Defying Turkish Threats, Cyprus Plans Full Speed Ahead Energy Drilling
Ignoring Turkey’s warnings to stop, Cyprus’ government is planning repeated rounds of drilling for oil and gas in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) where foreign […]
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Turkish-Cypriot Official Wants US to Reject Cyprus Arms Embargo End
Ending a long-standing ban on selling arms to Cyprus – the legitimate government – would threaten what he called “the peace and stability” on the […]
Ignoring Complaints, Turkey Plans Energy Drilling Off Cyprus
Going full speed ahead, Turkey will go ahead with drilling for oil and gas in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ,) claiming it has rights under […]
Turkish-Cypriot Professor Makes Bid for Cyprus European Parliament Seat
The island has been divided since Turkey unlawfully occupied and seized the northern third in a 1974 invasion but now a Turkish-Cypriot candidate – hoping […]
Cyprus Summons UK Official Over Turkish Drilling Rights Flap
Cyprus’ Foreign Ministry wants British High Commissioner Stephen Lillie to explain his country’s position that indicated Cyprus should not go ahead with drilling for oil […]
Cranking Up Tension, Turkey Sending Second Energy Ship Off Cyprus
Despite pressure from the United States and European Union to back off, Turkey is planning to send a second ship off Cyprus to drill for […]
Turkey’s New Warning to Cyprus: “Remember 1974” Invasion
Ignoring denunciations from the European Union and United States over its plans to drill for energy off Cyprus, a Turkish official gave a stark warning […]
EU Gives Cyprus Lip Support Over Turkish Drilling Plans
Unable to do anything but put out press releases, European Union leaders meeting in Romania said they support Cyprus’ right to license companies to look […]
Cyprus Seeks EU Support Against Turkey Drilling
SIBIU, Romania (AP) — Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades is seeking support from other European Union leaders at an informal summit in Romania against Turkey’s bid […]
Turkey Drilling Plans Off Cyprus Spikes East Mediterranean Tension
ATHENS – The European Union and the United States expressed their concerns with Turkey’s intention to drill within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a move […]
