BARBAROS: Cyprus to take measures, following Turkey's actions in EEZ

Cyprus government is expected to announce measures and actions, following Ankara`s provocations in the island`s EEZ.

These measures, as CNA has learned, are going to be political, diplomatic and legal and the aim is to have an outcome. At the same time, according to sources, Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is going to visit Cyprus on November 7. The meeting between Greek Premier and Cyprus President is taking place as part of preparations for a trilateral summit between the leaders of Greece, Cyprus and Egypt in Cairo.

The National Council convened today and exchanged views on the steps to be taken. The meeting will continue tomorrow during which the actions to follow will be finalized. Some of these actions and measures will not be announced in advance.

CNA has learned that the members of the Council freely expressed their views and suggestions on how the government should react in order for its actions to be effective and not to enter `dangerous waters`.

Turkish seismic exploration vessel `Barbaros` entered Cyprus`s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) earlier in the day.
The move comes a few days after Turkey issued a maritime order, or NAVTEX, for the area. This prompted Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades to suspend his participation in the UN backed negotiations which aim to reunify the island under a federal roof.