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Cypriots dream of returning to tourism jewel that became a ghost town

Empty since the 1974 Turkish invasion, it used to be the hotspot of international tourism. Now Varosha is a vast area of abandoned and ruined buildings.

Cyprus

Shots fired from Turkish vessel at Cypriot coastguard: reports

An adviser to Northern Cyprus's foreign minister told Euronews: "There is no such incident. It did not happen. This is a lie."

Cyprus

Cyprus: 'Worst ever' fire that killed 4 now under control

A 67-year-old man is being investigated on arson charges after four people died in what authorities called the “most destructive" fire in the island nation's history.

Cyprus

Four dead as 'worst ever' fire tears through Cyprus

The blaze, which began on Saturday afternoon, forced the evacuation of at least eight mountain villages.

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My Europe Series

As diplomats return, is Europe rebuilding bridges with Assad's Syria?

At least five EU countries have brought back diplomats to Damascus despite the bloc's sanctions against the Assad regime, Euronews has learned.

Cyprus

Cyprus wrongly issued passports despite warnings, probe concludes

More than 6,700 passports were issued by Cyprus over its investment-for-citizenship programme's 13-year run but over half of them were issued not to the investors themselves but to family members or top company executives.

Europe News

Brussels wants member states to keep spending to maintain recovery

Brussels wants EU countries to keep investing and spending in order to maintain the recovery from the pandemic.

World

Greek, Turkish leaders to meet on NATO summit sidelines amid tensions

Turkey's Foreign Affairs Minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, is in Greece for talks with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias.

Cyprus

Far right party makes gains in Cyprus parliamentary election

The two main parties in Cyprus have clung to power but ceded votes to smaller groups including the far-right ELAM party.

Destinations

What you need to know about visiting Cyprus, the original love island

A guide to changing travel restrictions in Cyprus, and what should be on any visitor's must-see list.

World

Nicos Anastasiades looks to veto the EU's 'positive agenda' with Turkey

"It would be political suicide if, with my knowledge, I accepted a positive agenda without Cyprus included" - The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, gives his view on Cypriot relations.

Cyprus

Christians protest as Cyprus 'Satanic' Eurovision song gets to final

Believers in Cyprus claim that “El Diablo” encourages devil worship. Singer Elena Tsagrinou says they have got the wrong end of the stick.

Italy

Italy's navy accuses Turkish boats of aggression in the Mediterranean

The Italian navy has accused Turkish fishing boats of throwing stones and smoke bombs at two Italian vessels north of Cyprus.

Cyprus

Low expectations as UN tries to kickstart Cyprus peace talks

It's the first attempt to restart talks since a push for a peace deal collapsed in 2017.

Cyprus

Euroviews. Erdogan is the only one that can restart Cyprus peace talks | View

"The only party that can turn the climate on its head and lead to a restart of negotiations in Geneva is Turkey and President Erdogan," says expert Alexandros Zachariades.

My Europe Series

Can new UN peace talks solve the decades-old Cyprus conflict?

The Cyprus conflict has been known as "the graveyard of diplomats". Will the new round of UN-mediated talks next week be any different?

Turkey

Turkey warns Cyprus, Greece and Israel over undersea electricity cable

Turkey has protested against a recent agreement reached between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus advancing plans to build an underwater electricity cable in the Mediterranean.

Greece

COVID-19: Greece to open borders to foreign tourists by mid-May

Greece and Cyprus have both unveiled their summer tourism plans as vaccination accelerates.

Cyprus

Protesters demand withdrawal of Cyprus' 'satanic' Eurovision entry

Singer Elena Tsagrinou, insists "El Diablo" has been misinterpreted and is actually about an abusive relationship, which is "extremely relevant" in these "MeToo" times.

World

Flamingos vulnerable to lead poisoning in Cyprus, say conservationists

The Lanarca salt lake is a "fantastic wetland" that is important for flamingos migrating from Turkey in the winter months, according to Martin Hellicar, the director of BirdLife Cyprus.

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