19 September: There is increased tension around the Island of Cyprus following a decision by the Cypriot government to push ahead with off shore oil exploration. Noble Energy, operating under license from the Republic of Cyprus government, has moved its d
19 September: There is increased tension around the Island of Cyprus following a decision by the Cypriot government to push ahead with off shore oil exploration. Noble Energy, operating under license from the Republic of Cyprus government, has moved its d
Turkey has announced that it will move its own drilling rig in the Island's waters accompanied by a naval vessel.
The dispute threatens to derail the ongoing negotiations between leaders of the Turklish and Greek Cypriot communities on the future of the divided Island which are at an advanced stage.