Newspaper Archives

Browse our collection of newspaper articles, historical publications, and press releases documenting Turkish Cypriot history.

The TCE Newspaper Archives provide access to historical newspapers that documented crucial moments in Turkish Cypriot history. Our collection is organized by significant dates, allowing you to explore events through the lens of contemporary reporting. These primary sources offer invaluable insights into how events unfolded and were perceived at the time.

All newspapers are viewable online but not downloadable to preserve the integrity of these historical documents.

Historical Dates

December 21-24, 1963

Bloody Christmas

Explore newspaper coverage of the events of December 1963, known as "Bloody Christmas," which marked a turning point in Cyprus's inter-communal relations.

July 15-24, 1974

Turkish Peace Operation

Read contemporary newspaper accounts of the July 1974 events, including the Greek coup d'état and subsequent Turkish military intervention in Cyprus.

November 15, 1983

TRNC Declaration

Discover newspaper coverage surrounding the declaration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on November 15, 1983.

April 24, 2004

Annan Plan Referendum

Read newspaper accounts of the 2004 Annan Plan referendum in Cyprus, a significant attempt at reunification that received different responses from both communities.

July 7, 2017

Crans-Montana Talks

Explore newspaper coverage of the Crans-Montana Conference on Cyprus in 2017, the most recent major attempt at resolving the Cyprus dispute.

Other Historical Dates

Additional Coverage

Browse newspaper archives from other significant dates in Turkish Cypriot history, including political developments, cultural events, and international relations.