Cyprus

Struggles sharpen in Cyprus

September 26, 2011 By Gary Bono

Recent events in Cyprus, occurring in the context of the global capitalist crisis, have led to a sharpening of the class struggle in this small island nation.

Turkish Cypriot unionists call for support

July 29, 2011 By Gary Bono

Authorities in occupied northern Cyprus assaulted Turkish Cypriots as they peacefully protested a visit by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan.

Turkish leader’s visit to occupied Cyprus sparks protest (video)

July 25, 2011 By Gary Bono

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan made a highly provocative visit July 20 to the Turkish-occupied region in northern Cyprus.

Massive explosion rocks Cyprus naval base

July 19, 2011 By Gary Bono

The blast is said to have been one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.

In Cyprus, Communists gain, but so do rightists

June 10, 2011 By Gary Bono

In parliamentary elections May 22 in the island nation of Cyprus, the governing AKEL party - the island's Communist Party - gained seats and increased its voting percentage.