Turkey slams EU sanctions on TPAO officials
The EU’s adoption of the sanctions list against Turkey which includes the names of two Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) officials is a new example of the...
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Two TPAO officials added to EU sanctions list
Two high-ranking officials from the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), Mehmet Ferruh Akalin and Ali Coscun Namoglu, are the two individuals subject to EU sanctions over...
Cyprus and Norway preparing to sign energy MoU (Updated)
Cyprus and Norway are preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy issues, that will contain provisions for the exchange of expertise in...
Ankara ‘will not hesitate’ to dispatch third drillship to the region
Ankara will “not hesitate” to dispatch a third drillship to the eastern Mediterranean or to waters off Cyprus, Turkey’s foreign minister said Thursday. But that...
Anastasiades discusses Cyprus and halloumi with von der Leyen
The Cyprus issue, Turkey`s actions in the island’s EEZ and Varosha, plus halloumi were on the agenda of a meeting on Thursday between President Nicos...
Turkey looms large as Anastasiades meets European Council president
The Cyprus problem, Turkey’s violations in the EZZ, Varosha and migration were discussed at the first official meeting between President Nicos Anastasiades and European Council...
Cyprus’ energy strategy being pursued as planned, president says
Cyprus’ energy strategy is being pursued as planned, President Nicos Anastasiades said on Sunday. He also said that it was good will without preconditions that...
Turkey buys third drillship – reports
Turkey has purchased a third drillship, Sertao, according to reports on Sunday. Two of Ankara’s drillships, Yavuz and Fatih are currently operating in and around...
Fannon: no winners if energy tensions continue or escalate
US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Francis Fannon has warned that everyone in the region will lose if the conflict over who will...
Kyprianou insists Anastasiades discussed dividing up island’s EEZ
Last Thursday’s TV clash between Disy leader Averof Neophytou and Akel general-secretary Andros Kyprianou, has triggered a new ongoing confrontation between President Nicos Anastasiades and...
Defence minister to discuss Turkey’s provocations with Israeli counterpart
Developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkey’s provocations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone will be discussed during a meeting Defence Minister, Savvas Angelides, will hold...
Our View: Fannon did not give the government what it was hoping for
In the end, the much-trumpeted visit of the US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Francis Fannon did not give the government what it...
UNSG closely watching EEZ developments ‘with concern’
The UN Secretary-General is closely monitoring the developments in Cyprus’ EEZ with concern, his deputy spokesman Farhan Haq has said. Haq made the statement when...
French aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ sails through EEZ block 8
The French aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle’ on Tuesday sailed through Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) block 8, close to the Turkish drill ship ‘Yavuz’....
Two individuals added to sanctions list against Turkish drilling
Two individuals were on Tuesday added to the EU’s sanctions list in connection with Turkey’s illegal activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone by the European...
Fannon visit ‘a political signal’ to Turkey, Cyprus says
US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Francis Fannon was in Cyprus on Tuesday for a round of contacts with Cypriot officials, in a...
Turkish research vessel sails into island’s EEZ
The Turkish research vessel Oruç Reis sailed into the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Saturday morning in an area off the western coast, a...
Italy reiterates support for Cyprus over Turkish violation of EEZ (Updated)
Italy reiterated on Wednesday its full solidarity with Cyprus over Turkey’s continued illegal drilling activities inside the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). A joint statement...
French navy vessel Charles de Gaulle to visit Limassol
French Ambassador to Nicosia Isabelle Dumont said her country supports Cyprus’ efforts to solve problems with Turkey at a political level while also arguing that...
Insecure EEZ a ‘danger to the people’ (updated)
Cyprus’ hydrocarbons programme is on track despite Turkey’s illegal forays into the island’s waters, lawmakers said on Tuesday. They were speaking to the media after...
