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Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN TENSIONS

Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

Greece calls the EU for an emergency meeting, AKP's Ömer Çelik accuses Athens of aggression, Brussels says it is "worried."

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.

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

The Energy Minister has said that the search activities in Mediterranean and Black Sea will continue nonstop for achieving Turkey's "energy independence."

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

The demarcated area is located on Turkey's continental shelf, as reported to the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

"We are ready to discuss all issues; the Aegean, continental shelf, islands, airspace, research and screening efforts, and Eastern Mediterranean along with other bilateral matters with Greece without any precondition," the presidential spokesperson has said.

EU: We are Preparing a Sanctions List Against Turkey

EU: We are Preparing a Sanctions List Against Turkey

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has indicated that they are preparing a list of names to be sanctioned over Turkey’s exploration and drilling for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean.

21 January 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey to Send Troops to Libya

Erdoğan: Turkey to Send Troops to Libya

Turkey will accept the invitation of the UN-recognized government of Libya and a motion for sending troops to the country will be submitted to the parliament as soon as it reopens, the President has announced.

26 December 2019

Greece Asks UN to Condemn Turkey-Libya Deal on Maritime Borders

Greece Asks UN to Condemn Turkey-Libya Deal on Maritime Borders

The deal "was compiled in bad faith" and violates the UN Law of the Sea, the government spokesperson of Greece has said.

10 December 2019

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

Macron Warns Turkey on Eastern Mediterranean Activities

Macron Warns Turkey on Eastern Mediterranean Activities

President Erdoğan said Turkey will "resolutely" continue hydrocarbon exploration activities.

EU Imposes Sanctions on Turkey Over Eastern Mediterranean Drills

EU Imposes Sanctions on Turkey Over Eastern Mediterranean Drills

The EU has delayed the announcement of the sanctions for several hours, waiting for the commemoration events for the 2016 coup attempt to end. Turkey's Foreign Ministry has condemned the sanctions.

US to Remove Arms Embargo on Southern Cyprus

US to Remove Arms Embargo on Southern Cyprus

The US House of Representatives has adopted an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would end the 32-year arms embargo on Southern Cyprus.

EU, Russia Warn Turkey Against Eastern Mediterranean Drills

EU, Russia Warn Turkey Against Eastern Mediterranean Drills

After the EU condemned Turkey's dispatch of a second drillship to the Eastern Mediterranean, the Foreign Ministry of Russia released a statement today, saying it is "following the developments with concern."

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