Displaying results 1-30 of 316 matches for query Eastern Mediterranean.
1. Libya's Haftar in Athens for talks
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/libya-s-haftar-in-athens-for-talks
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis vowed on Thursday to veto any solution on the North African country if the maritime border deal between the Tripoli-based government with Turkey is not scrapped...
2. US Congresspersons: USA and UNSC members must continue supporting peacemaking efforts in Cyprus
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-congresspersons-usa-and-unsc-members-must-continue-to-support-peacemaking-efforts-in-cyprus
The United States and the other members of the UN Security Council must continue to support peacemaking efforts in Cyprus, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Caucus stressed....
3. Cyprus and Italy to continue cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-italy-to-continue-cooperation-in-the-eastern-mediterranean
Cyprus Defence Minister Savvas Angelides and his Italian counterpart Lorenzo Buerine, agreed to continue the mutual information, coordination and cooperation, regarding the issue of energy security in the EEZ of Cyprus and more generally in the Εastern Mediterranean...
4. Brussels cannot accept the Turkish behaviour in Cyprus EEZ
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/brussels-cannot-accept-the-turkish-behaviour-in-cyprus-eez
The EU cannot accept the behaviour of Turkey and will stand strongly by the side of Cyprus, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, January 14th, while Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of Croatia whose country holds the EU rotating presidency, stated that their policy will remain within the context of EU Council conclusions....
5. President: Cyprus does what is necessary for stability and peace in the region
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-cyprus-does-what-is-necessary-for-stability-and-peace-in-the-region
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades said on Tuesday, January 14th, that the government does whatever is necessary, through diplomatic means, in order for international law, stability and peace in the region to prevail....
6. Cyprus under flood watch and wind advisory
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-under-high-wind-advisory
A yellow warning has been issued for Cyprus due to very strong winds expected to make landfall on Monday, with chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout Sunday night expected to intensify over the next 24-hour period...
7. Greece, Cyprus and Israel sign EastMed deal
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-cyprus-and-israel-sign-eastmed-deal
Greece, Israel and Cyprus have signed a deal for an undersea pipeline designed to carry gas from offshore deposits in the southeastern Mediterranean to continental Europe...
8. Tough dilemmas in Greek-Turkish affairs
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/tough-dilemmas-in-greek-turkish-affairs
Turkey's claims in the Aegean were first brought to the table in 1973 and have escalated ever since, reaching successive peaks over 10 to 15 years and multiplying...
9. Athens says Ankara 'playing with fire'
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/athens-says-ankara-playing-with-fire
Athens says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is "playing with fire" as he seeks parliament approval to send military troops into Libya, following a formal request from Tripoli...
10. Diplomatic hype over eastern Mediterranean
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/diplomatic-hype-over-eastern-mediterranean
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias attended Christmas Mass in Istanbul amid diplomatic tensions and power play between Athens and Ankara over gas exploration in the eastern Mediterranean...
11. Israel opposes Turkey-Libya deal
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-opposes-turkey-libya-deal
Israel opposes an accord signed last month between Libya and Turkey mapping out maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean, but the deal was unlikely to lead to a conflict with Turkey, Israel's foreign minister says...
12. EastMed deal to be inked January
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eastmed-deal-to-be-inked-january
Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades plans to attend a ceremony in Athens for the signing of an agreement on the EastMed pipeline, after Greece announced Sunday the project will proceed despite the objections of Turkey...
13. Cyprus hails US EastMed bill signed into law
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-hails-us-eastmed-bill-signed-into-law
A new US law geared toward boosting energy and security cooperation in the east Mediterranean is indicative of the significance that Washington attaches to the region, Cyprus' foreign minister said Saturday...
14. Senate-approved EastMed on Trump's desk
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/senate-approved-eastmed-on-trump-s-desk
US Congress' approval of a spending package that includes the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 signals a "new day in Greek-American relations," said Senator Bob Menendez, one of the authors of the bipartisan legislation...
