cyprus

US troops deployed to Cyprus in light of regional tension

The US has deployed troops to Cyprus amid rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions, preparing for possible evacuations as the situation escalates.

Britain sends ships to Cyprus in preparation for potential mass Lebanon evacuation

Britain is deploying 700 troops to Cyprus to assist nationals leaving Lebanon amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah.

By REUTERS
25/09/2024

EU member Cyprus calls on Lebanon, Israel to show restraint in Middle East

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides "expressed his strong concern" at the escalation of tension in the region in phone calls to Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Israel's Benjamin Netanyah

By REUTERS
21/09/2024

Grapevine September 20, 2024: Friend of Foes

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

syrian refugees

Cyprus, Lebanon collaborate to block Syrian refugees from reaching Europe, report shows

Thousands of Syrian refugees continue to be denied safe asylum and face violations of their rights, with Human Rights Watch accusing Europe of complicity.

By ANDREA LÓPEZ-TOMÀS/THE MEDIA LINE
18/09/2024

From Gaza to Cyprus: Lone IDF reservists heal at retreat amid war

Lone soldiers who made aliyah and served during the Iron Swords War attended a healing retreat in Cyprus as part of the Wings program, offering much-needed support and reflection.

Sweet, sweaty victory: Oliel clinches historic win against Ukraine

Yshai Oliel leads Israel to a landmark Davis Cup victory over Ukraine, breaking a 24-year losing streak.

By ORI LEWIS
15/09/2024

How Ed Sheeran brought joy to wounded IDF soldiers

Israel's leading organization for terror victims and their families flew 180 wounded IDF soldiers and bereaved young adults to Ed Sheeran's Cyprus concert along with mentalist Lior Suchard.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
13/09/2024

Turkey criticizes US-Cyprus defense agreement, citing security risks

Cyprus’ Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas and US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander signed the agreement in Nicosia.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
12/09/2024

HRW Report: Lebanon and Cyprus violating refugee rights

The report found that 15 of the 16 Syrian migrants interviewed experienced human rights abuses by Lebanese and/or Cypriot authorities while attempting to reach Europe by way of a smuggler boat.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
06/09/2024
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