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Strong interest from UK

Strong interest from UK

Britain is interested in joining the search to exploit Cyprus’ untapped energy reserves, officials said yesterday during the official trip of President Anastasiades to London. Following the landmark deal on freeing up Bases property, attention turned [...]

‘Historic’ bases deal to boost development

‘Historic’ bases deal to boost development

By Stefanos Evripidou IN A written statement after the meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron in London yesterday, President Nicos Anastasiades hailed the “historic development” with regard to the lifting of restrictions on property development within [...]

President Nicos Anastasiades arrives in London

President Nicos Anastasiades arrives in London

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades arrives Tuesday afternoon in London where he will pay a four day visit and meet British Prime Minister David Cameron. On Tuesday evening, President Anastasiades will address an event, hosted by overseas [...]

Syria crisis: UK says no to military strikes

Syria crisis: UK says no to military strikes

British Prime Minister David Cameron has lost a parliamentary vote on possible military action against Syria. In a humiliating and unexpected development, Cameron and his coalition government failed to pass a motion that would have authorised [...]

RAF jets for Cyprus

RAF jets for Cyprus

LONDON – Britain is sending six RAF Typhoon jets to Cyprus as a defensive measure amid growing tensions over Syria and talks of Western military intervention. A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the air-to-air [...]

U.N. inspectors in new Syria mission as West prepares to strike

U.N. inspectors in new Syria mission as West prepares to strike

(Reuters) – U.N. chemical weapons investigators crossed Syria’s front line into rebel-held territory on Wednesday for a second visit to the scene of a poison gas attack that has triggered Western plans for war. U.S. President [...]

Kasoulides will hold a meeting in London

Kasoulides will hold a meeting in London

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ioannis Kasoulides will hold a meeting in London with his British counterpart, William Hague, following an invitation by the British Foreign Secretary. During a working lunch offered by Hague, the two Ministers [...]