Cyprus
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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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‘We are not traitors. The boys of ΕΛΔΥΚ fought like heroes’
The terror of the war has kept his eyes teary for years now. The atrocities he witnessed 45 years ago now torture his mind. Nightmares covered in blood and dust …
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EU backs Cyprus in stand-off with Turkey
The European Union is set to cut funding for Turkey following the country’s “illegal” drilling for gas and oil off Cyprus, and there are indications that sanctions may be ramped …