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Cyprus news in the “World” category — updated throughout the day.
WorldProtesters in Tirana oppose planned resort near Albania’s Vjosa-Narta protected area
Tirana, Albania. Thousands of Albanians protested in Tirana late on Thursday against a planned luxury resort near the Vjosa-Narta protected area, in the largest demonstration this week over the project. The €1.4 billion development…
WorldLibyan protesters block UNHCR office in Tripoli during anti-migrant demonstration
Tripoli, Libya. Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked the office of the U.N. refugee agency in Tripoli on Thursday…
WorldHezbollah rejects U.S.-mediated ceasefire plan as Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan announced by the United States after Lebanese and Israeli governments agreed…
WorldTrump to attend NATO summit in Ankara in July, Rubio confirms
Ankara, Turkey. U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state in Ankara in…
WorldRutte warns young Russians they would likely die if they join war in Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that young Russians who sign up to fight…
WorldArmenians vote in election shaped by peace push, Western ties and pressure from Russia
Yerevan, Armenia. Armenians vote in a parliamentary election on June 7 in a test of Prime Minister Nikol…
WorldHungary drops charges against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride rally
Budapest, Hungary. Hungarian prosecutors said on Thursday they had dropped charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony over his…
WorldIsrael says troops will remain in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel’s military will continue operations in Lebanon and will not withdraw from the country for the…
WorldIsrael says troops will stay in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire agreement
Beirut, Lebanon. Israel will continue military operations in Lebanon and will not withdraw from the country despite a…
WorldU.S. House approves resolution seeking to limit Trump’s war with Iran
Washington, United States. The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution seeking to block President…
WorldIsrael and Lebanon agree ceasefire as attacks in Kuwait and Gulf test regional truce
Washington, United States. Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire to end hostilities, the Trump administration said…