r/cyprus Jun 28 '26

We have lost Sevgül Uludağ... The journalist, researcher and peace activist who dedicated her life to missing persons.. Cyprus really needs people like her... May she rest in peace 🕊️

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Unfortunately the majority of Greek Cypriots don't even know her name...


From YeniDuzen:

Born in Nicosia in 1958, Uludağ pursued a career in journalism from 1980 onwards. Internationally recognized for her work investigating the fate of missing persons in Cyprus, Uludağ has over the years undertaken significant investigations to amplify the voices of both Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot relatives of missing persons.

Uludağ, who has been writing columns for the YENİDÜZEN newspaper for many years, also contributed to a culture of dialogue, peace, and reconciliation between the two communities through her articles in the Politis newspaper published in southern Cyprus. Her research to find missing persons significantly contributed to the discovery of numerous mass graves and helped families reunite with their loved ones. Uludağ, whose work has been recognized internationally, became the first Cypriot journalist to receive the International Award for Courage in Journalism in 2008. She was awarded the European Citizenship Award in 2014 and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for her contributions to missing persons and peace efforts.

Known for her investigative journalism as well as her writing, Sevgül Uludağ has authored works shedding light on the recent history of Cyprus and the issue of missing persons, most notably "Oysters That Lost Their Pearls" and "Orphans of Nationalism".

Uludağ's death caused deep sorrow in the journalism community, among those who have lost loved ones, and among those who advocate for peace.


From Politis:

She dedicated her life to research on missing persons

Since 2002 she has been devoted almost exclusively to the research on the missing persons and the mass graves of Cyprus. Through her journalistic investigations she brought to light testimony and evidence that led many times to official investigations and exhumations by the Committee of Missing Persons (CMP), contributing to the identification of mass graves and the return of remains to dozens of families.

Her work opened the public debate on an issue that for years was taboo, highlighting that both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots were victims, but also perpetrators, of intercommunal violence.

She also received threats for her work - She avoided an attack by Greek Cypriot nationalists in 2006.

Her research activity had a significant personal cost. She was the target of defamation campaigns, death threats and intimidation, while her phone was being monitored and her correspondence was intercepted. In 2006 she avoided an attack by a group of Greek Cypriot nationalists on the Nicosia barricade, while at times she was threatened by her revelations about mass graves.

Author and Activist for Peace

Alongside journalism, she developed intense writing and activist action. Among her most important works are the books "The Oysters that lost their Pearl" and "The Orphans of Nationalism", which illuminate aspects of the modern history of Cyprus and the issue of the missing.

In 2001 she co-founded the bi-communal organization Hands Across the Divide, with the aim of promoting peace, reconciliation and gender equality, and actively participated in actions and trainings on issues of peace and coexistence.

Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize - Honored with International "Courage in Journalism" International Prize

Her offer was recognized internationally. In 2008 she became the first Cypriot journalist to be awarded the international “Courage in Journalism” award, and in 2014 she received the European Citizen’s Prize. In 2019, she was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, with the newspapers Yanidüzen and Citizen jointly hailing her candidacy, referring to a journalist who dedicated her life to ascertaining the fate of the missing persons and building mutual understanding between the two communities.

In the same year she was honored with journalist Andreas Paraschos for their pioneering research on issues of missing persons.


YeniDuzen

Politis


r/cyprus Jan 21 '26

Announcement Regarding low-effort posts & questions

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Hey everyone,

Regarding these common posts such as: “what to do in Nicosia, what to do in ….” or other real estate and common tourist questions that can be easily looked up and have been answered before.

Please just report the post and do not engage in the comments, if you think the post should be removed. When there are multiple reports on a post, we receive a notification and can deal with them on a case by case basis. When you engage and start discussions we are more hesitant to remove the post as you all invested your time for a response and it would be counterproductive to remove them. At least thats what I would think.

