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Cyprus is an island state in the Eastern Mediterranean. The island was invaded by Turkey in 1974 following a Greek-supported military coup, leading to the partition of the island. In 1983 the Turkish-controlled northern sector declared itself to be an independent state as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus but failed to receive international recognition. Cyprus is a member of the European Union and its main two ports are Limassol and Larnaca.

Ship insurers look to EU states as Brexit looms

London, United Kingdom (Ports Europe) March 7, 2017 – UK-regulated ship insurers are looking to Luxembourg and other EU countries after fears Brexit...

Government looks to push Larnaca port development

Larnaca, Cyprus (Ports Europe) March 5, 2017 – A statement from Transport Minister Marios Demetriades said that the government intends to sign contracts...

Limassol benefitting from EU Sumport development programme

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) March 4, 2017 – The port of Limassol is a partner in the EU-sponsored SUMPORT programme which aims to develop plans to...

Controversy at Limassol port continues

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) March 5, 2017 – On January 29, 2017, Dubai’s DP World assumed management of Limassol port as part of the...

Minister claims improvements as Limassol workers plan strike

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) – February 7, 2017 – Following the privatisation of Limassol port last week, the port remains disrupted. Customers...

Cyprus Shipping Association voices concern over Limassol port

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 31, 2017 – The Cyprus Shipping Association has voiced concern over the operation of the Limassol port, after it...

Limassol port privatisation marked by criticism

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 31, 2017 – On January 29, 2017, Dubai’s DP World assumed management of Limassol port as part of the...

DP World takes over management of Limassol port

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 31, 2017 – Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World took over operations at the Port of Limassol, Cyprus,...

Limassol port to close on Friday ahead of takeover

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 28, 2017 – Immediately prior to private companies taking over operations at Limassol port, the port remains...

Limassol port introduces restricted operational hours

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 25, 2017 – Despite expectations that under its new owners Limassol port would operate on a 24-hour basis, port...

Event – European Maritime Day – Poole, UK, May 18-19, 2017

Brussels, Belgium (Ports Europe) January 25, 2017 -The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual meeting point for Europe’s community of maritime...

Limassol issues delays Total hydrocarbon exploration

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 24, 2017 – Total S.A., the French energy company, has informed the Cypriot government that plans to drill for...

Limassol port pilots start strike action

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 12, 2017 – Port pilots at the Cypriot port of Limassol went on strike yesterday following a request to train...

Cyprus government plans Larnaca marina

Larnaca, Cyprus (Ports Europe) January 9, 2017 – The Cypriot Transport Ministry has announced a new plan to attract a strategic investor for the development...

Local stakeholders call for role in Limassol port commercialisation

Limassol, Cyprus (Ports Europe) December 27, 2016 – In a press release, the Cyprus Shipping Association (CSA) has called for the new operators to reach...

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