Philippines warns China of ‘unwanted hostilities’ in sea dispute | Al Jazeera

The presence of Chinese vessels at a disputed reef off the Philippines could ignite “unwanted hostilities”, a top aide to President Rodrigo Duterte has warned, intensifying a diplomatic spat over the ships that Manila described as “maritime militia”.

Turkey says first diplomatic contact held with Egypt since 2013 | Al Jazeera

Turkey and Egypt have had their first diplomatic contact since breaking off relations in 2013, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Israel, Greece, Cyprus hold naval drill as they deepen ties | THE DAILY STAR

The Israeli military said Friday that it has conducted a joint naval exercise with Greece and Cyprus, in the latest sign of increased cooperation among three countries that increasingly view Turkey as a rival in the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkey’s ‘common values’ with Egypt may bring new developments soon: Defense Minister | Al Arabiya English

Turkey’s Defense Minister said on Saturday his country shared common values with Egypt which may bring about “different developments” in the coming days.

The Greek answer to the Turkish propaganda about “Cesme” | protothemanews.com

Turkey is trying to appear as victim who was allegedly provoked by fighter jets of the Hellenic Air Force.

Israel, Egypt agree to build new gas pipeline | THE DAILY STAR

Israel and Egypt's energy ministers agreed Sunday to build a gas pipeline from the offshore eastern Mediterranean Leviathan field to Egypt, aimed at boosting exports to Europe, an Israeli source said.

Greece, France sign $3bln warplane deal in ‘clear’ message to Turkey | Al Arabiya English

Greece and France signed a 2.5-billion-euro ($3 billion) warplane deal on Monday as part of a burgeoning arms program to counter Turkish challenges in the eastern Mediterranean.

UN Publishes Greece-Egypt Maritime Deal Disputed by Turkey, Athens Says - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The Greek Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the United Nations had published the Greek-Egyptian agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) between the two countries.

Dendias: In Libya, our concern was preventing a Turkish military base opposite Crete – Libyan Address Journal

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, in an interview with To Vima, discussed Germany and sanctions, illegal immigration, and even the situation across the Mediterranean in Libya.

Germany against arms embargo on Turkey, says FM Maas - AA

Germany is against Greece's demands of imposing an arms embargo on Turkey due to tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, the German foreign minister said on Dec. 22.

France to 'keep calm and carry on' as UK readies navy to protect fishing rights - FRANCE24

 France on Saturday shrugged off plans by Britain to deploy naval vessels to protect its fishing rights in the wake of a possible no-deal Brexit.

UK navy boats on standby to protect British fishing waters in case of no-deal Brexit - Global Times

British Royal Navy boats are being prepared to patrol Britain's fishing waters as Sunday's deadline for Brexit trade negotiations between Britain and the European Union (EU) draws near, British media reported Saturday.

Macron Warns Against Destabilisation as Turkey Rejects New EU Sanctions over Maritime "Dispute"- FarsNews Agency

French President Emmanuel Macron told EU ministers Friday, addressing the new sanctions against Ankara, that the bloc will not tolerate destabilising actions in its orbit.

La Belgique disposée à envisager des sanctions ciblées de l'UE contre la Turquie - Belga

"Le Conseil européen devrait considérer de nouvelles actions, y compris la possibilité de sanctions ciblées" contre la Turquie, a indiqué mercredi le Premier ministre Alexander De Croo, à la veille d’un sommet des chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’UE qui aborderont notamment les tensions des derniers mois avec le régime de Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

EU to consider making good on sanctions threat against Turkey | One America News Network

(Reuters) – EU foreign ministers will evaluate grounds for sanctions against Turkey over a Mediterranean gas dispute on Monday before the bloc’s leaders decide whether to make good on their threat to impose punitive measures.

Greek FM: Turkey’s moves to ease tensions ‘unconvincing’ | Al Arabiya English

Turkey’s recent moves to de-escalate a clash with Greece and Cyprus over east Mediterranean energy reserves are “unconvincing” and European Union leaders need to take action that will prompt Ankara to heed international law, Greece’s foreign minister said on Friday.

EU chief says members to weigh Turkey sanctions | THE DAILY STAR

European Council chief Charles Michel said Friday that Turkey has not de-escalated its stand-off with Greece in response to diplomatic outreach and warned EU member states would now consider sanctions.

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.