2010 in Cyprus

none April 2022 August 2020 2010 Events in the year 2010 in Cyprus. Incumbents President: Demetris Christofias President of the Parliament: Marios Garoyian Events Ongoing – Cyprus dispute 1 February – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrives in the country to begin talks aimed at reuniting the island.Welle (www.dw.com) Deutsche UN chief encouraged by talks aimed at reuniting Cyprus DW 1 February 2010 https://www.dw.com/en/un-chief-encouraged-by-talks-aimed-at-reuniting-cyprus/a-5197793 18 March 2022 DW.COM en-GB1 February 2010 Mutually beneficial solution to the Cyprus problem ‘within reach,’ Ban says https://news.un.org/en/story/2010/02/328062-mutually-beneficial-solution-cyprus-problem-within-reach-ban-says 18 March 2022 UN News en 8 March – The body of former President Tassos Papadopoulos, which had been stolen in December 2009, is found at a cemetery in Nicosia.9 March 2010 Cyprus ex-leader's body recovered en-GB https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8556757.stm 18 March 2022Body of former Greek Cypriot president 'found' after three months https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/cyprus/7401083/Body-of-former-Greek-Cypriot-president-found-after-three-months.html 18 March 2022 www.telegraph.co.uk 10 March – Three men are detained in relation to the theft of the corpse of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos.10 March 2010 Arrests in Cyprus body theft case en-GB https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8558979.stm 18 March 2022 19 April – Derviş Eroğlu, head of a party opposed to reunification of Cyprus, wins leadership elections in the Turkish Cypriot north but pledges talks with Greek Cypriots.Chislett William Cyprus: Time for a Negotiated Partition? https://www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/work-document/cyprus-time-for-a-negotiated-partition-wp/ 18 March 2022 Real Instituto Elcano en-USHadjicostis Menelaos Turkish Cypriot hard-liner elected, pledges unity talks https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/nation_world/20100419_Turkish_Cypriot_hard-liner_elected__pledges_unity_talks.html 18 March 2022 www.inquirer.com en 27 May – Israel summons the ambassador of Cyprus and other European countries to protest the expedition as an unnecessary provocation after eight ships, including four cargo vessels and a Turkish passenger ferry carrying 600 people, including a Nobel peace laureate and former U.S. congresswoman, set sail for Gaza with 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid to break a three-year Israeli blockade on the territory. The same day, the country bans flotilla vessels from gathering in its territorial waters, which is commended by Israel as "an ethical deed and a voice of reason."27 May 2010 Aid flotilla in bid to reach Gaza en RTE https://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0527/131548-gaza/28 May 2010 Turkish Ships With Aid Sailing to Gaza Despite Israeli Warnings Middle East https://www.voanews.com/a/israel-aid-ships-are-cheap-political-stunt--95023784/172033.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20100528101708/http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/middle-east/Israel-Aid-Ships-are-Cheap-Political-Stunt--95023784.html 28 May 2010 24 August 2020Foreign Ministry asks Gaza flotilla to dock at Ashdod https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/foreign-ministry-asks-gaza-flotilla-to-dock-at-ashdod 24 August 2020 The Jerusalem Post 0792-822X27 May 2010 Cyprus bans Free Gaza boats https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3895287,00.html 24 August 2020 Ynetnews en 28 May – Cypriot authorities prevent any activists from leaving the island to join the flotilla, while Turkey urges Israel to treat the convoy as humanitarian aid.28 May 2010 Cyprus bans activists from joining flotilla en Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-palestinians-flotilla-idUSTRE64R4TD20100528 24 August 2020 29 May – Gaza prepares a welcoming party to receive the flotilla of ships demonstrating against Israel's naval blockade, while the ships are delayed near the country due to unsuccessful attempts to collect dozens of high-profile supporters from the island.Demirjian Karoun 29 May 2010 Flotilla bound for Gaza delayed