Cyprus
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EU states ‘solidarity’ with Cyprus but Turkey sends second drill ship to commence drilling in July
The European Council said that the EU will closely monitor Turkish drilling activities and would respond if necessary. The statement of its draft conclusion from a meeting on Thursday reads …
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Turkish occupied Varosha may ‘reopen’ for settlement after inventory is taken
The Cypriot city of Varosha, at the southern quarter of Famagusta, will be opened for resettlement in the Turkish-occupied part of the island, according to Turkish Daily Sabah. The newspaper …
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EU states solidarity with Cyprus over Turkey’s illegal drilling activities in the region
EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said Turkey is moving further away from EU accession following its current illegal drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A ministerial release following …
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Greece and Cyprus seek EU sanctions against Turkey following reports of drilling off Cyprus
Greece and Cyprus are taking action against Turkey following escalating tensions in the eastern Mediterranean following Ankara’s admission that it has started illegally drilling for gas west of Cyprus. The …
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British couple sues Cypriot government after their luxury home crumbles
British couple Simon and Jenny Phillips sold off everything to move into their luxury home in Cyprus in Armou, in the Paphos district, and live their dream of happy days …
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Court orders another eight days of detention for Cyprus serial killer suspect
Army captain Nicos Metaxas, 35, who confessed to the killing of five foreign women and two girls, appeared in court yesterday. The Cyprus court has extended his detention for another …
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Shocking news for Cyprus and its defence policy
Ill-advised by EU and Western Powers (so as not to ‘provoke’ Turkey) Cyprus has shamefully opted to register Cyprus’s EEZ coordinates and its continental shelf at the UN. Failing to …
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Cyprus serial killer accused of rape as decomposed child body is identified
Suspected Cyprus serial killer Nicos Metaxas, 35, is alleged to have raped a 19-year-old girl who was lured by the suspect with the promise of modelling work. The victim, a …
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Cyprus ‘serial killer’ appears before court as a child body is recovered from lake
Cypriot captain Nicos Metaxas, 35, who allegedly confessed to killing seven foreign women and girls in three years, appeared in court just as police announced that they had recovered a …
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‘Sexist, nationalistic and militaristic’ – The environment that led to Cyprus’ first serial killer
The founder of ‘Women in Conflict Zones’ an organisation which focuses on women’s rights in Cyprus, has blamed the sexist, nationalistic and militaristic environment on the island for the country’s …