UN Publishes Greece-Egypt Maritime Deal Disputed by Turkey, Athens Says - Sputnik International

The Greek Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the United Nations had published the Greek-Egyptian agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between the two countries.

Two Greek men arrested for allegedly supplying naval information to Turke - The Jerusalem Post

Two individuals from Rhodes were arrested Saturday night, accused of being Turkish spies, as reported by Ynet and AFP.

Turkey rejects 'biased and illegal' EU approach at summit | One America News Network

(Reuters) – Turkey rejects the European Union’s “biased and illegal” approach at its summit this week and calls on the bloc to act as an honest broker in an ongoing dispute in the eastern Mediterranean, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

EU to approve sanctions over Turkish gas drilling – draft statement | One America News Network

 (Reuters) – European Union leaders are set to agree sanctions on Turkish individuals on Thursday over a energy exploration dispute with Greece and Cyprus, but will postpone any harsher steps until March, according to a new draft summit statement.

‘Harsh EU sanctions on Turkey not likely’ - Anadolu Agency

Underlining the importance of dialogue and negotiation in relations between Turkey and the European Union, experts said Monday they don’t expect harsh sanctions on Turkey from an EU leaders summit later this week.

European Council head says nations must weigh sanctions in the face of Turkey’s ‘hostile’ behavior — RT

 The President of the European Council has warned Ankara that the game of “cat-and-mouse” between the EU and Turkey needs to come to an end and says bloc leaders must now decide whether to sanction Turkey.

Return of Turkish vessel to port good signal ahead of EU summit: Merkel - hurriyetdailynews.com

Germany on Nov. 30 welcomed the return to port of Turkish research vessel Oruç Reis after completing its energy exploration mission in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Un navire turc au cœur des tensions en Méditerranée rentre au port

La Turquie a annoncé lundi le retour au port d’un de ses navires d’exploration dont le déploiement dans une zone potentiellement riche en hydrocarbures en Méditerranée orientale a suscité des tensions avec la Grèce et l’Europe.

Experts not expecting heavy EU sanctions on Turkey - AA

Despite a recently rising tension between Turkey and the European Union, some experts argue that the EU leaders' summit on Dec. 10-11 will not lead to any substantial sanctions against the Turkish government, and the bloc's possible exclusionary policies targeting the country would work against the union itself.

France, EU lawmakers push for sanctions on Turkey next month | One America News Network

 (Reuters) – The European Parliament urged the EU on Thursday to impose sanctions on Turkey after President Tayyip Erdogan this month paid a visit to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of Cyprus.

Turkey's Erdogan Expected to Stand Down in Spat With EU If Bloc Shows Unity, Reports Suggest - Sputnik International

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is predicted to stand down in his row with the European Union should the bloc's member states show unity and mount a convincing challenge, a source in Brussels told the EURACTIV portal on Wednesday.

Erdogan urges dialogue with EU, says Turkey's future in Europe | THE DAILY STAR

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called on the European Union for dialogue, warning the bloc not to become a tool for enmity during escalating tensions over the eastern Mediterranean.

Berlino: UE discuterà potenziali sanzioni contro la Turchia nel Mediterraneo orientale a dicembre - Sputnik Italia

I leaderi dell'UE potrebbero discutere le potenziali sanzioni contro la Turchia per le sue azioni nel Mediterraneo orientale a dicembre, ha detto giovedì il ministro degli esteri tedesco Heiko Maas.

France threatens Turkey with sanctions: 'No country has any illusions about Erdogan and his regime' - almasdarnews

The French Minister of State for European Affairs, Clement Beaune, revealed that the European Union may impose economic sanctions targeting some sectors in Turkey because of its “hostile” positions on European borders.

Updated: Egypt's Sisi hails solid friendship with Greece, calls for further cooperation - Ahram Online

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi hailed on Wednesday the solid and extended Egyptian-Greek friendship, and the advanced level it has reached at various levels during the recent period, a statement by the Egyptian presidency said.

Israel, Lebanon resume talks on disputed maritime border | One America News Network

Lebanon (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon resumed U.S.-mediated talks on Wednesday over their disputed Mediterranean Sea border, that has held up hydrocarbon exploration in the potentially gas-rich area, a source and Lebanon’s state news agency said.

Greek warships on high alert over Turkish naval activity - almasdarnews.com

 Greece has put its warships in the southeastern part of the Aegean Sea on alert, against the backdrop of Turkey’s decision to extend the period of excavation work in an area that Athens considers as belonging to its continental shelf.

Méditerranée: Athènes accuse Ankara de "fantasmes impérialistes" - RTL Info

Le Premier ministre grec Kyriakos Mitsotakis a accusé mercredi la Turquie d'entretenir des "fantasmes impérialistes" en Méditerranée orientale lors d'une rencontre à Nicosie avec les présidents chypriote et égyptien.

Egypt, Cyprus, Greece: Solution in Syria is political, respects its sovereignty, integrity – Syrian Arab News Agency

Cyprus, Egypt and Greece have affirmed the necessity of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, expressing their condemnation of any illegal foreign military presence on its territory.

German Foreign Minister Maas Says 'Extremely Surprised' by Turkey's Actions - Sputnik International

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said he was "extremely surprised" by the latest actions of Turkey after successfully bringing the contradictions between Turkey and Greece onto the path of diplomacy.