‘Blue Economy’ to have its own annual conference
A new annual conference on the blue economy is being established by the Limassol municipality and Frederick University, it was announced on Monday. The Blue...
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Greece proposes World Court if maritime dialogue with Turkey fails
Greece’s Prime Minister said in remarks published on Sunday that if Athens and Ankara cannot solve their dispute about maritime zones in the Mediterranean they...
President discusses Turkey-Libya accord with Sisi
President Nicos Anastasiades on Thursday spoke with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi by phone to discuss the recent Turkey-Libya memorandum of understanding on maritime...
Turkey sends Libya maritime accord to UN for approval -source
Turkey on Thursday sent its accord with Libya on a maritime boundary between the two countries to the United Nations for approval, a Turkish diplomatic...
Athens tells Ankara hubris is the choice of those who can’t accept their own history (Update 1)
The maritime delimitation agreement between Turkey and Libya has no value, the Greek foreign ministry has said in response to Ankara’s announcement on Saturday that...
Larnaca maritime institute to open by 2024 says mayor
The Cyprus marine and maritime institute (CMMI) will open by the end of 2024, bringing significant benefits to Larnaca, Mayor Andreas Vyras announced on Friday....
Cyprus-Ireland Blue Growth Initiative 2019 concludes
The first “Cyprus-Ireland Blue Growth Initiative” which has taken place in Ireland and Cyprus was successfully concluded, the Irish embassy announced. it said that following...
Cabinet approves Greece ferry link study
THE cabinet decided on Thursday to conduct a study into the efficacy of setting up a ferry line linking Greece and Cyprus. Shipping deputy minister...
Cyprus asks UNSG to convey strong message to Ankara on respect for international law
Cyprus has protested to the UN Secretary-General over provocative acts by Turkey against fishing vessels flying the Cypriot flag both within the island’s maritime zones,...
Larnaca plans to create marine and maritime institute
Larnaca Municipality has presented plans for the creation of a marine and maritime institute to promote scientific and business excellence in the blue economy...
Green light for under-secretariats of tourism and maritime affairs
THE cabinet on Wednesday gave the nod to government legislation establishing two under-secretariats, or sub-ministries, one for tourism, the other for maritime affairs. And legislation...
Shipping the ‘steam engine of world economy’, Demetriades says
Transport Minister Marios Demetriades said that despite the financial crisis, shipping continued to be the steam engine of the world economy. Demetriades was addressing the International...
Cyprus and France to conduct joint search and rescue exercise
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise, titled “CYPFRA-01/16,” will be conducted on Friday, south east of Cyprus, with the participation of SAR Units and Personnel...
Cyprus shipping registry marks 50 years
Merchant shipping in Cyprus has traditionally been, and continues to be, a pillar for economic growth, currently employing over 4,000 people and contributing 5.0 per...
