Mediterranean
Diplomacy
Climate Crisis Tops Agenda of Mediterranean Leaders Meeting in Athens
The climate crisis will top of the agenda of the summit of Mediterranean and Southern European Union member states (EUMed 9), which is being held in Athens on Friday.
The EU Med or EuroMed 7, initially an alliance of Greece,...
Diplomacy
Secretary of State Takes Swipe at Turkey, Condemning Use of Force
In a thinly-veiled swipe at NATO member nation Turkey, Blinken said that any use of force in resolving maritime disputes will be condemned.
Environment
Seabed 2030 Project Races to Map Ocean and Sea Floors
Mapping the seabed is an ancient practice but an ambitious plan called Seabed 2030 means to take this to an entirely new level.
Diplomacy
Turkey to Continue Gas Exploration Operation in the Mediterranean
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said today that Turkey would continue its oil and gas exploration operation in the Mediterranean Sea. Turkey has butt heads with Greece and Cyprus over their presence in the Mediterranean looking for energy sources.
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Europe
German Submarine Sale to Turkey Rankles Greece
Greece's Foreign Minister Dendias deplored Germany’s decision to sell submarines to Turkey, publicly and in a meeting with German officials.
Celebrities
$750K a Week to Sail or Party on Onassis’ Legendary Yacht
$750,000 will purchase a week's worth of cruising or partying on Aristotle Onassis' legendary yacht Christina .
Military
Greece, USA Conduct Joint Military Exercises, Mull Further Cooperation
Greece and the United States of America (USA) have been conducting a joint military exercise since May 8 in Greece.
Africa
Libyan Foreign Minister Urges Turkey to Withdraw Fighters
On Monday, the Foreign Minister of Libya, Najla al-Manqoush, called for the departure of all foreign forces and mercenaries from its soil.
Animals
Shark Swimming In Shallows of Greek Beach Alarms Onlookers
A shark was spotted swimming in extremely shallow waters of well-known Greek beach Karathonas on Tuesday afternoon.
Greek News
Turkey Claims It Pushed Back Greek, French Vessels
Turkey says that it turned back a Greek frigate and a French seismic research ship that sought to operate in waters it claims as it's own