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1861. Cannabis and opium were part of ancient Cypriot culture

The distinction between medicine and the mind-altering drug may have been lost on ancient peoples...

1862. Cyprus wants the UK to remain close to Europe

Christodoulides reaffirmed Cyprus’ position that it would be to the benefit of all sides if the UK were to maintain as close a partnership as possible with the EU...

1863. European Commission's report on Turkey most critical

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed the view that a European Commission progress report on Turkey published on Tuesday is the most critical one since 2005 and has also agreed with a Commission assessment that the implementation by Turkey of its Cyprus related obligations would significantly boost its relations with the EU....

1864. London believes Cyprus peace process should start sooner than later

British High Commissioner says "whatever is going to happen should start to happen quickly because after such a long delay since last summer and with other things that are happening, the world is not waiting"...

1865. South Korea discussing peace deal with North Korea ahead of summit

South Korea and a US-led U.N force are technically still at war with North Korea after the Korean War ended with a truce, not a peace treaty...

1866. Turkey hits back at EU over Cyprus criticism

European Commissioner Johannes Hahn said Turkey was taking “huge strides away” from the EU as Brussels delivered its harshest criticism yet of what it sees as Ankara’s shift toward authoritarianism...

1867. European Commission warns Turkey over its aggression toward Cyprus

The European Commission report urged Turkey to avoid violence or to make threats for the use of violence against an EU member state...

1868. Anastasiades calls on May to persuade Turkey to behave

Talks with the UK Prime Minister, "were very useful because it provided an opportunity to explain and project the problems we face with regard to the efforts for the resolution of the Cyprus problem"...

1869. Putin predicts global 'chaos' if West hits Syria again

The United States, France and Britain have said the missile strikes were limited to Syria’s chemical weapons capabilities and not aimed at toppling Assad...

1870. Celebrating Israel’s 70th Independence Day in Cyprus

The significant natural gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean offer much potential for joint ventures and commercial growth...

1871. US says air strikes cripple Syria chemical weapons programme

US President Donald Trump called the operation a success...

1872. US and allies launch air strikes in Syria

US, British and French forces pounded Syria with air strikes early on Saturday in response to a poison gas attack that killed dozens of people last week, in the biggest intervention by Western powers against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad....

1873. Threat of US-Russia battle hangs over Syria

Two days ago U.S. President Donald Trump warned that missiles “will be coming” in response to that attack...

1874. Turkey and Greece ratchet up tension in the Mediterranean

With help from rabble-rousers on both sides, disputes over airspace and maritime borders, which have poisoned relations between Greece and Turkey for decades...

1875. Cyprus asks the US to lift arms embargo

Cyprus wants to "further grow and deepen bilateral relations and cooperation in the areas of defence and security with the US”...

1876. Adrift in dangerous storms

Now that things are becoming more difficult, many government officials stick to believing what they want to believe rather than trying to manage reality...

1877. Tesco beats guidance with 28 percent full-year profit increase

Lewis joined Tesco in September 2014, tasked with turning around the group which had been hit by a fall in sales and profits due to changing shopping habits...

1878. Russia is drifting away

Michalis Tsikalas says the fact that Russia and Turkey are locked in an embrace, which is getting stronger over time, should not go unnoticed in Cyprus. Taking action on any chosen path remains difficult in the world of energy choices, but don’t have all the luxury in the world to pick and choose. ...

1879. USS Donald Cook on the move after Larnaca visit

The USS Donald Cook is on the move again, after leaving Larnaca port on Monday, with experts noting that the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer is fully capable to take part in any action in Syria....

1880. Cyprus and Egypt prepare the ground for natural gas pipeline

The two countries will soon sign an agreement for a submarine natural gas pipeline from Cyprus' EEZ to a Liquefied Natural Gas plant in Egypt...

1881. Poisoned Yulia Skripal has been discharged from hospital

Britain says they were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent and has blamed Russia for the attack...

1882. Trump vows quick response to suspected chemical attack in Syria

Initial US assessments have been unable to determine conclusively what materials were used in the attack...

1883. Egypt and Cyprus to hold talks on regional issues

The meeting's agenda is expected to touch on the unique relations between Cairo and Nicosia...

1884. 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...

1885. 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...

1886. Tony Blair meets President Anastasiades

It is the former British PM's first time to Cyprus but he has a Cypriot connection...

1887. 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...

1888. 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....

1889. Greece fears rising Turkish aggression

1890. Two looted artefacts handed back to Cyprus

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