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August 19, 1974: US ambassador Roger Davies assassinated in Nicosia

Cyprus August 19, 2026 at 11:56

On August 19, 1974, just days after the second phase of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, US Ambassador to Cyprus Roger Davies was shot...

US embassy in Riyadh hit as Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon

International March 3, 2026 at 11:56

Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Monday, causing a minor fire and prompting officials to tell Americans to stay away from...

US embassy in Kyiv closed amid warning of major Russian airstrike

International November 20, 2024 at 15:13

The US Embassy in Kyiv has received information indicating that Russia may launch a significant airstrike today and will remain closed as a result,...

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International September 8, 2026 at 16:44

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Cyprus September 8, 2026 at 16:41

Cyprus, Greece and Egypt have reaffirmed their strategic partnership...

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Cyprus September 8, 2026 at 16:18

The cost of the Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection, known as...

22-year-old Cypriot artist Andreas Abasaid launches ABA Music

Life September 8, 2026 at 15:41

At just 22, Cypriot singer-songwriter and producer Andreas Abasaid is turning...