Renewed tensions between Greece and Turkey threaten planned diplomatic talks. Turkey’s assertive actions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, including challenging Greek sovereignty and maritime boundaries under its “Blue Homeland” doctrine, are jeopardizing a potential summit between their leaders. These actions, coupled with disagreements over the interpretation of existing agreements and Turkey’s stance on the status of Greek islands, are creating a difficult environment for negotiations. Meanwhile, both nations are also navigating the evolving foreign policy landscape under the Trump administration.
Tag: Territorial disputes
Turkish Navy shadows Greek research vessel near Crete for the second time in ten days, raising concerns about maritime activities in the region.
Greece and Cyprus are blocking the lifting of EU sanctions on Syria, seeking guarantees that sanctions can be reimposed if illegal actions are taken with Turkey to divide Cyprus’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Turkey plans to establish a similar agreement with Syria as it did with Libya in 2019, raising concerns over potential encroachments in the eastern Mediterranean.
A misunderstanding led to Turkey deploying four frigates to the southern Aegean Sea near Kasos and Karpathos. The incident, which involved rumors about the Italian ship Ievoli Relume, prompted diplomatic resolution after Greek monitoring. It highlights Turkey’s sensitivity to the Eastern Mediterranean dynamics and underscores the importance of diplomatic communication between Turkey and Greece.
Former President Donald Trump has proposed an 800-mile demilitarized zone between Russia and Ukraine, patrolled by European troops, with Russia retaining its territorial gains and Ukraine pledging not to join NATO for 20 years. Ukrainian President Zelensky has condemned the plan as “suicidal for Europe.”
Greece expressed strong disapproval Tuesday over Albanian President Bajram Begaj’s attendance at an event commemorating members of the Cham community, who were expelled from Greece’s western Epirus region between 1944 and 1945. Athens characterized Begaj’s presence at the memorial, honoring those allegedly killed during the expulsion, as promoting irredentism and perpetuating historically inaccurate claims
Turkey has included its Blue Homeland doctrine in the school curriculum. It will now be taught in schools