Greece
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Most Common Names in Greece, Cyprus, and Around the World
In Greece and Cyprus, it is custom to follow a widely-used pattern of naming a child after their grandparents.
Animals
The Adorable Native Cat Breeds of Greece and Cyprus
Anyone who has visited Greece or Cyprus knows that both beautiful countries are home to many, many cats. Yet some people may be unaware that there are two distinct cat breeds, the Aegean cat and the Cyprus cat, native...
Cyprus
Turkish Commander Orders Murder of Solomos Solomou in Cyprus
Hasan Kundakci admitted that he ordered the assassination of Greek-Cypriot hero Solomos Solomou.
Cyprus
Cyprus Remembers Brutal Murder of Tassos Isaac by Turkish Nationalists
August 11 marks 25 years since the brutal murder of the Greek Cypriot demonstrator Tassos Isaac inside the United Nations Buffer Zone in 1996.
Cyprus
Cyprus Seeks Bidders in Hopes of Reviving Ferry Line to Greece
The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry announced on Wednesday that Cyprus is seeking bidders to revive its ferry line to Greece.
The ferry service was discontinued over two decades ago, and multiple campaigns to relaunch the ferry have come and gone...
Cyprus
Turkish Occupation Continues to Erase Ancient Heritage of Cyprus
Since the military invasion of Cyprus by the Turkish army during the summer of 1974, countless reports have been published about the atrocities the Turkish forces committed on the beautiful Mediterranean island.
But less known is the continuous effort by...
Europe
Security Analyst: Greece, Cyprus Should Offer Naval Bases to France
The Greece-France security agreement signed last week should lead to the establishment of French naval bases in Greece and Cyprus, a security analyst says. Dr. Ioannis Mazis believes that extending military collaboration with France will make Greece safer.
Dr. Mazis,...
Diplomacy
AUKUS Undermines NATO, Brings France Closer to Greece, Cyprus
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A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS, which has drawn France closer to Greece and Cyprus, and widened its divide with Turkey.
By Konstantinos Apostolou-Katsaros
A major geopolitical reshuffle is underway in the wake of AUKUS. Although...
Cyprus
Turkish Drones in Occupied Cyprus Deepen Tensions in the Region
An air base in northern Cyprus is currently hosting drones from Turkey, causing tensions to rise throughout the region. Cyprus, politically divided after the Turkish invasion of 1974, has felt that the Turkish government is reproducing its "expansionist agenda"...
Cyprus
Jordan Joins Greece, Cyprus in Opposition to Turkey’s Varosha Plans
Greece, Cyprus and Jordan called for a "comprehensive and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem" after Turkey said it would reopen Varosha.
Business
EU Approves New Greece – Cyprus Ferry Link
The European Union has approved a new summertime Greece - Cyprus ferry link, according to a report out of Cyprus on Wednesday.
Greece
Two Women Die of Blood Clots in Greece, Cyprus After AstraZeneca Shot
Two women, in Greece and Cyprus, have died after having been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca inoculation after suffering blood clots.
Cyprus
Eurovision: Cyprus Among First Qualifiers for Grand Final
Cyprus qualified for the grand final of Eurovision after an impressive act during the first semi-final of the 65th annual Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on Tuesday.
Elena Tsagkrinou, a 26-year old singer from Greece, represented Cyprus with the song...
Greece
Greece, Israel, Cyprus and France in Annual Joint Military Exercises
The nations of Greece, Israel, Cyprus and France are now taking part in their annual joint military exercises called "Noble Dina."
Energy
Greece, Israel, Cyprus to Link Powergrids via Undersea Cable
Greece Israel and Cyprus signed an initial agreement to build the world’s longest underwater power cable to link their electrical grids.