Paralimni mayor says finds indicate possibility of Aphrodite’s sanctuary
Excavations near a chapel in Protaras have brought to light archaeological finds that may indicate ruins of a sanctuary of Aphrodite, according to Paralimni Mayor...
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Cyprus and Israel agree to let gas companies thrash out protracted dispute (Updated)
After a nine-year impasse, Israel and Cyprus on Tuesday reached an understanding over gas reserves straddling their maritime border in a development hailed as a “breakthrough” by...
Israel ‘looks weak’ in ongoing talks with Cyprus over shared gas field, media there says
Despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries, a media report said Cyprus continued to develop an offshore gas field, which extends into the Israeli exclusive...
Bottled water brand recalled after bacteria found
The health ministry on Monday announced that it was recalling all bottled water produced by a company named “Aphrodite” after samples carried out in state...
Dispute with Israel will not affect development of Aphrodite, minister says (Updated)
The outcome of talks between Cyprus and Israel over a dispute regarding the offshore border with Israel’s Yishai gas field will not affect development of...
Lakkotrypis: another milestone in Cyprus’ energy programme
Cyprus on Thursday granted the first hydrocarbon exploitation licence to the consortium that owns the Aphrodite concession, with a view to pipe gas to Egypt...
Cyprus grants Aphrodite reserve exploitation licence
Cyprus on Thursday granted the first hydrocarbon exploitation licence to the consortium that owns the Aphrodite concession, with a view to pipe gas to Egypt...
Our View: Gas plans subject to oil companies planning and interests
WHEN Noble Energy discovered natural gas deposits in the Aphrodite field at the end of 2011, Cyprus celebrated because the impression created was that it...
Aphrodite gas development plan expected this week, minister says
The government expects a joint venture of energy companies to submit a new development and production plan for an offshore gas field this week, with...
First exploitation licences set to be issued for Cyprus EEZ
The Council of Ministers is expected issue exploitation licences for the Aphrodite field, Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis said on Sunday. “Regarding the agreements with Total...
Cyprus reaches deal with Noble on modifying gas contract – reports
The government is said to have clinched a deal with the Aphrodite gas field stakeholders to modify the production sharing contract, with energy minister Giorgos...
Cyprus expects first gas output from Aphrodite field by 2025
By Devika Krishna Kumar Cyprus expects initial natural gas production from the Aphrodite field will begin between 2024 and 2025, Cyprus’ Minister of Energy Yiorgos...
Shattered image: not ‘an island of Aphrodites’
Travellers to the island over the centuries who were expecting Cypriot women to resemble the goddess of love were in many instances sorely disappointed By...
FM says deal close to export gas to Egypt
The consortium with the licence on the Aphrodite gas field in block 12 is “very close” to a deal to export natural gas to a...
Cabinet appoints committee to renegotiate gas agreement (updated)
The cabinet on Tuesday appointed a committee that will enter talks with energy companies over the revenue sharing agreement for the 4.5 trillion cubic feet...
Cyprus-Israel gas dispute poised for international arbitration (update 2)
Israel and Cyprus will be applying for international arbitration to decide a dispute over the distribution of natural gas in a joint offshore reservoir if...
The many faces of our Goddess Aphrodite
The AG Leventis Gallery spoils art lovers with a building specially designed to host art, a café where you can enjoy your coffee surrounded by...
Aphrodite, and all she stands for
If ever there was a week dedicated to the Goddess who has made our island famous as the place where love blossoms, it is this...
Art work at Paphos exhibition depicting Makarios and naked Aphrodite causes controversy
A drawing by a Turkish Cypriot artist showing Archbishop Makarios with a naked woman depicting Aphrodite has caused controversy at an exhibition in Paphos and...
Barbaros to sail for fresh surveys in Cyprus EEZ
THE controversial Turkish survey vessel Barbaros is to conduct research again off the coast of Cyprus soon, an official in Ankara said on Friday. The head...