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Israeli financial news outlet reveals €150m warship deal with Cyprus

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Death toll from Cyprus ferry sinking rises to 12 as searches continue

According to the Turkish Ministry of Defence, seven ships and six aircraft are supporting search operations for the 16 people that remain missing.

Health news

West Nile virus: 290 cases and 24 deaths in Greece — Cyprus calls for calm

Pressure on Greek hospitals remains high. In Cyprus, figures still stand at four confirmed West Nile virus cases, with two more under investigation.

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Rescuers continue search for missing after north Cyprus ferry accident

Several survivors told local media they heard a blast shortly before the vessel rolled, with police detaining the captain and more than a dozen others.

World News

Captain arrested after 8 people die in ferry capsize off Cyprus coast

Eight other crew members who were on board when the boat set sail from Kyreneia have also been arrested. Investigations into the accident are still underway.

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Leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief's visit

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

Tech News

How Cyprus became one of Europe's biggest video game hubs

A small Mediterranean island now ranks among Europe's top 10 gaming markets by revenue — and third in the world for mobile downloads, behind only China and Vietnam.

Europe News

Cypriot natural gas flowing to Europe in 2028, says Cyprus

In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, he highlights the progress of Cyprus's ongoing energy projects, which will also benefit EU citizens.

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Meridiam's entry into Great Sea Interconnector is 'vote of confidence'

Nicosia's final decisions will be based on the findings of the European Investment Bank, which will also determine the final cost of the Greece–Cyprus power interconnection project, Michalis Damianos said.

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Cyprus: 44-year-old accused of spying on British base for Iran

The man, a dual British and Azerbaijani national, is being held in Cyprus while extradition proceedings are underway. It is the first British investigation abroad under the National Security Act.

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Brussels envoy on Cyprus issue says EU seeks a big role in talks

The European Commission's Special Envoy on the Cyprus issue visited Cyprus for talks with the leaders of both sides following UN chief Guterrer's own visit to the divided country.

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UN chief Guterres to convene new talks on ending Cyprus 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.

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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.

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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.

Europe Today

Cypriot minister defends EU-Cyprus special representative appointment

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.

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Which European countries have the cleanest swimming waters and why?

Every summer, millions of Europeans head to beaches, lakes, and rivers. New data shows most of this water is safe, but not everywhere. Where are Europe's cleanest waters? Watch the video.

Travel News

Cyprus: Only 23% of tourist accommodation is fully licensed

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

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