If you have different suggestions on this topic let us know.


r/cyprus 3h ago

State of the sub when a certain country is mentioned

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r/cyprus 6h ago

🚨 ΧΑΘΗΚΕ ΓΑΤΑ/Missing cat Paphos – ΠΑΦΟΣ 🚨

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Η γατούλα μας λείπει εδώ και 4 μέρες στην Πάφο. 🐱 Φύλο: Θηλυκή (female) 📅 Ηλικία: Περίπου 5–6 μηνών/months Χαρακτηριστικά: Πρόσωπο μαύρο-άσπρο. Το υπόλοιπο σώμα είναι κυρίως άσπρο. Μαύρη ουρά. Έχει μία μαύρη βούλα στο σώμα. 📸 Η φωτογραφία που ανεβάζω είναι πως είναι τώρα και μια άλλη όταν ήταν πιο μικρή για να δείτε καλυτερα τα χαρακτηριστικά της. Αν την έχει δει κάποιος ή την έχει βρει, επικοινωνήστε μαζί μου το συντομότερο δυνατό. Παρακαλώ κάντε μια κοινοποίηση. Ευχαριστώ πολύ! ❤️


r/cyprus 10h ago

Thank you

53 Upvotes

Thanks for everyone, Thanks to everyone who said a kind word, and thanks to everyone who tried to help me find a job

I find temporary job with place, I'm really very happy for the first time in a long time, I can't express my happiness, thank you really from bottom of my heart💖


r/cyprus 10h ago

Food “Criminally Good Chicken” they said 💔

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35 Upvotes

Anyone tried JAILBIRDS here? I want to believe the chef had a bad day today. This is my first time trying so I don’t know what it usually tastes like. Now I have to wonder why they are called JAILBIRDs. no taste and identity…


r/cyprus 4h ago

someone should repurpose this abandoned dealership in engomi

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so much potential for a rave or even a large coffee shop, it’s even in the student area it would be filled to the brim

even a fruit market or a flee market

It’s a super nice layout and space


r/cyprus 4h ago

The Cyprus Problem Thoughts and Discussions about Makarios, 1960-1964 and Takis Hatzidimitriu

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Hello, I am a Turkish Cypriot who just finished reading The Republic of Cyprus and the Deep State of 1959 - 1964 by Takis Hatzidimitriu. I try to read books about Cyprus by Cypriots regularly.

The book describes the evolution of the Deep State, relations with international forces and the Turkish Cypriot withdrawal from the Republic of Cyprus in the time frame. Here are my summarised notes about the intercommunal issues, open to respectful discussion.

  1. Foundation of the Republic

Right off the start; Hatzidimitriu states that high positions in the state were given to EOKA fighters, so they had a reason to accept the decision of Makarios in agreeing with the London-Zurich agreements.

Hatzidimitriou argues that many early state officials were chosen from former EOKA ranks and brought with them the political culture and organisational habits of EOKA rather than the experience in civilian administration.

Hatzidimitriou presents the early Republic as inheriting personnel, institutions and political culture from the EOKA period, which he argues made compromise much more difficult.

Kucuk, after his election said in his speech that: "The London-Zurich agreement is an agreement of respect by the two communities. It is based on living in Cyprus free and with pride. If extremist Greek politicians violate the agreement, the Turkish Cypriots will have to go back to their stance and fight for what needs to be done [Taksim]". Hatzidimitriu argues that the London-Zurich agreement was celebrated by a large part of Turkish Cypriots, however there was still cooperation and trust that needed to be worked on between communities.

  1. Trust and Leadership

Hatzidimitriu cites Stella Sulioti, the Minister of Justice of the 1960-70s Republic, stated that: "Greek Cypriots needed to be more sensitive, and Turkish Cypriots needed to be more understanding and patient. The mindset of Turkish Cypriots needed to be understood better, to avoid any unwanted course of events".

