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Diplomacy
Greece Slams Turkey’s ‘Repeated Threats of War’
On Wednesday, Greece reacted to what it called "repeated threats of war" by Turkey after Ankara threatened it “will do what is necessary” if Athens refuses to demilitarize the Aegean islands.
"The statements made by Turkish officials on the demilitarization...
Diplomacy
Turkey Threatens Greece to Do “What is Necessary” in the Aegean
On tuesday, Turkey threatened Greece that it "will do what is necessary" if Athens refuses to demilitarize the Aegean islands.
The new threat was expressed by Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. “Greece continues its provocations," he said at a joint press...
Diplomacy
Greece Rejects Turkey’s Demand to Demilitarize the Aegean Islands
Greece rejected the diplomatic protest issued by Turkey on the militarization of the Aegean islands of Chios and Lesvos on Monday.
Ankara summoned the Greek Ambassador in Ankara, Christodoulos Lazaris, protesting the presence of armored units on the islands.
Lazaris was...
Europe
EU Concerned About Turkey’s Hostile Remarks Against Greece
The EU voiced concern on Monday over what it called "hostile remarks" by Turkey against Greece.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Greece of occupying demilitarized islands in the Aegean and said Turkey was ready to "do what is necessary" when...
Europe
Ukraine Ready to Discuss Neutrality in Russia Talks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he is prepared to discuss the adoption of a status of neutrality as part of a peace deal with Russia.
As the next round of face-to-face negotiations between Ukraine and Russia take...
Diplomacy
Turkey’s Erdogan Warns Greece About “Militarization” of Aegean Islands
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece on Tuesday against attempts for the armament of the Aegean islands.
“It is not possible for us to remain silent about the military activities carried out in violation of the agreements on the...
Diplomacy
Turkey Repeats Call for the Demilitarization of Sixteen Greek Islands
The Turkish defense minister Hulusi Akar called again on Sunday for the demilitarization of sixteen Aegean islands, claiming that Greece is violating international agreements.
In an interview with Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, Akar said Greece has stationed armed forces in 16...
Diplomacy
Turkey Calls for the Demilitarization of Sixteen Greek Islands
The Turkish Defense Minister called on Wednesday for the demilitarization of sixteen Aegean islands, claiming that Greece is violating international agreements. Athens quickly responded by accusing Ankara of hypocrisy.
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said "the islands near the cost of...