The island was under a U.S. arms embargo from 1987 until 2020 because of its ethnic division, and a deepening in ties between the U.S. and Cyprus has been closely followed by Turkey, which in ...

Rival Cypriot leaders met Monday to discuss opening more crossing points across the divided island, the United Nations said, as part of trust-building efforts to revive stalled peace talks.

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday cited Cyprus among a number of issues facing Turkey’s candidacy ... come together”. “This island has enormous economic potential ...

Cyprus’ ethnic division occurred in 1974 when Turkey invaded in the wake of a coup, sponsored by the junta then ruling Greece, that aimed to unite the island in the eastern Mediterranean with the ...

Cyprus on Thursday hailed a U.S. memorandum allowing military sales, including arms, to the island as a milestone ... adding it would keep taking steps with Turkey to protect the security of ...

Nestled in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is an island that blends idyllic beaches, ancient history, and a rich mix of cultures. Located south of Turkey ... zones near the Green Line, which ...

Think of Cyprus and you may think of long, golden sand beaches or near-empty coves lapped by the gin-clear Mediterranean sea. But beyond these pristine swimming spots is an island that’s ...

Turkey said ... the Mediterranean island, which has been divided for decades. The US steps, including last June's announcement of the launch of a strategic dialogue with Cyprus, are detrimental ...