Eastern Mediterranean region

Cypriot and Greek ministers discuss migration

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Cypriot and Greek ministers discuss migration

Interior Minister Constantinos Ioannou and Greek Cypriot Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Christos Stylianides discussed migration and the Greece-Cyprus INTERREG Cross-Border Cooperation Programme. They emphasized the importance of supporting countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly Lebanon, in strengthening their migrant reception and hosting systems. The successful implementation of the cooperation programme led to institutionalized collaboration between the two countries to address challenges in managing migratory flows. A new strategic project involving the procurement of surveillance vehicles was submitted for the new programming period 2021-2027. Both ministers reaffirmed their high level of cooperation and agreed to explore additional synergies to increase readiness and response to operational challenges.

EU Commission: two firefighting aircraft to Cyprus

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EU Commission: two firefighting aircraft to Cyprus

The European Commission will reinforce Cyprus’ firefighting fleet with two aircraft this summer, amid increased risks of forest fires.

Limassol Boat Show prepares for eight edition

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Limassol Boat Show prepares for eight edition

The Limassol Boat Show is the largest boat show in the Eastern Mediterranean region, with more than 35,000 visitors and 120 exhibitors expected to attend. The show will showcase the latest models and innovations in the industry, as well as host demonstrations, seminars, food bites, and live performances. The 8th edition of the show will take place from May 23-26 at Limassol Marina.

Cyprus wants better plan from Chevron for offshore gas field

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Cyprus wants better plan from Chevron for offshore gas field

Cyprus has given Chevron-led consortium six months to make improvements to their plans for extracting gas from an offshore field. The consortium, which includes partners from Israel and Shell, had submitted a new field development proposal that Cyprus believes needs enhancements. The Aphrodite field, discovered in 2011, holds an estimated 3.5 trillion cubic feet of gas. Chevron values its relationship with Cyprus and stakeholders and is committed to progressing the project.

US lawmakers table bill to extend lifting of Cyprus arms embargo

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US lawmakers table bill to extend lifting of Cyprus arms embargo

Fact: A group of United States congressmen tabled a bill to extend the waiver renewal period for the country’s arms embargo on Cyprus from one year to five years.

Turkish Cypriot side hits out on Cyprus, ’ EU accession

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Turkish Cypriot side hits out on Cyprus, ’ EU accession

The Turkish Cypriot side criticized Cyprus’ induction into the EU, calling it an unjust and historic mistake.

‘Cyprus is a reliable business centre’

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‘Cyprus is a reliable business centre’

– Cyprus is considered a reliable business center by Commerce Minister George Papanastasiou.
– The Eastern Mediterranean region can play a role in ensuring Europe’s energy security.
– The Great Sea Interconnector project aims to connect the electricity systems of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel to aid Europe in becoming independent of Russian gas.
– Greek Energy Minister Theodoros Skylakakis warned the Cypriot government about missing deadlines for the interconnector project.
– The Cypriot government is still in the phase of discussing conditions and waiting for Greece’s transmission system operator Admie to submit a cost-benefit analysis of the project.