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1. The Board of British Cypriots urges London to clarify terms over fighter jet sales and regional security

The U.K.–Turkey defense agreement announced last month, which includes the sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and broader defense cooperation between the two countries, has drawn strong reactions from the Cypriot community in Britain....

2. Trump-Putin summit in Alaska called a ‘nothingburger’ as talks on Ukraine end without ceasefire

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage for a high-stakes summit aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, but the talks concluded without the ceasefire the U.S. president had sought....

3. Cyprus remembers Helios plane crash 20 years later

Today marks 20 years since the Helios Airways Flight 522 disaster, when a Boeing 737 flying from Larnaca to Prague, with a stop in Athens, crashed in the mountains near Grammatiko, Greece, killing all 121 people on board. ...

4. Wizz Air is back in Israel - Flights to Tel Aviv take off on 8 August

5. U.S. may ask UK to open Cyprus base for Iran operations

The United States may ask the United Kingdom to allow American refueling aircraft to operate from Britain’s military base in Cyprus, as former President Donald Trump considers launching strikes on Iran in response to the escalating war with Israel....

6. U.S. planes in Cyprus for civilian evacuations, not military ops, officials say

Defense Minister Vassilis Palmas confirmed Wednesday that American military transport planes are stationed in Cyprus, but stressed they are not here for combat missions....

7. Middle East crisis escalates out of control

Israel launched the largest military operation in its history against Iran on Friday, carrying out a surprise, large-scale assault targeting Iran’s nuclear, military and scientific infrastructure....

8. Paphos Airport gears up for new VIP terminal

Soon, passengers flying through Paphos Airport will be able to enjoy a touch of luxury before takeoff, thanks to a brand-new VIP terminal that’s set to open by the end of 2025....

9. Turkish fighter jets violate Cyprus airspace—again

As diplomatic efforts to revive Cyprus reunification talks were unfolding in Geneva, Turkish fighter jets once again violated the Republic of Cyprus’ airspace, underscoring Ankara’s continued provocations....

10. Turkey sends military aircraft south of Cyprus (PHOTO)

On the day of the dinner hosted by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, which will mark the start of the informal expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue, Turkey, the occupying power, chose to send military aircraft south of Cyprus....

11. Aegean tensions and Cyprus’ energy ambitions

While Cyprus advances its energy ambitions, tensions between Greece and Turkey over the Aegean Sea persist....

12. Cyprus strengthens military strategy with focus on US armaments

Cyprus has been making strategic shifts in its military and diplomatic approach, particularly with regard to its relationship with NATO and its defense infrastructure, according to an article by Apostolos Tomaras in this Sunday's Kathimerini. ...

13. U.S. moves forward with $680 million arms deal to Israel

The Biden administration is moving forward with a $680 million arms deal with Israel, even as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. ...

14. Horizon aircraft’s unique shape offers more room for passengers

As global demand for air travel grows, carbon emissions from aviation have risen faster over recent decades than those from rail, road, or maritime transportation. ...

15. Whether its Kamala or Trump, Greece is confident in US relations

As Greece watches Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, officials in Athens believe the country’s relationship with the U.S. will remain steady regardless of who wins, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. ...

16. Greece monitors US Presidential Election for global impacts

Like every other government, Greece’s is closely following Tuesday’s US presidential election and its possible repercussions for global relations and diplomacy....

17. Greece watches U.S. election as it pursues defense autonomy

As the U.S. holds its presidential election, Greece closely monitors the outcome, knowing it will influence the country’s defense and foreign policy ties with Washington. ...

18. Turkish exile Fethullah Gülen, Erdoğan’s rival, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and preacher accused by Ankara......

19. Rare 'red sprites' spotted over Cyprus-Turkey waters

Two amateur meteorologists in Cyprus, Angelos Kourieas and George Paraskevaidis......

20. Hezbollah leader calls Israeli attack a ''declaration of war'' (vid)

In a televised speech Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah condemned Israel's remote detonation of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon as a ''declaration of war.''...

21. US military boosts forces in Alaska amid increased Russian activity

The U.S. military has deployed approximately 130 soldiers and mobile rocket launchers to Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain of western Alaska, responding to increased Russian military activity in the region. ...

22. Israeli jets target Hezbollah rocket launchers amid escalating tensions

Israeli jets launched extensive airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon early Sunday, in what the Israeli military described as a "pre-emptive" action against the Lebanon-based militant group....

23. Passenger arrested after exiting plane via emergency door

A passenger was arrested at an Australian airport after exiting a parked aircraft through the emergency exit, a story that has quickly gained international attention....

24. US greenlights $20 billion arms sale to Israel

The U.S. has approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel, the State Department announced Tuesday. ...

25. Today marks 19 years since Helios Airways' fatal crash

Nineteen years have passed since the tragic crash on August 14, 2005, of the Boeing 737-31S aircraft of Helios Airways in the mountainous area of Grammatiko in Attica, Greece. ...

26. Erdogan leads a grand spectacle and provocation in occupied territories

On the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974, Ankara is staging its largest ''celebration'' in the occupied territories, replete with multiple symbolisms and a display of military power led by the amphibious aircraft carrier...

27. Erdogan and Tatar reject federal solution on 50th anniversary (pics)

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. Over half a century later, Cyprus remains in the same status quo as it had after that fateful day. Consequently, poignant memorials were held across the island, including in the occupied areas....

28. Protesters paint Stonehenge, Taylor Swift jet not present at airport

Environmental activists from the group Just Stop Oil have sparked widespread condemnation after a series of disruptive protests within 24 hours....

29. Jet without wings promises NY-London flights in 4 hours

This spaceship-like aircraft promises to revolutionize the aviation industry with its unique ''wingless'' design, zero-emissions propulsion system......

30. Our neighborhood just got unpredictable again

This part of the world has always been full of surprises. The most recent came on Friday afternoon when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lashed out at the United States and Israel and said he was calling off a planned visit to Washington. ...