The Neolithic-period archaeological village of ‘Nisia’ in the Protaras area of Famagusta District is the oldest known site in the area, Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou said on ...

The Turkish Cypriot community, and especially Famagustians, are mourning the deaths of 24 of their brightest and most accomplished children along with 11 parents and teachers in the devastating ...

Now ancient Famagusta, tucked into a modern city of 35,000 people, is largely forgotten, except, perhaps, as the setting for Shakespeare's Othello. Atlantide Phototravel / Corbis "All ships and all ...

The developers of the Citadel project have criticised the department of antiquities for rejecting their plans for a high-rise development near Nicosia’s Famagusta Gate. The company claims it has spent ...

Located on the eastern coast of Cyprus, the once-thriving tourist area of Famagusta became a ‘ghost’ city after the Turkish invasion, with locals too afraid to return. However, as the city attempts to ...

It was one of the most glamorous resorts in the Mediterranean, a favourite of stars such as Burton and Taylor. But in 1974 Famagusta in Cyprus became a ghost town overnight when its inhabitants fled ...

Tottenham cruised to victory over Cypriot side Anorthosis Famagusta in the Uefa Cup first round first leg. Spurs were 4-0 up at the break, with Younes Kaboul's fifth minute header providing the ...

Goals from Nacho Novo and Fernando Ricksen gave Rangers a vital one-goal lead after a hard-working victory over Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus. Both sides had squandered chances before Novo pounced to ...

Welcome to Varosha, the Mediterranean's best kept secret. Miles of sand where it's just you and nature. Dozens of grand hotels where you'll have the pick of the rooms. Just remember to pack your bolt ...