Cyprus
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
Middle East
July 18, 2019
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
PARALIMNI, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus court has ordered 12 Israelis vacationing on the east Mediterranean island nation to remain…
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
Middle East
July 16, 2019
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers on Monday turned up the pressure on Turkey after approving an initial batch…
Egypt shows concern regarding second Turkish drillship off Cyprian coast: Ministry
Business
July 10, 2019
Egypt shows concern regarding second Turkish drillship off Cyprian coast: Ministry
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs stated on Tuesday that Egypt is concerned regarding the second Turkish drillship off the coast…
Second Turkish drillship arrives off coast of Cyprus: shipping data
Middle East
July 8, 2019
Second Turkish drillship arrives off coast of Cyprus: shipping data
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A second Turkish drillship, which is expected to begin drilling for oil and natural gas near Cyprus…
Cyprus takes legal action against firms encroaching its exclusive economic zone
Middle East
July 2, 2019
Cyprus takes legal action against firms encroaching its exclusive economic zone
NICOSIA (Reuters) – Cyprus has initiated legal proceedings against three companies involved in gas drilling by Turkey to the west…
State sponsor behind May tanker attacks, says UAE minister
Middle East
June 15, 2019
State sponsor behind May tanker attacks, says UAE minister
NICOSIA (Reuters) – The UAE’s foreign minister said on Saturday a “state sponsor” was involved in a May 12 attack…
Final votes cast as Europe chooses future course
World
May 26, 2019
Final votes cast as Europe chooses future course
Tens of millions of Europeans will vote Sunday as 21 countries choose their representatives in a battle between the nationalist…
Greek court acquits nine Turkish citizens accused of terrorism
Middle East
May 15, 2019
Greek court acquits nine Turkish citizens accused of terrorism
ATHENS (Reuters) – Α Greek court on Wednesday acquitted nine Turkish citizens of terrorism-related offenses, citing a lack of evidence,…
Egypt warns Turkey against starting drilling activities off Cyprus
Egypt
May 5, 2019
Egypt warns Turkey against starting drilling activities off Cyprus
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Turkey not to start drilling for natural gas off Cyprus, as it would impact…
Greece, Cyprus, Egypt begin military training in Mediterranean
Egypt
April 15, 2019
Greece, Cyprus, Egypt begin military training in Mediterranean
The Egyptian armed forces announced on Monday the launch of the Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot joint Medusa 8 military training that will feature…