The Republic of Cyprus is located in the Eastern Mediterranean and is the third largest island in the Mediterranean. If you are a lover of world history, Cyprus is the place for you. Here are some places you should consider: Church of Saint Lazarus The Church of Saint Lazarus (Church of Agios Lazaros) was founded…

The Irish Senate gave its support Wednesday to a draft law prohibiting the import of goods produced in occupied territories around the world, including Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law. Israel reacted angrily to the proposal calling it "populist, dangerous and extremist", while a spokesman for the PLO expressed "sincere appreciation" for the initiative.…

Cyprus gears up for a presidential election next week with incumbent Nicos Anastasiades favourite to win as he pledges a fresh push to reunify the divided island after talks collapsed last year. After a low-key campaign, opinion polls put the conservative in the lead as he claims credit for the island's economic recovery since its…

Cyprus is gearing up for presidential elections on January 28 that could determine whether the divided Mediterranean island resumes a push for reunification. Here are five things to know about the popular holiday destination that has been split for almost 44 years: - Aphrodite and empires - Nestled in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is the…

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades announced on Saturday he would run for re-election in January to continue his efforts to reunite the divided island and sustain an economic recovery.

Marathon talks in Switzerland aimed at ending the decades-old conflict on Cyprus wrapped up early Friday without a deal, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

Rival Cypriot leaders resumed efforts Wednesday to solve one of the world's longest-running conflicts in what the United Nations billed as the "best chance" to bring lasting peace to the Mediterranean island.

US Vice President Joe Biden urged Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci to resume peace negotiations during separate phone calls on Wednesday, the White House said.