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UN refugee agency accuses Cyprus government of pushing asylum seekers into a UN buffer zone
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UN refugee agency accuses Cyprus government of pushing asylum seekers into a UN buffer zone

The Independent  

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US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties
6 months ago

US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus-U.S. relations have reached their highest level yet after the two countries embarked on a strategic dialogue on key issues including defense, security, energy, crisis management and the fight against terrorism, officials said Monday. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed the development as a “powerful evidence of the strengthening, deepening broadening of the relationship between our …

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Cyprus president says a buffer zone splitting the island won’t become another migrant route
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyprus president says a buffer zone splitting the island won’t become another migrant route

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The president of Cyprus said Tuesday that he won’t “open another route” for irregular migration by letting through more than two dozen asylum-seekers now stranded in a U.N.-controlled buffer zone that bisects the war-divided island nation. But he said the 180-kilometer buffer zone “won’t become a new avenue for the passage of illegal migrants.” Turkey lets them …

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7 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns
7 months ago

7 EU members say conditions in Syria should be reassessed to allow voluntary refugee returns

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The governments of seven European Union member states said Friday the situation in Syria should be re-evaluated to allow for the voluntary return of Syrian refugees back to their homeland. The seven countries said the EU should further boost support for Lebanon to “mitigate the risk of even greater flows from Lebanon to the EU.” “Decisions as …

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Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground
7 months, 1 week ago

Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

The Independent  

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Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground
7 months, 1 week ago

Chances of Cyprus peace talks restart look dimmer as Turkish Cypriot leader sees no common ground

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Chances of restarting formal talks to mend Cyprus’ decades-long ethnic division appeared dimmer Wednesday as the leader of the breakaway Turkish Cypriots told a U.N. envoy that he saw no common ground with Greek Cypriots for a return to negotiations. Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar said that he conveyed to the U.N. secretary general’s personal envoy, María …

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EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration
7 months, 3 weeks ago

EU announces 1 billion euros in aid for Lebanon amid a surge in irregular migration

The Independent  

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UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats
8 months ago

UN refugee agency tells Cyprus to stick to the law in its efforts at sea to thwart refugee boats

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The United Nations’ refugee agency said Friday that Cypriot efforts at sea to stop numerous Syrian refugee-laden boats departing Lebanon from reaching the European Union-member island nation mustn’t contravene international human rights laws or put passengers at risk. UNCHR spokesperson in Cyprus Emilia Strovolidou told The Associated Press that according to testimonies of passengers’ relatives, Cypriot authorities …

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Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projects
1 year, 1 month ago

Cyprus official says Israel-Hamas war may give an impetus to regional energy projects

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The political and economic ramifications from the Israel-Hamas war may provide an impetus to plans for a pipeline conveying offshore natural gas to Cyprus for processing and shipping to foreign markets, the east Mediterranean island nation’s energy minister said Tuesday. The fighting in the Gaza Strip and Israel’s desire to boost its energy security also lend weight …

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Greek prime minister seeks improved relations with Turkey but says Ankara must drop aggression
1 year, 4 months ago

Greek prime minister seeks improved relations with Turkey but says Ankara must drop aggression

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Greece’s prime minister said Monday that his government wants to take full advantage of an improving political climate with neighboring Turkey in order to improve bilateral relations despite a string of decades-old disputes. But Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that didn’t mean Turkey had “substantially changed” its stance on key differences between the two countries and …

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Turkish president doesn't rule out Cyprus peace talks restart, but sticks to two-state stance
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkish president doesn't rule out Cyprus peace talks restart, but sticks to two-state stance

The Independent  

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Cyprus seeks more detail from US, UK on sanctioned Cypriots
1 year, 8 months ago

Cyprus seeks more detail from US, UK on sanctioned Cypriots

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus says it is seeking information from the United States and Britain on whether 13 Cypriot nationals included in a new round of sanctions targeting the financial networks of two Russian oligarchs have breached domestic and European Union laws. Letymbiotis said Central Bank Governor Constantinos Herodotou informed the president that Cypriot banks have frozen the accounts of …

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Cyprus probes citizens named over Russian sanctions evasion
1 year, 8 months ago

Cyprus probes citizens named over Russian sanctions evasion

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ government said Thursday it’s looking into how a number of Cypriot nationals were included in a new round of U.S. and U.K. sanctions targeting the financial networks of Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Roman Abramovich who are close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides called an emergency meeting of top officials to …

