Cyprus

Iron Dome 2.0: Türkiye Challenges Israel’s Iron Dome Supremacy

Ankara builds Steel Dome while Tel Aviv acknowledges Armenian events, pushing two former partners toward military and diplomatic collision.

Malta Shuts the Door on ‘Golden Passports’: Contribution, Not Direct Investment

EU bans Malta golden passport scheme, ruling citizenship can’t be sold, ending years of investment-based nationality sales.

Cyprus Corridor: A Hub Between India and Europe

While yachts ferry panicked Israelis to safety and Modi lands for historic talks, tiny Cyprus finds itself at the heart of Middle East power games.

No Buying Your Way In: Malta’s ‘Golden Passport’ Ruling

EU Court rules Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, ending citizenship-for-investment era across the Union.

A Tug of War: One Island and Two Visions

Cyprus seeks NATO membership, but Turkish tensions and historical divisions pose challenges on the island. U.S. cooperation strengthens its strategic position.

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Super Intelligence: The Datacentre Is the New Science Lab

As Europe funds brilliant laboratories, are datacentre owners harvesting the discoveries?

Strasbourg Naked Golden Trump Trolls the Monument Tradition

A naked golden Trump in Strasbourg shows how statues, once made to flatter rulers, now serve to roast them.

Hanning Affair Hurts German Intel Cred

Germany's ex-spymaster undermined allied confidence and gave Moscow-friendly politicians a talking point.

Rubio Cherry-Picks Ancient Greece to Sell Modern Nationalism

Rubio urged the West to copy ancient Greek loyalty, yet ancient Athens thrived on argument, dissent and noisy assemblies.

Young Voters Could Decide France’s Next President

Hate-speech allegations bruise Bardella and energise Mélenchon, but household finances and young-voter turnout will determine who wins France's presidency.