Cyprus
In visit to Iceland, President Cederfelt discusses challenges to European security
World
April 19, 2023
In visit to Iceland, President Cederfelt discusses challenges to European security
OSCE PA President Margareta Cederfelt (Sweden) was in Iceland this week, meeting Tuesday with parliamentary and governmental leaders for talks…
[MAP] Internet Censorship 2021: A Global Map of Internet Restrictions
Media Freedom
October 19, 2021
[MAP] Internet Censorship 2021: A Global Map of Internet Restrictions
Nearly 60 percent of the world’s population (4.66 billion people) uses the internet. It’s our source of instant information, entertainment,…
US to launch Cyprus military training, defying Turkey: report
World
July 9, 2020
US to launch Cyprus military training, defying Turkey: report
The United States said Wednesday it plans to conduct military training with Cyprus for the first time, defying NATO ally…
Turkey slams EU criticism over new drilling off Cyprus
World
May 16, 2020
Turkey slams EU criticism over new drilling off Cyprus
A declaration by EU foreign ministers condemning Turkish drilling in the eastern Mediterranean is the “last example of a fruitless…
Cyprus petitions international court to safeguard offshore mineral rights: report
World
December 5, 2019
Cyprus petitions international court to safeguard offshore mineral rights: report
Cyprus has petitioned the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague to safeguard its offshore mineral rights, its president…
EU reveals framework to sanction Turkey over Cyprus drilling
Turkey
November 13, 2019
EU reveals framework to sanction Turkey over Cyprus drilling
The European Union has disclosed a framework for imposing sanctions on Turkey over its gas drilling in Mediterranean waters off…
Turkey to launch new round of drilling in disputed area off Cyprus
World
October 6, 2019
Turkey to launch new round of drilling in disputed area off Cyprus
Turkey’s Yavuz drillship on set sail on Thursday to start drilling to the south of Cyprus, in an area claimed…
Another ship will join drilling activities off Cyprus this month: Turkish minister
World
August 7, 2019
Another ship will join drilling activities off Cyprus this month: Turkish minister
Two Turkish drill ships are continuing operations in the eastern Mediterranean and another ship will join them this month, Energy…
Gov’t-critical fashion designer assaulted while donating blood in İstanbul
Turkey
August 6, 2019
Gov’t-critical fashion designer assaulted while donating blood in İstanbul
Barbaros Şansal, a Turkish fashion designer who is critical of the government, on Sunday announced that he was the victim…
Turkish Cypriot minister says EU sanctions cannot deter Ankara, Nicosia
Turkey
August 4, 2019
Turkish Cypriot minister says EU sanctions cannot deter Ankara, Nicosia
Turkish Cypriot’s Energy and Economy Minister said on Sunday no one should expect Turkey and Turkish Cypriots to renounce their…