N. Cyprus Continues Court Case Against Christian ExpatriateJune 13, 2022 — 06/13/2022 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – A foreigner living in Famagusta of Northern Cyprus had a court hearing scheduled for June 7 and June 14 as part of an ongoing case....
Turkish Occupation of Cyprus Destroys Christian CultureMay 28, 2022 — 05/28/2022 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – The Turkish invasion of the island of Cyprus has led to the destruction of the ancient Christian and Cypriot culture. The NATO country has...
Turkey Urged to Pay Compensation to Greek CypriotsMarch 16, 2022 — 03/16/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers announced an Interim Resolution urging Turkey to pay Greek Cypriots outstanding damages related to the former’s invasion of...
Turkey Urged to Pay Compensation to Greek CypriotsMarch 16, 2022 — 03/16/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – The Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers announced an Interim Resolution urging Turkey to pay Greek Cypriots outstanding damages related to the former’s invasion of...
Turkey Threatens Greek Cypriot in Cyprus Buffer ZoneFebruary 19, 2022 — 02/19/2022 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Just weeks after the UN chief expressed concern over Turkey’s activity in the Northern Cyprus town of Varosha, Turkish soldiers reportedly threatened a Greek Cypriot...
Foreign Christian’s Hearing Delayed in North CyprusJanuary 15, 2022 — 01/15/2022 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – Ryan Keating, a foreigner, living in North Cyprus facing two charges, was notified on the eve of his court hearing that it would be delayed...
Pope Francis’ Visit to Cyprus Signals Christians and Refugees are Not AloneDecember 11, 2021 — 12/11/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – Pope Francis recently returned from a five-day trip to Cyprus and Greece, where he focused on immigrant and refugee ministry and conversation. Though Catholics do...
Pope Francis Travels to Cyprus Amidst Continued Turkish Suffocation of Christian HeritageDecember 2, 2021 — 12/02/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – Today, Pope Francis is travelling to Cyprus for a brief trip to spotlight migration as a humanitarian crisis. With the trip, Francis becomes the...
Turkey Owes Millions in Outstanding Compensation for Greek CypriotsSeptember 27, 2021 — 09/27/2021 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Cyprus has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to uphold its ruling for Turkey to pay outstanding compensation for Greek Cypriots. Turkey...
Former Resident of Northern Cyprus Seeks to Return HomeSeptember 3, 2021 — 09/03/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – On the 47-year anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Famagusta in Northern Cyprus, Greek author and activist Tasoula Hadjitofi attempted to visit her childhood...
Turkey Unveils Expanded Plans in Northern CyprusJuly 29, 2021 — 07/29/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – On the 47th anniversary of Turkey’s 1974 invasion of Northern Cyprus, Turkish President Erdogan spent two days in the region, which resulted in several...
Court Hearing Delayed in N. Cyprus Religious Freedom CaseJuly 5, 2021 — 07/05/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – In late June, Christian worker Ryan Keating’s first court hearing was delayed until August 17th and he was allowed to travel. Originally the hearing...
U.S. Ambassador Condemns Use of Armenian Monastery by Turkish PartygoersApril 14, 2021 — 04/14/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) - The U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus recently condemned a techno party that took place last month at Armenian Sourp Magar Monastery, the only Armenian monastery...
Cyprus Religious Leaders Condemn Party at Historic MonasteryApril 9, 2021 — 04/09/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – Cyprus religious leaders condemned a techno party that was held at Armenian Sourp Magar Monastery. It is the only Armenian monastery on the island and...
Christian Expatriate Faces Charges in North CyprusApril 7, 2021 — 04/07/2021 Turkey (International Christian Concern) – Christian expatriate Ryan Keating living in North Cyprus has been charged with illegally importing Christian literature into the region. On March 31 he went to...
Turkey Targets Christian in North CyprusFebruary 3, 2021 — 02/03/2021 Cyprus (International Christian Concern) – An expatriate Christian living in North Cyprus had his home and business raided and his name slandered in Turkish media. Ryan Keating formerly resided in...
