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What Would Happen to Eastern Mediterranean Energy Resources if Turkey Joined the EU?

Turkey’s accession to the European Union (EU) could have significant implications for the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, especially regarding the natural gas and oil deposits in the region.

Turkey’s EU membership could contribute to enhancing political stability in the region, increasing the possibility of a more coherent and cooperative policy approach to energy resources. The EU aims to resolve disputes between member states through dialogue and diplomacy, which could reduce tension in the region and create a more secure and conducive environment for energy investment.

“Little Lent”, the 40-day Nativity Fast begins on Friday for Orthodox following the Revised Julian (New) Calendar. The Nativity Fast is also known as St Philip's Fast because it begins the day after his feast day (Nov 14). It is not as strict as the Lenten Fast before Pascha.

Forty days till Christmas, Nativity Fast begins

The **Nativity Fast**, one of the four main fasting periods in the Orthodox Church, begins on **November 15** and ends on **December 24**, leading up to the celebration of the **Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ** on **December 25**. This period invites faithful Christians to prepare spiritually for the joyous occasion of Christ’s birth. It is a time of reflection on the mystery of the **Incarnation**, when God became flesh. As part of this preparation, the Church calls on believers to engage in fasting, embracing the discomfort and sacrifice it brings, as a means of drawing closer to Christ in anticipation of His coming.

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Greece Extends Naval Advisory to Curb Ship-to-Ship Transfers of Russian Oil

This week, the Greek navy extended an advisory that effectively bans ship traffic off the southeastern coast of the Peloponnese and beyond. The move aims to deter ship-to-ship transfers of Russian oil in Greek waters, following international sanctions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The latest advisory, extended until September 15, 2024, highlights Greece’s ongoing efforts to curb these unauthorized transfers.