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Erdogan refers to Aegean with other name

In a new first indicating an exacerbation of the incendiary rhetoric emanating from Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan referred to the Aegean Sea by the name “Sea of Islands,” while reiterating claims of “provocations” in the eastern Mediterranean, referring indirectly to renewed Greek-Turkish tensions in recent days.

‘People’s Bread’ spurs criticism against Erdogan

A political battle has broken out in Turkey over Halk Ekmek (People’s Bread), pitting Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu against the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

18.02.2021 / 16:09

Ankara ups the ante over refugees, the Cyprus issue

Despite Turkish Ambassador to Greece Burak Ozugergin’s positive messages regarding Greek-Turkish relations on Wednesday, he expressed Turkey’s intransigence on the Cyprus issue.

17.02.2021 / 12:21

Ankara plays down surveys in Aegean Sea

Upcoming hydrographic surveys to be conducted by Turkey’s Cesme vessel will not have an adverse impact on exploratory talks between Ankara and Athens, according to Turkish officials, Kathimerini understands.

09.02.2021 / 13:30

Turkey reportedly purchases fourth drillship

Turkish media on Tuesday were reporting the purchase of a fourth drillship by the government in Ankara.

09.02.2021 / 12:52

Event for Greek Language Day canceled in Turkey amid reactions

An online event organized in Turkey to mark International Greek Language Day on Tuesday was cancelled in the wake of reactions on social and mainstream media.

09.02.2021 / 09:40

Turkish defense minister reiterates claims of Greek ‘provocations’

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has reiterated claims that Greece is in violation of international treaties by continuing to maintain troops on several islands of the eastern Aegean, adding that Greek military officials have even conducted “provocative” visits to these islands.

03.02.2021 / 18:26

Turkey eyeing Cyprus’ natural resources

Ahead of the informal five-party conference on the Cyprus issue early next month, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stressed Tuesday that the most important issue is the way in which the island’s natural resources are shared, unveiling Ankara’s ultimate goals in the region.

29.01.2021 / 13:02

Ankara insists it supports diplomacy

After months of heightened tension with Athens and Nicosia, the Turkish National Security Council insisted Thursday that it favors diplomacy and dialogue to resolve issues with the two countries in the wider region.

26.01.2021 / 08:40

Next Greek-Turkish meeting expected in March

The first day of exploratory contacts between Greek and Turkish delegations on Monday in Istanbul sent out more of a political message than making concrete progress.