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Greece’s PM Mitsotakis urges EU sanctions on Turkey
MEETING WITH MERKEL
Greece’s PM Mitsotakis urges EU sanctions on Turkey
“Western moderation often seems to encourage Turkey’s arbitrary behavior,” said Prime Minister of Greece Mitsotakis during a joint press conference with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel during her farewell visit to the country.
29 October 2021
Composer Mikis Theodorakis dies at 96: 'I have lost a great friend in life and arts'
Composer Mikis Theodorakis dies at 96: 'I have lost a great friend in life and arts'
Musician Zülfü Livaneli, who founded the Turkish-Greek Friendship Association with Theodorakis in 1986, reflects on the passing away of "Zorba the Greek."
2 September 2021 Ayşegül Özbek
Turkey sends a diplomatic note to Greece
GREECE 'REJECTS CLAIMS'
Turkey sends a diplomatic note to Greece
After a citizen of Turkey lost his life in northwestern Edirne province as a result of the fire opened from Greece, the Charge D'affaires of the Embassy of Greece in Ankara was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and given a diplomatic note.
2 August 2021
With Syrian refugees on board, boat capsizes off the coast of Crete Island
With Syrian refugees on board, boat capsizes off the coast of Crete Island
Heading for Italy, a boat carrying around 45 Syrian refugees capsized off the coast of Greece’s Crete Island. Running out of fuel, the boat reportedly capsized due to bad weather conditions. The search and rescue efforts are still ongoing.
23 July 2021
Kurdish writer Meral Şimşek tortured with strip search by police in Greece
Kurdish writer Meral Şimşek tortured with strip search by police in Greece
Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair and lawyer Eren Keskin says that Greece committed a grave international crime against humanity and announced that they will apply to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
8 July 2021 Evrim Kepenek
Erdoğan backs Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu after argument with Greece's Dendias
Erdoğan backs Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu after argument with Greece's Dendias
"Our foreign minister put Dendias in his place," the president has said.
16 April 2021
Foreign ministers of Turkey, Greece quarrel at press conference
Foreign ministers of Turkey, Greece quarrel at press conference
The first meeting between the ministers in over a year turned tense as they exchanged accusations over a number of issues.
15 April 2021
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."
17 March 2021
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.
15 March 2021
Foreign Ministry statement on ‘push-backs of asylum seekers by Greece’
TURKEY-GREECE RELATIONS
Foreign Ministry statement on ‘push-backs of asylum seekers by Greece’
“We call on the Government of Greece and all sides involved to bring an end to this practice, as well as inhumane treatments and human rights violations, which are prohibited by international law, the EU Law and the 18 March Statement,” says Turkey.
1 March 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
Turkey and Greece to hold exploratory talks
Turkey and Greece to hold exploratory talks
In a statement released by Turkey’s Foreign Ministry, it has been announced that the 61st round of exploratory talks between Turkey and Greece will take place in İstanbul on January 25. The last talks were held between the two countries in 2016.
12 January 2021
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
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
Greece says ‘Turkey kept its FM’s airplane in air for 20 minutes’
Greece says ‘Turkey kept its FM’s airplane in air for 20 minutes’
Addressing the allegations in a press release, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has stated, “The news alleging that the aircraft of Minister Dendias was kept on hold before entering Turkish airspace are intentionally misleading and are not accurate.”
15 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
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.
2 October 2020
Military deconfliction mechanism between Greece and Turkey
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Military deconfliction mechanism between Greece and Turkey
As announced by NATO in a written statement, the mechanism in question will also include the creation of a hotline between Greece and Turkey to facilitate deconfliction at sea or in the air in the Eastern Mediterranean.
2 October 2020
International reactions to detention of HDP politicians
International reactions to detention of HDP politicians
While the Socialist Alliance of Australia “condemns the anti-democratic attacks waged by the Erdoğan regime” against the HDP, the Movement for Change from Greece says that “the EU cannot remain indifferent to illegal practices.”
28 September 2020
‘Turkey is the best partner for those who want to get results on a win-win basis’
RULING AKP SPOKESPERSON
‘Turkey is the best partner for those who want to get results on a win-win basis’
Speaking about the Eastern Mediterranean crisis amid ongoing tension with Greece, ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik has stated that “for those who want to get results on a win-win basis, there is no better partner than Turkey.”
23 September 2020
Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks
Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks
Ahead of the EU leaders summit in early October, President Erdoğan, Germany’s Chancellor Merkel and President of the European Council Michel met in a video conference. It has been emphasized that Turkey and Greece are ready to start talks.
23 September 2020
Greece aims to prevent 'another Turkish invasion' in Cyprus, says President
Greece aims to prevent 'another Turkish invasion' in Cyprus, says President
Greece's President Sakellaropoulou has paid a two-day visit to Cyprus amid the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.
22 September 2020
What is the Seville Map that the US says has no legal significance?
What is the Seville Map that the US says has no legal significance?
"The United States strongly supports good faith dialogue and negotiation and encourages Greece and Turkey to resume exploratory talks as soon as possible," the US Embassy to Turkey has stated.
22 September 2020
Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN ROUND-UP
Turkey summons Greece's envoy over newspaper headline about Erdoğan
Defense Minister Akar gave an interview to the UK's Channel 4 News, Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for exploration activities near Cyprus.
18 September 2020
Hundreds support Peace Declaration by women from Turkey, Greece
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS
Hundreds support Peace Declaration by women from Turkey, Greece
"As the global women's movement resists the patriarchal system, the initiative we started with women of our neighbor has become a hope for the future," says women's rights activist Gülseren Onanç.
18 September 2020
European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’
EASTERN MEDITTERANEAN
European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’
In a resolution adopted by 601 votes in favour, 57 against, the European Parliament has condemned Turkey’s actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and expressed support for Cyprus and Greece. Turkey has slammed the resolution in a written statement.
18 September 2020
Greece's former FM: Powerplay between Ankara, Athens making things worse
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN?
Greece's former FM: Powerplay between Ankara, Athens making things worse
bianet is discussing the Eastern Mediterranean crisis with people from both sides. Georgios Katrougalos, who served as the foreign minister of Greece during Syriza's tenure, says that Erdoğan failed to use the opportunity presented by Tsipras to solve the dispute.
17 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan
‘We must be prepared for war,’ says President of Greece
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS
‘We must be prepared for war,’ says President of Greece
Answering the questions of CNN in Meis Island, President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou has responded to a question regarding the country’s purchase of fighter jets from France in such a period with a Greek proverb.
15 September 2020
Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece
Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece
"If you are part of the problem, how can you mediate between Turkey and Greece, or between Turkish and Greek Cypriots?" Çavuşoğlu has told the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Relations.
11 September 2020
Turkey, Greece hold first round of 'technical talks' at NATO headquarters
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS
Turkey, Greece hold first round of 'technical talks' at NATO headquarters
Military delegations have discussed measures to prevent possible military engagement, according to Turkey's Ministry of National Defense.
10 September 2020
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