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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 …

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A moment of silence to remember 46 years since the invasion of Cyprus

It was 15 July 1974 when the Greek military regime attempted to unify with Cyprus resulting in Archbishop Makarios being overthrown and consequently fleeing to Britain. In retaliation, Turkey instigated …

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Foreign buyers of Cyprus real estate in decline

There was a 62 per cent drop in foreign investors on the Cyprus property market in the first half of 2020 compared to the previous year. The decline is attributed …

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Cyprus Archbishop says Hagia Sophia conversion shows Turks are “uncivilised” and Europeans only after their own “interests”

Archbishop Chrysostomos of Cyprus stated that Turks “remained uncivilised, coarse” in his statement concerning the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, however, he added that Europeans “see their rigid …

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Erdogan’s decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque causes worldwide fury

Byzantine Emperor Justinian’s jewel, build in the sixth century Hagia Sophia instantly became and remained the main seat of the Eastern Orthodox church for hundreds of years. The building, a …

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Inbound international flights to Australia to be halved

The announcement on Friday that international arrivals into Australia will be reduced by more than half is concerning to Australians overseas, amongst them many residents of Greek descent, who are …

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