Cyprus-Egypt electricity framework agreement signed
A framework agreement has been signed in Cairo for the construction and commissioning of the EuroAfrica Interconnector which will link the electricity networks of Egypt
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Eight offshore drills for hydrocarbons over next 24 months
Cyprus plans to carry out eight offshore drills for hydrocarbons over the next 24 months, the government revealed on Tuesday. “Activities within the Exclusive Economic
EEZ incursion prevents any hopes of talks, president tells UN
Turkey’s violation of the Republic’s sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) prevents the resumption of peace negotiations, president Nicos Anastasiades told the UN
UK minister ‘frustrated’ by criticism of EEZ comments
British Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan has expressed his frustration over the intense criticism addressed personally to him by Nicosia for comments he made
Cyprus protests to UK over ‘disputed’ EEZ comments (Update 2)
British High Commissioner Stephen Lillie was summoned to the foreign ministry on Wednesday to clarify statements by the UK government on its stance vis-à-vis Cyprus’
Energy ministry pushes for application deadline extension for RES park
By Philippe Orphanides The energy ministry’s intention of asking the cabinet to extend the application deadline for the second renewable energy park (RES) project has
Foreign minister calls for EU action over Turkish incursion
The EU must act decisively over Turkey’s latest provocations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Monday,
Energean in updated offer to sell natural gas to Cyprus
Greek oil and gas company Energean has submitted to Cypriot authorities an updated proposal to sell natural gas to the island from one of its
‘Blatant new attack on Cyprus EEZ’ (updated)
Turkey’s illegal activities in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) constitute an unprecedented violation of Cyprus’ sovereign rights, revealing the true intentions of Turkey in
Exploratory licence expected soon for Block 7
Talks between Total and Eni and the government to explore Block 7 of Cyprus’ EEZ are at an advanced stage and the announcement of an
National Council demands Turkey withdraw from Cyprus’ EEZ
The National Council on Saturday unanimously condemned the “flagrant violation” of Cyprus’ sovereign rights and called on Turkey to immediately cease its threats of violence
National Council convenes to discuss Turkish EEZ incursion
Turkey`s provocations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be discussed during a meeting on Saturday of the National Council convened by President Nicos Anastasiades. The
Significant progress in talks with energy giants says Lakkotrypis (Updated)
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said significant progress has been achieved in negotiations with energy giants Total and Eni over an offshore concession inside the island’s
Anastasiades says European response to Turkish drilling ‘positive’
President Nicos Anastasiades underlined on Friday the positive response of Europe at the informal European Council regarding Turkish drilling activity in the isand’s exclusive economic
Calm in the face of EEZ violation is no weakness, says minister
Cyprus will not get dragged into any actions that create tension in the region, Defence Minister Savvas Angelides said on Wednesday, as the government embarked
Britain set for first coal-power free week in over a century
By Susanna Twidale Britain, the birth place of coal power, is set to go seven days without electricity from coal-fired stations for the first time
President, Greek Defence minister discuss situation caused by Turkey’s activities
President Nicos Anastasiades exchanged views on Wednesday with Greek Defence Minister Evangelos Apostolakis about the unstable situation caused in the Eastern Mediterranean by Turkey and
President: Turkish EEZ incursion ‘a second invasion’ (Update3)
President Nicos Anastasiades on Monday likened Turkey’s actions inside the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to a second invasion, as Nicosia sought an international arrest
Drillship entry into EEZ escalates crisis over maritime zones
According to one geopolitical analyst, the arrival of Turkey’s Fatih drillship in Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ) signals an escalation in the Turkey-Cyprus crisis over
EAC wrangle over dividends payout on hold
Legislators on Monday decided to put on hold discussion of a government bill reinstating the state power corporation’s obligation to pay out dividends to the