Cyprus falls short of climate goals
By Jean Christou CYPRUS is one of only three EU member states that has failed to see a fall or convergence in per capita greenhouse
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‘All those interested in Cyprus problem need to petition Turkey
By Jean Christou Nicosia on Tuesday called on “all those interested in the Cyprus problem” to turn to Ankara and ask Turkey to immediately put
Gas stand-off strangling peace talks hopes
By Stefanos Evripidou AS THE stand-off between Turkey and Cyprus over hydrocarbon exploration continues, efforts are underway to find a ‘face-saving formula’ that would allow
Why is our petrol so pricey?
By Elias Hazou A consumer advocacy group caused a stir recently when it accused the state and fuel companies of complicity in keeping fuel pump
EU calls on Turkey to respect Cyprus’ rights (updated)
The EU on Friday urged Turkey to show restraint and respect Cyprus’ sovereignty over its territorial sea and exclusive economic zone. In its conclusions, following
Tempers flare at House over Halliburton and ‘green’ law
By Elias Hazou FOLLOWING a fiery session of the plenum, the House last night passed a law placing new environmental requirements relating, among others, to
Nobel laureate to speak at Cyprus Institute
Nobel laureate Professor Carlo Rubbia will be the keynote speaker at the annual Huburt Curien Memorial Lecture at the Cyprus Institute on Friday night at
Anastasiades and Cameron to discuss EEZ
By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Nicos Anastasiades will meet British Prime Minister David Cameron, during his visit to Brussels where the Cypriot president will raise the
ENI-KOGAS continues exploration, despite Turkish taunts
By Jean Christou ENERGY Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Wednesday there has been no problem so far in terms of Turkey’s EEZ violation interfering with
Aradippou approves construction to support EEZ
The municipal council of Aradippou, Larnaca, decided in a close vote – seven in favour and six opposed – on Tuesday to approve the building
‘Energy officials present on Sapiem 10000’
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Tuesday the best answer to the Turkish provocations in the island’s EEZ was “business as usual”. Answering reporter’s questions
National Council to take steps that will ‘cost’ Turkey politically and diplomatically (updated)
By Jean Christou Denouncing Turkey at the European Council this week, and vetoing the opening of new chapters in its accession course were two of
Lakkotrypis: business as usual
The best answer to Turkish provocations in the island’s EEZ is ‘business as usual’, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Tuesday. Answering reporter’s questions at
Turkey trespasses for fourth time since hydrocarbons discovered
By Staff Reporter THIS IS the fourth time in recent years that Turkey has trespassed into Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), with the seismic survey
Talks with Egypt over possible gas exports
By a Staff Reporter THE CYPRUS Hydrocarbons Company (CHC) on Monday held talks with BG Egypt to discuss possible export of Cyprus’ natural gas to
Turkish survey vessel off south-east coast (Update 3)
By Elias Hazou The Turkish research vessel Barbaros was sailing off the island’s south-eastern coast on Monday as Ankara appeared to make good on its
‘Urgent need for alternative energy’ MPs hear
By Constantinos Psillides CONSUMERS could see their energy bill skyrocket in 2020 if the state doesn’t come up with alternative ways of producing energy, officials
Italy protests Turkish actions in EEZ
Italy has protested to Ankara over the latter’s actions in the Cypriot exclusive economic zone, the Cyprus News Agency said. CNA said Italy was particularly
Closing crossings should be examined: Papadopoulos (updated)
Opposition DIKO leader Nicolas Papadopoulos has suggested examining the option of closing crossing points between the island’s divided communities as a way of inflicting “political
Russia pushing Cyprus into the abyss again
By Demetris Papadopoulos TURKEY USED the occasion of ENI/Kogas starting its exploratory drilling to emphasise its opposition by sending warships nearby and reserving a sea