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Cyprus is the third-largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. It has inhabitants of Greek and of Turkish origin.

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Nordzypern Werbung auf Russisch für den Verkauf von Immmobilen

Northern Cyprus Draws Russians

Northern Cyprus Draws Russians

Many Iranians and Russians are buying apartments in Northern Cyprus to avoid EU sanctions.
SocietyMarch 22, 202405:08 min
The Open Arms, a rescue vessel owned by a Spanish NGO, departs with humanitarian aid for Gaza from Larnaca, Cyprus, on March 12

Ship carrying food, humanitarian aid reaches Gaza

Ship carrying food, humanitarian aid reaches Gaza

A charity ship laden with 200 tons of food, equipment and relief supplies has reached Gaza.
ConflictsMarch 16, 202402:11 min
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Cyprus: feline coronavirus raises fears

Cyprus: feline coronavirus raises fears

In Cyprus, many cats have been infected with a deadly variant of feline coronavirus.
SocietyMarch 14, 202404:31 min
Open Arms ship in Larnaca

Cyprus-Gaza aid corridor: Some relief, but no end to crisis

Cyprus-Gaza aid corridor: Some relief, but no end to crisis

A new sea corridor to carry aid to Gaza has been called a signal of hope — but it won’t solve the humanitarian crisis.
ConflictsMarch 13, 2024
Aid ship Open Arms docked in Lanarca

Aid ship waits to set sail from Cyprus to Gaza

Aid ship waits to set sail from Cyprus to Gaza

A new maritime corridor is to be set up to bring humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
ConflictsMarch 11, 202401:55 min
A photo of a visa for Australia in a passport

Why are 'golden visa' schemes being scrapped?

Why are 'golden visa' schemes being scrapped?

Australia is the latest country to ax golden visas for wealthy foreign investors, in an effort to battle corruption.
BusinessJanuary 25, 2024
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an aerial view of the industrial complex at the port of Vasiliko, including the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal

How can Cyprus exploit its gas in a geopolitical minefield?

Cyprus boasts vast natural resources. But the Mediterranean island is also situated in a volatile geopolitical region.
BusinessNovember 14, 2023