https://www.theage.com.au/world/flotilla-bound-for-gaza-delayed-20100530-wmt1.html 24 August 2020 The Age enDonnison Jon 29 May 2010 Gaza hopes for flotilla arrival en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/10191106 24 August 2020 30 May – Ships of the Gaza protest flotilla set out from the country and sets sail for Gaza. However, three Irish politicians—Chris Andrews, Mark Daly and Aengus Ó Snodaigh—are prevented by police helicopters and port security from leaving Cyprus to join the flotilla.30 May 2010 Gaza aid flotilla 'leaves Cyprus' en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/10193249 24 August 2020Gaza flotilla finally sets out https://www.jpost.com/israel/gaza-flotilla-finally-sets-out 24 August 2020 The Jerusalem Post 0792-822X30 May 2010 Cypriot authorities prevent TDs from joining Gaza flotilla https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30459728.html 24 August 2020 Irish Examiner en 3 June – Pope Benedict XVI visits the country for 3 days, the first such visit by any Pope in the modern era.6 June 2010 Pope appeals for Middle East calm en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/10249865 24 August 2020 7 June – The Cyprus-based Free Gaza Movement packs up and leaves the country for London after the government's decision to interfere with and disrupt last week's international aid flotilla.4 June 2010 Factbox: What is the group challenging Israel on Gaza? en Reuters https://in.reuters.com/article/us-israel-flotilla-movement-idUSTRE6534NF20100604 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122175010/https://in.reuters.com/article/us-israel-flotilla-movement-idUSTRE6534NF20100604 dead 22 November 2020 24 August 2020 8 June – Television host Elena Skordelli goes on trial for the murder of Cypriot media mogul Andis Hadjicostis.8 June 2010 Cyprus TV host tried for murder en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/10263451 24 August 2020 30 June – A man whom the United States considers to be the 11th member of a Russian spy ring goes missing in the country.30 June 2010 Spy suspect 'missing' in Cyprus en-GB BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/10470198 24 August 2020 22 August – A Bolivian-flagged all-female international aid ship bound for Gaza is delayed after the country bans it from passing, with Israel's Ehud Barak calling on France and the U.S. to prevent it from sailing, claiming it is "a needless provocation."Barak to U.S., France: Take steps to stop Lebanese flotilla https://www.haaretz.com/1.5103256 https://web.archive.org/web/20180524044919/https://www.haaretz.com/1.5103256 dead 24 May 2018 24 August 2020 Haaretz.com en22 August 2010 Cypriots deny Gaza-bound ship use of their ports https://www.euronews.com/2010/08/22/cypriots-deny-gaza-bound-ship-use-of-their-ports 24 August 2020 euronews en 22 November 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201122235416/https://www.euronews.com/2010/08/22/cypriots-deny-gaza-bound-ship-use-of-their-ports dead 23 July 2011 Gaza-bound ship told to by-pass Cyprus Buenos Aires News.Net http://www.buenosairesnews.net/story/675737 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110723033607/http://www.buenosairesnews.net/story/675737 23 July 2011 24 August 2020 29 September – Rallies take place in multiple European states, including Cyprus, against spending cuts.Tens of thousands demonstrate in Europe over spending cuts - CNN.com http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/09/29/europe.strikes/index.html 24 August 2020 www.cnn.com en 14 October – A new border gate opens on island, providing a seventh crossing point between the country and Northern Cyprus.TRT World http://www.trtenglish.com/trtworld/en/newsDetail.aspx?HaberKodu=ec504012-5fe1-4d6d-b1a8-12f61dd32740 24 August 2020 www.trtenglish.com 3 December – Newly released cables reveal U.S. spy planes flew over Lebanese airspace via a British air base in the country in 2008.3 December 2010 U.S. flew spy missions over Lebanon: leaked cable en Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-wikileaks-lebanon-idUSTRE6B229R20101203 14 August 2020 Deaths Deaths in 2010 Category:2010 deaths References 2010 in 2010 in Category:2010s in Cyprus Category:Years of the 21st century in Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus