Greece
Cyprus
New Turkish Provocation: Exploration Ship Sent to Cyprus EEZ
Turkey has continued its provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean, sending the "Barabaros Hayreddin Pasha" exploration ship to waters that are part of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), claiming it will drill for hydrocarbons in the area.
Ankara opposes Cyprus' energy...
Greece
EU-Turkey Summit Agenda: Greek Soldiers, Aegean, Cyprus EEZ
Greece expects to hear Turkey's position on the the two Greek soldiers issue and the provocations in the Aegean and Cyprus' EEZ, during the EU-Turkey Summit in Varna, Bulgaria on Monday evening.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that he...
Cyprus
Nicosia 'Concerned' Over Turkey's Position on Cyprus EEZ
Nicosia has expressed grave concern over Turkey's questioning the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus to its exclusive economic zone and its exploration and exploitation of natural reserves.
Cyprus’ Permanent Representative to the UN, Nicholas Emiliou, in a letter...
Cyprus
Greece, Cyprus and Egypt Condemn Turkey's Violation of Cyprus EEZ
Leaders of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus met in Cyprus at the scheduled tripartite summit, which aimed at strengthening the ties of the three countries, in the sectors of economy and security. After the meeting the three leaders held a...
Cyprus
Turkish 'Barbaros' Vessel Enters Cyprus EEZ Zone Without Permission
Cypriot National Defense Minister Christoforos Fokaides said that a seismic Turkish frigate, the "Barbaros," and two additional vessels entered the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Cyprus at 6.30 a.m. on Monday.
The Cypriot Government is closely monitoring developments, stated Fokaides,...
Cyprus
Russia Interested in Cyprus EEZ Exploration
Cyprus state television reported that the Russian energy colossus Gazprom is interested in purchasing the exploration rights for natural gas and oil in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Cyprus.
At the same time, the state radio reported that “the...
Diplomacy
Greece Slams Turkey Over New Drilling Intentions in Cyprus' EEZ
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Tuesday regarding Ankara's fresh drilling intentions inside the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus.
“This is yet another provocation which ignores appeals by the European Union and...
Cyprus
France's Flagship Aircraft Carrier Sends Message of Support From Cyprus' EEZ
France further intensified its strong military presence in the Eastern Mediterranean on Wednesday, in an effort to send a clear message of military might to all those who provoke Cyprus regarding its sovereign rights in the region.
The flagship of...
Cyprus
EU President Tusk Calls on Ankara to Cease Activities in Syria and Cyprus' EEZ
The President of the European Council (EUCO) Donald Tusk visited Cyprus on Friday, where he held a joint press conference with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades.
President Tusk slammed Turkish President Erdogan for his earlier provocative statements, in which he threatened...
Cyprus
French-Italian Consortium Total/ENI Granted Rights to Cyprus' EEZ Block 7
Cypriot Prime Minister Nicos Anastasiades' cabinet decided on Monday to grant authorization to the French-Italian consortium of energy companies Total and ENI to conduct research and drilling activities in Block 7 of the Republic of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
The Cypriot...
Cyprus
Ankara Threatened EU Not to Take Sides on Turkish Drilling Activity in Cyprus' EEZ
Turkish diplomats sent a ''non-paper'' to all EU capitals but Cyprus on June 16, warning them not to take sides on its provocative drilling actions inside Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
According to Cyprus' Fileleftheros newspaper, Ankara sent a...
Cyprus
Cyprus Sends EEZ Coordinates to UN Amid Tensions Over Turkish Drilling
Cypriot authorities sent the geographical coordinates of the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to the United Nations on Monday, following Turkey's provocative actions inside the island's EEZ boundaries.
Nicosia also plans to publish the coordinates of its EEZ to the...
Cyprus
Natural Gas Deposits in Cyprus' EEZ Alters Balance in East Mediterranean
This week's announcement of the discovery of a natural gas field containing 5 to 8 trillion cubic feet of the resource, in plot 10 of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), has been nothing short of explosive.
The news of the major discovery...
Cyprus
Nicosia Refutes Turkey's Claims of a Joint Turkish-American Exercise in Cyprus' EEZ
On Sunday morning, diplomats from Nicosia refuted Turkey's claims that a joint military exercise took place south of Cyprus between the American and the Turkish armies earlier this week.
According to the Cypriot state TV RIK, diplomats from Nicosia said...
Cyprus
Greece Braces for Turkey's Intention to Drill for Gas in Cyprus' EEZ
In the midst of the economic crisis in Turkey, Athens is concerned over the possibility that Ankara might drill for gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean within Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
According to a Kathimerini newspaper report, the Fatih...