Cyprus media guide
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Political division is reflected in the media
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
- English-language daily
- English-language
- Greek-language daily
- Greek-language daily
- Greek-language daily
(northern Cyprus) - Turkish-language
Television
- public, operates CyBC1, CyBC2 and a satellite network
- commercial
- commercial
- commercial
(northern Cyprus) - operates BRT 1, BRT 2
Radio
- public, operates Proto (in Greek), Deutero (in English, Turkish, Armenian), Trito (in Greek) and Radio Love
- commercial
- commercial
- commercial
(northern Cyprus) - operates Bayrak Radio 1 (in Turkish), Bayrak International (in English), Bayrak FM and Bayrak Klasik
News agencies
- "semi-governmental" news agency