Our View: A welcome EEZ deal, but far from ‘historic’
There is no doubt that the strengthening of relations between Cyprus and Lebanon through the signing of the agreement on the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) between the ...
EEZ agreement with Lebanon proof of Cyprus’ ‘important role’
An agreement between Cyprus and Lebanon delineating their exclusive economic zones (EEZs) is proof of Cyprus’ role in the region’s shifting geopolitical landscape and strengthens legality in the eastern ...
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Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots’ rights
A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday.
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Cyprus, Lebanon sign ‘milestone’ agreement
Cyprus and Lebanon on Wednesday signed an agreement on the delimitation of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) between the two countries and agreed to explore the idea of a Cyprus-Lebanon ...
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Cyprus-Israel gas field agreement edges closer
The formulation of an intergovernmental agreement between Cyprus and Israel for the management of the Aphrodite-Ishai gas field is in the final stages, Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Wednesday.
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Turkish provocations in EEZ still ongoing, minister tells EU council
Cyprus continues to face a series of challenges and provocations in its exclusive economic zone, including Turkey obstruction the activities of Cypriot fishermen in violation of international law, Agriculture Minister ...
Tatar claims ‘TRNC’ right to Cyprus’ EEZ
The ‘TRNC’ has a right to 462,000 square kilometres of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) including continental shelf, territorial waters and maritime areas of jurisdiction, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has ...
Yet another opportunity that should not be wasted
Gas find in Cronos-1 provides another chance to solve the Cyprus problem
You are probably aware that the Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni has recently made a significant ...
Our View: Our commitment to EU values starts and finishes with Turkey
A big proportion of the Cyprus Republic’s population does not have a positive picture of the European Union. According to the Spring survey of the Eurobarometer, only 42 per cent ...
Borrell’s plan for energy could be a new way forward
The region, and Cyprus, need a new energy narrative going forward. Borrell’s plan, with the US in support, may offer a way. Under the onslaught of Covid-19 the economies ...
Turkey, the EU and the ‘positive agenda’
Cyprus will be on its own at the upcoming Council meeting
THE eagerly-awaited European Council of March 25-26, which the Cyprus government had hoped would take punitive measures against Turkey ...