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Cyprus’ Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Markoullis will visit Egypt on the 2nd of November in order to have contacts about Cyprus` natural gas and oil exploration in its exclusive economic zone. In statements to the Press on Saturday, Markoullis said that a delegation of technocrats from Lebanon is expected to arrive in Cyprus next week …

President Demetris Christofias has said that during his meeting on Friday with Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu they discussed issues concerning the EU, the Police and internal security and the economy, adding that no give and take has taken place so far. “These are the issues at which we are closer and the experts from …

The Republic of Cyprus, in a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, informs him on the Turkish threats against Cyprus and alerts him of a situation that may require the latter to use his good offices to prevent a further escalation of tensions, which has the potential to endanger international peace and security. The position …

President of the Hellenic Republic, Karolos Papoulias, stressed that Turkey`s attempts to put obstacles to Cyprus` exploratory drillings for hydrocarbon reserves in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) constitutes a dangerous adventurism. Addressing visiting President of the Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych during a state dinner, Papoulias referred to Cyprus` exploratory drilling in its Exclusive Economic Zone, saying …

An anti-pollution exercise, named “NIRIIS 2011”, was fulfilled successfully on Thursday. It was organized by the Ministry of Communications and Works in cooperation with the European Maritime Safety Agency aiming to examine the national capability of the Republic of Cyprus to mobilize its anti-pollution resources, respond to a major oil spill and also to test …

Exploratory drilling to locate natural gas or oil reserves has nothing to do with the negotiations on the Cyprus issue and is not in any way linked to the current juncture in the political arena, Government Spokesman has said, commenting on statements made by Turkish Cypriot leader, Dervis Eroglu in an interview with Euronews. Speaking …

British Minister for Europe, David Lidington, has said that the Republic of Cyprus has begun exploration drilling for hydrocarbon deposits in its Exclusive Economic Zone, acting on the basis on its sovereign rights. The Minister also said that Britain expresses this position to Turkish officials on every possible occasion. Lidington, who was addressing an event …

The leadership of the Cyprus Police delivered to the Attorney General’s office on Tuesday its report as to possible criminal offences relating to the 11th July explosion at the Evangelos Florakis Naval base at Mari. A total of 36 files containing material were also presented. Police Chief Michael Papageorgiou accompanied by a delegation of investigators, …

Cyprus President Demetris Christofias categorically rejected that he bears personal responsibility concerning the deadly blast that took place on July 11 at the naval base “Evaggelos Florakis”, at Mari, adding that he will not resign. The President was addressing a group of refugees from Morphou, a Turkish-occupied town in the north western part of Cyprus, …

Cyprus celebrated the 51sth anniversary of the island’s independence with a grand military parade that took place in the capital Nicosia. President of the Republic Demetris Christofias, flanked by Greek National Defence Minister Panagiotis Beglitis and Cyprus Defence Minister Demetris Eliades, took the salute of the parade, watched also by the island’s political, military and …

Russian Ambassador to Cyprus Vyacheslav Shumskiy said that Moscow fully supports the sovereign right of Cyprus to exploit its natural resources. “Our position is absolutely clear , and we were among the first countries to comment on that, and we totally support the sovereign right of the Cypriot people for exploitation of natural resources , …

    The Cyprus talks will move next week into a heightened phase during which the two leaders will discuss across the chapters, UN Secretary’s Special Representative in Cyprus Lisa Buttenheim said after the leaders’ meeting on Friday. In a short statement after President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader …

Despite the lack of contribution on the part of the Turkish side for a comprehensive, just and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem that will be based on UN Security Council decisions and will abide by the EU principles and values, and despite Turkey’s insistence to impose a new fait accompli, Greece continues to believe …

Cyprus 2012 state budget contains structural measures aiming to avert negative developments to the Cypriot economy, Cyprus Minister of Finance Kikis Kazamias said on Wednesday. Presenting the 2012 state budget and the 2012-2014 Medium-term Fiscal Framework, approved at Tuesday’s Council of Ministers, Kazamias said “the rapid implementation of the economic programme prepared by the government …

Kalopanayiotis in Cyprus is one of twenty-one European destinations awarded today a European Commission award in the field of sustainable tourism. Twenty-one tourist destinations from across Europe were awarded the title of ‘2011 European Destination of Excellence in Tourism and Regeneration of Physical Sites’ at a Gala Awards ceremony in Brussels on 27 September 2011. …

