East Med. gas could substitute only 20% of EU's Russian gas imports - Egypt is only country that exports gas in E. Med. currently, at about 10 billion cubic meters last year via its two LNG facilities 02.05.2022 Natural Gas International Relations Europe Eurasia Middle East-Africa
Turkiye offers best option for East Med gas transit to Europe: former ambassador - With gas supply concerns from Russia-Ukraine war, long-discussed pipeline option between East Med and Turkiye resurfaces, experts say 10.03.2022 Natural Gas Energy Diplomacy Turkey Europe Middle East-Africa
Oil leak from Syria carries no risk to Cyprus: Turkish vice president - Pollution in Mediterranean Sea now only on surface, says Fuat Oktay 04.09.2021 Oil Turkey Europe Middle East-Africa
Oil leak from Syria may pass by Northern Cyprus: Official - Massive oil spill from Syria may cause damage to surface, adversely affect sea creatures: Tourism and environment minister 31.08.2021 Oil Turkey Europe Middle East-Africa
Turkey working to keep Syrian oil slick from reaching Northern Cyprus' - Country mobilizing every means available to prevent environmental disaster, says Turkish vice president 31.08.2021 Oil Turkey Europe Middle East-Africa
'Turkey will continue efforts for international recognition of Turkish Cyprus' - Only demand of Turkish Cypriots is recognition of their sovereign state status, says President Erdogan 21.07.2021 Turkey Middle East-Africa
'Those who criticize Turkey for Cyprus Peace Operation distort historical facts' - There has been no blood shed since 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, says TRNC president 20.07.2021 Turkey Europe Middle East-Africa
Turkish Cypriot leader points to rise of far right in southern Cyprus - Cypriot Turks will not accept federal solution, keen on two-state solution, says Ersin Tatar 01.06.2021 Energy Diplomacy Turkey Europe
Syrian regime favors its supporters for oil and gas investments - Energy sector turns into cost for Syrian regime, as country moves from being exporter to being importer, expert says 11.05.2021 Oil World Middle East-Africa
EU bias on Cyprus 'alarming': Turkish Cypriot leader - On the occasion of Europe Day, President Ersin Tatar calls on EU to end its biased stance on Cyprus issue 10.05.2021 International Relations Turkey Europe
Turkey, TRNC ink oil, electricity cooperation protocols - Turkey considers energy supply security of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as similar to that of Turkey: Energy minister 29.04.2021 Electricity Refining/Petro Chemistry Invesments Energy Diplomacy Turkey
'Greek Cypriots' unilateral moves unacceptable' - 'We will never accept thesis of federation that would go to unitary structure,' says TRNC President Ersin Tatar 26.04.2021 Energy Security International Relations Europe
EU not invited to UN-led Cyprus talks yet: Official - Bloc remains supportive of finding comprehensive solution involving both parties, says EU Commission spokesperson 23.04.2021 Natural Gas Energy Diplomacy Turkey Europe
Greece prioritizes EU's interests in East Med. -EU should answer question of extent it is prepared to follow duties towards East Med neighbors in Middle East & North Africa 19.04.2021 Natural Gas Energy Security International Relations Europe
TRNC condemns Cypriot Greek leader's remarks about EOKA - EOKA terror group's embrace, glorification by Cypriot Greek leadership is dreadful, says Cypriot Turkish leader 04.04.2021 Energy Diplomacy Turkey Europe
Top Turkish diplomat meets senior UN official on Cyprus - Mevlut Cavusoglu, Jane Holl Lute discuss preparations for unofficial 5+1 meeting on Cyprus in Geneva at end of April 23.03.2021 Turkey Europe
EU foreign policy chief highlights dialogue with Turkey - Strong cooperative relationship with Turkey to constitute major contribution to European stability, says Josep Borrell 21.03.2021 Energy Diplomacy Turkey Europe General
EU halts sanctions for more Turkish oil firm officials - EU has frozen expansion of list of sanctions on officials of Turkish Petroleum Corporation, say EU diplomats 19.03.2021 Oil Refining/Petro Chemistry Energy Diplomacy Energy Projects Europe
'No sustainable solution in Eastern Med without Turkey' - We strongly believe that Turkey is part of this area, has the longest coastline, says Italian envoy to Turkey 12.03.2021 Energy Diplomacy Energy Security International Organization
Egypt's EEZ could extend via maritime deal with Turkey - Egypt will gain 21,500 square kilometers of its north-sea border if it reaches agreement with Turkey 10.03.2021 Energy Security International Relations Energy Projects Middle East-Africa
Israel says ready to cooperate with Turkey on E. Med gas - Israeli Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz stresses importance of EastMed gas pipeline project 10.03.2021 Natural Gas Energy Diplomacy Turkey Middle East-Africa
Compromise, courage must for Cyprus settlement: Germany - Progress needs openness, willingness to compromise, courage, German chancellor tells Greek Cypriot leader 06.03.2021 Energy Diplomacy Europe
Turkey, Turkish Cyprus sign financial cooperation pact - Turkey to continue to do its best for Turkish Cypriots to continue living in peace, says country's vice president 04.03.2021 Energy Diplomacy Energy Projects Turkey
‘Two-state solution only option for Cyprus’ - Turkey backs Turkish Cypriots’ vision of two-state solution based on sovereign equality, says parliament speaker 04.03.2021 Energy Diplomacy Turkey
EU wants to play positive role in Cyprus settlement - Bloc committed to supporting UN-led talks as observer 27.02.2021 Finance Energy Diplomacy Europe General
Turkish vice president stresses 2-state model for Cyprus - ‘We can talk and negotiate two separate states’ based on two equal states and societies,' says Fuat Oktay 11.02.2021 International Relations Turkey
'Greece has no intention for agreement in Cyprus' - Greek Cypriots’ dream is to make Turkish side ‘a patch with minority rights’ in Cyprus, says Turkish Cypriot prime minister 10.02.2021 Energy Diplomacy Turkey Europe
Athens, Greek Cypriot administration push federation - 2 countries reject 2-state solution on Cyprus, solution championed by Turkey as reflecting realities on island 09.02.2021 Energy Diplomacy Europe
Turkey, Greece conclude technical meetings - Military delegations from both countries discuss de-confliction mechanism at NATO headquarters in Brussels 06.02.2021 Energy Security Turkey Europe
Turkey’s foreign minister holds talks in TRNC - Mevlut Cavusoglu met with Turkish Cypriot authorities to discuss issues on common agenda 02.02.2021 Energy Diplomacy Turkey