Turkey issued a new Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) for the Oruç Reis vessel to carry out seismic research until June 15, 2021. Two other vessels, the Ataman and Cengiz Han will accompany the…
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The Turkish Foreign Ministry released a statement yesterday condemning and rejecting the announcement of US sanctions against its defence industry. Despite continue warnings from Washington, Turkey insisted with provocative actions by purchasing…
France has recalled its ambassador from Ankara after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron needs “mental treatment. “President Erdoğan’s comments are unacceptable. Excess and rudeness are not…
The U.S. diplomatic mission in Turkey has warned that their are credible reports that terrorist attacks and kidnappings are being organized against U.S. citizens and other foreigners in Constantinople (Κωνσταντινούπολη, Turkish: İstanbul). The…
Military expert and professor of strategic studies, Admiral Ferdinando Sanfelice di Monteforte, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip “Erdoğan is losing consensus internally and is putting the economy in crisis. The Admiral also…
Turkey’s Friday testing of the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system failed, according to a Russian website specializing in military matters. “The first military use of the S-400 missile defense system by the…
All analysts agree, the situation in the East Mediterranean is more dangerous than ever and the next 24 hours are considered critical as it will be clear whether Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
After about nine hours of tough negotiations, the first day of the European Council summit in Brussels concluded. Shortly before 2am, the European Union’s 27 leaders agreed on the text of the…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis started the cabinet meeting on Wednesday referring to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s “successful” and “important” visit to Greece. He also sent a message of unity,…
“The Armenian sides are in total control of the situation. We are confident in our capacities to protect Armenia and Artsakh, and ensure the security and rights of the Armenian people in…
Following the announcement that Athens and Ankara have agreed to start the 61st round of exploratory contacts in Istanbul, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said he hopes the talks would be an…
Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stated that Ankara is ready for de-escalation and an “unconditional” dialogue with Greece and the EU. However he stressed that “current tension in the Eastern Mediterranean…
Berlin’s persistent attempt to prevent effective sanctions against Turkey (due to its refusal to withdraw the Oruç Reis research vessel from Greece’s continental shelf) brings back to the fore the timeless geopolitical…
Government spokesman Stelios Petsas stated that if Turkey does not take actual steps toward de-escalation, “things will become very difficult for [President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan at the European Council.” Speaking on Skai TV…
Turkey issued a new Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) to extend the Oruç Reis seismic research vessel’s activities until September 12. This is the third NAVTEX renewal, after the previous one expired on September 1. The new NAVTEX concerns…
Turkey issued a Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) announcing an extension for a second time to the Oruc Reis’ research activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, valid until September 1. The NAVTEX was supposed to…
U.S. President Donald Trump called Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for a second time on Wednesday night. It is recalled Trump called Mitsotakis for the first time on Wednesday to discuss the…
The Greek parliament ratified the Greece-Egypt agreement on the delimitation of an Exclusive Economic Zone on Thursday. It is recalled the deal was ratified by Egypt’s parliament last week. “The riches of the…
Turkey issued a Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) announcing an extension to the Oruc Reis’ research activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, south of the island of Kastellorizo, valid until August 27. The survey concerns…
Ankara this morning issued a new Navigation Telex (NAVTEX) for seismic surveys to be conducted by Oruc Reis, in the same area it threatened to carry out explorations in July. The designated…