Cyprus

A Southern Strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean

Dept. Foreign Minister Tells EU Envoy to End 'Double-Standards'

In meeting with EU Ambassador, Elkin gives documents showing PA incitement and EU hypocrisy in different conflict zones.

Earthquake Shakes Northern Israel

Earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shakes Cyprus; quake felt as far east as the Haifa area.

Cypriot Minister: Gas Reserves Lower but Substantial

Gas reserves off Cyprus are nearly a third less than initially estimated but remain "substantial," says the country's energy minister.

Syrian Warplanes Test British Air Defenses in Cyprus

RAF Typhoon fighters recently won a mid-air showdown with two Syrian warplanes heading towards Britain’s base in Cyprus.

Report: British Warplanes in Cyprus Preparing for Syria Strike

British airplanes and military transporters have begun arriving at an airbase in Cyprus, according to a report by the Guardian.

Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S. to Break with Turkey

The natural gas fields in the Mediterranean provide the United States with an opportunity to break with Turkey, according to Seth Cropsey.

Cyprus Inks Gas Deal with US-Israel Noble Energy Group

Cyprus has signed a deal with the US-Israeli Noble Energy firm to build a liquified natural gas plant to exploit its untapped reserves.

Lebanon Claims its Own Big Offshore Gas Find

Lebanese Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said that the country had “at least” 30 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas off its shores

PM: We Will Always Be a Friend to Cyprus

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu promised that Israel would continue to maintain good ties with Cyprus

Cyprus: Don't Put Your King on the Chopping Block

Israel and Cyprus to Hold Joint Military Exercise

Israel will send warships to the eastern Mediterranean for a joint military exercise with Cyprus on April 25, reports a Cypriot daily.

Cyprus Court Imprisons Hizbullah Man Over Israel Plot

A Cyprus court sentenced a member of Hizbullah to four years in prison after he was convicted of plotting to attack Israelis.

Bahrain Labels Hizbullah a Terrorist Entity

While the European Union drags its feet on the issue, Bahrain has labeled the Lebanon-based Hizbullah group a terrorist organization.

Cyprus Convicts Hezbollah Operative Over Anti-Israel Plot

Cypriot court convicts self-confessed Hezbollah operative who had been accused of involvement in a plot to attack Israeli interests.

Hizbullah Man Tracked Israeli Flights in Cyrpus

A Hizbullah terrorist in Europe was told to track passenger flights from Israel to Cyprus. Still no EU “terrorist” label.

Hizbullah Terror Group Scanning EU for Israeli, Jewish Targets

Hizbullah terror operatives are in Europe scanning for area for Jewish targets, according to a source quoted by The New York Times.

Cyprus: Man on Trial Admits to Being Hizbullah Member

A man on trial in Cyprus admits to being a member of Hizbullah, staking out locations Israelis would frequent.

Cyprus Gives 'Palestine' Full Diplomatic Status

Cyprus upgrades its relations with the Palestinian Authority to full diplomatic mission status, will open a "Palestinian embassy".

More Gas in Cypriot Block 12, Says Noble Energy

Noble Energy officials say they believe there is “a lot more” natural gas than first estimated in the Cypriot Block 12 offshore field.

Cyprus: Anti-Israel Terror Plot Foiled

Unconfirmed report: 100 grams of powerful explosive caught at Limasol port, may have been meant for tourist ships.

Terrorist Who Targeted Israelis to Stand Trial in Cyprus

A Swedish national of Lebanese descent arrested in Cyprus on suspicion of plotting to attack Israelis will stand trial on September 12.

Terrorist Arrested in Cyprus May Have Targeted Israelis

A man detained on suspicion of planning a terror attack in Cyprus may have targeted Israeli interests.

Cyprus: Small Broke President

Cyprus Takes Over Rotating EU Presidency With Low Expectations

Small countries that are economically endangered don't usually make successful European presidents.

Israel Denies Turkish Reports as 'Baseless'

Israel denied reports that appeared in the Turkish media that claimed Israel is planning to deploy thousands of troops in Cyprus.

Turkish Report: Israel to Deploy '20,000 Commandos' to Cyprus

Israel plans to deploy approximately 20,000 troops in Greek Cyprus to protect its energy projects in the region, Turkish news agency claims

Turkey Accuses Israel of Violating Airspace

Turkey accused Israel on of violating the airspace of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on Monday.

Israel, Cyprus Sign Deal for Underwater Electricity Cable

Israel and Cyprus sign an accord to lay an underwater electricity cable between the two countries.

Report: Israel Considering Placing IAF Aircraft in Cyprus

Israel is planning to place military aircraft in Cyprus, according to a Cypriot defense website.

Egypt Fumes Over Israel's Energy Plans

Israel has beaten Egypt to the punch in its bid to connect to the European electrical grid, leaving pundits in Cairo gnashing their teeth.

Netanyahu to Become 1st Israeli PM to Visit Cyprus

PM Binyamin Netanyahu is about to become the first Israeli prime minister to make a state visit to Cyprus.

Russia Suspected of Sending Ammo to Assad

Russia last week managed to outsmart the EU sanctions against Syria and slipped a ship filled with bullets through to the port of Tartus.

Israel's Gas Find Spurs Turkey to Mark Sea Borders Near Cyprus

After Israel began drilling in the Tamar gas fields near Cyprus, Turkey decides to do the same in northern Cyprus, marks deep sea lines.

Turkey Threatens to Drill for Gas Off Northern Cyprus 'Soon'

As Israel began drilling in the Tamar natural gas field, Turkey announced that it, too, may soon begin - off the coast of northern Cyprus.

Drilling Begins in Tamar Gas Fields

Israel began drilling in the Tamar natural gas fields despite the presence of Turkish warships; 9 trillion cubic feet of gas in play.

Erdogan Halts Trade with Israel, Threatens to Attack Cyprus

Erdogan stirs up the Middle East: he halts trade with Israel as Turkey threatens to attack Cyprus if Noble Energy drills for gas.

Cypriot Straw on EU Camel?

Cyprus Manifesting Familiar and Distressing Economic Symptoms

Another EU crisis? Cyprus is manifesting the same symptoms that preceded the previous EU bailouts.

Top Cyprus Defense Leaders Resign Following Naval Blast

The two top defense leaders of Cyprus have resigned following a blast at a naval base in the south of the country.

Cyprus Jumps on PA ‘Mission’ Ploy

Cyprus is the latest country to jump on the Palestinian Authority “mission” bandwagon, which Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon says is meaningless.