“The latest Navtex announcements and the continued conduct of seismic survey activities by Turkey, which is affecting Greek and Cypriot maritime zones, are deeply regrettable – especially in view of ongoing constructive attempts at all levels to create space for dialogue” the statement of the European External Action Service reads. The reaction of the European…
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#EUCO: EU reiterates call for digalogue with Turkey
Brussels 2.10.2020 “…The EU has a strategic interest in a stable and secure environment in the Eastern Mediterranean and in the development of a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship with Turkey. Pursuing dialogue in good faith and abstaining from unilateral actions which run counter to the EU interests and violate international law and the sovereign…
#EUCO Leaders Summit in Brussels
Brussels 1.10.2020 The Special European Council (#EUCO) takes place in an effort to continue a strategic discussion on Turkey. During the EU leaders’ video conference of 19 August 2020, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean and relations with Turkey were raised by some member states. The leaders expressed their concern about the growing tensions and…
EU-Turkey Mediterranean de-escalation
“The recent withdrawal of the research vessel Oruç Reis is an important step paving the way for a meaningful dialogue between Greece and Turkey. The EU also calls for a similar decisions as concerns Cyprus. Turkey’s announcement on Tuesday of the extension of the Navtex for the Yavuz drilling vessel will fuel further tensions and…
Michel calls for conference on East Mediterranean
The EU continues relentless efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Greece over gas and oil exploration. On Sunday, September 7, in the afternoon, the President of the European Council Charles Michel had a telephone conversation with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the mounting tensions in the region….
EU considers sanctions against Turkey
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said the Foreign ministers had a «good discussion» on the issues of the Eastern Mediterranean and Turkey, underlining the the diplomacy is determined in defending European Union’s interests and reiterates solidarity with Greece and Cyprus. Borrel pointed at refrain from unilateral action by Turkey as a basic element to…
Mavrides MEP criticises EU-Turkey ‘engagment’ policy
After MEP Costas MAVRIDES speech criticizing the EU policy towards Turkey Anna van Densky interviewed him on perspectives of the Turkey membership in the EU, candidate country status, mounting tensions around drilling for oil and gas in Cypriot waters, breaches of human rights, and possible sanctions. In the interview Mr. MAVRIDES underlined that regarding Turkish…
Socialist MEPs block Resolution on Turkey
The European Peopole’s Party (EPP) has issued a statement following the Left Groups S&D and GUE block of the Resolution from European Parliament as tensions continue to increase between the European Unions and Turkey. On the initiative of the EPP Group, the European Parliament will debate the continued and repeated aggression of Turkey against Greece…
COVID19: Europe gradually lifts restrictions
A number of European countries are further lifting their restrictions on May 25, Monday: #Venice and #Mestre are deserted, hotels are in trouble: 10% have already been put on the market. The other hotels are waiting for the resumption of low-cost flights, but some might not reopen,"––Enrico Tantucci https://t.co/vIyO7fjPwV pic.twitter.com/o5Wpj2wFEd — JoAnn Locktov (@jolocktov) May…
Gentiloni: EU faces unprecedented shock
“..Indeed, we are facing a shock without precedent since the Great Depression. Its economic and social consequences pose policy challenges unlike any we have seen in our lifetimes. The inflation rate is further evidence of this. Data released this morning shows the inflation rate at just 0.3%. In April last year, it was 1.7%. This…
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