Cyprus
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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 …
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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 …