15. EastMed bill squeezed through federal budget
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eastmed-bill-squeezed-through-federal-budget
US Senator Bob Menendez on Monday applauded a bipartisan deal on federal government spending that is comprised of 12 appropriations bills, including legislation shaping American strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean...
16. Turkish military drone lands in Cyprus
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-military-drone-lands-in-cyprus
A military armed drone landed in the northern part of Cyprus on Monday after flying a five-hour mission from its naval base in Turkey...
17. Erdogan points to drilling spots off Crete
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-points-to-drilling-spots-off-crete
In an interview on Turkish television, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has indicated where Turkey plans to conduct research for hydrocarbons but also drilling, using a map to indicate the location east of Crete...
18. Turkish drones in the north ready for takeoff
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-drones-in-the-north-ready-for-takeoff
Turkish drones were due to arrive in the northern part of Cyprus where they are expected to begin flying missions on Monday over drilling ships in search of natural resources in the eastern Mediterranean...
19. Cyprus asks to review Turkey-Libya deal
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-asks-to-review-turkey-libya-deal
Τhe Republic of Cyprus has joined Greece in demanding to review two recent Turkey-Libya deals, with the Cypriot foreign minister accusing Ankara of extorting the memorandum from Tripoli...
20. Turkey says Greek Cypriots 'spoiled' in the EU
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-says-greek-cypriots-spoiled-in-the-eu
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says his country's continental shelf is not up for discussion, accusing Greeks and Greek Cypriots of holding maximalist and uncompromising positions....
21. Neighbours criticise Turkey-Libya deal
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-libya-deal-draws-criticism-from-neighbours
The foreign ministry of the Republic of Cyprus has condemned the signing of an agreement on maritime boundaries between Turkey and Libya, calling it a "serious violation" of international law...
22. US affirm commitment to eastern Mediterranean
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-affirm-commitment-to-eastern-mediterranean
State Secretary Mike Pompeo underlined the commitment of the United States in the Eastern Mediterranean and the deepening of bilateral relations with the Republic of Cyprus on security...
23. Cyprus foreign minister in Washington
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-foreign-minister-in-washington
Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Christodoulides is on a working visit to Washington, where he will also meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday...
24. Turkey reacts to EU sanctions over Cyprus
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-reacts-to-eu-sanctions-over-cyprus
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday the European Union's decision to sanction Turkey over drilling off the coast of Cyprus could disrupt talks with the bloc, and he warned that Turkey could send captured Islamic State fighters to Europe...
25. Cyprus pleased with sanctions against Turkey
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-pleased-with-eu-sanctions-against-turkey
The Republic of Cyprus is pleased with a framework regime for sanctions against Turkey, adopted formally by the Foreign Affairs Ministers council, making it possible for countries to place sanctions through asset freezes and travel bans...
26. EU okays framework on Turkey over Cyprus
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-okays-framework-on-turkey-over-cyprus
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday economic sanctions over Turkey's drilling off the coast of Cyprus, setting up the legal framework for travel bans and asset freezes but leaving names until a later date...
27. EU ministers follow up on Turkey conclusions
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-ministers-follow-up-on-turkey-conclusions
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday where they are expected to adopt measures against Turkish drilling activities around Cyprus...
28. Cyprus signs deal for offshore gas concession
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-grants-first-natural-gas-exploitation-license
Cyprus and the Aphrodite consortium on Thursday signed an exploitation license and a revised production sharing contract, aiming to start natural gas production in 2025, generating projected revenues of $9.3 billion for a period of eighteen years ...
29. Cypriot president reiterates energy goals
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cypriot-president-reiterates-energy-goals
President Nicos Anastasiades stressed that the Republic of Cyprus is determined to proceed unhindered with its energy plans and to make good use of the gas reserves that have been discovered, as a source of regional economic cooperation, growth and prosperity...
30. Turkey expresses displeasure at military exercise with barrage of violations
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-expresses-displeasure-at-military-exercise-with-barrage-of-violations
Turkish fighter jets on Wednesday conducted a total of 70 airspace violations, which led to six overflights and five mock dogfights with Greek fighter jets....