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1561. Lukewarm reaction to EU sanctions on Turkey

1562. President Anastasiades meets Spehar in Limassol

1563. Two women at the top of EU decision making

Under the deal, Ursula von der Leyen, a close ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will replace Jean-Claude Juncker as president of the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm...

1564. EU considers German, Belgian ministers for posts

European Union leaders are considering a list of top job candidates that would have German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen become president of the executive European Commission and Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel the head of the European Council....

1565. Cyprus takes legal action against firms encroaching its exclusive economic zone

Cyprus has initiated legal proceedings against three companies involved in gas drilling by Turkey to the west of the island for encroaching on the island’s continental shelf, a senior foreign ministry official said on Tuesday...

1566. 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...

1567. Cyprus strongly protests to UN over airspace and sea violations by Turkey

Cyprus has strongly protested to the UN the violations of its national airspace, the infringements of international air traffic regulations in Cyprus’s flight information region and the illegal use of closed ports and airports in Cyprus by Turkey...

1568. Genius or joker?

Loose cannon or influential statesman - what kind of British prime minister would Boris Johnson make on the world stage? Judging by his time as foreign secretary, possibly both...

1569. 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...

1570. US Senate Foreign Relations committee advances East Med Act

1571. Demetris Christofias gets final farewell

The people of Cyprus bid on Tuesday farewell to former president Demetris Christofias, with a state funeral taking place in the afternoon at the Holy Church of God’s Wisdom...

1572. Belt and Road Initiative different from make oneself great again slogans says Chinese Ambassador

1573. Cyprus seeks EU sanctions against Turkey

1574. Motive behind tanker attacks unclear

1575. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

1576. Turkey aims to create 'fait accompli' in the Aegean and the E. Mediterranean, Greek FM says

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Katrougalos said that Turkey’s provocative actions in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the Aegean are creating tension in the region. ...

1577. Greek-American leaders: AKEL's Kyprianou wrong about US' east Med policy

1578. US Deputy Assistant Secretary Palmer holds meetings in Nicosia

1579. British PM opposes Turkey’s planned drilling activities

1580. Trump wades into Britain's 'interesting' Brexit crisis

1581. Undiplomatic behavior

1582. Argonaut 2019 maritime exercise underway

1583. Cyprus to carry out 8 drillings in the next 24 months

Energy Minister Yiorgos Lakkotrypis announced on Tuesday that Cyprus is planning to carry out eight drillings in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), during the next 24 months....

1584. Turkish officials in Athens for CBM talks

1585. Duncan sovereignty remarks fallout intensifies

1586. Lakkotrypis: Cyprus energy developments an incentive for Turkey

1587. Diplomats unimpressed by Turkish East Med briefing

1588. New CEO for Bank of Cyprus

1589. A test for Turkey

1590. Tusk: The EU stands united behind Cyprus