Cyprus Counters Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal at UN
New diplomatic note strengthens Greece and Cyprus's legal stance amid rising Eastern Mediterranean tensions
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The Aegean Suffocates Under Smoke from Deadly Turkish Wildfires
The Aegean Suffocates Under Smoke from Deadly Turkish Wildfires
Thick smoke and burnt air reach Greek islands and the mainland — 13 dead in Turkey as massive fires rage near the Dardanelles.
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UN vs Turkey: Human Rights Under Fire – Ankara Rejects All Greek and Cypriot Recommendations
UN vs Turkey: Human Rights Under Fire – Ankara Rejects All Greek and Cypriot Recommendations
Sharp geopolitical tensions resurface as Turkey dismisses human rights concerns raised by Greece and Cyprus ahead of the 49th UN Human Rights Council session.
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Mitsotakis: No EU Loans for Turkey Without Withdrawal of Casus Belli and “Grey Zones” Claims
Mitsotakis: No EU Loans for Turkey Without Withdrawal of Casus Belli and "Grey Zones" Claims
“If the casus belli remains on the table and Turkey continues to promote the baseless theory of grey zones, then it will not be allowed into the European Union’s cheap loan program,” Mitsotakis stated.
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Athens Condemns Turkey’s New Marine Parks as “Unilateral and Illegal”
Athens Condemns Turkey’s New Marine Parks as “Unilateral and Illegal”
The Turkish announcement, submitted to UNESCO, outlines the establishment of marine parks in areas not recognized as Turkish territorial waters.
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Blue Sovereignty: Greece Moves Forward with Marine Parks Despite Turkish Pressure
Blue Sovereignty: Greece Moves Forward with Marine Parks Despite Turkish Pressure
In a bold step for environmental protection and national rights, the Greek government defies Ankara’s objections and upholds European obligations in the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
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Athens Draws the Line: Marine Parks Under Sovereign Rights, Not Up for Negotiation
Athens Draws the Line: Marine Parks Under Sovereign Rights, Not Up for Negotiation
Greece defends its environmental initiative amid Turkish objections; Ankara revives ‘grey zones’ theory and threatens countermeasures in the Aegean
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Kimberly Guilfoyle: U.S. Should Heed Greek Concerns Over Turkey and F-35s
Kimberly Guilfoyle: U.S. Should Heed Greek Concerns Over Turkey and F-35s
Senator Cory Booker emphasized the necessity of strengthening the Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA) and raised concerns about Turkey’s ongoing challenges to Greek sovereignty
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Libya’s “Blue Homeland” Push: Submitting Continental Shelf Boundaries to the UN, Challenging Greece and Egypt
Libya’s “Blue Homeland” Push: Submitting Continental Shelf Boundaries to the UN, Challenging Greece and Egypt
The submission, guided by Turkey, includes a map and coordinates defining Libya’s outer continental shelf boundaries, extending to areas near Crete, in a move primarily targeting Greece but also affecting Egypt.
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The Prime Minister of Eastern Libya threatens Greece
The Prime Minister of Eastern Libya threatens Greece
Hamad further emphasized that Libya’s maritime rights are non-negotiable and must be discussed within international legal frameworks. He noted that his government has already taken decisive steps in response to Greece’s recent positions on the issue.
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Mitsotakis: Greece will request references to the illegal Turkish-Libyan memorandum in the Summit conclusions
Mitsotakis: Greece will request explicit references to the illegal Turkish-Libyan memorandum in the Summit conclusions
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, arriving at the EU Summit in Brussels on Thursday, made the following statement:
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Turkey challenges Greek maritime zones with UNESCO map submission
Turkey challenges Greek maritime zones with UNESCO map submission
The map, prepared by Ankara University, reflects several of Turkey’s long-standing positions.
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Next week in Ankara for Greece-Turkey talks on political dialogue & “positive agenda”
Next week in Ankara for Greece-Turkey talks on political dialogue & “positive agenda”
Delegations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be in the Turkish capital on Thursday and Friday
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Turkey’s TPAO Plans Energy Exploration Off Northern Cyprus
Turkey’s TPAO Plans Energy Exploration Off Northern Cyprus
Speaking to Anadolu Agency at an energy summit in Bursa, Ayyıldız announced that offshore operations near the KKTC and Libya will commence soon, aligning with Turkey’s strategy to reduce reliance on imported energy.
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Over 5,000 Turkish tourists vacationing briefly on Lesvos, Chios during Seker Bayram holiday
Over 5,000 Turkish tourists vacationing briefly on Lesvos, Chios during Seker Bayram holiday
Nearly 1,000 visitors arrived on the island from Ayvalik on the Turkish coast on Saturday, while as many are expected on Sunday. They will be able to holiday on the Greek island for a week, as the Turkish government made an allowance for the three-day religious holiday to extend to April 6.
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Greece Extends Visa Program for Turkish Visitors to Aegean Islands Until 2026
Greece Extends Visa Program for Turkish Visitors to Aegean Islands Until 2026
This step was part of a broader effort by Greece and Turkey to improve ties after years of disputes, following a roadmap established during that time.
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Turkey is preparing to ratify framework military agreements with three Balkan countries that surround Greece
Turkey is preparing to ratify framework military agreements with three Balkan countries that surround Greece
The agreements were quickly pushed onto the agenda of the Turkish Parliament, in contrast to the usual lengthy approval processes for similar military agreements. Ankara views them as part of a broader strategy to enhance defense cooperation and address regional security threats.
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Today and tomorrow in Geneva the informal five-party conference on the Cyprus problem – Turkey
Today and tomorrow in Geneva the informal five-party conference on the Cyprus problem – Turkey
The Turkish side has been refusing for 8 years to take part in a process to solve the problem - What it demands
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Turkey-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council to Meet in Ankara This April
Turkey-Greece High-Level Cooperation Council to Meet in Ankara This April
Minister FidFidanan confirmed that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet in the Turkish capital, where the High-Level Cooperation Council session will be held. Fidan further shared that he met Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Doha last week to discuss preparations for the meeting and review the steps moving forward.
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Tensions Rise Between Turkey and Greece Over Aegean Islands
Tensions Rise Between Turkey and Greece Over Aegean Islands
The doctrine, which outlines Turkey’s maritime claims, has been a point of contention between the two nations
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Akar: God Willing, Turkish Soldiers Will Swim To Kastellorizo
Akar: God Willing, Turkish Soldiers Will Swim To Kastellorizo
In addition, Akar criticized the United States for Turkey's exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program due to its purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems, and he reaffirmed Turkey's capacity and intent to produce and sell its own weapons to allied countries.