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Despite UN efforts, quick Cyprus peace talks restart bleak
2 years, 1 month ago

Despite UN efforts, quick Cyprus peace talks restart bleak

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The foreign minister of ethnically divided Cyprus offered a bleak outlook Thursday for resuming stalled peace talks any time soon even though a senior United Nations official affirmed the commitment of the world body’s chief to remain engaged in resolving one of Europe’s most intractable conflicts. Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides said the Cypriot government hopes the chances …

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Despite UN efforts, quick Cyprus peace talks restart bleak
2 years, 1 month ago

Despite UN efforts, quick Cyprus peace talks restart bleak

The Independent  

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Cyprus to UN: Turkey seeks full control of breakaway north
2 years, 6 months ago

Cyprus to UN: Turkey seeks full control of breakaway north

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus will lodge a complaint with the United Nations over Turkey’s new financial assistance deal with breakaway Turkish Cypriots that demonstrates Ankara’s “complete control” over them, the president of the ethnically divided island nation said Monday. Many liberal Turkish Cypriots fear that both the financial deal and the airport designation are the clearest signals yet that Turkey’s …

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Israel says outreach to Turkey won’t come at Cyprus’ expense
2 years, 9 months ago

Israel says outreach to Turkey won’t come at Cyprus’ expense

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Any bid by Israel to improve strained ties with Turkey won’t come at the expense of its “strategic relationship” with neighboring Cyprus, the Israeli president said Wednesday. Herzog told Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades that “nothing in my visit and what would ensue will be on the account of this strategic relationship with your country.” He said Israel …

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Israel, Cyprus, Greece power cable link secures EU funding
2 years, 10 months ago

Israel, Cyprus, Greece power cable link secures EU funding

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — The European Union has earmarked 657 million euros for the construction of a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable that will link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Thursday. Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades said in a statement that the cable “tangibly underscores the significance of the three-way cooperation between Cyprus, Greece …

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Poland's president urges EU to stop Belarus migrant 'push'
3 years, 2 months ago

Poland's president urges EU to stop Belarus migrant 'push'

The Independent  

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UN Security Council slams decision to reopen Cyprus suburb
3 years, 5 months ago

UN Security Council slams decision to reopen Cyprus suburb

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council condemned the decision by Turkey and Turkish Cypriots to reopen a residential section of an abandoned suburb on Friday and called for “the immediate reversal” of this unilateral action, warning that it could raise tensions on the divided Mediterranean island. A presidential statement approved by all 15 council members at an open meeting …

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Draft UN statement urges Turkish reversal of Cyprus action
3 years, 5 months ago

Draft UN statement urges Turkish reversal of Cyprus action

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — A proposed U.N. Security Council statement would call on Turkey and breakaway Turkish Cypriots to reverse a decision to reopen a residential section of an abandoned suburb and avoid any unilateral actions that could raise tensions on the divided Mediterranean island. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held informal talks with Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders in Geneva in …

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Cyprus cancels maligned ‘golden passport’ scheme
4 years, 2 months ago

Cyprus cancels maligned ‘golden passport’ scheme

The Hindu  

Cyprus on Tuesday scrapped a lucrative programme granting citizenship to wealthy investors amid new allegations that a top state official and a veteran lawmaker were implicated in attempts to bypass strict vetting rules and issue a passport to a fictitious investor with a supposed criminal record. Cyprus government spokesman Kyriakos Koushos said the Cabinet accepted a recommendation by the Minsters …

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Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha
4 years, 2 months ago

Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha

Al Jazeera  

Greece says if Turkey does not reverse reopening part of Cypriot ghost town, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions. Athens, Greece – Greece has said that unless Turkey reverses the reopening of parts of Varosha on Cyprus’s east coast, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions that the European Union has lined up. If it doesn’t, next week both …

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Lebanon affirms deal to take back migrants sailing to Cyprus
4 years, 2 months ago

Lebanon affirms deal to take back migrants sailing to Cyprus

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus and Lebanon on Tuesday reaffirmed an agreement for Lebanese authorities to take back migrants aboard boats trying to reach Cypriot shores. He said European Union member Cyprus and Lebanon would “We’re sending out a clear message that we won’t tolerate anyone engaging in the trafficking of human beings and that we’re defending the interests of our …

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