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181. Legal expert asserts Turkey's right to act against alleged Israeli military activities in Cyprus

182. German Foreign Minister's plane makes low pass over Larnaca

The plane carrying German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a low pass over Larnaca Airport in Cyprus without touching down, sparking curiosity and speculation....

183. India's arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict raises eyebrows

Allegations surrounding India's involvement in supplying arms to Israel during the Gaza conflict have intensified, casting a spotlight on potential implications for both countries....

184. Japan: Israeli tourist's hotel reservation canceled over ''war crimes''

A hotel in Kyoto allegedly canceled an Israeli tourist’s reservation citing “war crimes,” prompting criticism from local officials who condemned the move as a violation of regulations....

185. Turkey warns Greece and Cyprus to avoid Middle East conflicts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a stern warning to Greece and Cyprus, advising them to stay away from Middle Eastern conflicts. Speaking on the Turkish channel Haburturk, Fidan declared, "Stay away from the Middle East, or the fire will come and find you."...

186. From academia to governance: Cyprus' latest Deputy Minister

The establishment of Cyprus's Deputy Ministry of Immigration and International Protection coincided with a challenging period, influenced by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in neighboring Israel. ...

187. Humanitarian aid to Gaza resumes after pier reattached

The transfer of humanitarian aid from Cyprus to Gaza has resumed after US Central Command personnel successfully reattached the command's temporary pier to the Gazan coastline Wednesday, the Pentagon announced on Thursday....

188. State Department condemns Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus

Hezbollah's verbal attack on Cyprus is ''just beyond me,'' State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday....

189. Cyprus-EU alliance against Hezbollah threats reinforced

Cyprus, as a member of the European Union, found itself drawn into recent geopolitical tensions involving statements by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah....

190. Cyprus and US tighten ties, visa-free travel and arms deals on the horizon

According to a report written by Yiannis Ioannou, the consolidation of Cyprus-US strategic cooperation and the conclusion of a strategic dialogue agreement have significantly deepened Cypriot-US relations at a critical time,...

191. Hezbollah leader threatens Cyprus over Israeli military activity

The head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah said on Wednesday that nowhere in Israel would be safe if a full-fledged war breaks out between the two foes, and he also threatened Cyprus and other parts of the Mediterranean....

192. UNESCO recognizes Larnaca as Cyprus' first 'Tsunami Ready' city

Larnaca is set to become the first coastal city in Cyprus to implement an early warning system and tsunami evacuation plan... ...

193. Cyprus to sell €1 billion bond after improved credit ratings

The Republic of Cyprus is expediting its return to the financial markets, seeking to leverage recent credit rating upgrades by Fitch and Standard & Poor's......

194. Cyprus cuts migrant arrivals by 50%, earns European praise

Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...

195. FT: Biden eases path to citizenship for 500,000 undocumented spouses

President Joe Biden is set to announce a major reform to U.S. immigration policy, offering up to 500,000 undocumented spouses of American citizens an easier path to legal status and U.S. citizenship. ...

196. The $10 billion plan to rebuild Cyprus's ghost town

The Turkish newspaper Sözcü has drawn attention to Varosha, an abandoned area in Famagusta, calling it the "Las Vegas of the Mediterranean." The paper says it would take $10 billion to bring the ghost town back to life after being abandoned for 50 years....

197. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet amid Gantz's exit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the six-member war cabinet following the exit of centrist former general Benny Gantz from the government, an Israeli official said Monday. ...

198. Politico: Cyprus is the solution, not the problem

Despite its long-standing division, Cyprus is emerging as a crucial player in the Middle East, offering a stable platform for political, economic, humanitarian, and military operations, according to an article published today in Politico by Ivo Daalder....

199. Cyprus sees surge in air travel as summer season takes off

Airplanes arriving in Cyprus were about 85% full in May, with numbers continuing to climb, according to Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development and Communication at Hermes Airports. ...

200. Gantz resigns from war cabinet over Gaza strategy

Benny Gantz, Israel's war cabinet minister, announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government, citing dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s approach to the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza....

201. Cyprus tourism hit by May slump

Banks caution against high expectations for new tourism records in Cyprus, citing a lackluster performance in May, according to a report by Panayiotis Rougalas on this Sunday's Kathimerini (9 June 2024)....

202. Four hostages rescued in daring IDF operation

Israeli forces have successfully rescued four hostages, Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrei Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, who were kidnapped by Hamas during the Nova music festival attack in October....

203. Passenger traffic up at Larnaca and Paphos airports amid drop in hotel bookings

Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 4.26% in May 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, according to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works....

204. Eco-friendly farming ideas from Safe-H2O-Farm project meeting

Earlier this month, The Cyprus Institute hosted the first annual meeting of the PRIMA Safe-H20-Farm project....

205. Houthi rebels launch ''Palestine'' missile, matching Iranian rapid speeds

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have unveiled a new, solid-fuel missile in their arsenal that resembles aspects of one earlier displayed by Iran that Tehran described as flying at hypersonic speeds....

206. Israeli settler defies US sanctions, gains community aid to access frozen funds

For weeks after being sanctioned by the United States, Yinon Levi struggled to pay the bills, living at his farming outpost atop a hill in the occupied West Bank. But the Israeli settler’s problems didn’t last....

207. FTI bankruptcy adds to woes of Cyprus tourism sector

The recent bankruptcy of German tour operator FTI has sent ripples through the Cyprus tourism industry, highlighting both immediate concerns and long-term implications....

208. 900 tourists in Cyprus affected by FTI Group bankruptcy

Around 900 tourists who purchased travel packages from the German-based FTI Group, which has recently filed for bankruptcy, are currently in Cyprus, Deputy Minister of Tourism Kostas Koumis said Tuesday....

209. Cyprus vessels loaded with Gaza aid, await pier repair

Since last week humanitarian aid for Gaza from Cyprus is currently being preloaded on vessels that as soon as the JLOTS, or temporary pier is re-anchored......

210. Unpaid debts from FTI Touristik bankruptcy threaten Cyprus hotels

The European tourism market has been jolted by the bankruptcy of FTI Touristik, a major German travel organiser. ...