Menelaos Hadjicostis
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Small nuke reactors emerge as energy option, but risks loom
A global search for alternative sources to Russian energy during the war in Ukraine has refocused attention on smaller, easier-to-build nuclear power stations. → Read More
Cyprus showcases ancient undersea harbor to draw tourists
AMATHUS, Cyprus (AP) — It’s said that Demetrius the Besieger, a mighty warrior king and one of Alexander the Great’s successors, built this harbor on Cyprus’ southern coast 2,400 years ago to thwart a potential naval invasion from the ruler of Egypt, Ptolemy I, another of Alexander’s heirs. → Read More
Some upset in Cyprus over 'satanic' Eurovision song choice
A man has been charged with uttering threats and causing a disturbance after barging onto the grounds of Cyprus’ public broadcaster to protest what he said was the country’s “blasphemous” entry into this year’s Eurovision song contest → Read More
Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals
With a surge in coronavirus cases straining health systems in many European countries, Greece has announced a nationwide lockdown in the hopes of stemming a rising tide of patients before its hospitals come under “unbearable” pressure → Read More
Germany decries Turkey's actions in eastern Mediterranean
Germany’s foreign minister has criticized Turkey for “unilateral steps” in the eastern Mediterranean that are undercutting efforts to deescalate tensions with Greece and Cyprus over sea boundaries and drilling rights → Read More
Leftist, hard-liner in Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff
A leftist incumbent will take on a hard-line challenger in a runoff after Turkish Cypriots voting in a leadership election chose no clear winner → Read More
Leftist, hard-liner in Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff
A leftist incumbent looks set to take on a hard-line challenger in a runoff after Turkish Cypriots voting in a leadership election chose no clear winner → Read More
EU sanctions Belarus over election, gets in-kind response
The European Union has imposed sanctions Friday on 40 officials suspected of election misconduct and a brutal security crackdown on protesters in Belarus, which quickly retaliated by announcing its own sanctions against the EU → Read More
Agency: No Cyprus passports for wealthy investors' families
Cyprus’ top oversight body is urging lawmakers to rethink new legislation that empowers the government to grant citizenship to family members of wealthy investors under the country’s lucrative “golden passport” scheme → Read More
Lavrov: Russia ready to help ease Turkey-Greece tension
Russia's foreign minister says Moscow is ready to step in and help ease rising tensions over Turkey's search for energy reserves in the eastern Mediterranean and rejected any actions that could lead to a further escalation → Read More
Turkey criticizes US decision to lift Cyprus arms embargo
Turkey has called on the U.S. to reconsider a decision to partially lift a 33-year-old arms embargo against Cyprus, saying the move disrupts “equality and balance” between the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities on the ethnically divided Mediterranean island nation → Read More
Cyprus denies new allegations in "golden passport" scheme
Cyprus is denying new allegations that is was granting citizenship to foreigners accused of crimes in exchange for millions in investments → Read More
US supports Cyprus, wants closer east Med gas cooperation
A senior US diplomat says Washington wants tighter cooperation on developing gas finds in the “strategically significant” eastern Mediterranean and supports Cyprus’ right to exploit hydrocarbon deposits discovered in its waters → Read More
India hits 1 million virus cases, nations battle flare-ups
MITO, Japan — A return of stringent coronavirus restrictions in Israel, another daily record of reported cases in Japan's capital and outbreaks in → Read More
A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
ATLANTA (AP) — As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ill could have a better chance of survival. The pandemic has forced countries to impose lockdowns and tough restrictions on daily life and travel, but infections have surged as they eased these rules and reopened their… → Read More
Target announces Juneteenth as a company holiday
Retail giant Target has announced it will make Juneteenth a company holiday. → Read More
Virginia governor to propose Juneteenth as state holiday
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that he'll propose making Juneteenth an official holiday in a state that was once home to the capital of the Confederacy. → Read More
Europe reopens, Beijing outbreak revives need for vigilance
BERLIN — European countries reopened borders Monday after a three-month coronavirus shutdown, although international visitors are still being kept → Read More
Parisians return to cafes; Latin America sees virus surge
But as Parisians reclaimed their rhythm of city life, health experts warned that virus cases are still rising in Latin America, the world's latest COVID-19 epicenter. → Read More
2 Las Vegas shootings, 1 officer shot amid Floyd protests
An officer has been shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said. → Read More