamorous Cypriot beach resort of Varosha has stood empty and frozen in time since war divided the island 50 years ago, but it is now partially open to tourists and there are hotly contested plans for its renewal.Maria Margaronis speaks to Varosha's former inhabitants - mostly Greek Cypriots - who fled in 1974 when Turkish troops invaded the island and have been unable to return ever since, after Turkey fenced off the town as a bargaining chip for future peace negotiations.Some of these Varoshians want to rebuild the resort together with the island's Turkish Cypriots - a potential model for diffusing hostilities across the whole island - and the UN says its original inhabitants must be allowed to return. But, following decades of failed peace talks, the internationally unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which controls Varosha, now says it intends to re-open and redevelop the entire town.

The once glamorous Cypriot beach resort of Varosha has stood empty and frozen in time since war divided the island 50 years ago, but it is now partially open to tourists and there are hotly contested plans for its renewal.Maria Margaronis speaks to Varosha's former inhabitants - mostly Greek Cypriots - who fled in 1974 when Turkish troops invaded the island and have been unable to return ever since, after Turkey fenced off the town as a bargaining chip for future peace negotiations. Some of these Varoshians want to rebuild the resort together with the island's Turkish Cypriots - a potential model for diffusing hostilities across the whole island - and the UN says its original inhabitants must be allowed to return. But, following decades of failed peace talks, the internationally unrecognised Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which controls Varosha, now says it intends to re-open and redevelop the entire town.Presenter: Maria Margaronis Producer: Simon Tulett Series editor: Penny Murphy Studio Manager: Gareth Jones Production Coordinator: Gemma Ashman and Katie MorrisonMusic credit: Michalis Terlikkas

*) Netanyahu responsible for truce talks' failure, lives of captives — Hamas Palestinian resistance group Hamas has accused Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the US administration for the failure of negotiations to halt the war on Gaza. In a statement, Hamas said that full responsibility for the lives of the prisoners lies with the Israeli army – which has killed several captives. The statement said Israel's attempts to mislead public opinion through deception is done in order to evade responsibility for the current deadlock in the negotiations. *) Over 72,000 children receive vaccinations in Gaza despite Israeli war Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza has managed to vaccinate more than 72,000 children on the first day of a polio vaccination campaign. This comes despite an ongoing Israeli offensive. Hundreds of children who received vaccinations showed signs of fatigue and malnutrition, according to medical teams at centres in Deir al Balah. The vaccination drive is being conducted in collaboration with the WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA. *) Azerbaijan's ruling party dominates parliamentary election: initial results Azerbaijan's ruling New Azerbaijan Party, or YAP, has won the parliamentary elections held over the weekend. According to the initial results, YAP, led by President Ilham Aliyev, won 68 seats out of a possible 125 seats in the National Assembly. There were 6.4 million registered voters and turnout was 37.27 percent. *) German far-right AfD wins first state election Germany's far-right AfD has won a landmark first regional vote in the erstwhile East German state of Thuringia in a blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz ahead of national elections in 2025. The AfD took between 30.5 and 33.5 percent of the vote in Thuringia,with the conservative CDU in second place at around 24.5 percent. *) Türkiye denounces ‘Famagusta' digital series for distorting Cyprus history Türkiye has criticised the upcoming digital series called "Famagusta" for promoting Greek Cypriot propaganda by distorting historical events. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the series constitutes a great disrespect to the cherished memories of the Turkish Cypriots who were massacred by the Greek Cypriot gangs between 1963-74. Turkish Cypriot President Ersin Tatar also condemned Netflix's acquisition of the series, which he described as “black propaganda.”

