Erdogan says talks with EU may end over Cyprus sanctions
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday the European Union’s decision to sanction Turkey over drilling off the coast of Cyprus could disrupt talks with the bloc, and...
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Pompeo’s statement a ‘powerful message’, president says (Update 1)
A statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Turkey’s illegal activities in Cyprus’ EEZ is a powerful message, President Nicos Anastasiades has said. In...
Yavuz completes first round of drilling, now off Mersin
The Turkish drillship Yavuz that has been operating off the Karpa peninsula since last July has completed the first round of drilling and is now...
Cavusoglu says all parties should cooperate in eastern Mediterranean
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on all parties in the eastern Mediterranean to cooperate with Turkey to solve problems in the area. Turkey has...
EIB to halt Turkey lending till year-end in Cyprus-linked move
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will not do any new lending in Turkey linked to the government until at least the end of the year...
Turkey dismisses reports of massive gas find off Cyprus
Turkey on Friday dismissed as provocative, media reports that its drillship Fatih, which is operating off Paphos has struck a massive amount of natural gas....
Germany calls on Turkey to refrain from illegal drilling
Germany on Wednesday called on Turkey to avoid escalation and refrain from illegal drillings off Cyprus. German foreign ministry`s deputy spokesman Christofer Burger told the...
Turkey sending fourth ship to region, Cavusoglu says not taking EU measures seriously (Update 2)
Turkey plans to send a fourth ship to waters off Cyprus to search for gas and oil despite European Union moves to curb contacts and funding for...
EU adopts measures against Turkey’s illegal drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ
The European Union decided on Monday to symbolically punish Turkey over illegal drilling for oil and gas off Cyprus and threatened harsher sanctions in the future unless...
Lawmakers begin reviewing proposals to extend hydrocarbons’ licences
Parliament on Tuesday began reviewing proposed changes to the law that would enable the government to extend the licences for companies exploring for hydrocarbons in...
‘Turkey will not back down’ experts warn
NO AMOUNT of positive spin by the government can cloud the fact that Cyprus’ EU partners committed to precisely naught in terms of a tangible...
Anastasiades says measures against Turkey ‘not an end in themselves’ (Updated)
Targeted measures are to be taken on an EU-level against Turkey over its drilling activities in Cyprus’ EEZ, the Cyprus presidency said on Friday. President...
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...
Process underway to secure international arrest warrant for ‘Fatih’ crew
Authorities have begun procedures to have an international arrest warrant issued for the crew of the Turkish drillship operating in the northern part of Cyprus’...
Leaders snipe over alleged ‘two-state solution’ comments
A war of words broke out on Friday between President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci over who said what and when about...
Cavusoglu: Turkey has done its part to solve Cyprus problem
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu was quoted as saying on Tuesday that Turkey had done its part to solve the Cyprus problem. Speaking at an...
Delphine drilling has started, minister says
Energy Minister Giorgos Lakkotrypis announced Friday that ExxonMobil has started drilling at an offshore field inside the island’s exclusive economic zone. The minister made the...
Exxon expected to start drilling by week’s end
By Evie Andreou The Stena Icemax drillship leased by ExxonMobil, is expected to begin drilling in Cyprus’ offshore block 10 by the end of the...
Turkey plans to start drilling in East Med on October 29
Turkey plans its exploratory drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean on October 29, it was reported on Monday. Ankara said last week it’s drilling vessel Fatih...
Cavusoglu: If the Greek Cypriot side starts drilling, so will we (Update 2)
If the Greek Cypriot side starts drilling in the autumn, Turkey will also, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. Cavusoglu, who was in...
