https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-energy-landscape-shifts-as-eni-total-and-kogas-withdraw-from-blocks
The energy landscape of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is set for a major shift as the French-Italian-Korean consortium of Total, ENI, and Kogas prepares to exit Blocks 2, 3, and 9 at the end of January....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-ends-gas-exploration-in-blocks-2-3-and-9-after-unsuccessful-results
The exploitation licences in blocks 2, 3 and 9 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) have expired and have not been renewed, as the exploration did not show exploitable natural gas deposits, Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry George Papanastasiou confirmed to the Cyprus News Agency (CYPE)....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/1-cyprus-moves-closer-to-energy-independence-as-drilling-begins-in-block-5
Excitement is building as drilling in Block 5 of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) officially began on Friday. President Nikos Christodoulides announced the development with enthusiasm, highlighting its potential to position Cyprus as a key player in the European energy market....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/aegean-tensions-and-cyprus-energy-ambitions
While Cyprus advances its energy ambitions, tensions between Greece and Turkey over the Aegean Sea persist....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cooperation-among-cyprus-greece-and-egypt-essential-for-stability-in-the-eastern-mediterranean
In a fluid and volatile international environment, closer cooperation among Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt has become essential to ensure peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-bizonal-myth-reuniting-cyprus-by-keeping-it-apart
Nearly half a century since the term ''Bizonal Bicommunal Federation'' entered the political discourse in Cyprus, no political party or government has ever explained to the public what this term truly means....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/exxonmobil-to-begin-drilling-in-cyprus-eez-in-january-2025
ExxonMobil’s drilling rig is set to begin operations in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in mid-January 2025, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou. The rig will target the "Electra" site in Block 5, with the drilling process expected to last approximately one month....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greece-rejects-six-nautical-mile-concessions-with-turkey
Greece has firmly ruled out any compromise on reducing its territorial waters to six nautical miles in its ongoing dispute with Turkey, a senior government official said, dispelling speculation about potential concessions ahead of crucial diplomatic talks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/erdogan-reasserts-turkish-claims-on-cyprus-at-un
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan doubled down on Ankara's territorial claims over Cyprus during his address to the UN General Assembly, further complicating peace efforts aimed at resolving the long-standing Cyprus dispute....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/aphrodite-gas-project-moves-to-new-phase-of-talks-from-january-2025
Chevron and the Republic of Cyprus have agreed to enter a four-month negotiation period to finalize plans for the development of the ‘Aphrodite’ gas field in Block 12 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-faces-critical-challenges-in-key-energy-projects
Cyprus is grappling with pivotal energy projects at a crucial juncture. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-president-denies-eni-s-plan-to-sell-off-sea-rights
President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides has refuted reports that ENI intents to sell its rights in Cyprus' EEZ.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-navy-monitors-italian-cable-laying-in-cyprus-eez
The Turkish Navy is keeping a close eye on the work of the Italian vessel Teliri, which is to lay telecommunication cables within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that will stretch to Greece and then to Italy. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-fm-in-cairo-to-strengthen-ties
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, is currently on an official working visit to Egypt. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/amalthea-initiative-brings-cyprus-and-qatar-closer
His Highness the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, commenced his visit to Cyprus with a cordial reception by President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus upon arrival at Larnaca Airport....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/eni-discusses-exploitation-scenarios-and-priority-solutions
ENI's discoveries in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the scenarios for the exploitation of the confirmed drillings as well as the preferred solutions to efficiently meet domestic energy priorities were discussed in a meeting with the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/minister-stands-against-early-fees-for-great-sea-interconnector
Cypriot electricity consumers should not be burdened with a surcharge before the operation of the electricity interconnector linking Greece and Cyprus and the consequent reduction of electricity costs, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chevron-s-new-proposal-for-aphrodite
March 31 marked the end of the three-month deadline given by Nicosia to the US company Chevron, a key partner in the joint venture for the development of Block 12 ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-overcomes-gas-field-hurdles-eyes-eni-ceo-visit
Energy Minister Giorgos Papanastasiou announced Wednesday that hurdles in the development plan for the ''Aphrodite'' gas field have been overcome, marking progress in Cyprus' energy ambitions....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/cyprus-aims-for-vasilikos-lng-terminal-completion-by-2024
Cyprus aims to complete construction of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal in Vasilikos by the end of 2024, according to Energy Minister George Papanastasiou on Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-s-silent-visit-leaves-cyprus-guessing
Maria Angela Olguín Cuellar kept her cards close to her chest, according to the "briefing" from the Presidential Palace......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-prime-minister-plans-may-trip-to-ankara-for-bilateral-talks
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis indicated on Tuesday that he is planning a trip to Ankara in May, hailing what he said was a “sincere desire” from the Turkish side to “bridge tensions” with Greece....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-and-egypt-forge-energy-partnership-amidst-gas-discoveries
Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, George Papanastasiou, recently engaged in crucial talks with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, exploring avenues to strengthen energy cooperation between the two nations....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-confirms-extensive-gas-find-in-cronos-2-project
The Ministry of Energy, Commerce, and Industry announced the successful completion of the assessment drilling operations for "Cronos-2" within Block 6 of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-blasts-greek-cypriot-obstruction-in-energy-talks
Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar emphasized the importance of energy collaboration with Europe through Turkey during a summit on energy in the Eastern Mediterranean, held at the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eni-unearths-natural-gas-treasure-in-cyprus
ENI’s drilling in ''Cronos-2'' target in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) block 6 seems to have discovered a natural gas reservoir with sources telling CNA that gas flaring was carried out yesterday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/house-president-praises-france-s-support-for-cyprus-in-paris-meetings
The strategic cooperation between Cyprus and France in the key sectors of security, defence, energy, tourism, trade and education and the mutual will to further deepen them, were emphasised by the President of the Parliament Annita Demetriou and French officials, with whom she met on Wednesday as part of her visit to France....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mitsotakis-unveils-stance-on-same-sex-marriage
He opened his cards on the issue of same-sex marriage, which has caused a lot of discussion, yesterday the Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis......
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/how-cyprus-and-chevron-found-common-ground
The resolution of the dispute between the Republic of Cyprus and Chevron Cyprus Limited, the operator of the Aphrodite field, appears largely satisfactory to both parties....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-consortium-s-march-deadline-for-aphrodite-gas-field-revamp
The consortium licensed for Cyprus’ ''Aphrodite'' gas field will update the development and production plan of the field by March 31, as announced by the Minister of Energy, Commerce, and Industry, George Papanastasiou....