12

Aug

2019 a difficult year for tourism in Cyprus

  Deputy Minister for Tourism Savvas Perdios said that 2019 is a difficult year for tourism, but stressed that there is no need for panic, pointing out that positive developments…

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11

Aug

Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders ready for talks with UN chief on improved relations

Leaders of the Greek and Turkish parts of the divided island of Cyprus have agreed to meet with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, in order to “plan the way forward”,…

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08

Aug

Turkey says another drill ship en route to eastern Mediterranean

Two Turkish drill ships are continuing operations in the eastern Mediterranean and another ship will join them this month, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said, as a dispute over natural resources…

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31

Jul

Greece accuses Turkey of undermining security in the eastern Mediterranean

Greece accused Turkey of undermining security in the eastern Mediterranean by drilling for oil and gas around Cyprus. These were some of the strongest comments on the issue from Athens’…

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29

Jul

Greek Prime Minister in Cyprus for official visit

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday begins a two-day official visit to Cyprus, his first after assuming office following the elections on July 7. He will be accompanied by…

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20

Jul

Photo Story: Memorial in Cyprus for soldiers killed in the 1974 Turkish invasion

Military personnel attend a memorial service at the Tymvos Makedonitissa military cemetery during a memorial day for the soldiers who lost their lives fighting the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus,…

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19

Jul

Turkey plans to deploy fourth drill ship off Cyprus

Turkey is set to deploy a fourth ship to explore for gas and oil off the coast of Cyprus in defiance of EU sanctions imposed to end Ankara’s illegal operations…

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18

Jul

12 Israelis Arrested in Cyprus on Suspicion of Gang Raping U.K. Tourist

Twelve Israelis, some under 18, were arrested in Cyprus on suspicion that they raped a 19-year-old British tourist at a hotel in the resort town Ayia Napa. The woman, 19,…

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18

Jul

Five exploratory drills over the next two years around Cyprus

Five exploratory and five confirmatory drillings in the licensed plots of the Cypriot EEZ will take place over the next two years, according to the Minister of Energy of the…

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15

Jul

EU Suspects Turkish Drilling Ship has Started Operation Off Cyprus

According to Cypriot daily Fileleftheros, a reliable EU source from Brussels has said that there is talk of “successful drilling” by the “Fatih” that is located off Paphou and there…

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11

Jul

EU signals sanctions on Turkey over Cyprus drilling

The European Union will put on hold high-level talks with Ankara and negotiations on an air transport agreement, as well as freezing funding for Turkey next year, over “illegal” drilling…

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10

Jul

UPDATED: Washington urges Turkey to halt drilling operations off the coast of Cyprus, Ankara reacts to EU warning

UPDATED: Turkey said on Wednesday it rejected Greek and European Union assertions that Turkish drilling for gas and oil off Cyprus was illegitimate, and said it showed the EU could…

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08

Jul

Second Turkish drillship arrives off coast of Cyprus

A second Turkish drillship arrived off the northeastern coast of Cyprus on Monday. The ship, the Yavuz, is expected to begin drilling for oil and natural gas near Cyprus this…

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03

Jul

Photo Story: An unique Roman Ship found in Cyprus

An undated handout photo made available by the University of Cyprus shows the ancient Roman-era shipwreck at the bottom of the sea off the coast of Cyprus. Spyros Spyrou and Andreas…

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01

Jul

UPDATED: Missile crashes in Cyprus, indication it’s a Russian built missile

No one was hurt after what turned out to be a missile crashed north of the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, early on Monday. Mustafa Akinci, the Turkish Cypriot leader, linked the…

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22

Jun

EU threatens Turkey with sanctions over drilling off Cyprus

  The EU has threatened to impose sanctions on Turkey if it continues "illegal drilling" in waters near Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean. The warning came at an EU summit…

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19

Jun

Turkey to launch second drilling vessel for natural gas operations near Cyprus

Reuters reports that Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez announced that Turkey will launch a second drilling vessel, the Yavuz, on Thursday that will begin natural gas operations near Cyprus at…

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13

Jun

Police in Cyprus find remains of six-year-old, the seventh victim of a serial killer

Police in Cyprus have discovered the seventh victim of what is believed to be the island's first serial killer. The body of six-year-old Sierra Granze was found at the bottom…

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05

Jun

Third body found in Cyprus in serial killer case

  Divers in Cyprus found another suitcase containing decomposing human remains from a toxic lake in Cyprus — the third such discovery on the island in a serial killer case…

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27

May

Possible East Med alliance in the offing to counter Russia

  Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, says the U.S. is looking for friendly nations in the Eastern Mediterranean region that share core democratic values in light…

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26

May

Europe Votes: Cyprus, the Exit Polls, the projections (Updated)

Exit Polls :  National parties Percentage (%) DISY – Democratic Rally (EPP) 31.80% ΑΚΕL –Progressive Party of Working People (GUE) 26.00% DIKO –Democratic Party  (S&D) 11.90% EDEK –Movement for Social Democrats EDEK (S&D) 9.80% ELAM –National…

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15

May

Cyprus expresses anger at UK about comments on offshore economic rights

  President Nicos Anastasiades of Cyprus said his government would lodge a complaint to British Prime Minister Theresa May over remarks by Britain's Foreign Office minister that Nicosia considers"unacceptable" remarks.…

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10

May

EU warns Turkey about drilling off the coast of Cyprus

As several leaders voiced support for sanctions against Turkish companies, the European Union has warned Turkey about drilling off the coast of EU-member Cyprus. As tension escalates in the Mediterranean, the EU-27 at the…

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09

May

MIA signs cooperation agreement with Cyprus counterpart

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) signed a Protocol of Cooperation with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus (ICPAC), forging a new alliance that promotes the interests of…

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06

May

Police in Cyprus find fifth victim of serial killer

Police in Cyprus found a body in a lake on Sunday that they believe to be the fifth victim of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for…

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02

May

Cypriot Justice Minister resigns over serial killer case

Ionas Nicolaou, the Justice Minister of Cyprus, has resigned over the country’s serial killer case. There has been strong criticism directed to the police for their handling of investigations into…

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01

May

UK experts scan lake in Cyprus serial killer case

  British forensics experts helping to tackle the Cyprus serial killer case visited a toxic lake where a suitcase was found with a decomposed body inside. Earlier, the Cypriot police…

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29

Apr

Police in Cyprus search for more suitcases with human remains… Scotland Yard to help in investigations

Police in Cyprus suspect that there are more suitcases containing human remains in the case of a serial killer that has shocked the nation. Police have so far found one…

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25

Apr

Tripoli’s Government asks Cyprus not to issue passports for Haftar’s sons

Fathi Bashagha, the Interior Minister of Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli has asked his counterpart in Cyprus not to issue passports for four sons of Khalifa Haftar, after news…

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22

Apr

Cyprus in shock as man admits he is a serial killer

Police in Cyprus are investigating the actions of a possible serial killer after two women were found murdered and dumped in a mine shaft and a third, a six-year-old child,…

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27

Jun

Israel asks Cyprus to consider port for Gaza

DW: Israel's defense minister has said the proposal aims to "change the reality in the Gaza Strip." For years, the coastal enclave has been under a naval blockade, preventing it from…

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15

Jun

Suspected people trafficker arrested in Cyprus

Ekathimerini.com : Cypriot police say they have arrested the 49-year-old driver of a boat that brought 61 Syrian migrants to the east Mediterranean island nation. Police spokesman Andreas Angelides said the…

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