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UK slaps fines on Russian imports, vodka

Britain on Tuesday imposed an additional 35% tariff on a swathe of Russian imports, from vodka to steel, and banned exports of luxury goods over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We want to

15th March 2022

Europe/World

Cyprus closes airspace to Belarus flights

Cyprus has closed its airspace to flights from Belarus, joining a list of European Union countries imposing restrictions following the forced landing of a passenger jet in Minsk on May 23, Reuters

31st May 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Nicosia slams Belarus’ Ryanair flight ‘hijack’

Cyprus joined Brussels, the US and UK in condemning the diversion of a Ryanair flight by Belarus on Sunday to arrest journalist Roman Protasevich. The Cyprus Foreign Ministry said it is in

24th May 2021

Cyprus/Europe

Cyprus allows EU to sanction Belarus officials

EU leaders agreed Friday to impose sanctions on dozens of senior officials in Belarus accused of falsifying presidential election results and cracking down on peaceful protests after Cyprus withdrew its veto threat.

2nd October 2020

Europe

Cyprus defends Belarus stance, Greece gives support

Under fire, Cyprus insists it does not oppose sanctions against Belarus but wants similar measures levied on Turkey for its illegal activity in the eastern Mediterranean. Nicosia has caused disunity in the

23rd September 2020

Cyprus/Europe

East Med crisis holding up Belarus sanctions

European Union sanctions on Belarus are being delayed by a separate dispute between Cyprus and Turkey over energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, four EU diplomats told Reuters. EU foreign ministers gave

10th September 2020

Cyprus/Europe

EU should avoid double standards over Turkey, Belarus

Brussels must not show double standards in upholding human rights in Belarus but ignore Turkey’s violations especially in Cyprus, President Nicos Anastasiades said Wednesday. Anastasiades made the comments in an intervention during

19th August 2020

Cyprus/Europe