Biologists defy Cyprus' ethnic divide to protect environment
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — There’s something regal in the sprightly step and curious gaze of the long-horn sheep that roam the hills near Varisia, an abandoned village inside a U.N. buffer zone that cuts across ethnically divided Cyprus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biologists defy Cyprus' ethnic divide to protect environment
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — There’s something regal in the sprightly step and curious gaze of the long-horn sheep that roam the hills near Varisia, an abandoned village inside a U.N. buffer zone that cuts across ethnically divided Cyprus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Biologists defy Cyprus' ethnic divide to protect environment
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — There’s something regal in the sprightly step and curious gaze of the long-horn sheep that roam the hills near Varisia, an abandoned village inside a U.N. buffer zone that cuts across ethnically divided Cyprus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Cyprus activists: Hunters' lead pellets threaten flamingos
LARNACA, Cyprus (AP) — Conservationists in Cyprus are urging authorities to expand a hunting ban throughout a coastal salt lake network amid concerns that migrating flamingos could potentially swallow lethal quantities of lead shotgun pellets.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Asylum-seekers stuck in Cyprus' cramped camp want out
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Emmanuel Conteh negotiates the muddy, rutted pathways in shorts and torn plastic flip-flops and says he can’t sleep in his heavy canvas tent at night because of the cold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Asylum-seekers stuck in Cyprus' cramped camp want out
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Emmanuel Conteh negotiates the muddy, rutted pathways in shorts and torn plastic flip-flops and says he can’t sleep in his heavy canvas tent at night because of the cold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Asylum-seekers stuck in Cyprus' cramped camp want out
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Emmanuel Conteh negotiates the muddy, rutted pathways in shorts and torn plastic flip-flops and says he can’t sleep in his heavy canvas tent at night because of the cold.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Greek FM: Turkey's moves to ease tensions 'unconvincing'
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkey’s recent moves to de-escalate a clash with Greece and Cyprus over east Mediterranean energy reserves are “unconvincing” and European Union leaders need to take action that will prompt Ankara to heed international law, Greece’s foreign minister said on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Erdogan backs two-state Cyprus deal, puts talks in doubt
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to throw into doubt a new bid to restart dormant Cyprus reunification talks, saying Sunday that a two-state deal rather than the long-established federal formula is the way forward.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Erdogan backs two-state Cyprus deal, puts talks in doubt
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to throw into doubt a new bid to restart dormant Cyprus reunification talks, saying Sunday that a two-state deal rather than the long-established federal formula is the way forward.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — With a surge in coronavirus cases straining health systems in many European countries, Greece announced a nationwide lockdown Thursday in the hopes of stemming a rising tide of patients before its hospitals come under “unbearable” pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — With a surge in coronavirus cases straining health systems in many European countries, Greece announced a nationwide lockdown Thursday in the hopes of stemming a rising tide of patients before its hospitals come under “unbearable” pressure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Rival leaders back UN bid to relaunch Cyprus peace talks
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have signaled their willingness to support a request from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to explore the possibility of reviving dormant reunification talks, the U.N. said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
UK sends flagship for joint naval drills with Cyprus, France
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (AP) — Britain flexed its naval muscles in its largest deployment off Cyprus in decades, to make its presence felt in the volatile region and underscore what officials said was the country’s post-Brexit commitment to buttressing Europe’s security.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Cyprus, Greece, Egypt to Turkey: drop the rancor, join us
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The leaders of Cyprus, Egypt and Greece on Wednesday renewed an invitation to Turkey to become a partner in reaping the potential benefits of offshore gas deposits, while urging Ankara to end its “aggressive” actions in the eastern Mediterranean.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Cyprus, Greece, Egypt to Turkey: drop the rancor, join us
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The leaders of Cyprus, Egypt and Greece on Wednesday renewed an invitation to Turkey to become a partner in reaping the potential benefits of offshore gas deposits, while urging Ankara to end its “aggressive” actions in the eastern Mediterranean.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Leftist versus hardliner in Turkish Cypriot leadership vote
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots vote on Sunday in a leadership runoff that could decide whether they retain more control over their own affairs or steer even closer to an increasingly domineering Turkey.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Hardliner wins Turkish Cypriot leadership election
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who won a Turkish Cypriot leadership election said Sunday he's ready to resume dormant talks aimed at ending Cyprus' 46-year ethnic division, as long as rival Greek Cypriots come to grips with Turkey's regional might.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Turkish Cypriot hardliner beats leftist in leadership runoff
