The EU backed a Greece-Cyprus energy cable project, while Turkey challenged Greek activity in contested waters, with diplomatic support from Egypt and Bahrain.
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The EU backed a Greece-Cyprus energy cable project, while Turkey challenged Greek activity in contested waters, with diplomatic support from Egypt and Bahrain.
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Geopolitical tensions in Eastern Mediterranean over energy and maritime rightsAlso in this story
- Cypriot gas is planned to utilize Egyptian infrastructure for export, providing pivotal liquefaction facilities for the European gas market.
- Turkey's regional moves are causing international pushback, leading to Egypt strategically aligning with Turkey on regional issues despite initial hesitation regarding defense pacts.
- Shell is cooperating with the government of Cyprus on a project, leading to an agreement to sell a subsidiary for up to $720 million, while maintaining a presence in Egypt.
- Australian government and diaspora call for justice and the upholding of international law regarding island issues in Cyprus.
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