Hezbollah threatens Israel, Cyprus as Gaza war grinds on The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group has said that nowhere in Israel will be safe if an all-out war breaks out between the two enemies. Middle East • 19 Jun 24
Hezbollah threatens Israel, Cyprus as Gaza war grinds on The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group has said that nowhere in Israel will be safe if an all-out war breaks out between the two enemies. Middle East • 19 Jun 24
Turkish Cypriot forces assault Cyprus peacekeepers - UN Turkish Cypriot forces have been accused of assaulting United Nations peacekeepers as they attempted to block the construction of a controversial road in the buffer zone dividing Cyprus. World • 18 Aug 23
Turkish Cypriot forces assault Cyprus peacekeepers - UN Turkish Cypriot forces have been accused of assaulting United Nations peacekeepers as they attempted to block the construction of a controversial road in the buffer zone dividing Cyprus. World • 18 Aug 23
Gas discovery off Cyprus gives Europe more options A consortium of Italy's Eni and France's TotalEnergies has found more natural gas off Cyprus, boosting Europe's hopes for a clean break from Russian gas. Business • 21 Dec 22
Gas discovery off Cyprus gives Europe more options A consortium of Italy's Eni and France's TotalEnergies has found more natural gas off Cyprus, boosting Europe's hopes for a clean break from Russian gas. Business • 21 Dec 22
UK woman cleared by Cyprus court of making up gang rape A British woman who was accused of falsely claiming she was gang-raped by up to 12 Israeli tourists in a Cyprus holiday resort had her conviction overturned today by the country's Supreme Court. World • 31 Jan 22
UK woman cleared by Cyprus court of making up gang rape A British woman who was accused of falsely claiming she was gang-raped by up to 12 Israeli tourists in a Cyprus holiday resort had her conviction overturned today by the country's Supreme Court. World • 31 Jan 22
Cyprus rape claim woman's lawyers 'happy' after appeal Lawyers representing a British woman convicted of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus have said they are "happy" after an appeal hearing at the country's Supreme Court. World • 16 Sep 21
Cyprus rape claim woman's lawyers 'happy' after appeal Lawyers representing a British woman convicted of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus have said they are "happy" after an appeal hearing at the country's Supreme Court. World • 16 Sep 21
Four dead in Cyprus' worst forest fire in decades A huge forest blaze in Cyprus killed four people, destroyed homes and forced evacuations of villages, police said. World • 04 Jul 21
Four dead in Cyprus' worst forest fire in decades A huge forest blaze in Cyprus killed four people, destroyed homes and forced evacuations of villages, police said. World • 04 Jul 21
Northern Cyprus: breakaway state backed by Turkey The breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey, holds a presidential election Sunday amid rising tensions on the island over gas exploration and the ghost town of Varosha. World • 09 Oct 20
Northern Cyprus: breakaway state backed by Turkey The breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, which is recognised only by Turkey, holds a presidential election Sunday amid rising tensions on the island over gas exploration and the ghost town of Varosha. World • 09 Oct 20
Anger as Turkish army reopens Cyprus resort Turkish troops reopened parts of a Cyprus seaside resort that became a ghost town amid war in 1974, sparking controversy days ahead of an election in the breakaway Turkish north. World • 09 Oct 20
Anger as Turkish army reopens Cyprus resort Turkish troops reopened parts of a Cyprus seaside resort that became a ghost town amid war in 1974, sparking controversy days ahead of an election in the breakaway Turkish north. World • 09 Oct 20
Greece, Cyprus welcome EU tough talk on Turkey Greece and Cyprus have welcomed an EU summit statement threatening Turkey with sanctions if it continues to drill for gas in disputed Mediterranean waters. World • 02 Oct 20
Greece, Cyprus welcome EU tough talk on Turkey Greece and Cyprus have welcomed an EU summit statement threatening Turkey with sanctions if it continues to drill for gas in disputed Mediterranean waters. World • 02 Oct 20
Turkey blocks Cyprus from world disarmament conference Turkey has blocked a request from Cyprus to participate as an observer at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, amid growing tensions between the two countries. World • 21 Jan 20
Turkey blocks Cyprus from world disarmament conference Turkey has blocked a request from Cyprus to participate as an observer at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, amid growing tensions between the two countries. World • 21 Jan 20
Suspended sentence for British teen convicted in Cyprus The British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has been given a four month suspended jail sentence at Famagusta District Court in Paralimni. UK • 07 Jan 20
Suspended sentence for British teen convicted in Cyprus The British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has been given a four month suspended jail sentence at Famagusta District Court in Paralimni. UK • 07 Jan 20
British teen convicted in Cyprus makes plea to Johnson A British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has asked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "Please bring me home". World • 03 Jan 20
British teen convicted in Cyprus makes plea to Johnson A British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has asked UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to "Please bring me home". World • 03 Jan 20
Mother of woman convicted in Cyprus backs boycott The mother of a British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has backed calls for a tourism boycott of the country. World • 01 Jan 20
