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EU extends eastern Mediterranean sanctions on Türkiye

EU extends eastern Mediterranean sanctions on Türkiye

The sanctions because of Türkiye's drilling activities have been in place since October 2019.

9 November 2022

Türkiye–Greece tensions: A quick overview

Türkiye–Greece tensions: A quick overview

Tensions between Ankara and Athens have been increasing over the past months, with elections nearing in both countries.

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

The president attended a ceremony for the first mission of a new drill ship named after the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II.

Report: Two EU member states want Turkey to be named as a threat in Eastern Mediterranean

Report: Two EU member states want Turkey to be named as a threat in Eastern Mediterranean

Last week, the EU prolonged the sanctions on Turkey over its drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean for a year.

18 November 2021

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

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Ahead of today's meeting with his counterpart Le Drian, the minister wrote an opinion piece for daily L'Opinion.

Turkey, Greece hold 62nd round of talks as Erdoğan says Turkey's position not changed

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey, Greece hold 62nd round of talks as Erdoğan says Turkey's position not changed

The president has said that Turkey is in a decision-making position in the Eastern Mediterranean and "its determined stance remains the same."

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

Ankara says the planned route of a joint electricity grid project by Greece, Israel and Southern Cyprus states through its territorial waters.

Turkey accuses Greece of harassing its research vessel in Aegean Sea

Turkey accuses Greece of harassing its research vessel in Aegean Sea

AKP Spokesperson Çelik has made remarks about the incident in the Aegean Sea and the opposition's statements about Berat Albayrak.

24 February 2021

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

President Erdoğan had a video call with the chancellor.

9 February 2021

‘Turkey is determined to protect its rights and interests’

NSC STATEMENT

‘Turkey is determined to protect its rights and interests’

The statement released after the National Security Council meeting has indicated that “the impacts on our country of the political, military, economic and social developments that took place in the world and in our region in 2020 were thoroughly evaluated.”

29 January 2021

‘We raise our demand: Don't dig fossil fuels'

DON’T DIG CAMPAIGN

‘We raise our demand: Don't dig fossil fuels'

As part of the “Don’t Dig Campaign”, 68 ecology organizations from Turkey, Greece and Cyprus held a press conference against ecological destruction and war threat and made a call to end the fossil fuel explorations in their region.

27 January 2021

Turkey-Greece relations: 61st round of exploratory talks ends

Turkey-Greece relations: 61st round of exploratory talks ends

In the 61st round of talks held after five years, the delegations of Turkey and Greece discussed the recent developments, possible steps and current situation.

26 January 2021

Turkey and Greece hold exploratory talks after five years

Turkey and Greece hold exploratory talks after five years

Turkey and Greece begin a new round of exploratory talks to address issues related to the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean after five years. Taking place in İstanbul, the talks are expected to resume all day.

25 January 2021

Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey to continue exploration until mid-June

Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey to continue exploration until mid-June

The country has issued a new Navtex, announcing that it will resume operations after bringing Oruç Reis vessel to port ahead of the EU leaders' summit.

23 December 2020

Germany says an arms embargo on Turkey would be 'strategically incorrect'

Germany says an arms embargo on Turkey would be 'strategically incorrect'

Greece has demanded the EU to take tougher measures against Turkey because of the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

22 December 2020

Erdoğan says US, EU sanctions 'wouldn't benefit anyone'

Erdoğan says US, EU sanctions 'wouldn't benefit anyone'

While the EU leaders have expanded a sanctions list because of Turkey's activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, Ankara also faces US sanctions over its purchase of S-400 missiles.

11 December 2020

EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean activities

EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean activities

An EU declaration says that Turkey "engaged in unilateral actions and provocations and escalated its rhetoric against the EU."

11 December 2020

Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP

Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP

We have spoken with MEP Sergey Lagodinsky and the European Council's Turkey Unit Head Bernard Brunet about Brussels-Ankara relations.

10 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

EU foreign ministers see 'no changes' in Turkey's behavior in Eastern Mediterranean

EU foreign ministers see 'no changes' in Turkey's behavior in Eastern Mediterranean

"In several aspects, the situation has worsened," EU's Borrell said after the foreign ministers meeting.

8 December 2020

EU foreign ministers discuss possible sanctions on Turkey

EU foreign ministers discuss possible sanctions on Turkey

Today's meeting in Brussels is expected to determine the framework of the agenda of the leaders' summit starting Thursday.

7 December 2020

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Merkel says Turkey's research vessel returning to port 'a good signal but not enough'

Ahead of the EU leaders summit starting December 10, Turkey's research vessel carrying out activities in disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean returned to the port.

1 December 2020

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Merkel: A decision will be made at EU summit about Turkey's Eastern Mediterranean activities

Germany's chancellor has said, "Things haven't developed the way we would have wished," as Turkey continues exploration activities in the disputed waters.

20 November 2020

Turkey says Greece’s statement on seismic research activities is ‘groundless’

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey says Greece’s statement on seismic research activities is ‘groundless’

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed Greece’s claims that Oruç Reis vessel has been conducting seismic research activities in its continental shelf. Turkey has recently extended the Navtex for the vessel until November 4.

26 October 2020

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

"I hope it can pave the way for exploratory talks under German auspices as soon as possible," the NATO chief has said.

23 October 2020

Turkey extends Navtex for Oruç Reis vessel again

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey extends Navtex for Oruç Reis vessel again

Turkey has extended the Navtex for Oruç Reis seismic research vessel in the Eastern Mediterranean until October 27. The previous 10-day Navtex declared by the country would end today.

22 October 2020

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020

‘Armenia’s attitude is a clear violation of law,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson

‘Armenia’s attitude is a clear violation of law,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson

Addressing the reporters during the AKP’s Central Decision and Executive Board meeting, Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has indicated that “a snap election is out of the question for the People’s Alliance” of the AKP and MHP.

14 October 2020

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

After Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for its Oruç Reis seismic research vessel yesterday, EU’s Josep Borell has urged Turkey to “not engage in negative behaviour” while Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has cancelled his scheduled visit to Turkey.

13 October 2020

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel resumes activities in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel resumes activities in Eastern Mediterranean

The vessel's activities of seismic research and exploration in the region were suspended shortly before the EU leaders summit at the start of October.

12 October 2020

Eastern Mediterranean crisis: First meeting between foreign ministers

Eastern Mediterranean crisis: First meeting between foreign ministers

The Foreign Ministers of Greece and Turkey have discussed the issue of Eastern Mediterranean on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC conference in Slovakia.

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

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