Cyprus media guide
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The Cypriot media mirror the island's political division, with the Turkish-controlled zone in the north operating its own press and broadcasters.
State-run radio and TV compete with private operators, and relays of Greek and Turkish stations are on air across the island.
Freedom of speech is generally respected and a vibrant private press often criticises the authorities, says US-based Freedom House.
There were 1.1 million internet users in Cyprus by January 2022, 97% of the population, and 1.2 million Facebook users (Internetworldstats.com). Access is unrestricted, says Freedom House.
Press
Cyprus Mail, external - English-language daily
The Cyprus Weekly, external - English-language
Phileleftheros, external - Greek-language daily
Politis, external - Greek-language daily
Simerini, external - Greek-language daily
Kibris Gazete, external (northern Cyprus) - Turkish-language
Television
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), external - public, operates CyBC1, CyBC2 and a satellite network
ANT1, external - commercial
Mega TV, external - commercial
Sigma TV, external - commercial
Bayrak Radio-TV, external (northern Cyprus) - operates BRT 1, BRT 2
Radio
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), external - public, operates Proto (in Greek), Deutero (in English, Turkish, Armenian), Trito (in Greek) and Radio Love
Radio Proto, external - commercial
Radio Astra, external - commercial
ANT1 FM, external - commercial
Bayrak Radio-TV, external (northern Cyprus) - operates Bayrak Radio 1 (in Turkish), Bayrak International (in English), Bayrak FM and Bayrak Klasik
News agencies
Cyprus News Agency, external - "semi-governmental" news agency