Egyptian vessel fined for illegal fishing in Cyprus’ EEZ
A fishing vessel from Egypt has been fined €8,500 after it was found fishing illegally in Cyprus’ EEZ waters on September 30, authorities said on...
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Time for Turkey to understand EU’s message says Neophytou
EU leaders sent a clear message to Turkey about its illegal activities in the Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Disy leader Averoff Neophytou said on...
Anastasiades welcomes solidarity of European Council
President Nicos Anastasiades has welcomed the solidarity expressed by the European Council and its adoption of the conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council on targeted...
European Council reaffirms its solidarity with Cyprus
The European Council endorsed the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) conclusions on Turkey’s illegal in the EEZ drilling and reaffirmed its solidarity with Cyprus, according to...
Lebanon supports Cyprus in face of Turkish EEZ violations
Lebanon on Tuesday expressed its support for Cyprus in the face of Turkish provocations in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The issue was on the...
Cyprus eyes outcome of EU Council meeting to counter Turkey’s EEZ violations
The government is waiting for the outcome later in the week of the European Council which is expected to also discuss Turkey’s violations in the...
TIMELINE-Turkey’s gas exploration off Cyprus
Turkey’s exploration for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean has ramped up tensions with Cyprus and prompted the European Union to scale back contacts with Ankara. The...
Turkey in Syria and Cyprus EEZ on agenda of EU FMs meeting (Update 1)
EU member states will discuss how far they are ready to go on some measures that are on the table when it comes to the...
France, Cyprus complete military exercise in EEZ
The FNS La Fayette, the OPV Ioannides and Special Forces of the Cyprus Navy and an AW-139 helicopter of the Cyprus Air Force on Sunday...
The warmongers only prove the extent to which some Cypriots have been misled
Certain Cypriots are amazingly naive in believing that the Cypriot National Guard could successfully confront the Turkish military might in an armed confrontation. This belief...
Anastasiades hopes Cyprus’ ‘voice is heard loudly’ at EU Council
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday he hoped Cyprus’ “voice is heard loudly” and decisions would be taken at the European Council meeting on Thursday...
Foreign minister leaves for Luxembourg, Turkey’s EEZ violations on agenda
Foreign Minister Nicos Christodoulides leaves on Sunday for Luxembourg to attend the EU Foreign Affairs and General Affairs Council meetings on Monday and Tuesday respectively. ...
French frigate in Cyprus’ EEZ, naval exercise underway (Update 2)
A French frigate was confirmed to be in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday as part of naval exercise between the two countries, as...
Johnson expresses disapproval of Turkish actions in Cyprus’ EEZ
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his full support to Cyprus and his disapproval of Turkish actions in the island’s EEZ during a phone...
Merkel expresses concern over Turkey’s activities
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her concern over Turkish activities in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the need for international law to prevail, during...
Cyprus: Eni concerns over warships ‘to be expected’, Ozersay says Turkey’s strategy ‘paying off’ (Update 2)
Government sources on Thursday played down remarks by the CEO of an Italian energy firm who said his company would not drill off Cyprus if...
Tusk in Nicosia on Friday, Turkish violations will be discussed
European Council President Donald Tusk will be in Nicosia on Friday to meet President Nicos Anastasiades where they will discuss Turkish violations of Cyprus’ exclusive...
Cyprus, Greece, Egypt call on Turkey to end ‘provocative’ actions (updated)
Cyprus, Greece and Egypt called on Turkey on Tuesday to “end its provocative actions” in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, including exploring for oil in Cyprus’...
Greece and Egypt expected to support Cyprus’ sovereign rights at Cairo trilateral summit on Tuesday
The 7th Trilateral Summit involving Cyprus, Greece and Egypt was taking place on Tuesday in Cairo, with Nicosia planning to highlight the need to respect...
Greek foreign minister lambasts ‘troublemaker Turkey’ (Updated)
Greek Foreign Minister Nicos Dendias said on Monday Turkey was a troublemaker entrenched in the dead ends of its own misguided choices, as Ankara’s drillship...
