Cyprus

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Wednesday that Turkey’s activities in the region are an indication of its weakness and isolation. Speaking on OPEN TV, Tsipras argued that the recent moves by Greece and Cyprus, and the alliances that...

The administration in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus decided on Tuesday to open Varosha, an abandoned southern quarter of the Cypriot city of Famagusta, for settlement, the Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah reported. "The Council of Ministers will evaluate the conditions...

The EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, said today that Turkey is moving further away from accession into the European Union due to its current illegal drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Speaking after a General Affairs Council...

Turkey will launch a second drilling vessel on Thursday which will begin natural gas operations near Cyprus at the beginning of July, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez was quoted as saying on Tuesday. Ankara already has one ship, called "Fatih,"...

Well-known actor and filmmaker Nicolas Cage will arrive in Cyprus on June 24 to begin filming his new movie, dubbed ''Jiu Jitsu.'' This is what Cyprus’ Alpha TV recently reported. "Jiu Jitsu," a science fiction movie, will involve Nicolas Cage having to...

Greece's Leader of the Opposition Kyriakos Mitsotakis issued a video statement on Monday afternoon commenting on the recent developments between the nations of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. The leader of the New Democracy Party said that for several months now, Turkey...

A Cyprus government spokesman said on Monday that Turkey’s activities within Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) are tantamount to an attack on the island. Speaking to Skai TV, Prodromos Prodromou said that although it could not be confirmed that Turkey...

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed anger at French President Emmanuel Macron’s support for Cyprus in its dispute over Turkey’s attempt to drill within the island’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Macron has also approved the arrest warrants issued by Cyprus...

Heads of European Union Mediterranean states offered full support on Friday for fellow EU member Cyprus as Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the country's natural gas exploration vessel Fatih has started “drilling right in the west of...

Turkey's provocative statements challenging the Republic of Cyprus' sovereign rights show no signs of ceasing, as Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu made another claim against Nicosia's right to exploit its energy resources on Friday. Speaking with Turkey's Anadolu news agency,...