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Cyprus is the third-largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. It has inhabitants of Greek and of Turkish origin.

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Bird's-eye view

Imprinting finches with a jumbled up song, and "Big Birds" appear on a Galapagos island.
ScienceDecember 5, 201729:59 min
Apnoetaucher

Inside Europe: Taking the plunge at 94

In Cyprus, a pensioner with a passion for adventure is hoping to become the world’s oldest scuba diver at the ripe old age of 94. The attempt by British expat Ray Woolley has caused something of a buzz in the diving community. Nathan Morley has been to meet him at his home in Limassol.
PoliticsNovember 24, 201704:29 min
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Inside Europe 02.11.17

On today's programme: Catalonian separatists and Spanish justice – French women rally against sexual harassment – Blaming the victim in Italy? – German police lack new recruits – Estonia and e-Residency – High tech drone fights bird poachers in Cyprus - Scottish bagpipes blast their way back into fashion
PoliticsNovember 2, 201754:59 min
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Inside Europe: High tech drone fights poaching on Cyprus

Every autumn, vast numbers of songbirds migrate from Europe to Africa. Many of them use the island of Cyprus as a place to rest and feed. But many of these birds never leave – instead they’re caught by poachers. Now police on a British military base on the island have launched the latest weapon in the fight against illegal bird trappers – a high-tech drone. Nathan Morley reports.
PoliticsNovember 2, 201703:20 min
Schweiz Zyperngespräche in Genf

Cyprus President Anastasiades to seek second term

Anastasiades has announced his presidential bid for the January 2018 elections, pledging to revive reunification talks.
PoliticsOctober 14, 2017
British Royal Air Force personnel work on a Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Akrotiri, a British air base in Cyprus

Brexit: A view from Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus, an EU member state, will negotiate directly with the UK over its exit from the European Union.
PoliticsOctober 10, 2017
Migrants in Turkey

Cyprus rescues 300 Syrian refugees

Two men are being held after two boats carrying 305 Syrian refugees arrived on the Mediterranean island from Turkey.
SocietySeptember 11, 2017
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Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week

In this edition: Berlin's circus festival, the island of Cyprus, photographer Andrius Burba and a Berlin restaurant.
CultureSeptember 2, 201726:00 min
Euromaxx | Extratour Zypern

Discover the Mediterranean island of Cyprus

Cyprus offers not only long sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, it's also steeped in history.
CultureAugust 28, 2017
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Inside Europe 27.07.2017

On today's programme: The showdown between the EU and Poland over judicial reform - A controversial new labelling law in Italy - Cypriots pushing for reunification are down but not out - Drumming up business for halal holidays – Homelessness in Slovakia - Rome's crumbling infrastructure - A tale of two Belgian cities – The 'Forever Young' 70 year old German music publishing dynasty.
PoliticsJuly 28, 201754:59 min
Zypern Nicosia Demo Pro Wiedervereinigung Friedensvertrag

Inside Europe: In pursuit of peace in Cyprus

Last month a conference aimed at ending Cyprus's frozen conflict collapsed despite the personal intervention of the UN Secretary General. The conference had been billed as the best chance to reunify the Mediterranean island, which has been divided for over 40 years. But despite the setback, people on the island are hopeful there'll be a new chance to find peace. Nathan Morley reports from Nicosia.
PoliticsJuly 28, 201704:19 min
Zypern Paphos Hafen

Cyprus, the island of love

Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, was born in Cyprus, floating to shore on a shell.
CultureJuly 22, 201704:54 min
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Race for Cyprus gas and oil sparks tensions

After years of fiscal gloom, Cyprus’ government is pressing ahead with its drilling plans, despite Turkish threats.
BusinessJuly 17, 2017
Zypern Friedensverhandlungen Wiedervereinigung

Turkey threatens Cyprus over exploration of gas deposits

Talks to end a 40-year diplomatic crisis between Cyprus and the Turkish-governed northern part fell through last week.
BusinessJuly 14, 2017
DW Euromaxx Highlights

Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week

Dior turns 70, Europe's best kitesurfers, a model exhibition of Berlin, a water park and a race festival.
CultureJuly 8, 201726:00 min
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Cyprus reunification talks collapse

July 7, 201700:37 min
Zypern Nicosia Demo Pro Wiedervereinigung Friedensvertrag

UN: Cyprus talks 'end' without deal

Long-running talks on Cyprus in Switzerland have ended without a deal, says UN chief Antonio Guterres.
PoliticsJuly 7, 2017
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Cyprus peace talks: caught between the EU and Turkey?

Will differing expectations for the EU and Turkey's roles derail Cyprus peace talks?
PoliticsJune 29, 2017
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks next to Greek Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci during a press conference after the Conference on Cyprus, on the sidelines of the Cyprus Peace Talks in Geneva

Cypriot leaders agree to return to talks

Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart Mustafa Akinciat have a lot to discuss.
PoliticsJune 5, 2017
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EU-Israel gas pipeline

Israel and several EU nations want to build the world's longest undersea pipeline, to pump gas from Israel to Europe.
BusinessApril 3, 2017
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Saving sea turtles

Biologists in North Cyprus are trying to save loggerhead sea turtles with GPS and education.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 6, 2017
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Welcome to eco@africa

This week, we visit with turtles and rhinos, and find out how to make wind energy with a kite.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 2, 2017
Zypern Friedensgespräche Demonstration für Frieden

