September 9, 2020
Politics, World
A weird statement by the US State Department. It said it is deeply concerned about Turkey’s ongoing activities very close to the island of Kastellorizo “in areas where Greece and Cyprus claim jurisdiction.”. “We know of this unconfirmed information. As we have stated before, the United States is deeply concerned …
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September 7, 2020
FEATURED, Politics, World
President of the European Council Charles Michel told news agencies on Friday of his proposal for holding a multilateral conference with Turkey, on defusing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. Stressing that Turkey and Greece were also informed of the conference, Michel considered it the best way to reduce tension in …
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September 4, 2020
Politics, World
Greece’s goals to acquire new fighter jets and upgrade its existing air force could see the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) attain a very formidable qualitative edge over its Turkish rival by the end of the 2020s, notes an article posted on magazine Forbes. The articles lists the Greek plans to …
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September 3, 2020
Politics, World
A post on social media by an adviser to EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell triggered an outrage on Greek social media. Director of the Italian Institute for International Relations Natalie Tocci not only equated Greece with Turkey’s provocations and aggressiveness; she called the dispute in the East Mediterranean as display …
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September 2, 2020
Politics, World
The USA decided to waive the restrictions and allow the export of non-lethal defense articles and services to the Republic of Cyprus. The decision taken by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo – announced on Monday – is pursuant to the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act of 2019, …
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August 31, 2020
FEATURED, Politics, World
France is deploying the flagship of its Navy, the nuclear-powered surface vessel, aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The deployment comes in the wake of Turkey’s war threats. Citing sources of the French General Staff, French media report that the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is …
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August 28, 2020
Politics, World
The European Union announced on Friday that a list with sanctions against Turkey has been drafted and that it will be discussed at the Summit on September 24-25, 2020. At a press conference following the informal EU foreign ministers Gymnich meeting in Berlin, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs & …
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August 26, 2020
Politics, World
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Joseph Borrell caught on microphone saying that the “Turks are upset” with the Greeks on the deal with Egypt and that Turks consider the Greeks as “unreliable.” Borrell was discussing with German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, when the “impartial EU …
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August 26, 2020
Politics, World
Austria will offer to Greece two million euros as contribution to the Greek government’s efforts to address the migration-refugee crisis and its repercussions, Austria’s Minister of Interior Karl Nehammer said on Wednesday. € Nehammer made these statement during his visit to the identification and accommodation center VIAL on the island …
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August 21, 2020
FEATURED, World
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that Europe must protect its members’ sovereignty in the Eastern Mediterranean when it is cast into doubt. He said that France and Germany would act in a coordinated way and that both countries want a de-escalation of tensions and respect for sovereignty. Macron …
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August 18, 2020
World
Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams arrived at the Gulf of Souda in Crete early Tuesday morning. The US Navy’s newest helicopter carrier docked at the K-14 quay of the port in Marathi at the Naval Base of Souda, local media report. The ship arrived form Italy where it …
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August 12, 2020
FEATURED, Politics, World
France will increase its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, calling on Turkey to halt oil and gas exploration in disputed waters that has heightened tensions with Greece. The French leader voiced concern over “unilateral” exploration by Turkey in a call with Greek Prime …
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August 12, 2020
Politics, World
Israel rushed to express its solidarity with Greece via multiple channels on Wednesday even if with delay as the tension with Turkey in the East Mediterranean Sea has been ongoing since Monday. “Israel is cautiously monitoring the increase in tension in the Eastern Mediterranean,” the Israeli Embassy in Athens tweeted. …
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August 2, 2020
Politics, World
Egypt said that part of a seismic survey planned by Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean potentially encroached on waters where Cairo claims exclusive rights. An advisory issued last month by Turkey for the survey overlaps with Egypt’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), constituting “a violation and an attack on Egypt’s sovereign …
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July 23, 2020
Politics, World
US Senator Robert Menendez criticized the US State Department for describing as “disputed waters” the sea area south of the island of Kastellorizo where Turkey plans seismic and hydrocarbon survey. “Let’s be crystal clear—the only country ‘disputing’ these waters is Turkey. These waters belong to Greece, and the State Department …
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July 21, 2020
Politics, World
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas urged Turkey on Tuesday to fully engage in planned talks with the European Union and avoid “provocative actions” in the Eastern Mediterranean in an effort to head off a potential crisis with neighboring Greece. “We have a very clear position: international law must be respected. …
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July 13, 2020
Politics, World
European Union foreign ministers on Monday criticized Turkey for several reasons, including energy exploration in disputed Mediterranean waters and changing the status of Hagia Sophia from a museum to a mosque. For their first face-to-face meeting in months, the ministers were planning to discuss taking a tougher stand on Ankara …
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July 9, 2020
Politics, World
Turkey’s drilling activities, combined with the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Libya are are “counterproductive” and do not contribute to the stability and security of the Eastern Mediterranean, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Palmer said on Wednesday at a teleconference with Greek …
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July 1, 2020
World
Turkey’s ambassador in France said on Wednesday that Paris had informed NATO it was suspending its involvement in a naval operation in the Mediterranean after a probe into an incident between French and Turkish warships did not back Paris’ claims. “It seems that the NATO experts did not reach the …
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June 18, 2020
World
Turkish foreign and defense ministries and intelligence will soon work with US counterparts on Libya, Turkey ’s top diplomat said on Thursday. Speaking at a webinar with the US-based Turkish American National Steering Committee, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan offered his US counterpart Donald Trump to …
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