Greece

Greek-Italian maritime deal sends clear message to Turkey as Mediterranean tensions rise

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The agreement comes amid rising tensions in the Mediterranean. [Getty] Date of publication: 18 June, 2020 In a sudden and swift move, Greece and Italy announced that the two countries had reached an agreement on the delimitation of maritime borders in a way that would end a dispute lasting for forty years. This agreement, despite its […]

Greek police fire teargas on migrants at border with Turkey

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Published: 02.29.20 , 13:52 Greek police fired teargas toward migrants who were gathered on its border with Turkey and demanding entry on Saturday, as a crisis over Syria abruptly moved onto the European Union’s doorstep. The Greek government reiterated its promise to keep migrants out. “The government will do whatever it takes to protect its […]

Turkey agreement with Israel may be next step in Erdoğan’s plan for Med

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After years of feuding with Israel over the Palestinian issue, the Turkish government could look to mend ties with Israel to boost its claim to gas-rich waters in the eastern Mediterranean, Turkish columnist Burak Bekdil wrote for international Jewish news site, the Algemeiner. Until it signed a maritime borders deal with the U.N.-recognised Libyan government […]