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Greece, Cyprus and Egypt agree closer energy cooperation
Greece, Cyprus and Egypt will step up energy cooperation, the leaders of the three countries agreed in Cairo on Saturday in their first ever tripartite talks.
Greece tells Turks to stop harassing Cyprus over gas
Greece called on Turkey Friday to stop provoking Cyprus as it seeks to develop hydrocarbon reserves within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), while Nicosia repeated that any gains will only be shared with Turkish Cypriots after the conclusion of a reunification settlement.
Samaras seeks 'clear signs' from Ankara, Anastasiades says gas deposits belong to Cyprus
Prime Minister Antonis Samaras on Friday called on Ankara to review its stance in the eastern Mediterranean and offer "clear signs" that it supports the resumption of stalled peace talks on Cyprus.
Greek PM warns against rise in tensions in eastern Mediterranean
In an interview with Cyprus's Sigma television and Simerini newspaper, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras indicated that an increase in tensions in the eastern Mediterranean would be "a very negative development," referring to the continuing presence of a Turkish seismic vessel off the southern coast of Cyprus.
Ahead of summit in Egypt, PM visits Cyprus
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades are due to continue talks in Nicosia on Friday after the New Democracy leader arrived on the Eastern Mediterranean island yesterday to back Cypruss right to explore for hydrocarbons in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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UN adviser says Turkish ship thwarting peace efforts
On a lightning visit to Athens on Wednesday, the United Nations mediator for the Cyprus problem, Espen Barth Eide, said the presence of a Turkish seismic vessel off the islands coast was hampering the resumption of stalled peace talks and fueling tensions.
Israel closes Gaza border crossings after rocket fire
Israel has closed two border crossings with Gaza, the army said on Nov. 2, after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave struck its territory.
"The crossing points for people and goods, Erez and Kerem Shalom, have been closed until further notice except for humanitarian aid," an army spokeswoman said.
Greece, Cyprus and Egypt foreign ministers meet in Nicosia
The foreign ministers of Cyprus, Greece and Egypt meet Wednesday in Nicosia as a row over rights to hydrocarbons in the eastern Mediterranean continues.
The meeting between Ioannis Kasoulides, Evangelos Venizelos and Sameh Hassan Shoukry takes place as part of preparations for a trilateral summit between the leaders of the three countries in Cairo on November 8.
Egypt to hurt its economy by canceling trade agreement: Turkish Foreign Ministry
Egyptâs government âwill damage the country and the peopleâs interests and prosperityâ with its decision not to extend a comprehensive free trade agreement with Turkey, Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Tanju Bilgiç has said.
A heartbroken Turk belly-dancing to Persian santouri
Everything would have come up roses between Ankara and Tehran. Certain things did come up roses. Trade, of both the conventional and shady varieties, actually did prosper. Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan, while he was still the prime minister, said he felt that Tehran was his second home.