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1591. 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). ...

1592. 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...

1593. Amendments to Menendez Rubio bill 'unfortunate'

President Nicos Anastasiades described on Thursday the amendments made to the bipartisan legislation of Robert Menendez and Senator Rubio on an updated United States strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean as ''unfortunate'' ...

1594. 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...

1595. US Senate Foreign Relations committee advances East Med Act

1596. UK F35 jets fly first sorties out of Cyprus

The UK’s newest and most advanced generation of fighter jet, the Lightning F-35B, has completed its first operational missions to Syria and Iraq, as part of the ongoing fight against Daesh, following a successful training period in Cyprus, UK Defence Secretary, Penny Mordaunt said during a visit she paid to the British Bases in Cyprus....

1597. Winds of War

1598. Rising tensions in the Aegean

1599. The Trump factor

1600. Nicosia, Athens seek specific measures at EU summit

1601. Lira falls as Washington weighs sanctions against Turkey

1602. Turkey says would retaliate against US sanctions over Russian S-400s

1603. Don’t mess with the US Congress

1604. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

1605. Greek-American leaders: AKEL's Kyprianou wrong about US' east Med policy

1606. EastMed Act to boost ties with 'real allies' says Menendez

1607. 35th PSEKA Conference to take place in Washington on June 4-6

1608. Bloomberg: 'Turkey Considers Russian Missile Role in Mediterranean Gas Push'

1609. Israel to hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to form coalition

1610. US may suspend training of Turkish pilots for F-35 jets over Russia missile deal

1611. US Congressmen introduce bill that lifts arms embargo on Cyprus

1612. Cyprus working with France to expand naval base

1613. Foreign Minister wraps up Paris visit

1614. France urges Ankara to avoid provocations in Cyprus waters

1615. Ready for prime time?

1616. Way forward in Greek-Turkish relations uncertain

1617. Forging a common policy line

1618. 'Whole new day' for Cyprus' relationship with US, says senator

1619. Caution and prudence

1620. 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. ...