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World War Two veteran breaks own scuba diving record at 96

A 96-year-old World War Two veteran celebrated his birthday on Saturday (August 31) by breaking his own record as the world's oldest active scuba diver for the third year running.

Greece

Hunt for astrophysicist missing on Greek island after morning jog

The 34-year-old British-Cypriot was reported missing by her husband after she failed to return from a morning run on the Greek island of Ikaria.

Cyprus

Cyprus police arrest British woman for ‘false rape’ claim

All initially accused Israelis freed after Cypriot authorities arrested 19-year-old British woman who claimed she was raped on suspicion of a false allegation.

Cyprus

Watch: Food initiative tackles Cyprus' lionfish invasion

With the invasion of lionfish in the eastern Mediterranean reaching worrying levels, an EU-funded initiative is promoting the fish as food in Cyprus.

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Belgium

EU sanctions Turkey for drilling off the coast of Cyprus

EU foreign ministers decided to cut aid to Turkey and suspend high-level bilateral talks.

Cyprus

EU warns Turkey of sanctions if drilling off Cyprus continues

Turkey has denied it is doing anything illegal on the divided island - where a huge discovery of reserves has set off a race to tap into the resources.

Cyprus

Tensions mount as second Turkish ship plans to drill off Cyprus

A Turkish ship planning to drill for oil and gas close to Cyprus dropped anchor off the island on Monday, sparking tensions with Nicosia and the European Union.

Sweden

Cyprus minister rejects claims of high antibiotic levels in halloumi

A Swedish food expert warned Halloumi from Cyprus contains high levels of antibiotics and said it "could be worse than eating meat," but Cypriot Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis hit back calling the claims "defamation".

Cyprus

Cypriot army captain gets seven life sentences for serial killing spree

A Cypriot army captain was sentenced to seven life terms after pleading guilty to killing five women and two children in a grisly three-year murder spree

Cyprus

Why are Turkey and Cyprus arguing over drilling rights?

The 45-year dispute over the northern part of Cyprus has flared up once more as Turkey begins oil and gas exploration off the coast but how did this conflict start?

Cyprus

Cypriot army captain gets seven life sentences for serial killings

An army captain was sentenced to seven life imprisonment terms after pleading guilty to killing five women and two children in a three-year murder spree.

Cyprus

Watch: UN soldiers vacate Cypriot former playground of rich and famous

The Ledra Palace sits at the heart of Nicosia's buffer zone.

Malta

EU Mediterranean states back Cyprus in dispute with Turkey

Earlier this week Cyprus said it had issued arrest warrants for the crew of a Turkish drilling ship which it said had infringed on its territory.

Cyprus

European Sleepovers: Unity in Cyprus, Europe's divided city

Stuart continues his sofa surfing trip around the continent. This week he meets Michael and Mahria, a young couple living in Cyprus.

World

European Sleepovers: Exploring the last divided city in the world

Our reporter Stuart Oates has been sofa surfing across the continent, staying with locals to find out what's important to them.

Cyprus

Cyprus' justice chief quits over handling of suspected serial killer

It comes amid a public uproar over the fact the murderer’s actions went undetected for almost three years.

France

European sleepovers: We feel Europe’s pulse ahead of May’s elections

Our reporter has been sofa-surfing across the continent, staying with the locals to find out what's important to you. Filming the adventure on my phone, you’ve been sharing your stories of what’s working, and what’s not in the EU.

Cyprus

Cyprus police find another victim of online dating serial killer

Police in Cyprus found human remains on Sunday in an ongoing investigation into a suspected serial killer who went undetected for almost three years.

Cyprus

Cypriot police search for more victims of online dating serial killer

Cypriot police searched on Friday for more victims of a suspected serial killer amid mounting public accusations that authorities mishandled investigations.

World

Turkish Cypriots return Greek artworks in goodwill gesture

Talks on future of island resume, but fundamental differences remain.

A divided island with a complex history. Stay updated on developments in reunification talks, EU relations, and its tourism-driven economy.