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LONDON - An anonymous Middle East billionaire bought Cyprus’ former London Embassy in an exclusive area for the equivalent of $32 million, who wanted a luxury residence for his family, said the listing agency Wetherell.

NICOSIA – The Church of Cyprus, indeed, the whole country, has been shaken by allegations of financial and moral scandal against two monks of the Monastery of Holy Avvakoum in the village of Fterikoudi.

NICOSIA – The Church of Cyprus, indeed, the whole country, has been shaken by allegations of financial and moral scandal against two monks of the Monastery of Holy Avvakoum in the village of Fterikoudi.

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — A ship carrying 200 tons of aid approached the coast of Gaza on Friday in a mission to inaugurate a sea route from Cyprus to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the enclave five months into the war between Israel and Hamas.

LARNACA - A ship carrying dozens of tons of food for Palestinians trapped by Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip will head from Cyprus as fighting remained intense and the sea corridor’s safety remained uncertain.

LARNACA - A ship carrying dozens of tons of food for Palestinians trapped by Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip will head from Cyprus as fighting remained intense and the sea corridor’s safety remained uncertain.

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More Than 435,000 Songbirds on Cyprus Killed to Make Delicacy Dish

NICOSIA - Repeated attempts to stop the slaughter of songbirds on Cyprus, which are considered  delicacy and often sold to restaurants, have failed, a new report finding that more than 435,000 more were killed in the autumn of 2023.

NICOSIA - Repeated attempts to stop the slaughter of songbirds on Cyprus, which are considered  delicacy and often sold to restaurants, have failed, a new report finding that more than 435,000 more were killed in the autumn of 2023.

Cyprus Police: Father Buries 6-Year-Old Child at Sea after a Migrant Boat Went Adrift for Days

NICOSIA — Cyprus police say a Syrian man admitted to burying one of his four children at sea after the 6-year-old died aboard a boat loaded with migrants that had gone adrift for many days without food or water.

NICOSIA — Cyprus police say a Syrian man admitted to burying one of his four children at sea after the 6-year-old died aboard a boat loaded with migrants that had gone adrift for many days without food or water.

Witness Dies: Cyprus Suspends Property Trial of Turkish-Cypriot Lawyer

NICOSIA - The trial of a Turkish-Cypriot lawyer, Akan Kursat, accused of brokering deals to sell property still owned by Greek-Cypriots on the occupied side of the island, was suspended after the key witness died, Attorney-General George Savvides defended the move.

NICOSIA - The trial of a Turkish-Cypriot lawyer, Akan Kursat, accused of brokering deals to sell property still owned by Greek-Cypriots on the occupied side of the island, was suspended after the key witness died, Attorney-General George Savvides defended the move.

Asylum Seekers in Europe Reached a 7-Year High Last Year. Syrians and Afghans File Most Claims

BRUSSELS (AP) — The number of asylum seekers in Europe reached a seven-year high last year, with more than 1.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The number of asylum seekers in Europe reached a seven-year high last year, with more than 1.

Hopeful Cyprus Picks Silia Kapsis, Song “Liar” for 2024 Eurovision Contest

NICOSIA - Cyprus, which holds the record for being in the kitschy Eurovision song contest the most times without ever winning - finishing second in 2018 - is hoping to end the drought with performer Silia Kapsis’ song “Liar” picked for the 2024 contest in Malmo, Sweden.

NICOSIA - Cyprus, which holds the record for being in the kitschy Eurovision song contest the most times without ever winning - finishing second in 2018 - is hoping to end the drought with performer Silia Kapsis’ song “Liar” picked for the 2024 contest in Malmo, Sweden.

2 Lebanese Men Ordered Detained for Bringing 146 Syrian Refugees to Cyprus by Boat

NICOSIA — A court in Cyprus on Saturday ordered two men to remain in police custody for six days on suspicion of people smuggling.

NICOSIA — A court in Cyprus on Saturday ordered two men to remain in police custody for six days on suspicion of people smuggling.

Eleftheria Pancyprian Youth Team Visits President of Cyprus

On Thursday, February 22, the members and escorts of the teenage soccer team of Eleftheria Pancyprian of New York, who are currently being hosted in Cyprus, were guided through the Presidential Palace.

On Thursday, February 22, the members and escorts of the teenage soccer team of Eleftheria Pancyprian of New York, who are currently being hosted in Cyprus, were guided through the Presidential Palace.

Cyprus Anti-Racist Group Decries Attack Against Turkish-Cypriots

NICOSIA - A Cypriot anti-racist organization, Far Right Watch Cy denounced what it said was an attack against Turkish-Cypriots by a group of Greek-Cypriots and warned it could lead to retaliation and further tension on the island.

NICOSIA - A Cypriot anti-racist organization, Far Right Watch Cy denounced what it said was an attack against Turkish-Cypriots by a group of Greek-Cypriots and warned it could lead to retaliation and further tension on the island.

Cypriot Court Tosses Suits Over Bank Customer Accounts Confiscated

NICOSIA - Ten years after Cypriot banks confiscated nearly half the amount of bank accounts over 100,000 euros ($107,990) to prevent collapse, a court on Cyprus rejected six joint lawsuits from companies who lost assets.

NICOSIA - Ten years after Cypriot banks confiscated nearly half the amount of bank accounts over 100,000 euros ($107,990) to prevent collapse, a court on Cyprus rejected six joint lawsuits from companies who lost assets.

Navy SEALS Hold Maneuvers With Cyprus Underwater Demolition Team

NICOSIA - In an operation off the island, United States Navy SEAL teams collaborated with the Cypriot Navy Underwater Demolition Team in three weeks of exercises designed to show a deterrent to threats to maritime security.

NICOSIA - In an operation off the island, United States Navy SEAL teams collaborated with the Cypriot Navy Underwater Demolition Team in three weeks of exercises designed to show a deterrent to threats to maritime security.

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