Kevin Spacey, once a shining star in Hollywood, now finds himself in a different spotlight. He's not on a red carpet but on a stage in a Cyprus nightclub, singing songs that remind many of his past glory. His life has taken a dramatic turn, and he's not shy about sharing his struggles. Spacey admits he's not in a great place financially. He's been moving from one pl...
Cyprus has been split for decades. The Green Line is a unique buffer zone. It's not like the ones in Korea or Syria. This zone has people living, working, and studying. It's a mix of tavernas, hotels, and even a university. The division started after Cyprus gained independence from Britain in 1960. Tensions between Greek and Turkish communities led to violence. A cou...
In a surprising turn of events, the Turkish Cypriot community has elected a new leader who might just breathe new life into the long-stalled peace talks. Tufan Erhurman, a moderate from the center-left, secured a whopping 62. 7% of the votes, leaving his opponent, Ersin Tatar, far behind with just 35%. This victory is seen as a strong signal that the people are ready...
Let's take a trip back in time to the late 19th century. When British officials first stepped onto the island of Cyprus, they meticulously documented its features. This historical geospatial dataset, crafted from maps made between 1878 and 1883, gives us a snapshot of Cyprus's past environment. The maps, including Horatio Herbert Kitchener's famous 1885 chart, were d...
President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. Their discussions covered a range of important topics. They talked about supporting Ukraine against Russia's actions, sending aid to Gaza, and improving energy security. President Biden recalled visiting Cyprus 10 years ago and expressed his optimism about the ...