Turkey
President Pavlopoulos: The Lausanne Treaty guarantees the borders of Europe not only Greece’s
President Prokopios Pavlopoulos sent a message to FYROM that condition for any agreement is the change of the Constitution during his declaration as honorary citizen of Dion-Olympus on Saturday at Litohoro.
Tusk calls on Turkey to stop aggression against Greece, Cyprus; warns over Varna meeting
European Council President Donald Tusk said EU leaders of member countries expressed solidarity with Greece and Cyprus after Turkey’s recent aggression in the Aegean and called on Turkey to end all actions against the two countries, noting EU leaders will assess the country’s stance to decide whether to hold a meeting with the Turkish leadership […]
PM Tsipras to stress the need for Cyprus’ sovereignty rights to be preserved
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to reaffirm Greece’s support for Cyprus’ actions, as well as the obligation to preserve Cyprus’ sovereign rights, at the Informal Summit of the EU member-states in Brussels, according to government sources. He will also refer to Turkey’s provocations in the Aegean, as well as EU-Turkish relations. Cyprus President Nicos […]
The Turkish Challenges in the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the Law of the Sea
By Dr. Theodore Kariotis The ghost of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) continues to persecute Turkey. It is well known to everyone that Turkey regards the concept of EEZ as its most important enemy in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Katrougalos: The Turks harass Greek fishing boats every day but this doesn’t make an area ‘grey’
“There are no grey zones, we do not negotiate our territorial waters and we will do whatever possible to protect the lives of the people in the area of Kalymnos,” Alternate Foreign Minister George Katrougalos said on Thursday. While it was true that the Turks were harassing Greek fishing boats, in violation of international law, […]
PM Tsipras discusses, about provocative Turkish activity, FYROM’s name issue, with Merkel
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday spoke on the phone with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Kouroumblis: ‘Here you defend not only Greece but the EU and European culture’
Arriving on the Greek island of Kastellorizo on Sunday, Shipping and Island Policy Minister Panagiotis Kouroumblis expressed his support for the work done by the coast guard on the island, while he also visited the islet of Ro, where he was met by Infantry Colonel Sarantis Tyligadas and laid a wreath at the monument erected […]
The drilling in Cyprus’ block generates Turkey’s restiveness, says Alt.FM Katrougalos
“Turkey’s attitude on all fronts is generally characterised by restiveness and President Ergodan himself linked what is happening in the Aegean with the things happening in Cyprus,” stated Alternate Foreign Minister responsible for European issues George Katrougalos, speaking on Friday to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency radio “Praktoreio 104.9FM”.
Defence minister Panos Kammenos warns Turkey to ‘stop playing games with Greece’
National Defence Minister Panos Kammenos on Thursday warned Turkey to “stop playing games with Greece,” in a statement read out to reporters after the NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels.
Greece mulling compensation from Turkey for damages to Coast Guard vessel, says Kotzias
Greece is considering seeking compensation from Turkey for the minor damages caused to the Coast Guard vessel after it was rammed by a Turkish patrol boat near the islets of Imia at around midnight on Monday.