Today, the similarities with the ayatollahs’ Iran are eerie — and the Trump administration’s disparate treatment of the two countries is jarring. Both push radical versions of Islam at a time when …
Greek FM heads to UN amid tense standoff with Turkey
Greece’s foreign minister is heading to New York for talks with the United Nations secretary general, amid escalating tensions with Turkey over maritime boundaries. The Foreign Ministry said Nikos …
Turkey ‘Ready for Dialogue’ With Greece, Says Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister
Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu spoke to Bloomberg’s Onur Ant on the tensions between Greece and Turkey over Meis Island and the recent reports of Greek troops on the island. He also …
NATO says Turkey, Greece agree to talks; Athens denies deal | Charlotte Observer
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Greece and Turkey have agreed to start “technical talks” aimed at helping to reduce the risks of military incidents and accidents in the eastern …
Greece, Turkey Agree De-escalation Talks Says NATO, Athens Denies Deal
NATO said Thursday that Greece and Turkey had agreed to talks to ease their dispute over eastern Mediterranean borders and energy rights, but Athens swiftly denied any deal on negotiations. Alliance …
NATO: Turkey, Greece agree to talks about tensions at sea
The chief of NATO said Thursday that Greece and Turkey have agreed to start “technical talks” aimed at helping to reduce the risks of military incidents and accidents in the eastern Mediterranean, …
U.S. Military Sales Would Hinder Cyprus Resolution, Turkey Says
Turkey can match any U.S. military shipments to the Greek-speaking side of Cyprus, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, calling Washington’s decision to ease its arms embargo on the divided island …
Greece, Turkey agree to talks over Eastern Mediterranean, NATO says
NATO allies Greece and Turkey have agreed to talks to avoid accidental clashes in the Eastern Mediterranean, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.
Europe’s Rights Chief Urges Turkey’s Erdogan To Respect Law
Europe’s top human rights judge urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday to respect the rule of law and comply with court rulings covering political opponents and jailed figures. The …
Turkey: Russia to Hold Live-Fire Exercises in Mediterranean
Turkey announced that Russia plans to conduct live-fire naval exercises this month in the eastern Mediterranean, where there are escalating tensions between Turkey and regional neighbors Greece and …