Turkey – Greece

Turkey had unilaterally and arbitrarily declared this area to the UN as a Turkish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

The Greek PM said Athens will not seek permission from anyone over matters of national sovereignty; comments also on Prespa Agreement

The recent Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting highlights how Greece and Turkey's MFAs navigate a minefield of bilateral issues to maintain the positive agenda. Meanwhile, statements made by Greek political leaders in reaction to the meeting have set off domestic bickering

The United States stresses the importance of maintaining calm in the Aegean and resolving disputes in accordance with international law, following a meeting between Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.

Greek authorities are closely monitoring developments

More than 20,000 Turkish tourists flocked to the eastern Aegean isles during a nine-day religious period in the neighboring country

Athens will continue to unequivocally support the sovereignty and sovereign rights of the country within the framework of foreign policy principles, the ministry replies

At least 27 people have died after a fire broke out in the basement of central Istanbul building on Tuesday. Eight injuries have so far been reported, seven of whom are in critical condition.