Since its invasion of Cyprus in 1974, Turkey has claimed that it was acting as a protector and guarantor of the island’s security. But a closer examination of its actions on Cyprus indicates motivations of a very different character. Turkey’s invasion resulted in hundreds of thousands of Greek Cypriot refugees, who have been unable to return to their homes for […]

Over 5,000 Cypriots were killed during the invasion while hundreds of thousands of refugees were ethnically cleansed and forced into concentration camps. Excavations and DNA testing continue to this day to locate the thousands that are missing and to bring closure to their families. http://hellenicleaders.com It’s one of the most militarized areas on the planet. It’s home to the world’s […]

Bill to Return Property to U.S. Citizens Offered in U.S. House of Representatives American Hellenic Institute (AHI) on July 20, 2011 that aims to turn over property that rightfully belongs to the Cypriots and others like U.S. citizens, announced AHI. H.R.2597, the American Owned Property in Occupied Cyprus Claims Act, will enable U.S. citizens who own property in the […]

The following letter is in response to the guest column by Argie Bellio (December 29). December 31 ,2010 The following letter is in response to the guest column by Argie Bellio (December 29). In terms of strategic significance, that of Greece outweighs that of the insignificant and pathetic regime in Skopje. Greece is a front line state in the war […]

Papoulias on FYROM issue SOFIA (ANA-MPA/B. Borisov) - Greek President Karolos Papoulias sent a message to the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (fYRoM) from here that “as long as they insist on their intransigent positions, so much the more they shall keep the door of NATO closed and the accession procedure towards the European Union frozen,” as well as to […]

Washington_times_carries_cyprus_action_network_of_america_call_to_oppose_bryza_nomination Washington Times Carries Cyprus Action Network of America’s Call to Oppose Bryza nomination For Immediate Release: September 17, 2010 Contact: Nikolaos Taneris, Tel. (917) 699-9935 WASHINGTON, DC—James Morrison, columnist, Washington Times, made the Cyprus Action Network of America’s recent call to oppose the nomination of Matt Bryza to the post of American ambassador to Azerbaijan the […]

http://cyprusactionnetwork.org/15_august_1974_–_the_treason_of_ammochostos “15 August 1974 – The treason of Ammochostos - Chilling events that have marked our lives” For Immediate Release: August 14, 2010 “Simerini starts the two page coverage by “Panos Ioannides a lawyer, refugee from Ammochostos and president of the Movement for Freedom and Justice in Cyprus, gave us a right from the heart narration of the events of […]

Greek American Tribute to Greek Victims of Communism For Immediate Release: August 8, 2010 Contact: Nikolaos Taneris, New York, Tel. (917) 699-9935 http://cyprusactionnetwork.org/greek_american_tribute_to_greek_victims_of_communism NEW YORK—The Cyprus Action Network of America (CANA) proudly participated in the Greek American tribute to Greek Victims of Communism in Washington DC organized by Alex Aliferis. The Greek government as the widely respected Victims of Communism […]

By US Congressman John Sarbanes Turkey has been getting a lot of attention recently. American foreign policymakers, among others, are beginning to realize that the United States cannot count on its ally Turkey in a pinch. But American surprise and dismay at Turkey’s increasing petulance on the world stage and among its NATO peers reflects just how naive the U.S. […]

(Photo @ strategyreport.gr) A chorus of condemnation and aversion against Turkish hideous propaganda tactics is being raised both in Greece and Cyprus. The event takes place after the recent exposure that one of the most famous photographs showing Greek Cypriot Victims of Turkish invading forces in Cyprus, is currently presented by Turkish Propaganda the other way. In particular the Cypriot Newspaper Fileleftheros revealed the existence in the Turkish […]