The government has called on Turkey to sign and comply with the provisions of the Law of the Sea Convention. “We expect the international community and especially the EU, to which the Republic of Cyprus is a member state, to turn more decisively towards Turkey so that Ankara stops creating tension and provoking Cyprus,” Government …

EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Stefan Fule has pointed out that Cyprus has the right to delimit its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and conclude agreements with third countries for hydrocarbon exploration. Replying to a question posed during Question Time at the European Parliament on Tuesday, by Cypriot MEP Eleni Theocharous on the …

The Cyprus issue and the Greco-Turkish relations were the two issues examined during a telephone conversation on Monday between Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and his Turkish counterpart Rejep Tayip Erdogan. According to Greek Government Spokesman Elias Mosialos, the conversation replaced the meeting the two men would have had in New York. Moshialos said that …

British Shadow Minister for Europe Wayne David has reiterated the Labour Party’s commitment to a re-united, bi-zonal, bi-communal, federal, Cyprus, pledging that his party was “full square” behind the Republic of Cyprus’s struggle for reunification of the island. According to a press release issued by the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK, speaking at …

Archbishop of Cyprus Chrysostomos II has indicted Turkey for the destruction of holy sites in the northern Turkish occupied areas of the island, calling on the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, Elias, to assist in any way possible and to exert pressure on the matter in the international arena. The Archbishop, who paid …

This year`s tourist season was very good and arrivals reached a very satisfactory level, said Saturday Chairman of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) Alecos Orountiotis. Speaking in Paphos, Orountiotis said that tourist arrivals in the first eight months of 2011 increased by 12.2%, while revenue rose by 17.5 %. He added that by the end …

The Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus announces the return of the frescoes of the St. Themonianos (Euphimianos) Church at Lysi, situated within the Turkish occupied areas of Cyprus. The frescoes will be returned by the Menil Foundation in Houston, Texas, USA, in accordance with the terms of the relevant loan agreement, between the Holy Archbishopric …

Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou – Markoullis has stressed that Turkish actions in the Mediterranean, not only threaten peace and security in the region, but they also undermine the current UN – led Cyprus talks, which aim at reaching a viable and just solution of the Cyprus problem. Addressing the Commonwealth Ministerial Meeting which took place …

President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias has called on the UN Security Council to make clear to the Turkish leadership that any threat to or violation of the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus, or any continuing violation of international and European law, will not be tolerated. The President made the remark while …

President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias has assured the Turkish Cypriots that they will also benefit from any wealth the country may gain from oil exploration, which has begun off Cyprus’ southeastern coast. “Even if there is no political settlement to reunite the country – if Turkey does not show good will – …

Chief of Cyprus Police Michalis Papageorgiou has stated that the Police have concluded with the testimonies over the blast at the Evangelos Florakis naval base. Police is now preparing the conclusion of the inquiry that will be given to the Attorney General, who will decide whether or not to proceed with criminal investigation against anyone. …

The United States supports the right of the Republic of Cyprus to explore for energy, a senior US official said on Monday, after the conclusion of talks held between US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in New York. According to reliable sources, Clinton told her Turkish counterpart during the …

Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Stavros Lambrinides assured on Sunday that Greece would stand by Cyprus in case Turkey decided to attack, due to the launching of explorations for hydrocarbons in Cyprus` exclusive economic zone. Lambrinides noted that the Eastern Mediterranean does not need a “gendarme“, especially one who, instead of implementing international law, is …

The UEFA Executive Committee will meet in Limassol on September 22 and 23. According to UEFA, the main points on the agenda are an update on the strategy meeting with presidents and general secretaries of UEFA member associations, an update on UEFA EURO 2012 and the new membership of the UEFA Convention on Referee Education …

Cypriot Defence Minister Demetris Eliades discussed Friday with his Greek counterpart Panos Beglitis, Turkish threats concerning gas exploration plans by Cyprus in its Exclusive Economic Zone, along with other issues concerning defence cooperation and issues of common interest. Speaking after a long meeting in Athens, Eliades said that Cyprus and Greece are in constant coordination …