EastMed deal to be inked January, no word on Italy yet

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades plans to attend a ceremony in Athens for the signing of an agreement on the EastMed pipeline, after Greece announced Sunday the project will proceed despite the objections of Turkey.

According to the Cyprus News Agency, Government Spokesman of the Republic of Cyprus, Kyriacos Koushos, said Anastasiades will attend a ceremony next month, in Athens on January 2, for the signing of an intergovernmental agreement between Cyprus, Greece and Israel concerning the EastMed pipeline.

The announcement came after Greek Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis went on Skai TV saying the East Med pipeline would proceed regardless of Turkey's objections.

Greece unwavered over Turkey's objections

"We are determined to proceed on the basis of international law," Hatzidakis said.

But it was not clear whether Italy would also sign the...