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EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over 'unauthorized drilling in Eastern Mediterranean'

EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over 'unauthorized drilling in Eastern Mediterranean'

The Council of the European Union has “prolonged the sanctions regime by one year” over Turkey’s “unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

12 November 2021

‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan

‘Northern Cypriots are determined to build a common future with Turkey,’ says Erdoğan

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that fifth and ninth-grade students will start going back to school for face-to-face classes as of November 2, while others will continue with online lessons as part of pandemic measures.

21 October 2020

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?

9 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Germany’s Foreign Minister Maas first went to Greece to discuss the Eastern Mediterranan crisis. Meeting PM Mitsotakis, he said, “The windows for dialogue between Greece and Turkey must now be opened further.”

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

The President has called for a formula that "protects everyone's rights" in the eastern Mediterranean, the ministers of defense and foreign affairs have also reiterated that Turkey will continue its hydrocarbon activities.

EU Adopts Framework for Sanctions Against Turkey Over Drilling Activities

EU Adopts Framework for Sanctions Against Turkey Over Drilling Activities

European Council has adopted a framework “for restrictive measures in response to Turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in Eastern Mediterranean”, which is likely to impose sanctions on “individuals and entities responsible or involved".

12 November 2019

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

Currently in a state visit in Cyprus, President of the European Council Donald Tusk has responded to President Erdoğan's statements: “We will never accept that refugees are weaponized and used to blackmail us”.

11 October 2019

Southern Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant Against Turkey’s Drill Ship Fatih

Southern Cyprus Issues Arrest Warrant Against Turkey’s Drill Ship Fatih

The administration of Southern Cyprus has issued an arrest warrant against the ones working in Fatih Drill Ship sent to Mediterranean by Turkey and officials of the companies working in cooperation with the Turkish Petroleum Corporation.

US Warns Turkey: ‘Halt Offshore Drilling in Cypriot-Claimed Waters’

US Warns Turkey: ‘Halt Offshore Drilling in Cypriot-Claimed Waters’

After Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced that Turkey has started natural gas exploration activities in western Cyprus, the US Department of State has released a written statement: “We urge Turkish authorities to halt these operations.”