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who favors even closer ties with Turkey and a tougher stance with rival Greek Cypriots in peace talks has defeated the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Hardliner wins Turkish Cypriot leadership election
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who won a Turkish Cypriot leadership election said Sunday he's ready to resume dormant talks aimed at ending Cyprus' 46-year ethnic division, as long as rival Greek Cypriots come to grips with Turkey's regional might.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Turkish Cypriot hardliner beats leftist in leadership runoff
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who favors even closer ties with Turkey and a tougher stance with rival Greek Cypriots in peace talks has defeated the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hardliner beats leftist in Turkish Cypriot leadership poll
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who favors even closer ties with Turkey and a tougher stance with rival Greek Cypriots in peace talks has defeated the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff Sunday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Hardliner leads leftist in Turkish Cypriot leadership poll
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A hardliner who favors even closer ties with Turkey is leading by a narrow margin against the leftist incumbent in the Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff Sunday, according to unofficial results.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Leftist versus hardliner in Turkish Cypriot leadership vote
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots vote on Sunday in a leadership runoff that could decide whether they retain more control over their own affairs or steer even closer to an increasingly domineering Turkey.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Leftist versus hardliner in Turkish Cypriot leadership vote
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots vote on Sunday in a leadership runoff that could decide whether they retain more control over their own affairs or steer even closer to an increasingly domineering Turkey.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Leftist versus hardliner in Turkish Cypriot leadership vote
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots vote on Sunday in a leadership runoff that could decide whether they retain more control over their own affairs or steer even closer to an increasingly domineering Turkey.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cyprus House speaker quits over citizenship for sale scandal
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ parliamentary speaker has resigned after an undercover news report allegedly caught him on tape promising to help circumvent the country's rules on granting citizenship to foreign investors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cyprus cancels maligned 'golden passport' scheme
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus on Tuesday scrapped a lucrative program granting citizenship to wealthy investors amid new allegations that a top state official and a veteran lawmaker were implicated in attempts to bypass strict vetting rules and issue a passport to a fictitious investor with a supposed criminal record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Germany decries Turkey's actions in east Med, urges dialogue
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Germany's foreign minister on Tuesday criticized Turkey for “unilateral steps" in the eastern Mediterranean that are undercutting efforts to de-escalate tensions with Greece and Cyprus over sea boundaries and drilling rights.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cyprus cancels maligned 'golden passport' scheme
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus on Tuesday scrapped a lucrative program granting citizenship to wealthy investors amid new allegations that a top state official and a veteran lawmaker were implicated in attempts to bypass strict vetting rules and issue a passport to a fictitious investor with a supposed criminal record.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Leftist, hard-liner in Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A leftist incumbent will take on a hard-line challenger in a runoff to decide who will lead Turkish Cypriots in overcoming deep political chasms with rival Greek Cypriots to end a nearly half-century of ethnic division in Cyprus and quell tensions over offshore energy reserves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Leftist, hard-liner in Turkish Cypriot leadership runoff
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A leftist incumbent will take on a hard-line challenger in a runoff to decide who will lead Turkish Cypriots in overcoming deep political chasms with rival Greek Cypriots to end a nearly half-century of ethnic division in Cyprus and quell tensions over offshore energy reserves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Turkish Cypriots choose leader with peace deal at stake
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Turkish Cypriots began voting Sunday for a leader tasked with overcoming their deep political chasms with Greek Cypriots in order to pave the way for a deal to end 46 years of ethnic division in Cyprus and quell tensions over offshore energy reserves.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Cyprus sees surge in migrants after Turkey opens border
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus is seeing a surge of migrants after Turkey's president made good on a threat to stop intercepting people trying to reach Europe.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Cyprus: Cash withdrawals capped at 300 euros
NICOSIA, Cyprus - Banks in Cyprus are to open for the first time in more than a week on Thursday, operating for six hours from noon, but restrictions will be in place on financial transactions to prevent people from draining their accounts.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Lawmakers approve key bills for bailout
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
The return of the drachma?
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
