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A flare is thrown at the volleyball court by Maccabi Tel Aviv fans during the quarter-final Challenger Cup match against Nicosia's Omonia V.C. in Tel Aviv, January 12, 2022. (Channel 5 screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 13, 2023, 12:45 pm
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans booted from volleyball game for throwing flares on to field
Supporters disrupt game against visiting Cyprus team, ignore warnings from referees and sports minister
By Michael Horovitz
The Hala sultan mosque in Haspolat (called Mia Milia by Greek Cypriots), in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), July 5, 2018. (Matthieu CLAVEL/AFP)
July 9, 2018, 8:34 am
Massive Turkey-funded mosque stirs unease in secular north Cyprus
Many local residents see imposing structure as part of Erdogan’s efforts to cement control over territory. ‘It symbolizes the Islamist mentality. It’s not an innocent thing’
By Dylan Collins
A forest fire rages near the Cypriot village of Argaka in the Paphos region on June 18, 2016. (screen capture: Twitter via James Archer)
June 18, 2016, 10:29 pm
Israel sends firefighting planes to help battle Cyprus blaze
Emergency assistance comes at Nicosia’s request after local crews unable to control blaze due to strong winds
By Tamar Pileggi
Former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon, left, and his Cypriot counterpart Christoforos Fokaides shake hands during their statements to the media in Nicosia, Cyprus, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (Petros Karadjias/AP)
February 24, 2016, 6:30 pm
Ya’alon: Iran readying sleeper cells to attack US, Europe
Defense minister, in Cyprus, accuses Tehran of being anchor of axis that includes Baghdad, Damascus, Beirut, Saana and elsewhere
By AP and ToI Staff
Amer, a Syrian refugee who takes weekly English classes at the American Academy in Nicosia, speaks with journalists on November 11, 2014 in the capital of the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus. (photo credit: AFP/FLORIAN CHOBLET)
December 1, 2014, 7:46 am
Rescued Syria refugees stranded in Cyprus limbo
After open sea journey, many face tough choice of whether to apply for asylum on island or await a transfer to Europe that may never come
By Patrick Galey
Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus (photo credit: Wikimedia Commons/File)
November 19, 2014, 6:39 pm
Cyprus ups efforts to nab Syria-bound jihadists
Intensified security procedures aim to halt Europeans headed to join Islamic State
By AP
Protesters hold placards painted with letters forming the word 'Palestine' during a demonstration near the Israeli Embassy in the Cypriot capital, Nicosia, against Israel's military offensive on the Gaza Strip, on July 21, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/Yiannis Kourtoglou)
July 21, 2014, 9:32 pm
Protesters denounce Israel at embassy in Cyprus
Riot police prevent demonstrators from reaching the entrance of building in Nicosia; event passes peacefully
By AP
A gas processing rig in the Eastern Mediterranean. (photo credit: Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
February 18, 2014, 1:29 pm
Israel, Western energy companies eye Cyprus gas talks
With billions tied up in gas projects at stake, renewed talks between Greek-Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots are being closely watched by multiple actors
By Caroline Nelly Perrot
October 18, 2013, 2:09 pm
Cyprus to help Syria’s weapons inspectors
Support base will enable members of inspection mission to travel to suspected sites by helicopter
By AP
Energy and Water Resources Minister Silvan Shalom (r) with Greek representatives of the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Minister George Lakkotrypis (c) and Deputy Minister Yiannis Maniatis(l) upon signing a tripartite energy memorandum of understanding on August 8, 2013. (photo courtesy of Prime Minister's Office)
August 8, 2013, 8:11 pm
Israel, Greece, Cyprus sign energy and water deal
Three-way agreement enhances cooperation over electricity, natural gas and sewage treatment
By Asher Zeiger
May 10, 2013, 5:46 pm
Iran recalls Cyprus envoy after Iranian extradited
Ambassador heads to Tehran for ‘consultations’ after man shipped to US to face charges of violating sanctions against Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Erato Kozakou Marcoullis, the foreign minister of Cyprus, during his visit to the island country in February (photo credit: Amos Ben Gershom/Flash90/GPO)
July 15, 2012, 12:14 am
PM blames Iran for terror plot against Israeli targets in Cyprus
Lebanese suspect carried Saudi passport; Mossad and other foreign agencies helped thwart attack by sharing intel
By Michal Shmulovich and AP
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Erato Kozakou Marcoullis, the foreign minister of Cyprus, during his visit to the island country in February (photo credit: Amos Ben Gershom/Flash90/GPO)
July 14, 2012, 2:17 am
Cyprus detains Lebanese terrorist suspected of targeting ‘Israeli interests’
Suspect carried Saudi passport; foreign governments helped thwart attack by sharing intel with Cyprus
By AP and Michal Shmulovich
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