Cyprus Will Block Turkey’s EU Bid
Cyprus will oppose Turkey’s bid to join the EU in response to a Turkish gas search in waters where Cyprus licensed companies to drill.
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Cyprus Stymied By Turkish Warship, Research Vessel Incursion
Cyprus says it’s considering ways to respond to Turkey’s gas search in waters where Nicosia has licensed companies to drill, and that “political, diplomatic and legal” steps are being weighed after a warship-escorted Turkish research vessel invaded Cypriot waters.
Finance Minister Georgiades: Bailed-out Cyprus’ Economy on the Mend
NICOSIA— Cyprus’ finance minister says the bailed-out country will manage to keep its debt well below projections by its international creditors. Harris Georgiades says debt […]
Anastasiades Has Talks With Putin
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Russian President Vladimir Putin met late here on Oct. 16 on the sidelines of the ASEM Summit.
Russian Navy to Hold Exercises at Sea, Off Cyprus’ Eastern Coast in October
NICOSIA – Captain Constantine Fitiris of the Cyprus Navy told CNA on October 16 that the Russian navy will hold later naval exercises off Cyprus’ […]
Does Italy Have a Navy? Rome Makes Demarche in Ankara over Provocations
NICOSIA – The Italian government has protested to Ankara in response to its provocative actions in Cyprus` exclusive economic zone (EEZ). According to reliable sources, […]
Anastasiades: CBMs Needed
Nikos Anastasiades, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, is emphasizing “the need to implement measures that will restore confidence, and not measures that increase […]
World Soccer Official Blatter Condemns Cyprus Referee Club Bomb Attack
NICOSIA, Cyprus — FIFA President Sepp Blatter has condemned a “cowardly” pipe bomb attack on the Cyprus Referee Association’s clubhouse. Blatter offered full support to […]
Greece, Turkey Spar Over Cyprus
Greece is staying out of the battle between Cyprus and Turkey over energy rights off the island that led to a breakdown in unity talks there.
EU Calls for Turkish Restraint
Herman Van Rompuy, the President of the European Council expects Turkey to act in accordance with international law and demonstrate restraint with regard to its […]