Tag: Cyprus
UN Security Council slams decision to reopen Cyprus suburb
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council condemned the decision by Turkey and Turkish Cypriots to reopen a residential section of an abandoned suburb...
UN Security Council slams decision to reopen Cyprus suburb
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council condemned the decision by Turkey and Turkish Cypriots to reopen a residential section of an abandoned suburb...
Draft UN statement urges Turkish reversal of Cyprus action
UNITED NATIONS — A proposed U.N. Security Council statement would call on Turkey and breakaway Turkish Cypriots to reverse a decision to reopen a...
Turkey aims for dialogue with Taliban on Kabul Airport plan
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s president said Tuesday his country will talk with the Taliban regarding Turkey’s bid to operate and secure the airport in the...
Cyprus showcases ancient undersea harbor to draw tourists
AMATHUS, Cyprus — It’s said that Demetrius the Besieger, a mighty warrior king and one of Alexander the Great’s successors, built this harbor on...
Cyprus forest fire that killed 4 now under control
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A deadly brush fire that claimed four lives and has been described as the most destructive blaze in Cyprus' 61-year history...
Cyprus asks EU, Israel for help fighting huge forest fire
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus asked fellow European Union nations on Saturday to help battle a huge forest fire in a mountainous region of the...
Cyprus gets new health minister in government mini-reshuffle
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ president on Tuesday appointed an economics professor as the country’s new health minister, after his predecessor asked to leave the...
Cypriot minister angrily quits over call with president
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ justice minister has angrily resigned, citing her boss’ alleged remarks that she “harms” the government’s image because of her earlier,...
Cyprus elects its first-ever female parliament speaker
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Lawmakers in Cyprus on Thursday elected a woman to the country's second most powerful political post for the first time since...