Cyprus New Agency
Editorial: Guarded optimism on President Anastasiades, Akinci talks in Cyprus
The prospects for the scheduled 9 August meeting between Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish-Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci are hardly optimistic.
They come among heightened Turkish threats and blatant violations of international law and Ankara'as continued illegal drilling in Cyprus EEZ (exclusive economic zone).
US cautions Turkey against ‘provocative’ East Med activity
Matthew Palmer, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, has warned against Turkey's plans for offshore drilling operations within Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, while reiterating Washington's support of the Mediterranean island's right to exploit and develop its oil and gas resources.
ENI-TOTAL gas drilling in Cyprus’ EEZ seen as deterrent against Ankara
With Turkey pushing the envelope in the Southeastern Mediterranean and specifically in Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Nicosia hopes that Ankara's bellicose actions may be best addressed by business factors.
It is hoped that the interests of energy giants which will be drilling there may act as a deterrent.