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Cyprus court rules 'gang rape' Briton guilty of lying

World 6 years ago

Cyprus court rules 'gang rape' Briton guilty of lying

In a case closely followed by rights groups, a district court in the town of Paralimni ruled the woman, aged 19 at the time, had lied about being sexually abused by 12 Israeli teenagers. Sentencing was set for Jan. 7.

Hunger for concrete eats away at mountains

Environment 6 years ago

Hunger for concrete eats away at mountains

Soon, Jamal's voice will no longer ring out over the mountain slopes he's roamed for years with his herd in northern Cyprus. To feed the concrete demands of hotels, holiday homes and road-building, quarries are eating away at the mountains where his goats graze.

Move over Hollywood, tourist island Cyprus is ready to roll

Entertainment 6 years ago

Move over Hollywood, tourist island Cyprus is ready to roll

Watch out Hollywood and Bollywood, the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus that has built a reputation as a tourist magnet thanks to its pristine beaches wants a piece of the action: enter "Olivewood" and Nicolas Cage.

Divers discover Roman-era shipwreck off Cyprus

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Divers discover Roman-era shipwreck off Cyprus

Researchers in Cyprus have discovered a Roman-era shipwreck off a popular beach resort, thought to be the first well-preserved discovery of its kind around the east Mediterranean island.

Cyprus racers show budget solar cars have a sunny future

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Cyprus racers show budget solar cars have a sunny future

Venetia Chrysostomide fastened her helmet and rolled her solar-powered car into the sunny streets of Cypriot capital Nicosia for a race to showcase such vehicles' eco-friendly potential, even on a budget.

Cyprus shipwreck reveals ancient boat-building methods

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Cyprus shipwreck reveals ancient boat-building methods

Archaeologists working to excavate a 2,400-year-old shipwreck off Cyprus have gained insights into the evolution of ancient boat-building technology in the Mediterranean, authorities said Wednesday.

Prince William and Kate thank British troops in Cyprus

People 7 years ago

Prince William and Kate thank British troops in Cyprus

Prince William and his wife Kate visited British military personnel based on Cyprus on Wednesday to thank them for their contribution ahead of the festive period.

Looted St Mark mosaic returns home to Cyprus

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Looted St Mark mosaic returns home to Cyprus

Cyprus has welcomed home a rare sixth-century Christian mosaic from the Byzantine period four decades after it was looted from a church in the island's Turkish-held north.

Missing St Mark mosaic finally returns to Cyprus

Art & Culture 7 years ago

Missing St Mark mosaic finally returns to Cyprus

One of the last missing pieces of Byzantine art stolen from Cyprus in the 1970s was handed back this week by a renowned, and proud Dutch art investigator.

Turkey navy 'threatens force' against Italy drillship: Cyprus

World 8 years ago

Turkey navy 'threatens force' against Italy drillship: Cyprus

Five Turkish warships threatened to engage an Italian drillship Friday as it tried to break a blockade and explore for gas off the coast of Cyprus, Cypriot officials said.

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