WORLD Closer cooperation could cover defence, trade, technology, energy and critical minerals as Canada strengthens ties with Europe. Photo credit: www.guardonline.com Will Canada be the EU’s first associate member? Newsroom The European Union could open the door to a new form of membership for Canada, potentially making it the first country to become an associate member of the bloc. READ MORE
Akinci's dithering is harming peace efforts Ever since the collapse of peace talks in Switzerland relations between Anastasiades and Akinci have soured Newsroom / CNA 13/03/2018 | NEWS
Turkish Cypriots vow to launch gas search unless Nicosia pulls back Turkey has vowed to prevent what it sees as a unilateral move by Greek Cypriots Source: Reuters 13/03/2018 | NEWS
Putin faces midnight deadline to explain nerve attack on former spy May gave Putin until end of Tuesday to explain what happened or face “much more extensive” measures Source: Reuters 13/03/2018 | NEWS
Officials deny Turkish Cypriot claims of foot dragging over new crossings Cypriot leaders agreed three years ago to open more crossings but to no avail Source: CNA 13/03/2018 | NEWS
ExxonMobil ship to set anchor off Limassol Two vessels get ready to locate targets for October drilling Newsroom 13/03/2018 | NEWS
Carragher suspended by Sky after spitting at girl A video taken from the car, released on the website of several British newspapers, clearly shows Carragher spitting Source: Reuters 12/03/2018 | NEWS
Saudi women get behind the wheel Female drivers in the Kingdom seek freedom but there is a bumpy road ahead Source: Reuters 12/03/2018 | NEWS
UK wants Cyprus gas exploration to go ahead London supports the Republic of Cyprus’ sovereign right to exploit natural resources in its EEZ Source: CNA 09/03/2018 | NEWS
Tougher penalties for bad drivers Plans to immediately ban offenders who fail an alcotest or narcotest Newsroom 09/03/2018 | NEWS