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1231. 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...

1232. US Senate Foreign Relations committee advances East Med Act

1233. UK Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt in Cyprus for talks

1234. Rising tensions in the Aegean

1235. 'These will not be soft measures' says Juncker

1236. Cyprus on the right track to combat trafficking

A US report says the Republic of Cyprus fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, while also offering recommendations for improving prosecution of criminals and offering assistance to victims...

1237. Nicosia, Athens seek specific measures at EU summit

1238. EU will examine 'appropriate' measures against Turkey over Cyprus

The European Union will consider taking “appropriate” measures against Turkey over its gas drilling activities in Cyprus’ offshore maritime zone, according to a press release by the General Affairs Council (GAC) Tuesday....

1239. President Anastasiades said he hopes for positive developments regarding decisions on Turkey

President Anastasiades said he hoped that there will be positive developments regarding the decisions as far as Turkey is concerned....

1240. Greece pushing for united EU front on Turkey

1241. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

1242. Ankara threatens Nicosia over arrest warrants

1243. 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. ...

1244. Palmer: Ankara has been repeatedly advised to change course

1245. Duncan: 'We oppose their plans to drill'

1246. Garber: US deeply concerned by Turkey's intention to drill off Cyprus

1247. EastMed Act to boost ties with 'real allies' says Menendez

1248. Cyprus strikes deal with Noble, Shell and Delek

1249. British PM opposes Turkey’s planned drilling activities

1250. Farmer disputes break out in Denia

Greek Cypriot farmers were once again turned away from disputed land in the buffer zone, with reports suggesting they entered an area without permission...

1251. Cyprus favors Turkey's EU accession as long as it fulfills its commitments, says FM

Cyprus Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides has said that Cyprus wants Turkey in the EU as long as the country follows the recommendations made by the European Commission....

1252. Argonaut 2019 maritime exercise underway

1253. Cyprus' MEPs pledge to work together

Republic of Cyprus’ six newly-elected Members of the European Parliament pledged to work to promote the national problem and the issues facing the people on the island...

1254. Moneyval asks for regulation beyond Banks

1255. 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....

1256. Turkish officials in Athens for CBM talks

1257. Barnier: EU ready to respond to Turkish provocations

1258. Greek FM urges Ankara to stop its illegal activities in Cyprus

1259. Greece reiterates support for Turkey’s EU membership

Notwithstanding rising tension in the Eastern Mediterranean due to Turkey’s plans for offshore drilling operations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Foreign Giorgos Katrougalos has reiterated Greece’s support for Turkey’s European Union ambitions. ...

1260. Toxic environment

The elections will be over in a few days and base politics will take their place, along with voter abstention after all ballots are counted. But one thing that cannot be measured is the damage to the rapprochement effort caused by this drawn-out argument...