94203203 Cyprus has started drilling on the shelf despite the threats of Turkey
The Republic of Cyprus began test drilling in the gas field offshore the Mediterranean Sea to the south of the island, reports the Associated Press. The republic's government did not abandon its original decision to continue the geological prospecting in the area, despite the fact that Turkey believes it is illegal. The U.S. company Noble Energy, which Cypriot government gave permission for the gas production has already drilled the well depth of about 80 meters. Earlier on Monday
