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Cyprus

Cypriot president says peace talks make progress but work needed

Nothing is agreed, until everything is agreed

11/02/2016

Cyprus

Cyprus, Israel and Greece talk regional issues

Bilateral agreements were signed in Tel Aviv between the Israeli and Greek prime ministers before they travelled to Cyprus

28/01/2016

Cyprus

Cyprus: Famagusta hosts first Epiphany for 42 years

06/01/2016

Cyprus

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders make historic joint appeal for reunification

For the first time ever the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have delivered a joint televised message for Christmas. They

25/12/2015

Cyprus

Turkish water begins to flow to northern Cyprus as vast pipeline project goes onstream

One of the world’s largest water pipelines went on stream on Saturday, with the Turkish president turning the taps on the 80 kilometre-long project

17/10/2015

Jordan

Dust storm engulfs the Middle East

A heavy sand storm has hit many parts of the Middle East. Much of Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Cyprus in clouds of dust. At least eight people have

08/09/2015

Cyprus

UK extends Tornado air campaign against ISIL in Iraq

The United Kingdom is to extend its Tornado air campaign against ISIL in Iraq until March 2017. RAF Tornados will continue strikes against Islamic

04/08/2015

Cyprus

British warplane accidentally drops missiles onto its base

15/07/2015

World News

Who gets the most public holidays in the EU?

25/05/2015

Austria

Eurovision Song Contest finalists decided

As if this Saturday’s three hour final wont be thrilling enough, the last of 27 participating nations in the Eurovision Song Contest were selected on

22/05/2015

Cyprus

Cyprus peace talks resume with confidence-building measures

15/05/2015

Cyprus

Cypriot leaders agree to push for peace

Turkish and Greek leaders of the divided island of Cyprus agree to restart reunification talks on Friday

12/05/2015

Cinema

Independent, dark movies the stars of Cyprus Film Days

The 13th edition of “Cyprus Film Days” wrapped up on Sunday. The festival, which takes place in the southern city of Limassol and in the capital

29/04/2015

World

New Turkish Cypriot leader Akinci amplifies reunification resolve

Hopes for reunification or at least closer ties and new momentum for the divided communities of Cyprus accompany the election of Mustafa Akinci as

28/04/2015

World News

Greek Cypriots welcome election of Turkish Cypriot leader

The vibe in Cyprus is positive following the election of moderate Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci. Akinci has been welcomed on both sides of

27/04/2015

Cyprus

Moderate Akinci wins Turkish-Cypriot leadership runoff

Turkish Cypriots have elected a new leader – he is Mustafa Akinci who has won with just over 60 percent of votes. The leftist moderate who was

27/04/2015

Cyprus

Leftist Akinci sweeps to victory in Turkish Cypriot presidential election

Early results show that leftist Mustafa Akinci has swept to victory in the Turkish Cypriot presidential poll. According to election commission

26/04/2015

Cyprus

Greek Cypriots hope election in north will help revive peace talks, says analyst

Greek Cypriots are watching the outcome of the election in northern Cyprus closely. According to analysts, there is a feeling that opposition

26/04/2015

Cyprus

Northern Cyprus: election run-off pits incumbent conservative against leftist

Turkish Cypriots have been heading to the ballot box, to choose a new president. Incumbent conservative Dervis Eroglu is going up against leftist

26/04/2015

Cyprus

Turkish Cypriots to elect new leader with peace talks in view

Turkish Cypriots are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new leader in a tight run-off between the outgoing conservative leader and a left-wing candidate who is promising to revive stalled peace

26/04/2015