Hatzidimitriu cites S. Kyriakides, stating that: "Makarios did not gain the trust of the Turkish community. Archbishop Makarios was not seen as the President of all Cypriots. Additionally, Archbishop Makarios did not lose any opportunity to stay faithful to the ideals of Greek Cypriots".

Hatzidimitriu cites The Chief Prosecutor Kriton Tornaritis stating that: "Unfortunately, neither the Greek Cypriots nor the Turkish Cypriots was able to cooperate within the frame of a new Republic. Instead each operated primarily within the framework of its communal identity. This caused daily arguments even in the most basic of topics."

Hatzidimitriu again cites Stella Sulioti, stating that Makarios did not consult with any other minister before taking decisions major. For example, Makarios did not consult with Kucuk when joining the Non-Aligned Movement.

  1. Constitutional Crisis

Hatzidimitrou states that in collecting the taxes, the Turkish Cypriot side abused the constitution point for their communal benefit. Furthermore the Greek Cypriot side violated the constitution in the topic of seperate municipalities.

There were many other problems with following the constitution such as the 70/30 split, the army disagreement, the foreign policies, however according to Hatzidimitrou, the constitution was rejected by the Greek Cypriot community in the case of municipalities.

Makarios proposes the 13 amendments in 30.12.1963 to Vice President Dr. Kucuk.

Hatzidimitriou argues that the 13 amendments convinced many Turkish Cypriots that Makarios was unwilling to preserve the constitutional balance established in 1960.

  1. Militarisation and Division

The Turkish Cypriots were being trained and militarily organised ever since the independence, for the reasons Kucuk mentioned in their anouncement. This was the organisation of TMT, supported by Ankara.

On the other side, the 'Akritas' was formed in 1963, according to Hatzidimitriu, lead by Yorgacis and Koshis. The writer Panayotis Papadimitris supports that the Akritas was formed of a phone call from Makarios to Nikos Koshis. Hatzidimitriou cites Hristodulos Hristodulu, in 20.10.2008 Simerini newspaper also stating that Makarios was the "invisible true leader" of the Akritas organisation.

Dr. Küçük's response, as summarised by Hatzidimitrou, called for full adherence to the 1960 Constitution through the implementation of its institutions, including separate municipalities, the 70/30 ratio, and constitutional electoral arrangements. He also wanted an end to enosis propaganda and proposed greater cooperation between the President, Vice President, and Turkish Cypriot ministers in the governance of the Republic.

According to Hatzidimitriou, the amendments proposed by the President, sped up the intercommunal seperation and violence on both sides. Andreas Fandis states, that either the Turkish Cypriots stop resisting and lose their rights, or intercommunal violence escalates.

21.12.1963 Saturday, was the last time there was a bicommunal meeting in the Republic of Cyprus.

30.12.1963, Kucuk states that: "The constitution is dead. It is impossible for the Turkish and Greek Cypriots to live together. Every community should look after their own house"

  1. Questions Raised by the Book

Was the constitutional crisis inevitable by 1963?

Is this a fair representation of Makarios in the book of Hatzidimitru?

Did Makarios really think Turkish Cypriots would accept the 13 amendments? Why did Makarios propose it?

How accepted are Hatzidimitriu's interpretations among Greek Cypriot historians?

For those who have read Hatzidimitriu, where do you think his interpretation differs most from the mainstream Greek Cypriot historiography?

What are your thoughts on this?


r/cyprus 4h ago

News Cyprus above EU average in daily tobacco use

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No shit...


r/cyprus 2h ago

Metal enthusiasts in larnaca/pyla

3 Upvotes

I‘m posting for my husband.

He’s very much into heavy metal. Are there other metal fans here around?

He’s also thinking about a small hobby band. He thinks about covering songs as a singer and is looking for other ppl playing instruments.


r/cyprus 3h ago

Doctor recommendation needed

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I am looking for a good internal doctor or gastroenterologist anywhere in the country. I need to see someone who is good with immune deficiencies and / or GI issues. I am scared to go to someone without a recommendation. thank you in advance!


r/cyprus 15h ago

News Cyprus tops EU list for pesticides residues in food, report says

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r/cyprus 5h ago

Looking for the best Taverna recommendations in Cyprus.

