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3331. Nicosia to protest construction of Akkuyu nuclear plant

Cyprus is more concerned than any other country since the power plant will be situated just a few dozen kilometres from its northern coast...

3332. Fate of missing Greek Cypriot man still unknown

The fate of Greek Cypriot Solon Apostolides is still unknown, despite reports earlier saying his body had been found in Kyrenia. Foul play has not been ruled out at this stage....

3333. Fears that Erdogan is controlling migrant flows to raise pressure

Tensions have peaked in the Aegean in recent weeks with a spike in Turkish violations of Greek airspace and disputes at sea...

3334. A solution is the only way forward for Cyprus

The Cyprus issue is not a dice roll, but the dilemma that Cypriots once had – either we solve it or we stay as is – is no longer valid...

3335. Rouvikonas's latest paint attack targets Turkish consulate

Self-proclaimed anarchist group Rouvikonas (Greek for Rubicon) threw paint at the Turkish consulate in Palaio Psychico, northern Athens, on Wednesday, to protest the country's military operation in Afrin, Syria....

3336. Nicosia expects briefing on new procedure for humanitarian aid

The breakaway Turkish Cypriot regime revoked its decision to impose a levy on humanitarian aid delivered from the south...

3337. Putin hopes chemical watchdog meeting can end Skripal row

At Moscow’s request, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons will hold a special session on the Salisbury poisoning...

3338. Turkey will get Russian S-400 missiles next year

The deal worth some $2.5 billion has worried the West because the system cannot be integrated into NATO’s military architecture...

3339. EU-Turkey migrant deal ‘at risk’, report says

The deal signed between Ankara and Brussels in March 2016 to crack down on human trafficking over the Aegean is hanging in the balance as several countries are reportedly refusing to pay for it, insisting that the European Commission cover the next tranche of 3 billion euros in funding pledged to Turkey....

3340.  MEPs will get sense of urgency on missing persons

So far 856 missing persons from both communities have been identified and returned to the families for a dignified burial...

3341. Seven arrested in illegal work crackdown

Police raided a hotel in Protaras on Easter Monday, arresting seven individuals during an operation to combat illegal employment....

3342. Greece tells Turkey to tone down aggression

Athens argues that Ankara’s hostile stance is related to domestic developments and geopolitical instability...

3343. Kammenos: Arrest of two Greek servicemen was pre-planned

The arrest of the two Greek soldiers who inadvertently strayed into Turkish territory during a regular border patrol last month was "pre-planned," Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos said on Monday during a briefing of journalists in parliament....

3344. President Erdogan’s exasperation

His aim, in this case, is to exert pressure on the Greek government for the extradition of the eight...

3345. Greece fears rising Turkish aggression

3346. Netanyahu calls Erdogan an occupier of Cyprus

3347. Paphos mayor says car park permit not lawful

Paphos mayor Fedonas Fedonos says a parking lot outside a produce market was not licensed lawfully, pointing fingers at Turkish Cypriot Properties Management, while the private business says an offer had been refused by the city previously....

3348. France could bolster Syria role in fight against Islamic State

France, like the United States, has already extended arms and training to the YPG-led militia in the fight against Islamic State...

3349. Cypriot leaders agree to informal meeting

It will be the first time Anastasiades and Akinci have met since the collapse of peace talks in Switzerland...

3350. Two looted artefacts handed back to Cyprus

The ancient objects were handed over to the Ambassador to Germany owners of the Galerie Günter Puhze...

3351. Cyprus may turn to UN Security Council over Turkish drillship

Turkey has said it intends to start drilling offshore Cyprus and has accused Nicosia of acting unilaterally with its energy development...

3352. Turkish court upholds detention of two Greek soldiers-Haberturk

A Turkish court rejected on Thursday an objection submitted by the lawyers of the two Greek soldiers who have been detained in Edirne's prison against a decision to keep them in custody, according to Haberturk newspaper....

3353. On the European Path

Turkey might push things to the extremes because it has entered a phase of instability...

3354. Cyprus supports UN efforts to strengthen peacekeeping operations

As a country that has relied on UN peacekeeping, Cyprus is all the more conscious of its responsibility to do its share ...

3355. Famagusta mayor pushing for return of town

Famagusta Mayor Alexis Galanos receives reassurances by MEP Kati Piri that a call for the return of the town will be part of her annual report, due out later this year....

3356. RT faux pas caught by Lobby for Cyprus

RT apologises for using wrong flag to depict the Republic of Cyprus...

3357. ExxonMobil’s Ocean Investigator arrives in block 10 of Cyprus' EEZ

Test drilling in Block 10 by ExxonMobil and its partner Qatar Petroleum is scheduled to take place in October...

3358. Cyprus and Turkey before the Grand Chamber

An unsolved murder case is going before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights on Wednesday, with Cyprus and Turkey being accused of refusing to cooperate to solve the crime, despite both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots carrying out separate investigations. ...

3359. Turkish reports say Greek soldiers could face up to five years

There is concrete evidence to support charges against the two Greek soldiers detained in Turkey after crossing the border earlier this month, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency said Tuesday citing an unnamed judicial source....

3360. UN seek clarification on humanitarian aid 'tax'

The decision to impose taxes was taken by the authorities last October and condemned by the Cyprus government...