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Cyprus-Greece Electricity Interconnection Stuck in 'Calm Waters'

Published January 1, 2026, 12:11
Cyprus-Greece Electricity Interconnection Stuck in 'Calm Waters'

The Cyprus-Greece electricity interconnection project remains stalled despite assurances from both governments of their commitment. The project is stuck in the 'calm waters' off Kasos, with excuses such as updating economic parameters. The main difficulty, which is not directly addressed, is Turkey's challenge to Greece's sovereignty in the Kasos region, requiring Turkish permission for bathymetric surveys. The EU is pressing for the faster implementation of the project, which has been funded with tens of millions of euros.