Turkish exploration vessel returns to port ahead of EU summit - hurriyetdailynews

Turkey’s research vessel Oruc Reis has returned to the port of the southern province of Antalya after finishing seismic studies in the eastern Mediterranean, less than two weeks before a European Union summit where the bloc will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara.

Italy's Di Maio Urges Global Community to Stop Foreign Meddling in Libya - Sputnik International

Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Wednesday called on the international community to stop foreign interference in the Libyan crisis, noting that unilateral actions by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean has been affecting the situation in Libya.

France says Turkey's 'soothing declarations' not good enough | THE DAILY STAR

France said Sunday it expects Turkey to de-escalate international tension with actions instead of words ahead of an EU decision on possible further sanctions against Ankara.

Turkey extends seismic survey work in Mediterranean area to 29 November - Ahram Online

Turkey said it was extending the seismic survey work of its Oruc Reis ship in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean until Nov. 29, in a move that could add to tensions in the region.

Berlin: EU to Discuss Potential Sanctions Against Turkey Over Eastern Mediterranean in December - Sputnik International

The EU leaders could discuss potential sanctions against Turkey over its actions in Eastern Mediterranean in December, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Thursday.

Egypt, Greece see eye to eye on Libya, regional threats, bolstering cooperation- Ahram Online

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said on Wednesday "there is consensus" between Egypt and Greece to stand against regional threats.

Greece, Egypt to welcome "more decisive" U.S. involvement under Biden | THE DAILY STAR

Greece and Egypt, which angered Turkey by reaching an agreement on natural resources in the Eastern Mediterranean, will welcome more decisive U.S. involvement in the region under President-elect Joe Biden, the Greek prime minister said on Wednesday.

Greek Navy forms protective wall around Mediterranean island in response to Turkey's actions - almasdarnews.com

The Greek Navy has reportedly formed a protective wall around an eastern Mediterranean island after a Turkish research ship resumed its seismic surveys nearby.

Greece urges EU states to stop military exports to Turkey & consider suspending customs union deal — RT

 Athens wants EU countries to halt military exports to Turkey, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday, accusing Ankara of violating the criteria of integration into the bloc.

Les Etats-Unis dénoncent une «provocation délibérée» de la Turquie en Méditerranée orientale — RT en français

Les Etats-Unis ont estimé que la mission du navire d'exploration gazière Oruç Reis en Méditerranée orientale était une «provocation délibérée».

Egypt’s Sisi ratifies maritime demarcation agreement with Greece

 Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi issued on Saturday Decree 444/2020 approving the maritime demarcation agreement between Egypt and Greece that establishes an exclusive economic zone (EZZ) between the two countries.

Coronavirus : Charles Michel en quarantaine, le sommet européen reporté d'une semaine

 

Le président du Conseil européen Charles Michel a dû se mettre en quarantaine mardi, conformément aux règles en vigueur en Belgique, après qu’un membre de la sécurité avec qui il a été en contact ces derniers jours a été testé positif au coronavirus, a annoncé son porte-parole.

Leaders of EU Mediterranean States Support Expansion of Sanctions Against Turkey

The summit of the seven Mediterranean countries of the European Union (EU-Med) expressed full support and solidarity with Cyprus and Greece in the face of Turkey's confrontational actions, and also proposed expanding sanctions against Ankara, according to the summit's declaration.

Brussels Urges Turkey to ‘Immediately’ Cease Drilling Activities in Eastern Mediterranean

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, urged Turkey on Sunday to stop its resumed drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, Xinhua reported.

Nansha Islands stance consistent with international laws: Chinese FM

China's position on the so-called exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea is consistent with international laws including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.

Natuna Islands : Indonesia Rejects China’s Claims Over South China Sea

Indonesia said on Wednesday it rejected China’s claims over a disputed part of the South China Sea as “having no legal basis”, after two days earlier protesting to Beijing over the presence of a Chinese coastguard vessel in its territorial waters.

Egypt court upholds Tiran, Sanafir transfer to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's top court has upheld a deal to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.

US mediation on Israel-Lebanon offshore oil dispute reportedly failed

The US mediation between Lebanon and Israel in a dispute over offshore oil and gas blocks and maritime borders has reportedly failed, Lebanese media reported on Wednesday.

Slovenia Preparing to Sue Croatia in EU Court Over Territorial Dispute

After Croatia rejected the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague as for the disputed parts of the Croatian-Slovenian borders, the Slovenian Foreign Minister announced that the country was preparing to file a lawsuit in the EU court on the matter.

Asserting Sovereignty, Indonesia Renames Part of South China Sea

Indonesia renamed the northern reaches of its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea as the North Natuna Sea on Friday, the latest act of resistance by Southeast Asian nations to China's territorial ambitions in the maritime region.