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Greece imposes 2-week lockdown in northern regions as flights are suspended

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

The Greek government has announced new lockdowns in the regions of Thessaloniki and Serres in an effort to contain rising coronavirus cases. The restrictions include the suspension of flights. … Read More >Greece imposes 2-week lockdown in northern regions as flights are suspended

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Buildings collapse in Turkey as deadly earthquake rocks Aegean sea (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

At least four people have died after a powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Turkey. The tremblor toppled buildings in Izmir, caused damage across several Turkish towns and shook the Greek capital of Athens. … Read More >Buildings collapse in Turkey as deadly earthquake rocks Aegean sea (VIDEOS)

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2 dead as Aegean quake destroys church, sends mini tsunami toward Greek Island of Samos (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

The wall and part of the roof of an Orthodox church on the Greek island of Samos caved in during Friday’s deadly earthquake, which also triggered a ‘mini-tsunami’ that led to localized flooding in coastal areas. … Read More >2 dead as Aegean quake destroys church, sends mini tsunami toward Greek Island of Samos (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Turkey’s Erdogan & Greek PM Mitsotakis exchange words of SUPPORT after deadly Aegean Sea quake hits both nations

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

An earthquake in the Aegean Sea has prompted Turkey and Greece to lay aside their rivalry over resources in the Mediterranean as the leaders of the two neighbors offered each other condolences and help in the wake of the disaster. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan & Greek PM Mitsotakis exchange words of SUPPORT after deadly Aegean Sea quake hits both nations

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Greece, Egypt and Cyprus jointly condemn Turkey’s ‘aggression’ in Eastern Mediterranean

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Turkey’s natural gas exploration and military activities in the disputed waters of the Eastern Mediterranean have been roundly condemned by its neighbors, who also criticized the recent reopening of a beach area in North Cyprus. … Read More >Greece, Egypt and Cyprus jointly condemn Turkey’s ‘aggression’ in Eastern Mediterranean

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Greece urges EU states to stop military exports to Turkey & consider suspending customs union deal

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Athens wants EU countries to halt military exports to Turkey, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday, accusing Ankara of violating the criteria of integration into the bloc. … Read More >Greece urges EU states to stop military exports to Turkey & consider suspending customs union deal

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Greece to expand wall on Turkish border to block migrants

Posted on October 19, 2020October 19, 2020By Editor

Athens said on Monday it had finalized plans to build a wall along Greece’s border with Turkey, to prevent large numbers of migrants from crossing into the country illegally. … Read More >Greece to expand wall on Turkish border to block migrants

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Washington ‘deplores’ Turkey’s ‘calculated provocation’ in the E. Mediterranean as Ankara renews seismic surveying

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020By Editor

Ankara has been criticized by the US State Department for restarting hydrocarbon exploration in contested waters. Washington said the move “deliberately complicates” de-escalation talks between NATO allies Greece and Turkey. … Read More >Washington ‘deplores’ Turkey’s ‘calculated provocation’ in the E. Mediterranean as Ankara renews seismic surveying

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Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili Punched in the Head in Athens – Video

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020By Editor

Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili received an unpleasant greeting in Athens, Greece on Sunday after being attacked by unknown assailants during a meeting with Georgian emigrants. … Read More >Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili Punched in the Head in Athens – Video

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Fresh ‘exploratory talks’ agreed upon as Greek and Turkish foreign ministers meet for the first time since latest crisis

Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020By Editor

Top diplomats from Athens and Ankara met in Slovakia as the two nations aim to put their issues aside. It’s the first sign of action since Turkish President Erdogan said he was willing to meet his Greek counterpart in September. … Read More >Fresh ‘exploratory talks’ agreed upon as Greek and Turkish foreign ministers meet for the first time since latest crisis