Eastern Mediterranean

Biden Approves Defense Aid to Cyprus, Marking Major Shift in U.S. Policy

President Joe Biden has authorized the Republic of Cyprus to receive U.S. defense articles and services, a move aimed at…

16 January 2025

Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean: Geopolitical Dilemmas For Greece

Andreas Orphanidis is a columnist for Politis and a professor and anthropologist at Philips University. Translated by Paul Antonopoulos. Syria…

13 January 2025

Turkey's Maritime Disputes Challenge International Law

Turkey argues that islands should not have full rights to maritime zones, including EEZs. This is especially relevant in the…

12 January 2025

Cypriot president visits Beirut: "You can count on us, we are brothers. We will do something especially for Lebanon"

Cyprus's President Nikos Christodoulides met with Lebanon's newly elected President Joseph Aoun in Beirut on Friday, just a day after…

11 January 2025

Turkey's Mavi Vatan-2025 Exercise Sends Strong Message to Greece

Turkey's recent military exercise, Mavi Vatan-2025 (Blue Homeland 2025), has been interpreted as a clear message to its neighbouring countries,…

10 January 2025

Greece Completes Rafale Fighter Jet Acquisition, Bolstering Air Power

Greece has completed its acquisition of 24 Rafale fighter jets, significantly bolstering its air power in the Aegean and Eastern…

10 January 2025

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Visit Cyprus Amid Growing Regional Cooperation

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Cyprus on Thursday, according to sources from the Cyprus News Agency (CNA).…

9 January 2025

Greece and Israel Rekindle EastMed Pipeline Talks Amidst Regional Energy Reshuffle

Greece and Israel have rekindled discussions on the EastMed natural gas pipeline, exploring a scaled-down version focusing on transport to…

8 January 2025

2025: A Year of Political Challenges and Diplomatic Tests for Greece

Greece faces a pivotal year as the government prepares for the presidential election, with a choice that could shift the…

7 January 2025

Turkey's Daily Sabah Criticises Greece and Cyprus Ahead of Mitsotakis-Erdoğan Meeting

Tensions rise ahead of a key meeting between Greek PM Mitsotakis and Turkish President Erdoğan as Turkey's pro-government *Daily Sabah*…

5 January 2025

Akar: God Willing, Turkish Soldiers Will Swim to Kastellorizo – We Have Business with Syria

Hulusi Akar, former Turkish Minister of Defense, made assertive statements regarding Turkey's regional policies, highlighting the country's firm stance on…

29 December 2024

Greece Welcomes EU Support Amidst Maritime Dispute with Turkey

Tensions have risen between Turkey and Greece following the European Union's release of a new maritime map that extends Greece's…

28 December 2024

Greek Deputy Defense Minister Discusses Anti-Aircraft Dome and Regional Security Concerns

In a recent interview with SKAI TV, Deputy Defence Minister Yiannis Kefalogiannis outlined Greece's plans for an anti-aircraft dome designed…

28 December 2024

Turkey's Latest Grab: EEZ Agreement with Syria Sparks Fears of Regional Conflict

Greece and Cyprus are on high alert amid reports that Turkey is negotiating a maritime boundary agreement with Syria, raising…

26 December 2024

Turkey Signs Exclusive Economic Zone Agreement with New Syrian Government, Say Turkish Media Outlets

The announcement was made by Turkey's Minister of Transport, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. Turkey is reportedly in advanced negotiations with the new…

24 December 2024

Israel and Greece Forge Agreement to Enhance Regional Energy Stability and Innovation

Greece and Israel have signed an agreement to boost regional energy stability and advance innovative projects in the Eastern Mediterranean…

24 December 2024

Syria: Greece and Europe in the puzzle

The Greek initiative to pressure the EU to gain a strong presence in Syria concerns Ankara's aspirations in the Middle…

23 December 2024

Mitsotakis Visits Lebanon Amid Regional Shifts and Syrian Refugee Crisis

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has arrived in Lebanon for a pivotal visit amidst significant regional shifts following the fall…

16 December 2024

Tensions Rise as Greece-Cyprus Air Defense Collaboration Concerns Turkey

Tensions are escalating in the Eastern Mediterranean as Greece and Cyprus collaborate on an air defense initiative with Israel, causing…

12 December 2024

George Gerapetritis at the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting: New Challenges for the Alliance and Athens' Agenda

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will address the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting, focusing on Ukraine, the Eastern Mediterranean, and strengthening…

3 December 2024

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