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| The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) enters Larnaca's port on October 13 2015 |
The head of the Cyprus Oil and Gas Association (COGA) has confirmed that there is still a possibility of using Larnaca’s port facilities for future exploratory drills for energy firms despite a recent snub from the local authority.
Larnaca appeared poised to green light the request from COGA before Larnaca municipality board members swayed in favour of a no following what they claim are health fears. Larnaca Mayor Andreas Louroutziatis had been in favour of allowing the port to open its arms to energy giants, namely ENI and Total.
