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.
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No decision on EU sanctions against Turkey, discussion to continue
EU sanctions against Turkey following its activity in the Cyprus EEZ are set to be agreed on Thursday by the Committee of Permanent Representatives in
Russia following developments in Cyprus’ EEZ with concern
Russia said Monday it was following the developments in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone with concern. “We believe that any violation of Cyprus’s sovereignty can only
‘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
Turkey’s second drilling ship to operate off Karpas peninsula (Update 4)
Turkey launched a second drilling ship on Thursday that will conduct natural gas operations off the northeast coast of Cyprus for three months, a move which risks
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,
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
Nicosia can’t confirm or deny Turkish drilling, Erdogan swipes at Macron
Nicosia has information that Turkey has moved materials and equipment related to drilling activity to the area west of Paphos where it has stationed its
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
Erdogan: we have the ships, we will drill
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey has two drillships, two exploratory vessels and a navy to protect them and will move forward with
Foreign ministry briefs EU ambassadors on recent EEZ developments
The foreign ministry on Friday briefed EU ambassadors in Cyprus on the state of play vis-à-vis Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the background to
Nicosia says Cavusoglu letter ‘will not go unanswered’ (Updated)
A letter from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to the international community, including the UN and EU on its stance vis-à-vis Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone
Greek FM condemns Turkish actions in Cyprus’ EEZ
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos expressed his strong condemnation of Turkey’s actions in Cyprus’ EEZ to his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Çavuşoğlu during a meeting on
UK sticks to its guns in EEZ rift (Update 2)
LONDON declined on Thursday to walk back earlier remarks by British Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan about ‘disputed’ maritime areas around Cyprus, comments that
Cyprus EEZ ‘under dispute’ comment provokes ire
Cyprus on Tuesday branded statements by a UK minister that the island’s EEZ was “under dispute” as unacceptable, as reports surfaced that the Turkish drillship
‘Blatant new attack on Cyprus EEZ’ (updated)
Turkey’s illegal activities in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) constitute an unprecedented violation of Cyprus’ sovereign rights, revealing the true intentions of Turkey in
National Council convenes to discuss Turkish EEZ incursion
Turkey`s provocations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be discussed during a meeting on Saturday of the National Council convened by President Nicos Anastasiades. The
Anastasiades says European response to Turkish drilling ‘positive’
President Nicos Anastasiades underlined on Friday the positive response of Europe at the informal European Council regarding Turkish drilling activity in the isand’s exclusive economic
Erdogan says Turkey will stick to its programme in the East Med (update 2)
As a Turkish drillship remained in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Tuesday its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the country will continue to implement
Drillship entry into EEZ escalates crisis over maritime zones
According to one geopolitical analyst, the arrival of Turkey’s Fatih drillship in Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ) signals an escalation in the Turkey-Cyprus crisis over