EU officials agree on sanctions on Russia, including oil price cap - report - TASS

EU ambassadors reached an agreement on the eighth package of sanctions on Russia, including a price cap on Russian oil, the Politico newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

Greek Cypriot Defense Chief Seeks End To US Arms Embargo During Trip To Washington - UrduPoint

Greek Cypriot Defence Minister Charalambos Petrides has been negotiating an end to the US arms embargo put in place to prevent arms race at the divided island of Cyprus, during his trip to Washington, the Cypriot press and information office said on Thursday.

Lebanon Summons Cypriot Ambassador over Joint Military Drills with ‘Israel’ – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib on Wednesday met with Cypriot Ambassador to Lebanon, Panayiotis Kyriacou, whom he asked for clarifications about Israeli news report indicating that ‘Israel’ and Cyprus have kicked off a joint military drill “that will simulate a war deep inside Lebanon.”

Chevron CEO says Israel gas pipeline could supply Europe - The Jerusalem Post

Europe's natural gas shortage, which has pushed prices to multi-year highs, has revived talk of the EastMed pipeline – a Mediterranean Sea pipeline that could carry gas from Israel to European customers, Chevron Chief Executive Michael Wirth said on Monday at the CERAWeek energy conference.

Eco R Geo: 6.6-magnitude quake rocks Mediterranean near Cyprus — RT World News

Eco R Geo: 6.6-magnitude quake rocks Mediterranean near Cyprus — RT World News

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New COVID-19 variant detected in Cyprus with no need to worry yet, says minister

 

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UN Security Council Condemns Turkish Cypriot Leaders For Reopening Varosha - Statement - UrduPoint

The UN Security Council on Friday issued a statement condemning the announcement by Turkish Cypriot authorities to reopen a part of Varosha for potential resettlement.

EU Slams Turkey's Plans for Cyprus as 'Unacceptable' - FARS

(FNA)- The European Union (EU) blasted as “unacceptable" the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “two-state” plan for the resolution of disputes over the divided island of Cyprus.

Government Spokesman Says Cyprus Will Wait for Completion of UN Investigation - Sputnik International

Cyprus will wait for the United Nations to complete their investigation prior to taking action, Government Spokesman Marios Pelekanos said on 18 July, commenting on the recent incident when a Turkish vessel opened fire on a Cypriot coast guard.

El presidente de Chipre equipara el incendio con la invasión turca

 

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Στην Κύπρο και πάλι το γαλλικό αεροπλανοφόρο «Charles de Gaulle»

 

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Israel, Greece, Cyprus hold naval drill amid deepening ties | Al Jazeera

The Israeli military says it has conducted a joint naval exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in the latest sign of increased cooperation among three countries that increasingly view Turkey as a rival in the Mediterranean Sea.

Covid-19: Cyprus and Portugal want to welcome vaccinated UK tourists from May - BBC News

Cyprus and Portugal say they hope to welcome vaccinated British tourists from May - the month when travel restrictions may be lifted in the UK.

Egypt, Greece and Cyprus affirm necessity to find political solution to crisis in Syria – Syrian Arab News Agency

Foreign ministers of Egypt, Greece and Cyprus reiterated the necessity to find a political solution to crisis in Syria which preserves its sovereignty and territorial integrity .

London Calls for Flexibility Ahead of UN Cyprus Talks - Tasnim News Agency

Britain’s foreign secretary called for flexibility and compromise ahead of a fresh bid by the United Nations to heal the decades-old division of Cyprus, a dispute harming ties between Turkey and Greece and energy projects in the eastern Mediterranean.

EU to approve sanctions over Turkish gas drilling – draft statement | One America News Network

 (Reuters) – European Union leaders are set to agree sanctions on Turkish individuals on Thursday over a energy exploration dispute with Greece and Cyprus, but will postpone any harsher steps until March, according to a new draft summit statement.

‘Harsh EU sanctions on Turkey not likely’ - Anadolu Agency

Underlining the importance of dialogue and negotiation in relations between Turkey and the European Union, experts said Monday they don’t expect harsh sanctions on Turkey from an EU leaders summit later this week.

Experts not expecting heavy EU sanctions on Turkey - AA

Despite a recently rising tension between Turkey and the European Union, some experts argue that the EU leaders' summit on Dec. 10-11 will not lead to any substantial sanctions against the Turkish government, and the bloc's possible exclusionary policies targeting the country would work against the union itself.

France, EU lawmakers push for sanctions on Turkey next month | One America News Network

 (Reuters) – The European Parliament urged the EU on Thursday to impose sanctions on Turkey after President Tayyip Erdogan this month paid a visit to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Cyprus.

Turkey's Erdogan Expected to Stand Down in Spat With EU If Bloc Shows Unity, Reports Suggest - Sputnik International

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is predicted to stand down in his row with the European Union should the bloc's member states show unity and mount a convincing challenge, a source in Brussels told the EURACTIV portal on Wednesday.