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Spanish vultures released in Cyprus to replenish population

Conservationists say 15 Griffon vultures from Spain have been released into the wild in Cyprus to help revive the east Mediterranean island's population that’s dropped to just 8-10 birds because of deliberate poisoning

The Independent UK

Cyprus drivers fill up in breakaway north as prices soar

Nicosia (AFP) - The queue of Greek Cypriot motorists waiting to cross a checkpoint into breakaway northern Cyprus is much longer than it used to be -- a plummeting Turkish lira means cheaper petrol prices there.

AFP

Cyprus LGBT+ pride marchers seek equal family rights

Hundreds of activists turned streets of the Cypriot capital into a sea of rainbows on Sunday on a pride march in a push for equal rights irrespective of sexual orientation.

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Cypriot carob growers harvest their 'black gold'

Asgáta (Cyprus) (AFP) - Christos Charalambous might be 79 but he is several metres up a carob tree, harvesting a fruit known as "black gold" on the island of Cyprus as his grandson works below.

AFP

Erdogan says discussed with Putin flights from Russia to northern Cyprus -NTV

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted by broadcaster NTV on Thursday as saying that he discussed the start of direct flights from Russia to northern Cyprus with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Cyprus Cancels Meet with Lavrov after EU Says Will Step Up Sanctions

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades cancelled a meeting scheduled with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York after EU foreign ministers agreed to prepare new sanctions against Russia, a government official said on Thursday. The two had been expected to meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly…

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Cyprus cancels meet with Lavrov after EU says will step up sanctions

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Cyprus rescues hundreds of migrants stranded at sea

Cyprus authorities late on Monday and early on Tuesday rescued hundreds of migrants who had left Lebanon and were stranded at sea in two separate incidents, officials said.

Reuters

Cyprus Helps Rescue 300 Migrants Aboard Italy-Bound Boat from Lebanon

Cyprus has assisted in rescue of a small wooden boat crammed with more than 300 migrants that was floating adrift 203 kilometers (126 miles) west of the island nation, a Cypriot official said Tuesday. Cyprus Joint Rescue Coordination Center Commander Andreas Charalambides told the Associated Press that the captain of…

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Celtic hero Neil Lennon names best striker he's ever worked with and eyes Sir Alex Ferguson reunion

The former Hoops gaffer is currently managing Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus and he is set for a Europa League showdown with Manchester United at Old Trafford. A few familiar SPFL faces joined him on his Euro adventure.

Glasgow Live

Cyprus, Israel Pledge Quick Deal in Gas Field Dispute

Israel and Cyprus said Monday that they have made “significant” headway in resolving a long-running dispute over an offshore natural gas deposit and say they are committed to quickly reaching a deal as Europe looks for new energy sources.

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Cyprus, Israel pledge quick deal in gas field dispute

Israel and Cyprus say they have made “significant” headway in resolving a long-running dispute over an offshore natural gas deposit and say they are committed to quickly reaching a deal as Europe looks for new energy sources

The Independent UK

Cyprus, Israel vow speedy end to gas row

Nicosia (AFP) - Cyprus and Israel agreed Monday to resolve speedily a long-running dispute on exploiting a natural gas reservoir that straddles the maritime boundaries of both countries, energy ministers said.

AFP

British pensioner who killed terminally ill wife to appear in Cyprus court

David Hunter, who has admitted smothering wife, Janice, ‘desperate’ for case to be heard, says lawyer

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Türkiye Condemns US Decision on Cyprus Arms Embargo

Türkiye’s foreign ministry said on Saturday it strongly condemned the expansion of a decision taken by the United States in September 2020 to lift its arms embargo on Cyprus. The US State Department said on Friday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken had lifted defense trade restrictions for Cyprus for…

Reuters

Turkey condemns U.S. decision on Cyprus arms embargo

Turkey's foreign ministry said on Saturday it strongly condemned the expansion of a decision taken by the United States in September 2020 to lift its arms embargo on Cyprus.

Daily Record

Fugitive Scots drug baron still world's most wanted pensioner as Canada cops continue hunt

William Blackledge has been on the run since 1990 and is believed to be living in Cyprus

Liverpool Echo

Man on the run in Cyprus after selling illegal Sky and Virgin boxes

Michael Hornung was jailed in his absence for four and a half years in June

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Digital Cooperation Organization Adopts Riyadh AI Declaration

Member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) agreed Tuesday to adopt the Riyadh AI Call for Action Declaration (RAICA), which seeks to use AI technology to benefit people, communities, nations, and the world. The declaration, announced at Saudi Arabia’s Second Global AI Summit, was signed by all members of…

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Suspects to face trial in October for Cypriot passport scandal

The defendants, including former president of the Cypriot parliament, were exposed by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit.

AFP

Cyprus politicians face trial in 'golden passport' scandal

Nicosia (AFP) - Politicians and a lawyer accused of selling Cyprus passports to dubious investors, exposed by a sting operation that ended the citizenship-for-investment scheme, are to stand trial next month, a court ruled Monday.

Reuters

Four go on trial for graft over Cyprus passports scheme

A court in Cyprus ordered a former senior state official and three others to stand trial for suspected corruption next month in connection with a lucrative cash-for-passports scheme abandoned in 2020.

Glasgow Live

Celtic hero Neil Lennon in 'beyond belief' VAR blast as he makes 'never played football' claim

The former Hoops manager has hit out at a key decision for a penalty during his current club Omonia Nicosia's Europa League opening group game defeat to FC Sheriff in Cyprus.

AFP

History mars ties between queen, ex-colony Cyprus

Nicosia (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II's death has triggered a subdued reaction in Cyprus, where the British monarch is intertwined with the island’s painful history of empire, independence and division.

Daily Mirror

7 of the Queen's milestone tours and visits as she travelled the world

The Queen was a very busy traveller during her time on the throne, and visited countries across the world including Cyprus, India, Pakistan, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Canada and Gambia

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