Latest in Tag: Cyprus Highlight
Latest in Tag: Cyprus
Israel and Cyprus battle it out for Eurovision crown
Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest, being held in Lisbon, has been billed as less kitsch and more about quality music. But one of the favorites, Netta Barzilai from Israel, will still perform a chicken-like dance.Traditional Eurovision fans were holding their breath for Saturday night’s grand final, after organizers of this year’s song festival promised to focus …
Egypt retrieves 14 illegally smuggled artefacts from Cyprus
Egypt received on Tuesday 14 antiquities from Cyprus that were stolen and illegally smuggled in the late 1980s, the Ministry of Antiquities stated in a press release. The retrieved relics were given to Egypt on the sidelines of the Root Revival Week initiative launched by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and his Cypriot and Greek counterparts …
Tripartite summit between Egypt, Cyprus, Greece expected in fall 2018
A tripartite summit is expected to be held in Athens between the leaders of Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus in the fall of 2018, according to media statements by presidency spokesperson Bassam Rady on Tuesday. During the summit, the leaders are expected to discuss additional efforts to strengthen their relations in various fields, including energy, and …
Agreement with Cyprus to link Aphrodite field in Egypt to conclude soon: minister of petroleum
Foreign investments in oil sector to reach $10bn
Cyprus, Greece praise relations with Egypt ahead of Roots Revival Week
The heads of the Cypriot and Greek parliaments praised bilateral relations with Egypt and the efforts of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi during the past several years in the country. The officials’ statements came one day before the Roots Revival Week that will be held in Alexandria and Sharm El-Sheikh, which will last for one week, …
Cyprus faces unprecedented Turkish intransigence, arrogance: Cypriot presidential commissioner
Cyprus’s presidential commissioner, Photis Photiou, said that Cyprus faces the intransigence of Turkey and its unprecedented arrogance, in addition to flagrant violations of international laws relating to Cyprus’s sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone. Photiou’s remarks came during a press conference on Sunday, where he explained that his country will continue efforts to find …
Electricity interconnection between Egypt, Cyprus, Greece in implementation phase
Initial investments amount to $4bn, marine cable extends over 1.707 km
Five Turkish warships halt Eni’s Saipem 12000 from operation in Cyprus’ EEZÂ
Turkey reaffirmed northern Cyprus’ rights to gas reserves found under Cypriot waters
Eastern Mediterranean gas hub: source for regional harmony or dissensionÂ
The Eastern Mediterranean region has become a hotspot of international energy discussions in the last decade, following a series of large-scale gas discoveries off the coasts of Egypt, Cyprus, and Israel. To utilise such potential, with confirmed reserves of about 2,000bn cubic metres (bcm) of gas, plenty of export and regional cooperation scenarios are being …
Attempts to violate Egypt’s sovereign rights will be confronted: Egypt’s FMÂ
Egypt rejects Turkish claims to Eastern Mediterranean economic zoneÂ
Sobhi heads to Nicosia for military and security cooperation with Cyprus
Egypt’s Minister of Defence Sedki Sobhi headed to Nicosia on Tuesday, leading a high-ranking military delegation in response to an official invitation from his Cypriot counterpart, according to a statement from the ministry of defence. The visit is set to last for several days and comes after an invitation from Cypriot Minister of Defence Christoforos …
Egypt, Cyprus reach preliminary agreement to construct gas import pipelines
Construction phase to last 2 years, import begins in 3 years
Cyprus, Greece support Egypt in EU, Al-Sisi praises tripartite cooperation
2018 will see Egyptian-Greek Friendship Association, leaders announcedÂ
Egypt, Cyprus discuss construction of natural gas pipeline next month
The two countries signed electrical connection protocol, sources say
Where are Europe’s best bathing sites?
Austria, Cyprus, Greece, Luxembourg and Malta offer the cleanest bathing waters in Europe, the European Union’s environment watchdog said Tuesday.The findings were based on tests of water quality in more than 21,000 beach, river and lake sites across Europe during 2016, including non-EU members Switzerland and Albania. The top five countries scored “excellent” ratings for …
EEHC, Euro Africa Company sign MoU to conduct a feasibility study to link Egypt, Cyprus, Greece
The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Euro Africa Company to conduct a feasibility study to implement an electricity project that would connect Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus. Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker explained that the MoU includes a feasibility study that will determine the future steps that will be …
Cyprus peace talks open in Swiss resort
Rival leaders from divided Cyprus are meeting for UN-backed peace talks in Switzerland.
Alexandria Chamber of Shipping discusses twinning agreement with Greece, Cyprus
Chairperson meets with head of FONASBA in London to discuss the challenges of the sector
Illegal immigration, refugees at forefront of Egyptian, Cypriot, Greek tripartite summit
The fourth Egyptian, Cypriot, and Greek tripartite summit put the illegal immigration crisis and the constant flow of refugees streaming from crises across the region at the top of the agenda. During discussions between the leaders of each country, the trio agreed on the importance of dealing with illegal immigration and the flow of refugees. …
Sawiris and Cypriot partner to develop touristic real estate project
Sawiris is contributing 80% through Gemini Holding and Makronisos with 20%
Cyprus to extradite EgyptAir flight hijacker to Cairo in March
Mustafa has been held in Cyprus since March of this year
111% increase in Egyptian exports to Cyprus: Trade Minister
The balance of trade with Cyprus has reached a €13m surplus for Egypt, says the minister
Egypt, Cyprus sign deal to transfer Cypriot natural gas to Egypt via pipeline
The agreement will positively affect the development of the Cypriot Aphrodite field while fulfilling Egypt’s gas needs, says El-Molla
Cyprus seeks more cooperation with Egypt: Cypriot foreign ministerÂ
Kasoulidis met with several officials during his visit to Egypt to enhance bilateral relations
Circumstances of killed Egyptian expat in Cyprus still vague
Cyprus police shot El Kady to end his 6-hour hostage standoff in late May
Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson denies reports about maritime demarcation with Palestine
Palestinian official said earlier that Palestine started to define its economic borders after becoming a member in the UN
Prosecutor-general heads to Cyprus for talks on EgyptAir hijacker’s extradition
On 29 March, Seif El-Din Mustafa demanded that EgyptAir flight MS 181, which was travelling from Alexandria to Cairo, reroute to Cyprus
Experts discuss importance of international law for Egypt’s national security
The experts tackled issues of terrorism, the Ethiopian dam, and the Arab league’s role during a conference on Saturday
Egyptian hijacker requests asylum in Cyprus, halts extradition
“Cyprus has full authority over suspect’s fate,” says expert in law
Egypt PM appreciates Cypriot support during hijacked plane crisis
Cyprus is ready to be the voice of Egypt inside the European Union, says Cypriot parliamentary speaker