Fisheries law

The Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Sammy Revel has expressed its support for Nicosia following Turkey's decision to begin drilling operations within Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

"Israel is following with serious concern recent steps taken by Turkey in Cyprus EEZ, off its western coast," Revel wrote on Twitter.

In response to Turkey's plans to conduct drilling operations within Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) off its western coast, the European Union has expressed its "grave concern" pledging to "respond appropriately and and in full solidarity" with the East Mediterranean nation.

The EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) managed to remove 98pct of the custom duties for the Romanian exporters and importers and to open the Canadian services market for the Romanian companies, Minister for Business Environment, Trade and Entrepreneurship Stefan Radu Oprea said on Tuesday, at a meeting with Kevin Hamilton, the ambassador of Canada to Romania, and with S

Cyprus has protested to the United Nations Turkey's ongoing hydrocarbon explorations in the Mediterranean island's continental shelf and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

US oil giant ExxonMobil announced on Thursday the discovery of a significant offshore gas find in Cyprus's Block 10, Kathimerini Cyprus reported.
According to the preliminary interpretation of the data, the natural gas reservoir at the Glaucus-1 well is estimated between 5 trillion to 8 trillion cubic feet.

Visiting US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer has urged all sides interested in the goings-on in Cyprus's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to practice restraint and reiterated Washington's support for United Nations-backed efforts for a solution on the island entailing a bizonal, bicommunal federation.

The Romanian presidency of the Council of the European Union has reached another provisional agreement with the European Parliament in fishery, informs a press release of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR).

The political trilogues for the proposals transposing the recommendations regarding the swordfish, as well as the measures of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean Sea (GFCM) were two of the topics tackled by the Romanian Presidency at the European Union Council in the first three weeks of tenure, a release of the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry (MADR) sent to AGERPR

Wess Mitchell, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, will reportedly resign from his position next month, according to the Washington Post.

Mitchell cited personal and professional reasons the resignation letter he submitted to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the paper said.

Wess Mitchell, assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, will reportedly resign from his position next month, according to the Washington Post.

Mitchell cited personal and professional reasons the resignation letter he submitted to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the paper said.