Turkey has strongly condemned the Greece-Cyprus-Israel undersea power cable project, asserting that such actions violate international maritime law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Ankara warns that it will not allow any faits accomplis, highlighting the unresolved boundaries in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
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Turkey has begun constructing an 8.5-kilometer wall along its border with Greece as part of new “physical security measures.” The move, announced by Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer, aims to reinforce Turkey’s western border and address security concerns. This project is part of broader efforts to enhance border security, following criticism of Greece’s handling of migration through alleged “pushbacks.”
Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that barring two Greek Orthodox clerics from serving on a foundation board violated their right to freedom of association. The decision, published in the Official Gazette and reported by Agos news website, follows a similar ruling in 2023.
The appointment of Gen. Irfan Özsert as commander of Turkey’s Aegean Army, a force focused on countering Greece, raises concerns over escalating tensions with Athens and NATO allies. Known for his role in covert operations supporting President Erdogan’s regime, Özsert’s new position could signal a shift in Turkey’s strategy in the Aegean and eastern Mediterranean, further straining regional relations.
Greece and Israel demonstrated strengthened military ties in a joint air exercise south of Crete, the first since October 2023. The exercise saw 56 Greek F-16s train alongside Israeli refueling tankers, showcasing enhanced cooperation and interoperability between the allied air forces.
An expansive naval exercise, dubbed “Thalassolukos,” is set to kick off tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7,…