Cyprus Chief Scientist holds EU talks on artificial intelligence, ocean policy and nuclear safety
Cyprus's Chief Scientist, Demetris Skourides, recently engaged with key European Union institutions and leadership, discussing critical future-oriented policy areas such as ocean governance, artificial intelligence, nuclear safety, and green energy innovation. These high-level talks underscore Cyprus's commitment to aligning with broader European strategic priorities and emerging technological and environmental frameworks.
In-Cyprus · April 2, 2026
No ‘significant’ gas volumes in Black Sea exploration well
A recent exploration well drilled by a consortium including OMV Petrom and NewMed Energy in the Bulgarian Black Sea failed to discover commercially significant natural gas volumes. This outcome marks a setback for the participating companies and Bulgaria's aspirations for domestic energy resource development, indicating that the specific block may not hold the large-scale reserves initially anticipated.
Offshore Energy · April 2, 2026