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Cypriot government spokesman Prodromos Prodromou has rejected Turkish press reports that President Nicos Anastasiades had secretly agreed on a deal with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to divert a proposed natural gas pipeline to Turkey in exchange for a solution of the Cyprus problem.

Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, it emerged on Monday.

Cyprus has nothing to fear from possible military strikes against Syria, according to the government spokesman who also said Nicosia is "in no way involved with the operations."

The Republic of Cyprus will make the necessary representations and protests against the construction and operation of the nuclear power plant in Akkuyu, Turkey, government spokesman Prodromos Prodromou has told the Cyprus News Agency (CNA).

A fire that has broken out in the area of Loutsa (Artemida) in the east coast of Attica is threatening residential areas. Strong winds are helping the spread of the blaze. The fire reportedly broke out at 4pm in the inhabited area of Agios Ioannis Prodromos of Artemida. 13 fire engines, 35 fire fighters and a helicopter are battling the fire.

In a beautiful photo-essay, British site Guardian shows off the unique beauties of Mount Athos, located on northern peninsula in Macedonia. The “Holy Mountain”, as it is known, has been the spiritual centre for Eastern Orthodox Christianity since the 8th Century AD, and consists of 20 monasteries and numerous sketes and approximately 2,000 monks.