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As Election Nears, Foreign Leaders Fear a Vacuum' in American Leadership

Biden's meeting with Christodoulides signals concerns about America's global leadership amidst geopolitical tensions and upcoming elections.
#history

The Divided Island review emotional stories from all sides of the Cyprus conflict

The documentary on Cyprus's partition highlights historical complexity but suffers from conventional filmmaking techniques that dilute its emotional impact.

Divided Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkish invasion DW 07/21/2024

Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion, hoping for reunification.

The Divided Island review emotional stories from all sides of the Cyprus conflict

The documentary on Cyprus's partition highlights historical complexity but suffers from conventional filmmaking techniques that dilute its emotional impact.

Divided Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkish invasion DW 07/21/2024

Cyprus marks 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion, hoping for reunification.
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#paphos

Video. Historic neoclassical building in Paphos severely damaged by fire

A historic neoclassical building in Paphos was severely damaged by a fire, which originated in a ground-floor restaurant.

Historic neoclassical building in Paphos severely damaged by fire

A fire severely damaged a historic neoclassical building in Paphos, Cyprus.
Restoration of the building is anticipated to take three to four months.

Video. Historic neoclassical building in Paphos severely damaged by fire

A historic neoclassical building in Paphos was severely damaged by a fire, which originated in a ground-floor restaurant.

Historic neoclassical building in Paphos severely damaged by fire

A fire severely damaged a historic neoclassical building in Paphos, Cyprus.
Restoration of the building is anticipated to take three to four months.
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#poker-tournament

Leo Worthington-Leese Wins European Poker Tour Cyprus Eureka Main Event

The 2024 European Poker Tour Cyprus stop attracted 2,803 players and generated a prize pool of nearly $2.7 million, showing significant participation.

Joni Jouhkimainen Wins 2024 Super High Roller Series $51,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Event

Joni Jouhkimainen wins the high-stakes event at the Super High Roller Bowl, earning $526,900, marking his first title in 2024.

Leo Worthington-Leese Wins European Poker Tour Cyprus Eureka Main Event

The 2024 European Poker Tour Cyprus stop attracted 2,803 players and generated a prize pool of nearly $2.7 million, showing significant participation.

Joni Jouhkimainen Wins 2024 Super High Roller Series $51,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Event

Joni Jouhkimainen wins the high-stakes event at the Super High Roller Bowl, earning $526,900, marking his first title in 2024.
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#asylum-seekers
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3 weeks ago

ECHR ruling for Cyprus asylum seekers may embolden refugees in buffer zone

The European court ruling is a significant victory for human rights, highlighting Cyprus's illegal asylum practices against Syrian refugees.
from euronews
4 months ago

Can Cyprus cope with the current flow of asylum seekers?

The arrival of migrants in Cyprus, especially until spring, has sparked debates about reception limits.

ECHR ruling for Cyprus asylum seekers may embolden refugees in buffer zone

The European court ruling is a significant victory for human rights, highlighting Cyprus's illegal asylum practices against Syrian refugees.

Can Cyprus cope with the current flow of asylum seekers?

The arrival of migrants in Cyprus, especially until spring, has sparked debates about reception limits.
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Cyprus to join European power grid following deal with Greece

Cyprus aims to connect to the European power grid by 2028-2030, enhancing energy integration with Greece and the EU.

You basically have free hot water': how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating

Cyprus leads the EU in solar water heating, with 93.5% household adoption, boosting renewable energy utilization and job creation.

Montenegro v Wales, France v Belgium, and more: Nations League live

Kosovo decisively defeated Cyprus 4-0 in their Nations League match, showcasing their recovery from a previous defeat.

Richard Gryko Wins Final Title of 2024 Super High Roller Bowl Series

Richard Gryko won the mystery bounty tournament at the Super High Roller Bowl, earning $115,000 and significantly increasing his tournament winnings.
#greece

Greece celebrates 50 years since restoration of democracy DW 07/23/2024

Greece celebrates 50 years of democracy amid reflections on the impact of the restoration following the fall of the military junta and the partition of Cyprus.

Erdogan says Turkey ready to build Cyprus naval base if necessary'

Turkey's President accuses Greece of wanting a naval base in Cyprus, states readiness to build its own base in the region.

Greece celebrates 50 years since restoration of democracy DW 07/23/2024

Greece celebrates 50 years of democracy amid reflections on the impact of the restoration following the fall of the military junta and the partition of Cyprus.

Erdogan says Turkey ready to build Cyprus naval base if necessary'

Turkey's President accuses Greece of wanting a naval base in Cyprus, states readiness to build its own base in the region.
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Turkey's Erdogan, Cyprus president see different paths for divided island

Turkish President Erdogan sees no value in UN-led talks on Cyprus future.
#lebanon

EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

EU unveils 1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon to address migration crisis.

EU chief visits Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

The European Commission President is planning to provide economic aid to Lebanon in exchange for help in slowing down migration to the EU.

Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon

Cyprus appeals to the EU for assistance in dealing with a surge of Syrian migrants arriving from Lebanon.
Cyprus's reception facilities are overwhelmed, with a significant increase in migrant arrivals prompting a state of crisis.

Cyprus concerned over spike in arrivals of Syrian refugees from Lebanon

Arrivals of Syrian asylum seekers surged in Cyprus.
Cyprus expresses concerns about irregular migration of Syrian refugees from Lebanon.

Neutral Cyprus rattled by Hezbollah threat DW 06/21/2024

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah warned Cyprus of becoming a target if it supports Israel, amid rising tensions with Israel potentially leading to war along the Lebanon-Israel border.

EU funnels aid to Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

EU unveils 1 billion economic aid package for Lebanon to address migration crisis.

EU chief visits Lebanon amid Syria migrant surge to Cyprus DW 05/02/2024

The European Commission President is planning to provide economic aid to Lebanon in exchange for help in slowing down migration to the EU.

Cyprus calls for EU help to manage record Syrian migration from Lebanon

Cyprus appeals to the EU for assistance in dealing with a surge of Syrian migrants arriving from Lebanon.
Cyprus's reception facilities are overwhelmed, with a significant increase in migrant arrivals prompting a state of crisis.

Cyprus concerned over spike in arrivals of Syrian refugees from Lebanon

Arrivals of Syrian asylum seekers surged in Cyprus.
Cyprus expresses concerns about irregular migration of Syrian refugees from Lebanon.

Neutral Cyprus rattled by Hezbollah threat DW 06/21/2024

Hezbollah leader Nasrallah warned Cyprus of becoming a target if it supports Israel, amid rising tensions with Israel potentially leading to war along the Lebanon-Israel border.
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#israel

The World | 'Sharing the burden' of military service in Israel

Israel's Supreme Court cuts off government funding for yeshivas due to military service exemption.
National Geographic Explorer explores Cyprus's divisive border line between Greek and Turkish communities.

Hezbollah Has Threatened Cyprus. Here's Why.

Cyprus is under threat from Hezbollah due to its ties with Israel, which has led to concerns about being dragged into potential conflicts.

Attacks and rhetoric: Israel, Hezbollah could plunge Lebanon into war

Tensions escalate in the eastern Mediterranean due to increasing aggression between Hezbollah and Israel, culminating in threats towards Cyprus.

The World | 'Sharing the burden' of military service in Israel

Israel's Supreme Court cuts off government funding for yeshivas due to military service exemption.
National Geographic Explorer explores Cyprus's divisive border line between Greek and Turkish communities.

Hezbollah Has Threatened Cyprus. Here's Why.

Cyprus is under threat from Hezbollah due to its ties with Israel, which has led to concerns about being dragged into potential conflicts.

Attacks and rhetoric: Israel, Hezbollah could plunge Lebanon into war

Tensions escalate in the eastern Mediterranean due to increasing aggression between Hezbollah and Israel, culminating in threats towards Cyprus.
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EU will open sea corridor to send aid from Cyprus to Gaza amid famine fears

Opening of EU sea corridor for aid to Gaza announced.
Pilot operation with Spanish group Open Arms and World Central Kitchen to launch aid shipments from Cyprus to Gaza.

ICIJ Shows How Putin and Russian Oligarchs Used Cyprus Confidential to Shield Wealth

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has uncovered leaked financial records that suggest the Russian government and Vladimir Putin have been using Cyprus as a safe-deposit box for hiding billions of dollars from sanctions.
The investigation by ICIJ reveals how PwC, a global accounting firm, helped a Russian industrialist transfer a $1.4 billion investment to his partner to evade EU sanctions.
The leaked records also expose the luxurious lifestyles of Russian oligarchs, including private concerts, superyachts, and priceless art collections.
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