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EU agrees on sanctions against Turkey over illegal drilling off Cyprus coast

The draft measures will be discussed on Monday

EU signals sanctions on Turkey over Cyprus drilling

However, EU diplomat states that “some member states rely on Turkey for energy transit so we must tread carefully. Don’t expect any wide economic sanctions”

Eastern Mediterranean crisis balloons as Turkish drill ships multiply

The tension is rising

Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry condemns illegal Turkish actions in Cypriot waters

The statement used a strict tone

France, Russia, EU and Britain call on Turkey to avoid actions off Cyprus coast

The statements follow Egypt's call for restraint by Turkey off the Cypriot coast

Egypt calls on Turkey to stop drilling near Cyprus

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a statement on Tuesday

Angela Merkel invites PM Mitsotakis to Berlin

Mr. Mitsotakis will first visit Cyprus as Greek PM after July 22

Theresa Villiers MP raises missing persons and Morphou with the Foreign Office

The response has come from Sir Alan Duncan, the Foreign Minister for Europe who handles the Cyprus portfolio on behalf of the UK Government

Turkey transports tanks to occupied Cyprus in secret

The move violates international law

Turkey threatens to invade Cyprus (video)

Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu said Turkey would defend its interests

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