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Opium found in Bronze Age Cyprus vessel

For years archaeologists have linked a type of ancient vessels found in the eastern Mediterranean area with the use of opiates. In a recent study published in the Royal Society of …

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Turkey threatens to take action against Cyprus over gas exploration

Following the Cypriot government’s decision to invite companies to bid on block 7, a new energy exploration zone off the island’s coast ,Turkey’s foreign ministry issued a statement condemning the Greek-Cypriot …

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95-year-old WWII veteran breaks record for scuba-diving in Cyprus

Dozens gathered on Saturday morning near the city of Larnaca in Cyprus to witness 95-year-old Ray Woolley break the record that he had previously set for scuba-diving at the eldest …

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Cyprus High Commissioner shuts down Turkey’s arguments in two tweets

A Twitter thread regarding Turkey’s policies that started earlier this week, re-brought the infamous ‘Family Jewels’ files to the surface. Answering to commentators Cyprus High Commissioner Euripides Evriviades screenshot uncensored parts …

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Cypriot woman wins over state to hide religious record

Elena Milioti has become the first Cypriot citizen to remove her religious creed from state records. She disputed that this information was far too personal to be found on the …

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Cyprus: Don’t forget 1974

It was 15 July 1974 when the then Greek military regime attempted to unite with Cyprus resulting in Archbishop Makarios being overthrown and fleeing to Britain. In response, on 20 …

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WATCH: Greek Orthodox baptism goes viral, priest’s technique dubbed ‘violent’

A video of an Orthodox priest baptising a baby has sparked outrage around the world, after his technique was perceived to be very abrupt. The footage taken at a Greek …

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Turkish navy shows teeth to US 6th fleet and Exxon mobile ships in Cyprus waters

Turkey continues to employ hostile tactic in the maritime region of Cyprus, this time threatening the US 6th Fleet. The Fleet was to participate in a naval exercise in the …

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Party leaders’ Council unanimously condemns Turkish actions in Cyprus’ EEZ

Anastasiades informs EU leaders on Turkish provocations, holds separate meetings with EU officials and European leaders.

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Turkey blocks drilling rig in Cyprus

Turkish warships are preventing a rig from reaching the designated area for gas drilling.

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