In today's episode, stakeholders in the Aphrodite natural gas field submitted to the government a new development plan for the field. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar was outraged over streaming service Netflix's decision to show the television series 'Famagusta'. Elsewhere, Education Minister Athena Michaelidou said this school year will "certainly be better than previous ones because the government is implementing its goals". All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the Cyprus government and the Turkish Cypriot leadership are in a furious row over a decision by tour operator Tui to stop daytrips to the north, with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar gearing up to open hotels in Varosha in retaliation. Meanwhile, Limassol police are investigating an assault and theft involving a 64-year-old man who was allegedly lured to the scene by a young girl. Elsewhere, Cyprus will be participating in Junior Eurovision 2024 with 11-year-old Maria Pissarides. The contest will be taking place in Madrid on November 16, 2024. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, up to 100,000 people could be evacuated from Lebanon through Cyprus, Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said. Meanwhile, the number of migrants stranded in the buffer zone has reached 86. Elsewhere, Turkish Cypriots have reacted angrily to a reported deal struck between the Republic of Cyprus and tour operators to cut the number of overseas tourists visiting the north while on holiday in Cyprus. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, the 64-officer mission set to fly to Greece in the early hours of Tuesday has been called off. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said the Greek government has changed its request to the EU civil protection mechanism and now is asking for land and air support. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar pilloried Nicosia for actions he said put the entire island's security at risk amid rising tensions in the Middle East, even accusing President Nikos Christodoulides of "placing his personal reputation" above all else. Elsewhere, a group of around 60 delivery drivers from different companies gathered near Limassol's old port on Monday to protest against the recent wave of violence against them. All this and more in the Cyprus Beat briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In a recent interview with Politico, President Christodoulides said “We cannot afford to wait for a new effort, a new initiative,” when talking about the Cyprus issue. At the same time, on the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Turkish President Erdogan and Turkish Cypriot leader Tatar doubled down on their hardline position in favor of a two state solution. Menelaos Menelaou, the Greek Cypriot Negotiator for the Cyprus Problem, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss whether there is still a window of opportunity for talks to resume even as Ankara seems to be shutting the door to a solution.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cyprus eyes chance to run EU Mediterranean policy Erdoğan dashes hopes for resumption of Cyprus talks on invasion's 50th anniversaryCyprus rejects reports of airspace closure amid Middle East tensionsGoat plague scares Greek farmers still reeling from historic floods

Max Pearson presents this week's Witness History interviews on the history of Cyprus. Our guest is Dr Antigone Heraclidou, Senior Research Associate at CYENS Centre of Excellence in Cyprus.We hear Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot perspectives on the island's 1974 coup and subsequent invasion.Then, a Cypriot Olympic sailing hero takes us back to the London 2012 Games. And finally the 'Godfather of Ayia Napa' tells us how the island became a party destination.Contributors: Dr Antigone Heraclidou, Senior Research Associate at CYENS Centre of Excellence in Cyprus. Bekir Azgun - Turkish Cypriot writer. Captain Adamos Marneros - landed final flight at Nicosia Airport. Nicoletta Demetriou - returned to her family home in 2003. Pavlos Kontides - Cypriot Olympic sailor. Nick Power - DJ and 'Godfather of Ayia Napa'.(Photo: Greek Cypriot soldier killed in the 1974 conflict. Credit: Sean Gallup via Getty Images)

