Interior minister calls for a comprehensive migration solution
INTERIOR Minister Constantinos Petrides called Thursday for the need for a comprehensive solution for effective management of migration flows to the EU, pointing out the
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Sea-Watch captain says hopes for change in EU migrant rules
The German captain of a charity rescue ship, under investigation for aiding illegal immigration, said on Thursday she hoped the new EU Commission would work
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
EU signals sanctions on Turkey over Cyprus drilling (updated)
By Gabriela Baczynska The European Union is set to curb contacts and funding for Ankara in retaliation for what it calls Turkey’s “illegal” drilling for
EU sanctions against Turkey within expectations, government source says
The proposed measures against Turkey over its actions in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) are within expectations, a government source was quoted as saying on
Nicosia expects momentum on Cyprus talks after Greek elections
Nicosia’s assessment is that, based on contacts with the UN, after the Greek elections, a new impetus will be given to the attempt to resume
‘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
EU ‘will continue to monitor developments’ in Cyprus’ EEZ
The European Union said on Thursday it would continue to ‘monitor’ Turkey’s actions in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Cyprus, for the moment avoiding
Turkey ‘weak’ says Tsipras as Nicosia hopes for EU action (Updated)
Turkey’s activities in the region are an indication of its weakness and isolation, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday. Speaking on OPEN TV,
Cyprus among few EU countries where house prices fell between 2010 and 2018
Cyprus is among the few countries in the EU where house prices fell between 2010 and 2018, a new Eurostat report published on Wednesday said.
Ireland wins on road safety performance, Cyprus ranks low
Ireland was the winner of this year’s European Transport Safety Council Road Safety Performance Index (PIN) award, while Cyprus and Greece ranked 20th and 25th
Turkey ‘weak and isolated’ says Tsipras
Turkey’s activities in the region are an indication of its weakness and isolation, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday, according to CNA. Speaking
Drilling row deepens, all eyes on Brussels council meeting (Update 4)
The European Commission will propose political and economic measures against Turkey for its actions in the Cyprus EEZ, a foreign ministry announcement said on Tuesday,
Cavusoglu suggests gas deal could be reached through EU
A natural gas agreement would not mean recognition of the ‘TRNC’ by the Republic, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday. He suggested that
Juncker regrets not concluding a deal on Cyprus issue (Updated)
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker mentioned the non-resolution of the Cyprus issue as “one of his regrets” concerning his tenure on the helm of the
EU moves closer to debt action as Italy angles for compromise
The European Union moved closer on Tuesday to taking disciplinary action over Italy’s growing debt, as authorities in Rome made tentative steps to avert a
Petrides calls for support from EU counterparts to tackle mass influx of migrants
Interior Minister Constantinos Petrides has called for urgent practical support to Cyprus through the refugee relocation program, as the situation over the past few months
Brussels sees delays on key reforms in Cyprus
The Cyprus economy will continue to grow, fiscal performance is solid, but external headwinds are increasing and significant domestic vulnerabilities remain, while key reforms, including