Our View: Sanctions would not stop Turkey’s unlawful actions
Political decisions are always judged by their results. Politicians could have the best intentions, but when they overestimate their powers or make wrong calculations in...
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Turkey criticises EU for continued reference to sanctions
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Friday many areas of the European Union summit decisions concerning Turkey were “divorced from realities”, voicing concern about the...
Turkish official says Ankara would not be swayed by EU sanctions over Eastern Mediterranean
By Jonathan Spicer Turkey would be even more determined to protect its territorial rights in the Eastern Mediterranean if the European Union decided to impose...
Cyprus demands Turkey sanctions at EU summit (Update 5)
Cyprus came under enormous pressure from its EU partners at a summit on Thursday that looked set to go well into the evening, to drop...
Nicosia’s sanctions move largely welcomed at home
The government’s hardball stance over EU sanctions – on Monday it blocked sanctions against Belarus without them agreed on Turkey in return – was welcomed...
Anastasiades leaves Wednesday for crucial EU Council summit
President Nicos Anastasiades leaves on Wednesday for Brussels in order to participate in the Special European Council, on September 24 and 25. Among the issues...
Our View: Securing sanctions against Turkey has become an end in itself
FOR SOME time now, the Anastasiades government has been on the offensive, accusing the EU of a ‘policy of appeasement’ towards Turkey, of ‘practising double...
Cyprus says its issues with Turkey not linked to EU Belarus sanctions (Updated)
European Union sanctions on Belarus are being delayed by a separate dispute between Cyprus and Turkey over energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, four EU diplomats said,...
Our View: Government has unlikely new target: the EU
It appears the Anastasiades government has now decided to step up its attacks on the European Union for its perceived failure to impose punitive measures...
EU seeks extra measures to ease tensions with Turkey
The EU will be looking at further options to ease tensions with Turkey, including additional listings within the sanctions framework as proposed by Cyprus, it...
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...
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...
Cyprus lifts veto on EU Russia sanctions
The European Union added seven Russian-backed officials in Crimea to its sanctions blacklist on Tuesday for organising local elections in the peninsula last year. The...
Cyprus accused of blocking new EU sanctions against Russia amid Turkey spat
Cyprus is blocking new European Union sanctions against several officials from Russia-annexed Crimea in a bid to secure EU backing for tougher action against Turkey...
Nord Stream 2 to press on with Europe gas pipe, despite U.S. sanctions
The group behind Nord Stream 2 said on Saturday it aimed to complete a pipeline to boost Russian gas supplies to Europe as soon as possible,...
Civil servant accused of selling house to Russian crime figure
Anti-corruption activist Bill Browder is accusing Cypriot authorities of enabling money laundering through the island’s property market by a Russian organised crime figure, Politico reported...
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...
Putin opposes Russian parliament call for Georgia sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected on Tuesday a parliamentary call to impose sanctions against Georgia, saying patching up strained relations was more important than reacting...
Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar army top brass
Australia on Tuesday slapped travel and financial sanctions on five top Myanmar military officers, accused of overseeing brutal violence against Rohingya Muslims by units under their...
European Parliament to ponder call for Turkey sanctions
The European Parliament`s Committee on Petitions will vote in November on a report produced by the EP’s fact-finding mission to Famagusta in May last year....