On 15 July 1974, the Greek military dictatorship in Athens sponsored a coup on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, aiming to overthrow its selected president and unite the island with Greece. Days later, Turkey invaded the island, taking a third of it and displacing many thousands of its inhabitants.The writer Bekir Azgun grew up in the village of Potamia, where Greek and Turkish Cypriots had once lived together in harmony. He speaks to Maria Margaronis about the day of the coup and reflects on the gradual separation of the island's two communities, beginning with the Greek Cypriot anticolonial struggle against Britain in the 1950s and culminating in the Turkish invasion and partition. No outside power acted to stop this conflict between two NATO members. Cyprus, strategically positioned near the Middle East, remains divided to this day.Archive by kind permission of the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation.Music by Michalis Terlikkas.(Photo: The new de facto President of Cyprus, Nikos Sampson, holds a press conference after the military coup d'état which deposed Archbishop Makarios. Credit: Harry Dempster/Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In this episode, we talk about the ghost town of Varosha on the northern coast of Cyprus. Once a bustling tourist hotspot, Varosha was abandoned in 1974 when the Turkish military invaded the island after a coup attempt aimed at uniting Cyprus with Greece. Elina, a proud Cypriot, shares her personal story of fleeing Varosha with her family when she was just four years old, given only five minutes to pack their belongings. I learn about the dramatic events of 1974 that led to Varosha's abandonment and the division of Cyprus.   Elina vividly recalls the knock on the door and the heart-breaking decision her family had to make, leaving everything behind. Varosha's current state, sealed off for over 40 years, is a stark reminder of the island's ongoing conflict. I explore the recent efforts to open parts of Varosha to the public, which have sparked international debates and criticisms.   We also talk about the movie "Smuggling Hendrix," a comedic take on the absurdity of Cyprus's division, is discussed. Elina shares heart-warming stories of her father's efforts to preserve his village and foster unity between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The episode also touches on the struggles of migrants seeking refuge in Cyprus, highlighting the island's ongoing humanitarian challenges.   LINKS: See the trailer for "Smuggling Hendrix" here: https://youtu.be/9ACqXDktph0?si=kAU-0Lr-HOG9tIPw  Instagram: @walk_talk_cyprus  Facebook: Walk Talk Cyprus  WhatsApp: +35799444531  

"The north London heroin trade is almost folklore at this stage."For decades, calculated gang warfare involving Turkish, Turkish Cypriot, and Kurdish heroin dealers has played out on the streets of north London, in the midst of dry cleaners, empty market stalls, and oddly abundant carpet shops. In this intimate documentary, we hear the careful accounts of women and young people on the edges of that world."It is a life-or-death situation to say the wrong thing."Featuring creative direction and original poetry from Tice Cin, an award-winning interdisciplinary artist from Tottenham and Enfield. "The best way to put it is if you look at the Turkish word ‘suskunluk' ... It's the honour thing, you can't be bad-mouthing your own community."Presented by Tice Cin Produced by Jude Shapiro with Tice Cin Executive Producer: Jack Howson Mixed by Arlie Adlington - including music composed by Tice Cin with Oscar Deniz KemanciA Peanut & Crumb production for BBC Radio 4(Programme Image by Peri Cimen & Tice Cin; © Neoprene Genie)

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According to late Ottoman historian, Ronald C. Jennings, little is known “about the places of origins of Black slaves or free blacks in Ottoman Cyprus except that their presence can be documented by the 1590s in the judicial registers from Nicosia” -- as can be heard in this excerpt. Though a very short Primary Source, it is revealing. As was common practice, they assimilated into the Turkish Cypriot community, adopting Turkish names, embracing Islam and integrating themselves into the community. Next month I interview Serap Kanay who speaks about Cyprus' historic Black Cypriot community, its place and its enduring presence. Here is the text in full: “Raziye ibn Murid of Lefkosa made a claim against a black man named Rukan ibn Adbullah. Rukan has taken possession of 25 olive trees. Raziye has no proof of his claim.  Rukan claims to have bought them from Sumbul Aga 8 years prior. Rukan is invited to take an oath which he does. The Lefkosa judicial register, 17th century."

After over a year of delays, the Biden administration on Friday formally informed Congress of its intention to proceed with a deal to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to Greece. At the same time, it also notified Congress of the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has described this move as an important milestone for Greece and for US-Greece relations. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis from Athens as we look at what this means for Greece, US-Greece relations, and more.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:US advances fighter jet sale to Greece, Turkey; Congress likely to approveChair Cardin Welcomes Turkey's Action on Sweden's NATO Accession, Approves Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Expresses Concern on New Hungarian IntransigenceAthens irked by US delays in arms timetableCyprus offers measures to support estranged Turkish CypriotsBlock on Turkish Cypriot mixed marriages for citizenship lifted