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Cyprus Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Praxoula Antoniadou held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change of Greece Yannis Maniatis on the occasion of his visit to Cyprus at the invitation of the Institute of Energy for Southeastern Europe (IENE). Speaking to the media after the meeting which was held …

Cyprus and Greece are set to cooperate on electricity power networks to help connect the Greek island of Crete with mainland Greece. The two countries will evaluate financially and technically the prospect of interconnecting Cyprus’ and Crete’s electricity networks, a move which will open prospects for an electricity interconnection of Crete with the rest of …

President of the Republic Demetris Christofias has held Monday two separate telephone conversations with his Greek counterpart Karolos Papoulias and Greek Prime Minister Loukas Papademos, with whom he exchanged wishes for the new year. According to an official press release, during their telephone conversations the two sides reaffirmed the close cooperation which exists between Cyprus …

Issues concerning further cooperation between Cyprus and Greece in health matters were discussed during a meeting Monday in Nicosia between Health Minister Stavros Malas and his Greek counterpart Andreas Loverdos. Speaking during a joint press conference, Malas said they discussed broadening bilateral cooperation in the field of health and especially as regards training of doctors …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 – …

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 …

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 …

 The exploitation of natural resources by Cyprus and Israel is their sovereign right, Greek Premier George Papandreou has said, speaking during a press conference at the 76th Thessaloniki International Fair. Explaining the position of the Greek government vis-a-vis Turkey’s warmongering rhetoric concerning the exploitation of hydrocarbon reserves believed to exist within Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone …

“Don’t attempt to test Turkey’s past” Under the above title, Turkish daily Hurriyet Daily News (06.09.11, online) reported that Turkey’s Energy Minister on Tuesday said that no one should attempt to test either the Turkish Government or the country’s past, in reference to Cyprus’ intentions to explore for natural resources in Eastern Mediterranean sea. “That …

President of the Greek Republic, Karolos Papoulias, Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel reaffirmed their support to the efforts for a solution to the Cyprus problem. According to a press statement issued here today, Papoulias, Papandreou and Merkel contacted President Christofias in order to wish him for his 65th birthday on …

    President of the Republic Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu continued on Tuesday the discussion on governance and power sharing in the framework of direct talks for a Cyprus solution, following a brief summer break. Tuesday’s meeting was the fourth of a series of all day meetings to take place over …

Over the past 20 months, about 1500 companies have moved their headquarters to Cyprus. This a consequence of the economic crisis in Greece during the last two years. Cyprus is becoming an attractive destination for Greek companies, but also to many Greek job seekers . Their details are listed in a report by the Embassy …

The Republic of Cyprus have been warned,  the Turkish Cypriot North Cyprus state, will "do whatever is necessary" , if it begins explorations for natural gas and oil in it's Exclusive Economic Zone. The Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris, under the heading, "Warning For Retaliation" reports (18 August 2011) that Kudret Ozersay, who is the special …

  Energy supply to consumers will continue in adequate levels until the end of August, under certain conditions, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Praxoula Antoniadou and EAC General Manager Stelios Stylianou said on Thursday. Speaking after a meeting of the House Trade Committee, Antoniadou and Stylianou referred to the “valiant efforts” by EAC staff …

Plans by the Ministry of Commerce to start the exploration and extraction of possible hydrocarbon reserves in Block 12 “Aphrodite” in Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone are going ahead, according to Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Praxoula Antoniadou. She told reporters, on the sidelines of a House Committee meeting, that as a Minister and as …

Cyprus Expat Press Release 11 August   The Cyprus issue, Turkey’s provocative stance, the economy and international developments focusing on the Middle East and North Africa, were discussed during a meeting the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus and Greece held in Athens. It was the first visit in Athens of the new Minister of Foreign Affairs …

Cyprus Expat  Press Release 10 August 2011   Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Markoullis will pay a visit to Athens Thursday during which she will discuss issues concerning the Cyprus problem, Turkey`s EU course, the economic situation of Greece and developments in the Middle East. An official press release says that Markoullis will meet with her …

Cyprus Expat Press Release 09 Aug 2011                                              Cyprus Bailout Fears Still Persist The jittery markets around the world are not helping Cyprus escape the threat of an EU Bailout. The uncertainty that surrounds the economy of the USA has sent shivers around the world. The markets are worried in case another recession is on …

Horb am Neckar, Germany, 28 April 2011. In Greece, DEGERenergie is registering a strong rise in interest in its MLD technology. Since the third quarter of 2010, the company has installed systems with a total output of more than 1 megawatt there. Additional substantial orders are expected in the months to come. DEGERenergie is continuously …

Author Colby Van Wagoner releases his 4th book, entitled, Earth Mongers. The book explores the fall of ancient civilizations, wars from the 19th to 20th century, natural and man-made disasters, and the crisis of the negative impact global warming is having on the environment. With a combination of historical events, and science fiction twist, Colby …

A new excitement was created when the Greece film maker Yiannis Arsenis completed five days workshop at Asian Academy of Film And Television [AAFT] with the students of short term and one year Direction course at film city Noida. “We at AAFT want our students to have an international exposure of film and television production …

Last Sunday Eurozone members offered a rescue package worth 45 billion Euros to Greece. This package was offered at below market interest rates and even though this could be a positive step in the right direction, it isn’t likely to be enough to solve the Greece’s problems in the long term. According to Martin Berone, …

Greece plans to unveil a multibillion dollar bond in the United States in order to find new investors as demand for Greek debt slows in Europe. For the first time, Greece plans to sell itself as an emerging market country. How can the struggling eurozone country fit in the emerging market mold? Palatine Financial analysts …

Gold prices rose above $1,090 an ounce amid news  that European governments would agree to support heavily indebted Greece. Investors eyed the precious metal as a hedge against currency violations. Tad Brooks of the China Mineral Company cites Bruce Dunn, vice president of trading at New Jersey-based Auramet, reporting that gold was underpinned by the …

Greece’s fiscal woes have hammered the euro in recent weeks, triggering a fall to a nine-month low of $1.3533 last Friday. Analysts from Dominion Provident Ventures Inc., report that the latest figures from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission showed speculators had amassed record short positions in the euro, essentially betting it had further to fall, …

European finance ministers are piling up the pressure on Greece to fully implement budget cuts in order to avoid having to deliver on its pledge to support Athens. Tortola Capital Ventures analysts report that European leaders released a statement on Thursday saying Greece had to do everything it could to reduce its budget gap of …