World news about “Cyprus” published by euronews.
Turkey’s elite attend funeral of Denktash The funeral of the former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash has taken place in Nicosia. He died last week at the age of 88. Denktash was revered by… 17/01/2012
Former Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash dies Former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Denktash, 88, has died. He led northern Cyprus, only recognised as a state by Turkey, for more than three decades. He… 14/01/2012
Could gas reserves further strain Cypriot relations? Tensions are rising again on the divided island of Cyprus. Could the prospect of undersea gas resources, and the revenues they could offer, put further strain… 25/11/2011
Turkish deputy PM defiant in drilling row Turkey’s relations with Israel have been strained as the row over gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean has escalated. Turkey’s Deputy Prime… 27/09/2011
Turkey and Israel ‘may tumble into conflict’ over Cyprus“It is possible that Turkey and Israel might tumble into an armed conflict in the Mediterranean.” It is remarkable to hear these words from a diplomat who… 07/09/2011
The EU and Turkey – to join or not to join? This week in U talk, our first question is from Ceren, a student from Istanbul. She says: “I’d like to know what you think about Turkey joining the EU? What… 05/08/2011
Huge explosion at Cyprus military base – nocomment An explosion which ripped through Evangelos Florakis military base in Cyprus killed at least 12 people and occurred in a munitions dump storing weapons… 11/07/2011
Europe’s bathing water quality still high despite slight drop in standards The excellence of Europe’s bathing waters sunk slightly between 2009 and 2010, even if overall quality remained high. Mediterranean countries topped the clean… 16/06/2011
Cypriot president rejects blame for power station blastThe President of Cyprus, Demetris Christofias has rejected calls for him to resign after an inquiry accused him of negligence over a munitions blast that… 04/10/2011
Gas tensions rise between Turkey & CyprusTurkey has begun exploring for gas off the Cyprus coast in a move that is sharpening a dispute over resources and may threaten Turkey’s desire to join the … 27/09/2011
Diplomatic row over Mediterranean oil escalatesA three-way row between Cyprus, Turkey and Israel over oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean is set to get worse. A Turkish vessel is on its way to… 24/09/2011
Gas exploration row escalates in Eastern MediterraneanTurkish warships could be deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean as the row over gas and oil exploration escalates. The internationally recognised Greek… 20/09/2011
Row between Cyprus and Turkey over offshore drilling escalatesIn Cyprus the start of exploratory offshore drilling for gas by the internationally recognised Greek Cypriot government has escalated a row with Ankara. It… 19/09/2011
Turkey threatens to cut EU ties over CyprusEU candidate Turkey has again threatened to freeze relations with the bloc over the thorny topic of Cyprus. Ankara is angry at plans to give… 18/09/2011
Turkey warns Cyprus over oil and gas plansTurkey has branded plans by Cyprus to begin oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean as a ‘provocation’. The internationally-recognised Greek Cypriot… 18/09/2011
Cyprus cabinet quits as economic problems mountThe reverberations from the fatal blast in Cyprus have hit the government. The country’s cabinet has quit in a bid to quell public anger. The explosion… 28/07/2011
A shift in Turkey’s Cyprus policy?A new government, a new international environment and a new approach from Turkey regarding Cyprus. The Turkish Prime Minister paid his first trip ‘abroad’… 21/07/2011
Turkish PM toys with Gaza visitTurkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he may visit Gaza extending Ankara’s support of a bid to bring together Palestinian factions Fatah… 19/07/2011
Turkey threatens to ‘freeze’ EU ties over CyprusIt wants to join the European Union but Turkey is threatening to freeze relations with the bloc over the thorny topic of Cyprus. Ankara is angry over plans… 13/07/2011
Cyprus blast: defence minister, army chief resignCyprus’ defence minister and the head of Cypriot army have resigned following a huge explosion on a military base this morning which killed 12 people. The… 11/07/2011
Cyprus blast described as ‘biblical disaster’At least 11 people have been killed after a massive explosion ripped through a military base in Cyprus. The blast – described as a disaster of “biblical… 11/07/2011
Many killed in explosion at Cyprus military baseAt least 12 people have been killed in a massive explosion at a military base in the south of Cyprus. The blast, which ripped through the Evangelos Florakis… 11/07/2011
Israeli gas finds lead to border rowsA three-nation dispute is escalating over massive natural gas discoveries in the Mediterranean sea. Israel has made two large finds in the last 18 months… 10/07/2011
Three ‘spies’ admit to Russian linksUS prosecutors say three of the ten suspected spies being held in the United States have now admitted having links to Russia. It is alleged a couple living… 03/07/2010