Cyprus peace process stalls over school history dispute

A planned meeting between rival Cypriot leaders has been cancelled the day before it was scheduled to take place.
PoliticsFebruary 22, 2017
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European Culture Capital Paphos aims for new beginning

Cyprus' tiny city of Paphos hopes the status will bring renewal, reports DW's Barbara Wesel.
CultureJanuary 30, 2017
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Euromaxx - Highlights of the Week

Winter sports equipment, artificial intelligence, a renovated home in London and Moscow in winter.
CultureJanuary 30, 2017
Euromaxx | Paphos Zypern

Paphos: European Capital of Culture 2017

Paphos is joint European Capital of Culture 2017 with the Danish city of Aarhus.
CultureJanuary 28, 2017
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Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe

Paphos is European capital of culture. Gaultier at Paris Fashion Week. And a crisp restaurant in London.
CultureJanuary 28, 2017
Zypern türkische Soldaten - Militärparade Jahrestag Invasion

Erdogan: Turkish troops on Cyprus 'forever'

Ankara has said a Greek Cypriot call for Turkish troops to leave the island of Cyprus was "out of the question."
PoliticsJanuary 13, 2017
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AfricaLink on Air - 12 January 2017

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PoliticsJanuary 12, 201729:59 min
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Cyprus talks enter crucial security phase

International diplomats are heading to Geneva as talks on a possible Cypriot reunification show signs of progress.
ConflictsJanuary 12, 2017
Schweiz Zyperngespräche in Genf

UN envoy: Cyprus peace talks 'on track'

The European Commission said the talks represent the "very last chance" after November's inconclusive sessions.
ConflictsJanuary 11, 2017
Schweiz Zyperngespräche in Genf

Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders meet in Geneva

The Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders are meeting in Geneva to discuss reunification.
PoliticsJanuary 9, 2017
Zypern Mustafa Akinci & Nicos Anastasiades

'Crucial' Cyprus peace talks to start fresh

UN-monitored talks are set to begin Monday in Geneva. The Mediterranean island has been separated since 1974.
PoliticsJanuary 9, 2017
Antonio Guterres

UN chief aims for Cyprus talks breakthrough

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres believes there is "a historic opportunity" for a breakthrough in Cyprus talks.
PoliticsJanuary 7, 2017
Zypern Paphos Mosaik

Paphos 2017 - European Capital of Culture

As European Capital of Culture, the city on Cyprus will be very much worth a visit in 2017.
TravelJanuary 3, 201710 images
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Paphos: Cypriot capital of culture rises from the ashes

The Mediterranean city of Paphos promises the best weather, and smallest budget, among European capitals of culture
TravelJanuary 2, 2017
Zypern Griechisch-türkische Bürgerinitiative

Greek, Turkish Cypriots march for reunification

The protesters marched to the office of the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci and handed him a peace declaration.
ConflictsDecember 14, 2016
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Cypriot leaders agree to resume talks

Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders have agreed to resume talks next month aimed at reuniting the divided island.
ConflictsDecember 2, 2016
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Cypriot presidents ready to resume stalled talks

Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders have said they are open to resume peace talks after they stalled again this week.
PoliticsNovember 24, 2016
Türkei AKP mit Flaggen am Flughafen Ataturk

Stalemate in Turkey accession talks

The path to a peaceful EU accession has turned rocky.
PoliticsNovember 23, 2016
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The never-ending Cyprus conflict

Spiros Moskovou
It’s time to ask why there’s such a lack of political will to reunite the island of Cyprus.
PoliticsNovember 22, 2016
Zypern Fahne

Talks on Cyprus unification break up without agreement

The latest round of talks on ending Cyprus' 42-year-old division have reached an impasse without agreement.
ConflictsNovember 22, 2016
Schweiz Friedensverhandlungen über Zypern in Mont Pelerin

Cyprus leaders hope for breakthrough in last day of talks

If negotiations succeed, a two-state system could be put up for public vote in 2017.
PoliticsNovember 21, 2016
Zypern Friedensgespräche in Mont Pelerin

Divided Cyprus talks enter crucial period

Greek and Turkish Cypriot delegations have resumed talks over the tough issue of territory.
PoliticsNovember 20, 2016
Zypern Friedensgespräche in Mont Pelerin

Leaders agree to further talks on Cyprus

UN-sponsored talks between Greek and Turkish leaders in Switzerland have achieved significant progress.
PoliticsNovember 12, 2016
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Cyprus peace talks open in Switzerland

Rival leaders from divided Cyprus meet for UN-backed peace talks in Switzerland to try to end decades-long dispute.
CatastropheNovember 7, 2016
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Inside Europe

Can British troops ignore human rights when fighting abroad? - The Great Wall of Calais - Pinpointing the human value in the migrant masses - A restoration project unites communities on divided Cyprus - The tradition of slaughtering whales off the Faroe Islands - Laser guns battle sea lice off Norway - Do cod communicate in regional accents? - The wild geese making foie gras more palatable.
PoliticsOctober 7, 201655:00 min
Offshore gas exploration, Cyprus

Cyprus, Egypt to build gas pipeline

Cyprus and Egypt say they're aiming to build a natural gas pipeline. But it will not be operational before 2020.
August 31, 2016
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The Caucasus to the Koreas: A world of frozen conflicts

Frozen conflicts rarely make the headlines, but they can be every bit as dangerous and destabilizing as active wars.
August 7, 20168 images
Bernd Riegert

An EU without Turkey

Bernd Riegert
Accession talks between the EU and Turkey stopped making sense long ago.
August 4, 2016