Tag: #Cyprus
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Mossad footprints in Iran
In June 2023, the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad disclosed details of a covert operation carried out within Iran. According to Mossad, its operatives had recently interrogated a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) who had been plotting to assassinate Israeli citizens in Cyprus. Israel had already expressed gratitude to Cyprus for its role…
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European countries report record high COVID-19 cases
Several European countries have reported record high COVID-19 cases, as omicron variant continues to spread across the continent.
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In a classic “carrot and stick” approach, EU leadership hopes to rebuild cooperation with Turkey
EU heads seek ‘new chapter’ with Erdogan on Turkey visit
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Cyprus Rattled by Rare Earthquake
Cyprus has been rattled by a rare earthquake.
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Pakistan Among Largest & Most Effective UN Troops Contributing Country: ISPR
ISPR says that Pakistan remains among the largest and most effective UN troops contributing country.
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North Cyprus to open disputed ‘ghost town’ with Erdogan backing
Ankara, Oct 6 (AFP/APP):Authorities in breakaway northern Cyprus are to open the coastal section of the long-fenced-off disputed town of Varosha, a Turkish Cypriot leader announced Tuesday ahead of elections at the weekend. The internationally-recognised government of the divided Mediterranean island swiftly condemned the decision as a “pre-election stunt” and said it would lodge protests…
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Turkey Pulls Back Drilling Ship from Cyprus
Turkey has pulled back its drilling ship from Cyprus.
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Cyprus police say seized Israeli ‘spy van’, question owner
Larnaca, Cyprus, Nov 17 (AFP/APP): Cypriot police said Saturday they had seized an alleged “spy van” equipped with sophisticated surveillance equipment capable of hacking communications and questioned its Israeli owner. Police began investigating after the opposition communist party AKEL asked what the government was doing about activities undertaken in the van, which was showcased in…
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Lebanon turns to neighbours for help fighting forest fires
Beirut, Oct 15 (AFP/APP): Lebanon has turned to its neighbours for help with battling forest fires that have ravaged homes and killed a volunteer firefighter in the Mediterranean country, the premier said on Tuesday. “We have contacted the Europeans who will send means of help,” Prime Minister Saad Hariri said in comments carried by national…
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EU to discuss measures on Turkey’s military activity in Syria
BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (XINHUA/APP): Foreign ministers from the European Union on Monday will discuss possible measures to enact against Turkey for its military incursions inside Syria, which will also be on the agenda of the EU’s summit starting Thursday. Federica Mogherini, the EU’s top diplomat, said this morning upon arrival at the bloc’s foreign affairs…