29.07.2019
Anastasiades. Mitsotakis call for Cyprus talks after Turkey leaves Cyprus’ EEZ
The talks came amidst heightened tensions between the Republic of Cyprus and Turkey, which is conducting illegal drilling for hydrocarbons in Cyprus’ EEZ.
Cyprus’ EEZ
04.07.2019
New threats from Erdogan, Cavusoglu over Cyprus’ hydrocarbons programme, slams EU
The Republic of Cyprus has said that a proportional amount of the island’s gas and oil wealth will be set aside for the Turkish-Cypriots pending a settlement.
25.06.2019
Tsipras stresses strong EU, international backing of Greece’s sovereign rights
'Adopting tactics of escalation that lead to an impasse and are fruitless is of no use. It is not a sign of strength. It is a sign of weakness,' the PM said in response to remarks by Tayyip Erdogan.
21.06.2019
EU leaders get tough on Turkey over Cyprus, order list of sanctions
'The European Council endorses the invitation to the Commission and the EEAS to submit options for appropriate measures without delay, including targeted measures,' the summit conclusions stated.
21.06.2019
Editorial: Wall
The abandonment of plans for a Cyprus settlement combined with the fact that Turkey is distancing itself from the EU with Erdogan's tougher stance are swiftly moving toward a final divorce that will not be smooth.
18.06.2019
Katrougalos stresses dialogue with Turkey based on international law
'We are attempting to de-escalate tensions in the Aegean - which entail dangers of an accident – with continuing discussions on implementation of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) agreed to over the last decades.'
11.06.2019
Washington warns but Ankara heightens tensions with Nicosia, Athens
On 10 June, the Cypriot daily Phileleftheros reported that Nicosia has issued international arrest warrants for 25 individuals linked to Turkish Petroleum’s illegal offshore drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ.
12.05.2019
Editorial: Unity of spirit
What is needed is a national unity of spirit so as to agree to a national strategy which all parties will respect.
10.05.2019
Amidst Turkey’s invasion of its EEZ, Cyprus pins hopes on energy giants
Nicosia hopes Total-ENI collaboration in its EEZ will hamper Erdogan’s plans far more effectively than the EU’s verbal remonstrance and tepid warnings.
04.05.2019
Editorial: Utmost caution
For months it has been clear that sooner or later Ankara would proceed with actions aiming to ensure that it has a place on the energy map of the southern Aegean.
08.04.2019
Akar: Greece, Cyprus should not ‘provoke’ Ankara
The Turkish defence minister said that Ankara seeks a dialogue at every level and conducts talks and contacts with its neighbours, but will give the necessary response if provoked.
26.10.2018
Ankara, Athens tensions rise in Mediterranean, with Kastelorizo as apple of discord.
US Ambassador to Athens Geoffrey Pyatt is said to have averted a hot clash near Kastelorizi between a Greek frigate and the Turkish seismic research vessel Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha
18.10.2018
Greek frigate Nikiforos Fokas shadows Turkey’s Barbaros near Cyprus’ EEZ
In view of the start of exploration by ExxonMobil in bloc 10, and possible exercises that will bolster Ankara’s provocative stance, the whole enterprise appears to be at a razor’s edge.
