Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIV

No 44

31-Oct-2011

MEES Agenda

EU To Discuss Turkish Position On Cyprus Offshore At December Summit

The Republic of Cyprus announced on 24 October that the European Council will in December discuss Turkeys actions regarding the start of drilling in the Cyprus exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Despite Turkeys objections, drilling began in Cypruss Block 12 located some 200km south of the island adjacent to the Israeli EEZ in September by US independent Noble...