Risking Turkish response, Cyprus to continue surveys in EEZ
Research vessel Nautical Geo that was carrying out survey operations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone a few weeks ago when it was sent away by...
Cyprus EEZ
President, Ministers to discuss energy programme with ExxonMobil officials
The next steps in the joint venture of ExxonMobil-Qatar Petroleum in Cyprus’ EEZ which restarts end of the year with drilling in block 10 will...
Anastasiades: EU must deliver on Turkey
Cyprus expects diplomatic and political solutions to the Turkish issue from the EU Council summit, which has been postponed until October 1 and 2, President...
Barbaros enters Cyprus’ EEZ, EU says de-escalation needed in the region (Update 1)
Turkey’s navigational telex (Navtex) for exploration east of Cyprus is a negative development, EU Commission and EU External Action Service spokesman Peter Stano said on...
Mogherini tells MEPs that Cyprus talks should resume urgently
It is urgent that substantive Cyprus talks resume, the European Union High Representative for Foreign Policy Federica Mogherini told the EU parliament on Wednesday during...
Former US secretary calls for western unity in face of Turkish moves in Cyprus EEZ
Turkish ships harassing western platforms in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) need to be met with a unified response from the west, former deputy assistant...
List of those facing EU action over Turkish drilling ready
Nicosia has already prepared the list of persons and companies subject to financial and legal measures by the EU over their involvement in Turkey’s illegal...
Cyprus welcomes EU’s moves over Turkish drilling (Update 3)
Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides on Monday welcomed the agreement by the EU28 foreign ministers for ‘restrictive measures’ targeting those involved in Turkey’s hydrocarbon drilling activity...
Juncker reiterates support for Cyprus following Turkey’s EEZ violations
European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker reiterated on Wednesday that he was behind Cyprus regarding Turkish violations of the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Speaking...
Political leaders condemn Turkish drilling (Update 4)
Political leaders on Friday condemned the presence of Turkish drillship Yavuz in offshore block 7 in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) after being briefed by...
