Cyprus
Soccer Fans Refuse to Take Part in Moment of Silence for Queen Elizabeth II
In Cyprus' capital Nicosia, soccer fans whistled and jeered throughout what was supposed to be a minute-long moment of silence for the late queen.
Giant Fortress Found Beneath Mega-monument From Time of Alexander the Great
Underneath an ancient burial mound from 300 B.C.E., archaeologists have found an enormous fortress rampart.
Teen With 'Michael Jackson Phobia' Goes Viral for Reaction to Impersonator
Ruby Marriott says she has a crippling fear of Michael Jackson and that even hearing the crooner's hit "Thriller" gives her chills.
U.S. Grand Strategy Should Include Cyprus
Nicosia's pivot away from Russia, coupled with the Russian withdrawal from Cyprus and Turkey's ambivalence in the eastern Mediterranean provides the U.S. with the perfect opportunity to reengage with the region.
Horror as Tarantula Escapes Woman's Suitcase, Runs Free in Home: 'Nope'
"They have tarantulas in Cyprus?!" One TikTok user returned home from vacation with more than a tan.
3-Year-Old Reportedly Denied Heart Treatment Because Parents Unvaccinated
After several rejections, the 3-year-old boy was reportedly flown to Greece to undergo the necessary procedure.
What Is 'Deltacron'? Scientist Says COVID Discovery Is New Strain
But some experts say cases cited are more likely to be the result of lab contamination or co-infections of Delta and Omicron.
Pope Says Western Countries Should Accept Migrants, Vatican Takes Some In
As Pope Francis visited Cyprus, a country overwhelmed by asylum-seekers, the Vatican announced they would take in 12 migrants.
Can the International Criminal Court Bring Justice to Cyprus?
"Without justice there can be no peace."
Cyprus Asks EU to Relocate 'Significant' Numbers of Syrian Asylum-Seekers
"Their numbers have reached such levels that their integration into local communities is realistically unsustainable," the Cypriot Foreign Ministry told the Associated Press Thursday.
85 EU Passports Issued by Cyprus Could be Revoked
85 people may have their Cypriot citizenship revoked after an independent commission found they may have received passports via criminal offenses. The passports were issued within a government program that granted citizenship to relatives and company executives or wealthy investors.
Model Stephanie Dubois Suffers Blood Clot, Dies After Getting COVID Shot
The fashion model was reported to have suffered a brain hemorrhage and was in a coma before she died on Saturday afternoon, according to local media.
Unholy Alliance? What's Uniting Greece, Israel, Cyprus and the UAE?
Europe is increasingly being enmeshed in Middle Eastern rivalries and geopolitical strife.
Cyprus: Attending Church to Require Proof of COVID Vaccine or Negative Test
Health Minister Constantinos Ioannou said the easing of restrictions, which will begin May 10, is to "lift the spirits of the public after months of sacrifices," without putting the public at risk by removing all restrictions.
Nearly 800 People Incorrectly Granted Cyprus Citizenship In Scheme
As part of the $9.6 billion European-citizenship-for-investment scheme, 770 foreigners were incorrectly granted citizenship in Cyprus.
From Greece To India, via Israel: A New Middle East Alliance Is Expanding
This arc of transnational partnerships from Greece to India is part of an alliance that includes economic ties and geostrategic discussions about common interests and security, as well as the need for stabilization in the face of terror and extremist threats.
Bishop Sparks Outrage by Saying Homosexuality 'Transmitted by Parents'
Neophytos Masouras's comments were followed by a Russian priest claiming he spoke to deceased biologist Charles Darwin, who retracted his theory of evolution.
Greece: America's New Key Strategic Partner
The discovery of natural gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean is redrawing the world's energy map, and few are better poised to support America's interests than Greece.
This Egyptian Wooden Toe Is World's Oldest Prosthetic
The wooden toe helped a priest's daughter walk about 3,000 years ago.
Epstein: Is Comey Guilty of Influencing Investigation?
His actions were an inexcusable departure from FBI norms, and have upended the FBI investigation.
Why Trump Can't Legally Fire Mueller. Chapter and Verse
The only way he can get rid of Mueller is to have Rosenstein remove him. And Rosenstein isn't going to do that.
John Dean: Trump Needs to Hire a Criminal Lawyer, Fast
Trump has made the same mistake Nixon did: he is not represented by competent counsel.
Putin's Flirtation with Le Pen Is Likely to Backfire
After rigging the U.S. election, he would have done better to keep his funding of Le Pen secret.
Trump and Buddies Keep Red Flags Flying in Russia Probe
Trump and associates' murky financial dealings deserve greater scrutiny.
Crunch Talks Begin at U.N. on Cyprus Reunification Deal
The deal 18 months in the planning would end 40 years of division.
Traces of Explosives Found on EgyptAir Victim Remains
The Airbus A320 plunged into the Mediterranean en route from Paris to Cairo in May.
EgyptAir Recorder Suggests Struggle To Extinguish Fire
Prior data had indicated smoke in the aircraft before it plunged into the Mediterranean.
EgyptAir Flight MS804: Black Box Suggests Fire on Board
A recording shows signs of heat and smoke on board the plane that crashed into the Mediterranean last month.
EgyptAir Flight MS804 Black Box Successfully Repaired
The repairs open the door to clues that may answer why the plane crashed into the Mediterranean.
EgyptAir Black Boxes to Be Flown to France for Repairs
The boxes will eventually be returned to Egypt for analysis that investigators hope will unravel the crash cause.