REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS (18)

31.07.2020

Akar announces meeting of Greek, Turkish officials in Ankara

https://www.ekathimerini.com/255309/article/ekathimerini/news/akar-announces-meeting-of-greek-turkish-officials-in-ankara

03.08.2020

Germany, France to end dependence on US in arms production: Report

http://www.presstv.com/Detail/2020/08/03/630970/Germany-France-dependence-arms-production-US-technology

Syrian regime sends more arms, fighters to Haftar, Libyan Army says

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/syrian-regime-sends-more-arms-fighters-to-haftar-libyan-army-says/news

Dendias: Greece open to dialogue but not under threats

https://www.ekathimerini.com/255394/article/ekathimerini/news/dendias-greece-open-to-dialogue-but-not-under-threats

04.08.2020

Pompeo says Iranian-Chinese agreement will ‘destabilize’ Middle East

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/pompeo-says-iranian-chinese-agreement-will-destabilize-middle-east/

Germany deploys 250 soldiers for Libyan arms embargo mission

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2020/08/germany-deploys-250-soldiers-libyan-arms-embargo-mission-200804100730729.html

05.08.2020

Iran: US Oil Deal with Syrian Kurds in Breach of Int’l Law

https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/08/05/2321417/iran-us-oil-deal-with-syrian-kurds-in-breach-of-int-l-law/amp

Massive Beirut Port Blast Kills Over 100, Leaves Thousands Wounded

https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/massive-explosion-shakes-lebanese-capital-buildings-near-beirut-port-damaged-1.9046138

06.08.2020

Cyprus, France to boost defense ties under cooperation deal

https://www.ekathimerini.com/255551/article/ekathimerini/news/cyprus-france-to-boost-defense-ties-under-cooperation-deal

Egypt and Greece sign agreement on exclusive economic zone, Egyptian FM says

https://www.ekathimerini.com/255561/article/ekathimerini/news/egypt-and-greece-sign-agreement-on-exclusive-economic-zone-egyptian-fm-says

07.08.2020

USA backs Greece-Egypt EEZ agreement at Turkey’s expense

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/08/07/usa-backs-greece-egypt-eez-agreement-at-turkeys-expense/?amp

Turkey issues new NAVTEX for area between Rhodes and Kastellorizo

https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/08/07/turkey-issues-new-navtex-for-area-between-rhodes-and-kastellorizo/

08.08.2020

Trump says if he wins election he will make deals with Iran, North Korean ‘very quickly’

https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/trump-says-if-he-wins-election-he-will-make-deals-with-iran-north-korean-very-quickly/

09.08.2020

Turkey ready to resolve disagreement in E.Med: Erdoğan

https://www.yenisafak.com/en/news/turkey-ready-to-resolve-disagreement-in-emed-erdogan-3536536

10.08.2020

Turkey's Oruc Reis vessel on new duty in E.Med.: Min.

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/turkeys-oruc-reis-vessel-on-new-duty-in-emed-min/1936940

Athens calls on Ankara to stop exploratory drilling south of Kastellorizo

https://www.ekathimerini.com/255672/article/ekathimerini/news/athens-calls-on-ankara-to-stop-exploratory-drilling-south-of-kastellorizo

EU Preparing Sanctions against Turkey for Violating Libya Arms Embargo

https://libyareview.com/?p=5568

11.08.2020

Coronavirus Russia: Putin says world’s first vaccine has been approved for use

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-russia-world-first-vaccine-approval-putin-latest-a9664376.html

Turkey to continue E. Med drilling, seismic activities

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/turkey-to-continue-e-med-drilling-seismic-activities/1938235

Turkey threatens Greece with missile fire, military helicopters in dangerous proximity

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/2020/08/11/turkey-threatens-greece-with-missile-fire-military-helicopters-in-dangerous-proximity/

Erdogan calls on East Med states to reach ‘formula acceptable for all’

https://www.ekathimerini.com/255730/article/ekathimerini/news/erdogan-calls-on-east-med-states-to-reach-formula-acceptable-for-all

12.08.2020

France to bolster Mediterranean military presence amid tensions

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/france-to-bolster-mediterranean-military-presence-amid-tensions/news/

13.08.2020

Libya: US Ambassador, Turkish officials talk ways to end war

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/08/libya-trump-talks-demilitarised-zone-erdogan-200813060032863.html

Saudi Arabia, other Arab countries urge Turkey to stop violations against Iraq

https://www.1news.info/saudi-arabia-other-arab-countries-urge-turkey-to-stop-violations-against-iraq-763095/amp

17.08.2020

Turkish, American top diplomats discuss east Med crisis on maps

https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-american-top-diplomats-discuss-east-med-crisis-on-maps-157472

Turkey, Libya, Qatar agree to ink military deal

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/turkey-libya-qatar-agree-to-ink-military-deal/1944893