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Man arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a UK military base for Iran

A London man has been arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of spying on a U.K. air force base on the Mediterranean island for Iran

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?

The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.

Euronews · Jul 31

British man accused of spying for Iran at RAF base arrested in Cyprus

Rashad Sultanov, 44, is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress

The Independent UK · Jul 31

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British man accused of spying for Iran at RAF base could be extradited to UK

The arrest follows a probe led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Iran urges Bulgaria to reconsider hosting US military aircraft

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision regarding US military aircraft. He stated that Sofia's approval facilitates aggression against Iran and is unacceptable. Araqchi also spoke with Cyprus about preventing foreign military bases from being used against Iran. Bulgaria approved the temporary deployment of US…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

US deported 414 Indian nationals in first three months of 2026: EAM Jaishankar in RS

The United States deported 414 Indian nationals in early 2026. European nations sent back 174 Indian citizens during the same period. The United Kingdom and Cyprus reported the highest deportations in Europe. Government actions target illegal agents and fraudulent overseas job offers. Financial aid is available for detained Indian nationals…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

UN chief Guterres to convene new talks on ending Cyprus' decades-long division

The UN-Secretary General did not announce a timeline for the talks, and insisted that it would depend on "adequate preparation" and progress in matters such as confidence-building measures.

Euronews · Jul 29

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UN chief makes rare Cyprus visit to help ease decades-old ethnic division

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is visiting Cyprus to show commitment to resolving its ethnic division

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus

The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.

Euronews · Jul 28

Angry Cyprus minister orders probe after detonation of discarded ammunition sparks brushfire

Cyprus' defense minister has ordered a probe into why National Guard engineers ignored regulations and blew up discarded ammunition in the middle of the summer fire season

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Spain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave is exacerbating wildfires across Europe, impacting multiple nations. Sicily has seen over a thousand firefighting operations and Sicily is at the highest risk. Greece and Cyprus are also experiencing…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Skip the queues with these 10 European countries that do not have EES

Breeze through border control with these countries that do not have EES checks

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Cyprus marks the 52nd anniversary of Turkey's invasion of the island

Turkey launched its invasion on the 20th of July, 1974, occupying roughly 37% of the island. Around 3,000 people, mostly civilians, died in the invasion, while 1,619 were reported missing.

Euronews · Jul 20

Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash

Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations.

Euronews · Jul 15

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Euronews · Jul 15

Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support

Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain in focus.

Euronews · Jul 15

Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most?

Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking.

Euronews · Jul 14

Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?

Buying a home in Europe? Taxes follow you from purchase to sale. Here's where property is taxed most and least.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Iran's tankers take secret route through Hormuz to dodge US sanctions

Iran secretly moved oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz before US threats. US strikes followed an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship. Iran retaliated against US allies, striking UAE oil tankers and killing an Indian sailor. The US announced a reinstated naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal…

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The Independent UK · Jul 12

UN draws up new blueprint to end Cyprus crisis after 52 years of stalemate

María Ángela Holguín, the UN secretary-general's personal envoy for Cyprus, has been working on a deal which is flexible enough for both sides to claim they have got what they want

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Wildfires across Europe have killed hundreds over the last decade. It’s only getting worse

Scientists warn that the climate crisis is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness

Euronews · Jul 3

Cyprus: Only 23% of tourist accommodation is fully licensed, deputy tourism minister responds

The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only hold a temporary licence.

Euronews · Jul 1

Committee tasked with post-war Gaza governance says Cyprus talks 'highly productive'

Participants reviewed plans for reconstruction, security and governance, while developing a framework to ensure transparency and accountability for international donors.

Euronews · Jul 1

Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency

Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks.

Euronews · Jun 30

Two gas fields off Cyprus could start production by 2033

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the "declaration of marketability" as a "major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe".

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033

Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub

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