Turkish troops arrive in Libyan chaos
Turkey has formally deployed troops to Libya in support of the encircled UN-recognised government in Tripoli, which is under siege…
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US envoy blames Russian mercenaries for Libyan deaths
The US ambassador to Libya says growing Russian support for rebel Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar’s offensive to seize Tripoli is…
Cyprus to cancel 26 ‘golden’ passports
Cyprus says it has started a process to remove citizenship from 26 non-native citizens which they bought under a secretive…
Cyprus president to ask UN to stop ghost town redevelopment
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades says he will use every diplomatic measure to oppose Turkey’s plans to reopen Varosha (pictured), a…
Turkey rejects EU sanctions threat over Cyprus
The European Council’s threat of sanctions against Turkey over its “illegal drilling” for natural gas in the Republic of Cyprus’…
Filipinos enraged by Cyprus murders
Hundreds of Cypriots and migrants have protested outside Cyprus’ presidential palace to mourn seven women and girls who police say…
Turkey fumes at UN Cyprus extension
Turkey has criticised the UN Security Council for extending the mandate of its peacekeeping force on Cyprus, saying it ignored…
Turkey raises Cypriot tensions over gas
Turkey’s foreign ministry has warned the US, Israel, Greece and Egypt over their support for efforts by Cyprus to drill…
Turks spoil Cypriot gas triumph
The EU has called on Turkey to reduce its aggression towards the Republic of Cyprus and accused its navy obstructing…
Turkish Cyprus PM fails to win majority
Northern Cyprus looks set to be ruled by a right-wing coalition sceptical of reunifying the island after the party of…
Turkish Cyprus underwhelmed by polls
Turkish Cyprus headed to the polls yesterday (Sunday) in a parliamentary election that has failed to generate enthusiasm among a…
Greece moves to axe coup asylum bid
Greece’s government has filed a request to cancel the granting of asylum to one of eight Turkish servicemen who fled…
‘Racist’ boat denied Tunisia supplies
Tunisian fishing boats have stopped a ship carrying anti-immigrant campaigners from docking, disrupting their hopes of blocking migrant vessels leaving…
UN chief bullish about Cyprus talks
Northern Cyprus’s mosques converted from churches speak of centuries of religious conflict on the island. Source: Wikimedia The Cypriot peace…
Cyprus talks address property dispute
Nicosia remains the only divided city in Nato. Source: Wikimedia The reunification of Cyprus is difficult but possible, a UN…
Ban confident over Cyprus peace deal
The Beşparmak Turkish Cypriot flag, visible of Greek territory. Source: Wikimedia A deal to reunite Cyprus is within reach,…