Cyprus
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Halloumi in all but name for Aussie cheese producers, EU decides
The Australian dairy industry is set to challenge a European Union ruling that stops cheesemakers from outside of Cyprus from marketing their product using the name “halloumi.” The decision that …
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Cyprus joins growing number of countries suspending AstraZeneca vaccine
Cyprus announced yesterday that it was suspending the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in anticipation of a review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) but that it would continue …
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Conservative MPs reject two state or confederation outcome on Cyprus issue in letter to UK Foreign Secretary
Three pro-Cypriot Conservative MPs have written to the UK Foreign Secretary highlighting their longstanding view that a negotiated settlement to reunite Cyprus must lead to a bizonal, bicommunal federal state …
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Online launch set for Angela Costi’s latest collection of poetry
The online launch of Angela Costi’s has fifth poetry collection “An Embroidery of Old Maps and New” published by Spinifex Press, will take place on 7 April between 6 and …
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Family and friendship the glue binding fast-growing online business
When Australian Cypriots Nathaniel Anthony and Chris Anastasi met at a fitness expo in 2013 it was meeting of like minds that developed Muscle Nation into a rapidly-expanding business and …
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RIP Konstandinos Prokopiou, an activist for Justice for Cyprus
Konstantinos Prokopiou, the chair of the Constitution of the Pan-Australian Coordinating Committee – Justice for Cyprus (PASEKA), passed away at the age of 78. He will always be remembered by …
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It’s begun: The Evzones Collection Exhibition launches 1821 anniversary celebrations in Australia
Over 110 VIPs attended the official opening of The Evzones Collection Exhibition at Hellenic Club in Canberra on Friday, 19 February. The photographic exhibition which is the work of Nick …
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Cyprus goes into lockdown until the end of January
Cyprus will be under a strict national lockdown from 10 January until the end of the month. Cyprus Health Minister Konstantinos Ioannou announced new measures on Friday afternoon which are …
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EU takes action against Cyprus and Malta for “golden passport” schemes
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against Cyprus and Malta regarding their investor citizenship schemes also referred to as “golden passport” schemes. The Commission considers that the granting of …
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Hardliner wins elections in Turkish Occupied Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot Hardliner Ersin Tatar won a Turkish Cypriot leadership election on Sunday. He says he is ready to resume talks to end Cyprus’ 46-year ethnic division, provided Greek Cypriots …