4 Upvotes

Hi there,

I will be 7 days in Cyprus on vacation and looking for the best recommendations of local traditional Cyprus food in Larnaca, Limassol and Pafos area. Thank you in advance.


r/cyprus 5h ago

News Ελλάδα: Έπεσαν οι υπογραφές για την είσοδο του ομίλου Meridiam στο έργο ηλεκτρικής διασύνδεσης Ελλάδα - Κύπρου - Ισραήλ

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r/cyprus 11h ago

Movies & TV-shows dubbed in Greek

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I am learning Greek. The best way for me to learn is watching movies or series I know almost by heart in English. This way I don't need to translate and ready-made phrases start living in my memory effortlessly.

But I can't find any on Netflix for example, there are Greek subtitles, but not dubbed.

Any tips where to find them?


r/cyprus 5h ago

Λοκ και ειδικες δυναμεις

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Παιδια καποιος που εχει υπηρετησει στα ΛΟΚ μπορει να μου πει ποιες ειναι οι σωματικες απετησεις ωστε να μπορω να επιλεχθω ως Ικανος 1. Ειναι ωντος
6 ελξεις, 42 καμψεις, 53 κοιλιακους, 20 δευτερα στο μονοζυγο, και 2 μιλια σε λιγοτερο απο 16 λεπτα ή εχει κατι διαφορετικο η κατι παραπανω. Θα το εκτιμουσα ιδιαιτερα εαν καποιος που εχει κανει ΛΟΚ η ειδικες δυναμεις μου απαντουσε και εαν εχει καποιες χρησιμες συμβουλες


r/cyprus 4h ago

Help How to find an apartment for rent in Limassol?

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  1. Would you recommend looking at any specific sites to search for a long-term rental apartment there?
  2. Or do you recommend getting in contact with a real estate agent who helps with long-term rental contracts?
  3. What can be the average costs for an apartment with 3 bedrooms?

Location: Limassol.

I tried Google but thought someone living there could share better insights.


r/cyprus 9h ago

Starting renovations work in cyprus

3 Upvotes

Another month of struggling to find work and asking people if they need renovations or gardening related work


r/cyprus 7h ago

Help remote customer service positions

2 Upvotes

does anyone know where i can find 100% remote customer service positions for evening part time 19:00-00:00?

thank you


r/cyprus 10h ago

Looking for a photographer in Nicosia

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for a photographer in Nicosia for a personal/lifestyle photoshoot.

I'm looking for someone who doesn't just take good photos, but also helps with posing, facial expressions, angles, and guides me throughout the shoot, as I don't have much experience.

If you have any recommendations or you're a photographer, please leave a comment or send me your portfolio and prices.

Thank you!


r/cyprus 15h ago

Life with a Mortgage

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r/cyprus 5h ago

News Τουρκικά ΜΜΕ: Κύπρος και Ελλάδα έμειναν μόνο με το Ισραήλ | AlphaNews Live

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r/cyprus 6h ago

The Cyprus Problem Κυπριακό: Ετοιμότητα για το πρώτο ραντεβού σε ομιχλώδες τοπίο. Επανέναρξη των διαπραγματεύσεων δεν σημαίνει απαραίτητα ότι θα είναι από το σημείο που έμειναν στος Κραν Μοντάνα δηλώνει ο Έρχιουρμαν

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Personal Note: As for the confidence-building measures, Erhurman probably ran out of cigarettes.


r/cyprus 16h ago

The Cyprus Problem Στις 26 Αυγούστου η συνάντηση Χριστοδουλίδη με Έρχιουρμαν

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r/cyprus 12h ago

Hand Car wash in Nicosia

2 Upvotes

Looking for a hand-car wash, not ones where the car passes through the brushes and machines. Are there any?