UK minister underlines opposition to Turkish drilling in EEZ
UK Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan has reiterated his country’s opposition to Turkish drilling in the island’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Responding to a...
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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...
UK minister ‘frustrated’ by criticism of EEZ comments
British Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan has expressed his frustration over the intense criticism addressed personally to him by Nicosia for comments he made...
Cyprus protests to UK over ‘disputed’ EEZ comments (Update 2)
British High Commissioner Stephen Lillie was summoned to the foreign ministry on Wednesday to clarify statements by the UK government on its stance vis-à-vis Cyprus’...
British High Commissioner called to explain EEZ stance, president will write to May (Update 1)
British High Commissioner Stephen Lillie has been called to the foreign ministry to clarify statements by the UK government on its stance vis-à-vis Cyprus’ exclusive...
Cyprus settlement within reach says UK
Britain said on Wednesday that with political will, a Cyprus settlement remained within reach. Tweeting after a meeting with UN envoy Jane Holl Lute, Britain’s...
Britain wants to see Cyprus’ hydrocarbons exploration go ahead
The UK supports Cyprus’ sovereign rights over its natural resources and wants the hydrocarbons exploration to proceed, its Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan has...
Sir Alan Duncan says Wednesday very important day in Cyprus talks
The Conference on Cyprus in Crans Montana, Switzerland, enters its 7th day on Wednesday, with discussions on both negotiating tables. Meetings resume at 0900 local...
Kasoulides discusses resumption of talks and four freedoms with Sir Alan Duncan
The Cyprus issue was the focus of the meeting between Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides and the UK Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan, at the...
UK Minister for Europe ‘impressed’ by leaders’ courage
The UK Minister for Europe Sir Alan Duncan says he was “impressed” by the Cypriot leaders’ “courage and commitment” during his recent visit to the...
UK Minister for Europe arrives in Cyprus on first official visit
The UK Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan, arrives today in Cyprus for his first three-day official visit to the island. According to a press...