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Cyprus hosts top diplomats from Israel, UAE, Greece in a sign of ‘changing’ region
Cyprus hosted a meeting Friday of top diplomats from Israel and the UAE, as well as Greece, for talks they said reflected the “changing face” of the ... Middle East -
Cyprus wins EU protection for traditional halloumi cheese
Halloumi, a traditional Cypriot cheese known as Hellim in Turkish, is to be entered to the EU’s register of protected designations of origin, a move ... Art and culture -
Greece, Cyprus want ‘credible implementation’ of EU dual-track approach to Turkey
The European Union must ensure “credible implementation” of a dual-track approach to relations with Turkey, mixing the prospect of deeper trade ties ... World News -
Cyprus will buy Russia’s Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine if approved by EU regulator
Cyprus will acquire Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine if it is approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), a senior official said on Tuesday, ... Coronavirus -
Israel says joint naval exercise with Greece, Cyprus completed
The Israeli military said Friday that it has conducted a joint naval exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in the latest sign of increased cooperation ... Middle East -
Over a quarter of COVID-19 cases in Cyprus are UK variant: Authorities
More than a quarter of COVID-19 cases detected in Cyprus are of a highly contagious variant of the virus first identified in Britain last autumn and ... Coronavirus -
Greece, Israel, Cyprus announce plan to link electricity grids
Cyprus, Israel and Greece on Monday signed an initial agreement on laying the world’s longest undersea power cable linking their electricity grids.The ... World News -
April will see UN Chief host Cyprus meeting
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will convene an informal meeting in April involving Greece, Turkey and Britain to explore a possible end to ... News -
Cyprus adopts color-coding for March opening of airports to curb COVID-19
Cyprus plans to reopen its airports with a color-coded health risk assessment from March 1, applicable to travelers from its main tourism markets and ... Coronavirus -
Israel and Cyprus reach tourism deal for coronavirus vaccinated travelers
Israel and Cyprus announced a tourism agreement Sunday to allow citizens who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to travel between the ... Coronavirus -
Turkey’s Erdogan says two-state solution only option to resolve Cyprus dispute
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that the only way to resolve decades of dispute over Cyprus was to establish two states on the ... Middle East -
Ending ‘Turkish occupation’ of Cyprus is a priority: Greek PM
Ending the “Turkish occupation” of Cyprus and finding a viable solution on the island is a top priority for the country’s foreign policy, said Prime ... Middle East -
Turkey says Cyprus talks to be held in New York with UN, EU by early March
Talks over the divided island of Cyprus will be held in New York in the next two months with the participation of the United Nations, Turkey’s Foreign ... World News -
Coronavirus: Cyprus reports 12 new COVID-19 cases of new variant in arrivals from UK
Cyprus has discovered 12 cases of the new coronavirus variant in people who recently traveled from Britain, the health ministry said on Sunday.The new ... Coronavirus -
Greek FM: Turkey threatens the stability of Europe, Arabs, Caucasus
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said Turkey is carrying out military operations on foreign lands and occupying lands in neighboring countries, ... Middle East -
Greek FM: Turkey’s moves to ease tensions ‘unconvincing’
Turkey’s recent moves to de-escalate a clash with Greece and Cyprus over east Mediterranean energy reserves are “unconvincing” and European Union ... Middle East -
Coronavirus: Cyprus announces night-time COVID-19 curfew
Cyprus on Friday announced it would lift lockdowns in two key coastal cities but impose a nationwide eight-hour night-time curfew among other uniform ... Coronavirus -
Turkey rejects European Parliament call for sanctions against Ankara over Cyprus
Turkey on Friday rejected a call by the European Parliament for sanctions against Ankara over President Tayyip Erdogan's recent visit to the ... Middle East -
Greek FM Nikos Dendias: Turkey has gone too far, behavior unacceptable
The European Union should arrive at conclusions that will give Turkey a clear sign that it has gone too far, and that its behavior is unacceptable, ... Middle East -
Turkey's Erdogan visits North Cyprus, calls for two-state solution for island
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for an equal "two-state" solution in Cyprus during a visit on Sunday to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of ... World News -
Cyprus condemns ‘provocation’ of Erdogan ghost town picnic in Northern Cyprus
Cyprus Saturday condemned as a “provocation without precedent” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s planned picnic in a long-abandoned beach ... Middle East -
Cyprus, Israel, Greece agree to boost military cooperation, keep army forces prepared
The defense ministers of Greece, Israel and Cyprus agreed Thursday to step up military cooperation they said will keep their armed forces better ... Middle East -
North Cyprus protest denounces Turkey’s 'interference' ahead of Erdogan visit
Hundreds of people in Northern Cyprus protested Tuesday against "interference" by Ankara, days before Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to ... Middle East -
Presidents of Cyprus, Turkey-backed de facto North Cyprus to resolve decades-old rift
The leaders of Cyprus’s estranged Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities on Tuesday agreed to support the possibility of a five-party meeting under the ... Middle East -
Turkey’s Erdogan plans a picnic at controversially reopened Cypriot ghost town
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said he would visit on November 15 a beach resort sealed off for decades in northern Cyprus before it ... Middle East -
Greek PM sees ‘imperial fantasies’ in Turkey maritime claims, wants tougher EU action
Greece urged the European Union on Wednesday to reconsider its customs union with Turkey in response to Ankara’s continued gas exploration in ... Middle East -
Cyprus urges new leader in island’s north to back UN peace initiative
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday congratulated right-wing Turkish Cypriot nationalist Ersin Tatar on his election victory and called on ... World News -
Pompeo seeks reversal of Turkey's 'provocative' North Cyprus move to reopen Varosha
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced deep concern about Northern Cyprus' reopening part of a beachfront resort abandoned since Turkey invaded the ... World News -
Cyprus suspends citizenship for investment program, following reports of abuse
Cyprus announced it was suspending its citizenship for investment program on Tuesday, following reports of abuses of a system that gives the rich ... World News -
Biden hits out at Turkey, calls on Erdogan to reverse decision on Hagia Sophia
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden called on the Trump administration to “press” Turkey to stop its threats against Greece and said Turkey ... World News