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EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over unauthorized drilling

EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over unauthorized drilling

The Council of the European Union has prolonged the sanctions on Turkey over its activities in the Eastern Mediterranean for a year. With a decision shared with the public on November 11, the Council of the EU has announced that the …

Russia blanks out Cyprus in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying duel

Russia blanks out Cyprus in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying duel

The Russian national team defeated their rivals from Cyprus 6-0 in their home match on Thursday as part of a group stage encounter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The match was played in Russia’s second-largest city of St. Petersburg …

Chinese convinced that Erdogan takes calcium pills

Chinese convinced that Erdogan takes calcium pills

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent call to expel ambassadors from the United States, Germany, France, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, in retaliation to their improper interference in Turkey's domestic affairs by calling for the release of Osman Kavala, who has been detained on charges of financing protests and involvement in an attempted coup, made a lot of noise

Turkish Cypriot PM steps down

Turkish Cypriot PM steps down

Prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersan Saner submitted his resignation to President Ersin Tatar. Speaking to reporters following his meeting with Tatar, Saner said: “As I observed …

Northern Cyprus to eliminate military zone in a ghost town

Northern Cyprus to eliminate military zone in a ghost town

A controversial plan to partially reopen an abandoned resort area in Cyprus’ buffer zone under the administration of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus threatens to further raise tensions within Cypriot communities

Cyprus talks must be held between two states alone: Erdoğan

Cyprus talks must be held between two states alone: Erdoğan

The time has come for the Cyprus talks to be conducted between two states, not two communities, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Wednesday, underlining that the Turkish side is adamant third parties do not intervene in the process, Daily Sabah …

Israel sends two planes to help Cyprus battle forest fires

Israel sends two planes to help Cyprus battle forest fires

A joint Israeli Air Force and Fire and Rescue Services delegation has been sent to fight the huge forest fire in Cyprus, the IDF confirmed on Sunday. The delegation will include a number of Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircrafts, as well as …

What does Erdogan want to tell the world about Cyprus?

What does Erdogan want to tell the world about Cyprus?

Two months later, on July 20, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will go to Cyprus, more precisely, to its Turkish part. The day before, he said that he was preparing to make an appeal from there to the whole world. What important thing …

Erdogan to give messages to the whole world.

Erdogan to give messages to the whole world.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he will give "essential messages" to the whole world on a July 20 visit to the Northern Cyprus. "If you cannot put forward this determination, this stance, nobody will …

Turkey slides down the EU’s agenda

Turkey slides down the EU’s agenda

European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are scheduled to visit Turkey this week

Cyprus greenlights Russian tourists from April 1

Cyprus greenlights Russian tourists from April 1

The Ministry of Health of Cyprus formally transferred Russia into the group of countries, whose tourists can visit the country, from April 1, according to the updated register of countries ranked by epidemiological situation. Russia was …

EU ready to engage with Turkey to enhance cooperation

EU ready to engage with Turkey to enhance cooperation

The EU is ready to engage with Turkey in a "phased, proportionate, reversible manner," to enhance cooperation in areas of common interest, according to a European Council conclusion adopted by EU leaders on Thursday. They met …

Two-state solution: is it possible for Cyprus?

Two-state solution: is it possible for Cyprus?

Even as Ankara and Athens reengage in exploratory talks over long-running maritime disputes, Turkey is pressing ahead in its campaign for a two-state solution on the island. Ankara is working with its allies in the breakaway Turkish Republic …

7 countries open to travelers vaccinated against Covid-19

7 countries open to travelers vaccinated against Covid-19

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel industry, countless destinations around the world are rolling out vaccines to their most vulnerable citizens. According to CNN, the UK has already vaccinated over 15 million people, while the US  is currently administering 1.6 million shots a day. Meanwhile, Denmark has announced plans to launch a coronavirus digital passport by the end of February that will act as documentation the holder has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Social distance not effective as measure against Covid-19

Social distance not effective as measure against Covid-19

Cyprus scientists from the Nicosia University Medical School conducted a large-scale study to identify the main factors influencing the spread of the new coronavirus, the Cyprus Mail informs. With the help of a computer model that takes …