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Cyprus timeline of a crisis: 45 years of heartbreak

The legendary birthplace of the love goddess has been dominated by disharmony and dichotomy between its Greek and Turkish inhabitants. Forty-five years since the anniversary of the Turkish invasion of …

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Turkish President Erdogan threatens Cyprus, and warns he would “take the same steps as 45 years ago”

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Cyprus on the 45th anniversary since the Turkish invasion of the northern part of the island. “The Turkish army will never hesitate to take …

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The second Turkish invasion of Cyprus

“There is another invasion right now,” said Photis Photiou, Cyprus Presidential Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Overseas Cypriots, during his visit to Melbourne to attend events commemorating 45 years of …

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Five countries in the eastern Mediterranean are shaking up Europe’s energy map

Discoveries of natural gas reserves in the Mediterranean Sea around Egypt, Cyprus, Israel and Greece are shaking up Europe’s energy politics. Traditionally, Russia has been Europe’s main supplier of gas, …

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Israeli teenagers detained in Cyprus for gang rape of British tourist in her hotel room

Twelve Israeli tourists, aged from 16 to 19 years, were detained for eight days by a Cyprus court over the alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old British woman at the …

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Cyprus to establish formal diplomatic relations with North Macedonia

Following Greece, Cyprus is now set to establish formal diplomatic relations with North Macedonia following the Prespes Agreement that put an end to the long-standing name dispute between Greece and …

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Australian researchers investigating drought-tolerant grape varieties from Cyprus

With Australia increasingly experiencing high temperatures and low rainfall, the country’s wine producers are facing a huge challenge, with more and more pressure being placed on water resources. To help …

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Cyprus protests in Melbourne call for justice 45 years since Turkey’s invasion

The Coordinating Committee of Justice for Cyprus (SEKA) organised a number of events to commemorate human rights violations following the illegal invasion of the island by Turkey in 1974. Cyprus …

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Post-Brexit scenarios for Greeks in the UK and Brits in Cyprus

EU member states are exploring the future of British nationals living in their countries should the UK not secure a deal until 31 October, thus automatically withdrawing from the European …

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Turkish Cypriot proposal for joint collaboration in Cyprus drilling activities

EU’s sanction threat appears unlikely to deter Turkey from drilling near Cyprus’ coasts, however Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci conveyed a proposal to Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades calling for …

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