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1351. Bloomberg: Turkey stockpiles weapon parts in anticipation of US sanctions

Turkey has been stockpiling parts for F-16 fighter jets and other military hardware in anticipation of American sanctions, Bloomberg has reported, citing two Turkish officials familiar with their country’s defense strategy. ...

1352. Cyprus should not be on the list of countries not getting US arms

In 1987, the US Department of State placed the Republic of Cyprus on a list of countries to which sales and transfers of defense articles and services is prohibited under the International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR). ...

1353. Playing with fire

The emerging crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean over Turkey’s drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) raise the prospect of an open Greco-Turkish conflict to a level higher than anytime since the Imia crisis...

1354. US Senate votes to lift Cyprus arms embargo

The US Senate on Thursday voted to lift a decades-old arms embargo against Cyprus and to cut Turkey off the American F-35 fighter jet program if it proceeds with the acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system...

1355. On the set of Jiu Jitsu

The filming of Jiu Jitsu starring Nicolas Cage is well underway in Nicosia, with first photos and videos from the set being made public...

1356. US bill calls for end to Russian military vessels refueling in Cyprus

The Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019 would allow the U.S. to fully support the trilateral partnership of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus through energy and defense cooperation initiatives...

1357. US Senate Foreign Relations committee advances East Med Act

1358. The Trump factor

1359. Lira falls as Washington weighs sanctions against Turkey

1360. Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus: No one stands to win in a trade war

1361. How to reinforce the arsenal for the fight against cancer

With research and timely diagnosis being the tip of the spear in the fight against cancer, Carbo One Ltd funds significant events that aim at reinforcing research...

1362. Don’t mess with the US Congress

1363. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

1364. Greek-American leaders: AKEL's Kyprianou wrong about US' east Med policy

1365. Garber: US deeply concerned by Turkey's intention to drill off Cyprus

1366. Ahrweiler: History that teaches only one solution is a dangerous thing

1367. World leaders mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day

1368. 35th PSEKA Conference to take place in Washington on June 4-6

1369. US may suspend training of Turkish pilots for F-35 jets over Russia missile deal

1370. Extradition flop cases back in the spotlight

A number of legal ‘faux pas’ in failed extraditions have reappeared in the local press, including that of an alleged mystery spy, following the failure of Cypriot authorities to extradite a Kurdish man wanted by Germany on terrorism-related charges...

1371. Lakkotrypis: Cyprus energy developments an incentive for Turkey

1372. A test for Turkey

1373. Ready for prime time?

1374. Way forward in Greek-Turkish relations uncertain

1375. Senator Menendez and the Greek Americans

1376. Menendez: Turkey has ‘no chance’ of getting both F-35s and S-400

1377. Forging a common policy line

1378. Reuters photographer Alkis Konstantinidis wins Pulitzer Prize

Greek photographer Alkis Konstantinidis is among a group of Reuters photographers to receive a Pulitzer Prize for their photos of migrants from Central and South Americans crossing the US border....

1379. Caution and prudence

1380. New prospects for East Med

The “Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act” submitted to the US Congress by Senators Robert Menendez and Marco Rubio that essentially upgrades the geopolitical roles of Greece and Cyprus is seen in Athens as a reflection of Washington’s renewed interest and growing involvement in the region. ...