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Macron demands sanctions on Turkey for ‘violations’ of Greek and Cypriot waters
World
July 23, 2020
Macron demands sanctions on Turkey for ‘violations’ of Greek and Cypriot waters
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday demanded EU sanctions against Turkey for “violations” of Greek and Cypriot waters and said…
History professor says Hagia Sophia mosaics should be removed after its conversion to mosque
Turkey
July 20, 2020
History professor says Hagia Sophia mosaics should be removed after its conversion to mosque
A professor of history has called for the removal of the mosaics and icons in the ancient Hagia Sophia, claiming…
US to launch Cyprus military training, defying Turkey: report
World
July 9, 2020
US to launch Cyprus military training, defying Turkey: report
The United States said Wednesday it plans to conduct military training with Cyprus for the first time, defying NATO ally…
Turkey raids ship carrying 276 migrants, detains 8 smugglers: report
Turkey
July 7, 2020
Turkey raids ship carrying 276 migrants, detains 8 smugglers: report
Turkish authorities on Tuesday foiled an attempt to smuggle 276 migrants to Europe on board a ship and detained eight…
June phone call breaks the ice between Mitsotakis, Erdoğan: report
World
July 7, 2020
June phone call breaks the ice between Mitsotakis, Erdoğan: report
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Tuesday he felt more comfortable picking up the phone to Turkish President Recep…
Greece accuses Turkey of undermining stability, security in east Med: report
World
June 24, 2020
Greece accuses Turkey of undermining stability, security in east Med: report
Greece’s foreign minister accused Turkey on Wednesday of undermining stability and security in the eastern Mediterranean and causing problems with…
European Union wants to rebuild trust with Turkey, bloc’s top diplomat says
World
June 24, 2020
European Union wants to rebuild trust with Turkey, bloc’s top diplomat says
The European Union wants to rebuild trust with Turkey, its top diplomat said on Wednesday, after a standoff in March…
Austrian chancellor says EU must not allow Turkey to blackmail bloc with migrants
World
June 22, 2020
Austrian chancellor says EU must not allow Turkey to blackmail bloc with migrants
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said the European Union must not allow Turkey to blackmail the bloc by pushing migrants…
Greece ready to discuss EEZ with Turkey, says energy minister
World
June 21, 2020
Greece ready to discuss EEZ with Turkey, says energy minister
Greece’s Environment and Energy Minister Kostis Hatzidakis on Sunday said Athens was ready to discuss with Ankara the possibility of…
Greece picks up 36 more migrants off Lesbos: report
World
June 15, 2020
Greece picks up 36 more migrants off Lesbos: report
Thirty-six migrants travelling from Turkey were spotted off Lesbos and transferred to a temporary settlement in the north of the…