The US has lifted a 33-year arms embargo on Cyprus amid an escalating dispute over energy rights and sovereignty in the eastern Mediterranean.Mike Pompeo, the Secretary of State, announced the move …
US partially lifts arms embargo on Cyprus
The United States announced Tuesday that it would lift for one year its three-decade-old arms embargo on Cyprus to allow “non-lethal” military goods to be sold to the Mediterranean island. In a move …
Turkey Criticizes U.S. Decision to Lift Arms Embargo on Cyprus
Turkey on Tuesday accused the U.S. of violating the spirit of the alliance between the two countries by lifting an arms embargo on Cyprus amid a showdown over energy resources in the Mediterranean Sea …
U.S. to lift 33-year arms embargo on Cyprus, angering Turkey
WASHINGTON/ANKARA (Reuters) – The United States will lift a 33-year arms embargo on Cyprus and deepen its security cooperation with Nicosia, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday, …
U.S. to partially lift arms embargo on Cyprus
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday informed Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades that Washington would allow non-lethal arms trade for Nicosia for fiscal year 2021 starting Oct. 1, a move …
AJC, HALC Welcome Lifting of U.S. Arms Embargo on Cyprus
PRNewswire/ — American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) welcomed the State Department’s announcement today that …
The Latest: Cyprus calls for masks, distancing at protests
Cyprus’ Health Ministry says anyone taking part in a peaceful protest is obligated to wear a face mask and keep at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from other demonstrators. The ministry issued guidelines on …
‘Love you to the moon and back’: Gogglebox star Lee Riley bids an emotional farewell to boyfriend of 26 years in Cyprus as he jets home to film new series
Gogglebox star Lee Riley bade an emotional farewell to his partner Steve Mail as he flew back to the UK on Monday to film the new series.
Scotland women’s qualifiers with Cyprus & Portugal postponed until February
Scotland women’s European Championship qualifiers next month with Cyprus and Portugal have been postponed until February.
New Greek expansion in Med would be act of war, warns Turkey
Turkey has said that any attempt by Greece to expand its maritime border would be an “act of war” as it prepares for new military drills north of Cyprus this week.Leaders of Nato, of which both …