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Oman Gifts 'Alasia' Vessel to Cypriot Navy in Ceremony
The vessel “Alasia” gifted to the Republic of Cyprus by the Sultan of Oman was officially handed over to the Cypriot navy in a ceremony in Larnaka harbor.
The vessel, which has been fully repaired, will patrol the open seas,...
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National Council Convenes Today to Review Latest Developments in Cyprus Talks
The National Council, the top advisory body to the President of the Republic on the handling of the Cyprus issue meets on Monday morning under President Nicos Anastasiades, ahead of a second conference on Cyprus which will take place...
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Awarding Peace Efforts: The 9th Stelios Bi-Communal Awards in Cyprus
In a press release, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has announced the launch of the 9th Stelios Bi-communal Awards in Cyprus that will pay tribute to the on-going peace talks in Cyprus.
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is the founder of Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, easyJet and easyGroup, and...
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Cyprus Missing Persons Committee Helping Countries With Their Know-How
The Committee on Missing Persons (CMP) in Cyprus shares its experience and know-how with countries that have missing persons and want to implement a project for the exhumation, identification and return of remains.
This is taking place at a request...
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Foreign Min Kotzias: Geneva Talks for Cyprus Cannot Fail, 'Can Only Be Postponed or Delayed'
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias ruled out on Wednesday the possibility of failure in the top-level talks on Cyprus which will be held in Geneva next week, saying they can only be delayed or postponed.
The minister was speaking to journalists...
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Cyprus Negotiators Meeting to Discuss Governance and Property Issues on Tuesday
Negotiators of the two communities in Cyprus Andreas Mavroyiannis and Ozdil Nami will meet on Tuesday to discuss issues concerning the chapters of governance and the property issue, CNA has learned.
The two negotiators will also prepare a meeting for...
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Cyprus Petition Launched for Return of Parthenon Marbles to Greece
With the 200th anniversary of the removal of the Parthenon Marbles from Athens by Lord Elgin the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Wednesday initiated a collection of signatures in Cyprus, calling for their return to Greece.
In a statement, CNA...
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Erdogan Wishes to Meet With Tsipras Ahead of Geneva Talks, Sources Say
According to sources, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is leaning towards meeting with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras ahead of the multilateral summit in Geneva, Switzerland where he is set to discuss the Cyprus issue in the latest round of talks on...
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Russia Foreign Min Says Cyprus Talks Should Turn to UN Council for Security Guarantees
On Friday, Russia's Foreign Ministry commented in a statement that it feels the most effective way that Cyprus can deal with security guarantees during the Cyprus talks is with the input of the UN Security Council.
Russia also reiterated its position...
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Gov Spox: Tspiras and President Erdogan May Meet in Early January
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras may have a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the first week of January, before the international meeting in Geneva on January 9-12, Cyprus government spokesman Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday.
The Cyprus...