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November 15, 2020 at 7:33 am

Erdogan backs two-state Cyprus deal, puts talks in doubt VIEW

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to throw into doubt a new bid to restart dormant Cyprus reunification talks, saying Sunday...

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In this photo provided by the Greek Prime Minister’s Office, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shows a map of Europe during his announcement on the country’s new lockdown in Athens, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. Mitsotakis has announced a nationwide three-week lockdown starting Saturday morning, saying that the increase in the coronavirus infections must be stopped before Greece’s health care system comes under “unbearable” pressure. (Dimitris Papamitsos/Greek Prime Minister’s Office via AP) XTS104 XTS104

November 5, 2020 at 6:10 am

Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals VIEW

With a surge in coronavirus cases straining health systems in many European countries, Greece announced a nationwide lockdown in the hopes of stemming a rising...

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October 21, 2020 at 7:54 am

Cyprus, Greece, Egypt to Turkey: drop the rancor, join us

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The leaders of Cyprus, Egypt and Greece on Wednesday renewed an invitation to Turkey to become a partner in reaping the...

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October 18, 2020 at 12:56 am

Hardliner wins Turkish Cypriot leadership election VIEW

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who won a Turkish Cypriot leadership election said Sunday he's ready to resume dormant talks aimed at ending Cyprus'...

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October 17, 2020 at 3:36 am

Leftist versus hardliner in Turkish Cypriot leadership vote VIEW

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots vote on Sunday in a leadership runoff that could decide whether they retain more control over their own affairs...

October 15, 2020 at 4:17 am

Cyprus House speaker quits over citizenship for sale scandal VIEW

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ parliamentary speaker has resigned after an undercover news report allegedly caught him on tape promising to help circumvent the country's...

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October 13, 2020 at 12:43 pm

Germany decries Turkey’s actions in eastern Mediterranean VIEW

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Germany's foreign minister on Tuesday criticized Turkey for “unilateral steps" in the eastern Mediterranean that are undercutting efforts to de-escalate tensions...

October 13, 2020 at 3:49 am

Cyprus cancels maligned ‘golden passport’ scheme

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus on Tuesday scrapped a lucrative program granting citizenship to wealthy investors amid new allegations that a top state official and...

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October 11, 2020 at 12:30 am

Leftist, hard-liner in Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff VIEW

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A leftist incumbent will take on a hard-line challenger in a runoff to decide who will lead Turkish Cypriots in overcoming...

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October 2, 2020 at 11:23 am

EU sanctions Belarus over election, gets in-kind response VIEW

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union imposed sanctions Friday on 40 officials suspected of election misconduct and a brutal security crackdown on protesters in Belarus,...