Key spy suspect skips bail in CyprusThe so called “eleventh man” in the alleged Russian spy ring has failed to report to police in Cyprus after earlier being released on bail. Although… 01/07/2010
Pope calls for dialogue with Islam in Cyprus visitThe Pope has begun a three day visit to Cyprus, his first to an Orthodox Christian country, and the first ever papal visit of any kind to the island. He has… 04/06/2010
Turkey makes port pledge to Greek CyprusTurkey’s made Greek Cyprus an offer in a bid to break the deadlock over the divided island’s status and continuing trade embargoes. Ankara says it is ready… 21/05/2010
Cyprus poll result sparks concerns for peace talksWhat now for peace talks in Cyprus? Concerns have been expressed at Turkish Cypriot nationalist Dervis Eroglu’s election triumph. A staunch backer of… 19/04/2010
Reunification doubts after Turkish Cypriot voteTurkey will keep on urging Cypriot leaders to continue peace talks for a permanent solution in Cyprus says Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He… 19/04/2010
Eroglu declares victory in Turkish Cypriot electionDervis Eroglu has won the presidential election in northern Cyprus. The leader of the UBP party beat incumbent, Ali Talat, who has been president since 2005… 19/04/2010
Eroglu elected president of northern CyprusDervis Eroglu has won the northern Cyprus presidential election, exit polls say. Eroglu beat Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat with more than 50 per… 18/04/2010
Turkish Cypriots go to the pollsTurkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat cast his vote in the territory’s presidential election on Sunday. Left-leaning Talat has been in power for five… 18/04/2010
North Cyprus heads to the polls in landmark voteNorthern Cypriots vote today in a presidential poll widely expected to have implications far beyond the territory’s borders. The election pits hardline… 18/04/2010
Cyprus thorns still impede healing divisionsThe two sides’ leaders in the Cyprus stand-off have been talking intensively. A final settlement has not come out of it but it beat the alternative, such as… 14/04/2010
Northern Cyprus divided over electionsEvery week for the last 35 years, a small UN convoy delivers a shipment of food, gas and other ncecessities to a diminishing enclave of Greeks living in… 09/04/2010
Former president’s stolen corpse recoveredThe missing remains of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos have been found, three months after being stolen from the grave. The body was identified… 09/03/2010
Commitment but still no peace deal in CyprusAttempts to re-energise long running peace talks between leaders of ethnically-divided Cyprus do not seem to have produced the firm results Ban Ki-moon was… 02/02/2010
UN chief Ban calls for Cyprus’ leaders to compromiseThe United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Cyprus’ estranged Greek and Turkish sides to compromise, in a final push for peace. Earlier… 01/02/2010
UN chief optimistic Cyprus peace deal can be struckThe United Nations Secretary General Ban ki-moon has said he is confident a solution to bridge differences on divided Cyprus can be found. The island’s… 01/02/2010
Ban Ki-moon supports Cyprus unity talksUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Cyprus on a mission to re-energise peace talks between the island’s estranged Greek and Turkish… 01/02/2010
Cyprus – digging up the past togetherOn the Green Line in Cyprus – Europe’s last physical wall between communities – joint initatives are rare. But now the Greek and Turkish Cypriots are together… 02/10/2009
Turkish Northern Cyprus marks invasionCyprus has marked the 35th anniversary of its division in contrasting mood. In the Turkish-dominated north, a show of military strength underlined just how… 20/07/2009
Turnout in Cyprus falls below 2004 levelsIn Cyprus voting in the European election was said to be running at a much slower rate than in the previous ballot in 2004, suggesting a lower turnout. By… 06/06/2009
Cyprus property ruling EU-wideThe European Union’s top court has ruled that legal verdicts by Greek Cypriot courts are binding throughout the bloc. This supports Cypriot Meletis… 28/04/2009
Nationalists sweep to victory in northern Cyprus pollEfforts to reunify the divided island of Cyprus could be complicated by an election result in the breakaway north. Turkish Cypriot nationalists have been… 20/04/2009
Nationalists on course to win north Cyprus voteTurkish Cypriots are voting in a parliamentary election today, and the result could have a serious impact on peace talks. The leader in breakaway northern… 19/04/2009
Illegal immigration, SIS II and biometricsItaly, Greece, Malta and Cyprus have called on their European Union partners to help combat a growing wave of illegal immigrants. They cite UN data: ‘more… 15/01/2009
Cyprus mourns former president PapadopoulosCyprus is to observe three days of mourning following the death of its former President Tassas Papadopoulos. A heavy smoker, he had been battling lung cancer… 12/12/2008
Former Cypriot President Papadopoulos diesTassos Papadopoulos, the former President of Cyprus, has died at the age of 74. The veteran politician, a heavy smoker, had been suffering from lung… 12/12/2008
