Cyprus
Alexandria receives first cruise ship from Cyprus after 10 year halt
Egypt
October 20, 2019
Alexandria receives first cruise ship from Cyprus after 10 year halt
The Alexandria port received Saturday its first cruise ship between Egypt and Cyprus after a 10-year hiatus. The cruise ship “Salamis…
Wildfires spread through parts of Lebanon, Syria
Middle East
October 16, 2019
Wildfires spread through parts of Lebanon, Syria
DAMOUR, Lebanon (AP) — Wildfires spread through parts of Lebanon on Tuesday after forcing some residents to flee their homes…
Egypt, Cyprus and Greece against Turkish operation in Syria
Egypt
October 9, 2019
Egypt, Cyprus and Greece against Turkish operation in Syria
Egypt supports the unity, sovereignty and independence of the Syrian state, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed during the tripartite…
Sisi, Greek PM meet on sidelines of tripartite summit with Cyprus
Egypt
October 8, 2019
Sisi, Greek PM meet on sidelines of tripartite summit with Cyprus
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Federal Palace in Cairo on Tuesday, on…
Fannon: US against any tensions in East Mediterranean region
Business
July 28, 2019
Fannon: US against any tensions in East Mediterranean region
The US Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Francis Fannon said that his country is closely monitoring the situation…
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
Middle East
July 18, 2019
Cyprus detains 12 Israelis for 8 days over alleged rape
PARALIMNI, Cyprus (AP) — A Cyprus court has ordered 12 Israelis vacationing on the east Mediterranean island nation to remain…
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
Middle East
July 16, 2019
EU slaps sanctions on Turkey over gas drilling off Cyprus
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers on Monday turned up the pressure on Turkey after approving an initial batch…
Egypt shows concern regarding second Turkish drillship off Cyprian coast: Ministry
Business
July 10, 2019
Egypt shows concern regarding second Turkish drillship off Cyprian coast: Ministry
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs stated on Tuesday that Egypt is concerned regarding the second Turkish drillship off the coast…
Second Turkish drillship arrives off coast of Cyprus: shipping data
Middle East
July 8, 2019
Second Turkish drillship arrives off coast of Cyprus: shipping data
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A second Turkish drillship, which is expected to begin drilling for oil and natural gas near Cyprus…
Cyprus takes legal action against firms encroaching its exclusive economic zone
Middle East
July 2, 2019
Cyprus takes legal action against firms encroaching its exclusive economic zone
NICOSIA (Reuters) – Cyprus has initiated legal proceedings against three companies involved in gas drilling by Turkey to the west…