A Greek Member of Parliament has said that some European states are likely to try and cancel any sanctions against Turkey despite its continued aggression against EU member states Greece and Cyprus.…
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Cyprus vetoes sanctions on Belarus due to EU’s inaction against Turkey Although Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikanouskaya called for a so-called brave response against President Alexander Lukashenko, EU foreign ministers failed to…
Cyprus resilient against EU pressure to approve Belarus sanctions when Turkish actions are sidelined
Nicosia remains resilient against European Union pressure to not veto sanctions against Belarus at a time when many member states are less than willing to commit themselves to approve sanctions against Turkey…
The Greek Foreign Minister revealed on Twitter that the European Union has already “drawn up a list of sanctions” that could be implemented against Turkey. “The EU has drawn up a list…
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…
Today’s Süddeutsche Zeitung published a revealing article on Germany’s mediation efforts, entitled “Berlin Mediates On Both Sides,” arguing that the Berlin tripartite had come very close to a de-escalation agreement but failed.…
The Deputy Minister of European Affairs of Greece, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, said that the statements by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on the Greek-Turkish issue and the sanctions against…
Greece received the unanimous support of all its EU partners during the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Berlin, Greek FM Nikos Dendias said on Friday. “I am happy, because…
The European Union is preparing sanctions against Turkey that could be discussed at the bloc’s next summit on Sept. 24 in response to the eastern Mediterranean dispute with Greece, the EU’s top…
“The conversation windows between Greece and Turkey must now be opened further and not closed. For this, instead of new provocations, we finally need steps to relax and initiate direct discussions. We…
In a clear sign that Germany is completely unwilling to relinquish its centuries old alliance with the Turks, the Germans have told Greece to de-escalate tensions with Turkey. Referring to the meeting…
A map of the Greek-French joint military exercises held today in the sea area the Eastern Mediterranean, including the area where Turkey has committed illegal naval maneuvers, has been published by Proto…
“Greece wants dialogue to resolve the one and only pending issue: the delimitation of maritime zones,” government spokesperson Stelios Petsas said on Thursday during a press briefing. He added that Greece responded with…
The violation of sovereign rights within the Exclusive Economic Zone and the territorial waters of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as threats against Greece and most of its neighbours in the…
Divided on how to deal with Turkey, some European leaders are calling for sanctions and others are calling for a reset in Euro-Turkish relations. French President Emmanuel Macron and the German Chairman of the Parliamentary…
Everything shows, after the recent events, the role played by Berlin as a catalyst in the face of developments between Greece and Turkey. According to Pantelis Valasopoulos, OPEN TV correspondent in Germany,…
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his solidarity with Cyprus and Greece in a message posted on Facebook written in Greek. “Europe needs to take a thorough look at security issues in the…
“Europeans must take their responsibilities,” stressed the head of the Movement for Change political party (KINAL). “I believe that political forces must decide on the same table a national line. At the…
The issue of converting Hagia Sophia into a mosque has deeply touched Greeks. A nationwide poll conducted by Vergina Television found that 70% of Greeks believe the conversion of Hagia Sophia into…
Greece’s Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias on Wednesday had a meeting with U.S. Ambassador in Athens Geoffrey Pyatt, the foreign ministry tweeted. According to the tweet, the meeting was held at the…