Cyprus calls on Turkey to settle EEZ differences in court
Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Christodoulides on Friday called on Turkey to accept Cyprus’ invitation to settle their differences at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)...
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Turkish parliament approves controversial delineation agreement with Libya (Update 2)
The Turkish parliament on Thursday ratified a controversial agreement with Libya delineating the two countries’ maritime borders in the eastern Mediterranean. Ahead of the vote,...
Turkish foreign ministry says Cyprus should not have an EEZ
The Greek islands and the western part of Cyprus should not be given a continental shelf /exclusive economic zones (EEZ) but only territorial waters, according...
Fatih drillship headed towards Famagusta
The Turkish drillship Fatih has left the coast of Karpasia and is heading towards the Famagusta area, according to a marine traffic website which records...
Nemesis exercise ‘highlights Cyprus’ strength’ in EEZ risk management
Transport Minister Vassiliki Anastasiadou has said that Cyprus is doing a great job in maintaining high levels of risk management in its Exclusive Economic Zone...
EU agrees sanctions on Turkey over Cyprus drilling, to add names later
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday economic sanctions over Turkey’s drilling off the coast of Cyprus, setting up the legal framework for travel bans...
EU FMs set to adopt measures against illegal Turkish drilling
EU Foreign Ministers will meet in Brussels on Monday where they are expected to adopt a regulation on restrictive measures in relation to illegal Turkish...
Foreigh Affairs Council to adopt regulation on Turkish illegal drillings in Cyprus’ EEZ
EU foreign ministers on Monday will adopt without discussion a regulation on restrictive measures against individuals and companies related to illegal Turkish drilling in the...
Fatih leaves Cyprus’ EEZ for Antalya
The Turkish drillship ‘Fatih’ on Thursday was apparently en route to the port of Antalya, southern Turkey, having left a location west of Cyprus where...
‘Turkey’s claims on Cyprus EEZ do not benefit either community’
Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis said on Tuesday that Turkey’s claims on Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) do not benefit Turkish Cypriots or Greek Cypriots. Speaking...
Both Turkey and Cyprus issue Navtex warning for exercises in EEZ
Both Turkey and Cyprus have issued Navtex notices for exercises in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) this week, Phileleftheros reported without official confirmation. According...
‘We defend Cyprus’ sovereignty because of its importance and not because of Total’
France defends the Republic of Cyprus’ sovereign rights not because of any French company, but because the sovereignty of Cyprus is so important and if...
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...
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...
