Cyprus
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European Council casts spotlight on Turkey’s provocations against Greece and Cyprus
The first of a two-day meeting of the European Council concluded in Brussels on Thursday. The Council’s full agenda included COVID-19 developments in Europe, relations with the United Kingdom (post-Brexit), …
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MED7 leaders express ‘full support and solidarity’ to Greece and Cyprus, asks Turkey to respect laws
EU leaders who attended the Euro-Mediterranean MED7 Conference at Corsica reiterated their full support and solidarity with Greece and Cyprus in the face of repeated infringements on their sovereignty and …
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156 new cases, five COVID-19 related deaths in Greece and one death in Cyprus
Greece on Monday registered 156 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24-hour period, including 13 identified at entry points to the country, according to the Greek National Public Health Organisation …
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The release of the Famagusta Dialogues report, working to achieve peace
“Famagusta, as both a confidence building measure and a catalyst for change, is central to the process of achieving a peaceful, just and comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.” In …
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European Council expresses solidarity to Greece and Cyprus as tension rises in Eastern Mediterranean
The European Council’s president German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz reiterated the European Union’s support of Greece and Cyprus as Turkey continues to raise tension in the …
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203 COVID-19 cases overnight in Greece, 22 deaths
Greece is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus cases, noting an all-time high of 203 cases overnight on Sunday – the fourth consecutive day where daily infections of more than …
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75 new COVID-19 cases in Greece overnight, as Cyprus moves the country down to Category B destination
There were 75 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths in Greece overnight on Sunday. Only four of the new cases were confirmed during checks of arrivals to the country’s …
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Turkey’s Barbaros heads to Cyprus EEZ to conduct gas exploration
Turkey’s seismic research vessel Barbaros plans to conduct gas exploration within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A NAVTEX issued by Turkey on Tuesday states the Barbaros sailed from the port …
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On this day 46 years ago… Turkey invades Cyprus
On 20 July 1974 the course of history changed for Cypriots as sirens broke the stillness of the day. Thousands of Turkish troops invaded northern Cyprus after a deadlock in …
The wounds remain open, 46 years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Monday 20 July marks the completion of 46 years since the day that Turkish troops invaded Cyprus. The bleak anniversary is commemorated every year to honour the fallen and mourn …