Mother of woman convicted in Cyprus backs boycott The mother of a British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus has backed calls for a tourism boycott of the country. World • 01 Jan 20
British woman guilty of lying about gang rape in Cyprus A British teenager has been found guilty of lying about being gang raped by 12 Israeli youths in Cyprus. World • 30 Dec 19
British woman guilty of lying about gang rape in Cyprus A British teenager has been found guilty of lying about being gang raped by 12 Israeli youths in Cyprus. World • 30 Dec 19
Cyprus says Turkey flouts international law with drill Cyprus has accused Turkey of violating international law by launching operations off the island in search of oil and gas. World • 15 Nov 19
Cyprus says Turkey flouts international law with drill Cyprus has accused Turkey of violating international law by launching operations off the island in search of oil and gas. World • 15 Nov 19
Higgins: Brexit should not damage Ireland-UK relations President Higgins has said he believes the good relations that exist between Ireland and Britain will continue "no matter what happens" in relation to the ongoing Brexit negotiations. Europe • 16 Oct 19
Higgins: Brexit should not damage Ireland-UK relations President Higgins has said he believes the good relations that exist between Ireland and Britain will continue "no matter what happens" in relation to the ongoing Brexit negotiations. Europe • 16 Oct 19
President Higgins embarks on State visit to Cyprus President Michael D Higgins will arrive in Cyprus today as he embarks on a three-day State visit to the eastern Mediterranean island. Ireland • 13 Oct 19
President Higgins embarks on State visit to Cyprus President Michael D Higgins will arrive in Cyprus today as he embarks on a three-day State visit to the eastern Mediterranean island. Ireland • 13 Oct 19
UK teen remanded in Cyprus custody over rape claim A British teenager was remanded in custody in Cyprus today after she was arrested last week on suspicion of falsely accusing 12 Israeli tourists of gang rape. Europe • 30 Jul 19
UK teen remanded in Cyprus custody over rape claim A British teenager was remanded in custody in Cyprus today after she was arrested last week on suspicion of falsely accusing 12 Israeli tourists of gang rape. Europe • 30 Jul 19
Missile from Syria-Israel clash hits land in Cyprus A wayward missile struck Cyprus early today, skimming the densely populated capital Nicosia and crashing on a mountainside in what officials said could have been a spillover of an Israeli strike on Syria and a counter response. World • 01 Jul 19
Missile from Syria-Israel clash hits land in Cyprus A wayward missile struck Cyprus early today, skimming the densely populated capital Nicosia and crashing on a mountainside in what officials said could have been a spillover of an Israeli strike on Syria and a counter response. World • 01 Jul 19
Seven life sentences for Cyprus serial killer A Greek Cypriot army captain who murdered five women and two girls has been handed seven life sentences in an unprecedented serial killing case that has shocked the Mediterranean island. World • 24 Jun 19
Seven life sentences for Cyprus serial killer A Greek Cypriot army captain who murdered five women and two girls has been handed seven life sentences in an unprecedented serial killing case that has shocked the Mediterranean island. World • 24 Jun 19
Cyprus's Cobalt Air suspends operations indefinitely Cobalt, a low-cost carrier operating flights out of Cyprus since 2016, has suspended operations indefinitely, a statement on it website said. Business • 18 Oct 18
Cyprus's Cobalt Air suspends operations indefinitely Cobalt, a low-cost carrier operating flights out of Cyprus since 2016, has suspended operations indefinitely, a statement on it website said. Business • 18 Oct 18
Freshly Chopped to open two stores in Cyprus Healthy fast food chain Freshly Chopped has agreed a six-figure deal to open up two new outlets in Cyprus, as the company begins its expansion across Europe. Business • 05 Oct 17
Freshly Chopped to open two stores in Cyprus Healthy fast food chain Freshly Chopped has agreed a six-figure deal to open up two new outlets in Cyprus, as the company begins its expansion across Europe. Business • 05 Oct 17
Cyprus reunification talks end without deal - UN Marathon talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the decades-old conflict in Cyprus wrapped up early today without a deal, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said. News • 07 Jul 17
Cyprus reunification talks end without deal - UN Marathon talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the decades-old conflict in Cyprus wrapped up early today without a deal, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said. News • 07 Jul 17
UN pressing leaders to seal Cypriot unification deal The head of the United Nations flew into Switzerland earlier today to press Greek and Turkish Cypriots to seal a deal reuniting their east Mediterranean island. US Vice President Mike Pence has also urged both sides to "seize this historic opportunity". World • 06 Jul 17
UN pressing leaders to seal Cypriot unification deal The head of the United Nations flew into Switzerland earlier today to press Greek and Turkish Cypriots to seal a deal reuniting their east Mediterranean island. US Vice President Mike Pence has also urged both sides to "seize this historic opportunity". World • 06 Jul 17
Cyprus reunification talks open in Switzerland Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders began talks in Switzerland on aimed at reuniting the island after more than 40 years of division, in what some activists said could be the last chance of a settlement. News • 28 Jun 17
Cyprus reunification talks open in Switzerland Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders began talks in Switzerland on aimed at reuniting the island after more than 40 years of division, in what some activists said could be the last chance of a settlement. News • 28 Jun 17
