In a surprising development, Turkey appears to be opening its ports of Istanbul, Izmir, and Mersin to Cypriot ships after 38 years of restricted access, according to a report by The News. The move, linked to pressures from the European Union, has sparked debate over whether it signals genuine reconciliation or a tactical maneuver amid the unresolved Cyprus conflict.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 struck between Cyprus and Turkey today, shaking several regions including Mersin, Antalya, Nicosia, and Paphos. The tremor, which occurred at 12:09 PM off the coast of Turkey’s Gazipaşa district, caused widespread concern but has so far not resulted in significant damage or casualties. Authorities continue to monitor the situation for potential aftershocks.
Greece’s decision not to aid the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1 redirected it to Turkey amid U.S.-Iran tensions. The tanker’s destination was changed to Mersin, Turkey, following U.S. warnings to Mediterranean ports, highlighting geopolitical complexities over Iran’s oil exports and sanctions.
The ancient city of Kelenderis, situated in the southern province of Mersin in Turkey, has…
Turkey prevented nine Greek and Cypriot naval units from entering the country’s continental shelf. Foreign…
Cargo ship ‘Messila’ carrying wind turbine blades ran aground on rocks off the eastern coast…
The memorial tomb of the ancient Greek didactic poet Aratus in the southern Turkish province…