Ankara Doesn’t Expect EU Sanctions over "Dispute" with Greece: Turkish FM

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that the European Union is unlikely to impose sanctions on Ankara over its territorial claims in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

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.

Greece is responding calmly and with readiness both on a diplomatic and on an operational level

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused neighboring Greece of “sowing chaos” in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, contested by the two nations based on overlapping natural resources claims.

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.

Greece warns Turkey of readiness to ‘defend its sovereign rights’

The Greek Foreign Ministry announced that Athens urged Turkey on Monday, to stop illegal actions in the eastern Mediterranean, and that these activities are provocative and undermine peace and security in the region.

Greece Ready to Go to The Hague Court Only Over Maritime Zones Delineation With Turkey

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that the delineation of maritime zones and exclusive economic zone is the only disputed issue in relations with Turkey, adding that Athens is ready to settle this disagreement in the International Court of Justice at The Hague.

NATO Chief Urges Greece to Ratify Name Change Deal of Former Yugoslav Republic (fYROM)

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday called on Greece to ratify the agreement on the new name for the former Yugoslav republic, signed in June.

German coalition drops plan for migrant holding centres

Germany's ruling coalition has agreed on a faster procedure for screening migrants at the border, dropping the idea of creating new holding centres.

Greek Coalition Government’s Majority Drops After Lawmaker Defects

The Greek coalition government’s majority fell to 152 lawmakers in the 300 seat parliament on Tuesday after a member of the right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL) party resigned.

Iran Suspends Relations with Greek Football Federation

Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has announced the suspension of relations with the Greek Football Federation after it cancelled a planned friendly match between the two sides in May.

Merkel urges Rome to back eurozone - Solutions , such as in the case of Greece, can be found

With voters in Italy now headed for the latest in a quick succession of national elections, German Chancellor Angela Merkel is urging whoever ends up running the country to continue to support the European Union's eurozone.

Fugitive Turkish ex-soldier detained after asylum in Greece suspended

A Greek court on Jan. 8 suspended the asylum status granted to a former Turkish soldier, who is accused by the Turkish government of plotting the July 15, 2016 coup attempt along with seven others, and detained him, saying it will make a final decision on the fugitive on Feb. 15.

Greek gov't appeals committee ruling to grant asylum to Turkish soldier

Greek government announced on Saturday that it filed an appeal against a ruling issued by an independent administrative committee to grant asylum to one of the eight Turkish servicemen who had fled to Greece after the failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016.

Anger over Greek plan to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia

A political dispute in Greece over a controversial arms deal with Saudi Arabia is deepening, with opposition politicians and critics decrying plans to sell 66m euros ($78.7m) worth of surplus missiles and bombs to the Arab Gulf country.

At least 13 people killed in Greece flash floods

At least 13 people have died and more were missing after a strong overnight downpour flooded three towns in Greece, officials said.

EU Launches New Aid Scheme for Greece to Help Refugees with Rent, Cash

The European Commission offered 209 million euros ($245 million) in new emergency aid for Greece on Thursday to help refugees stranded in the country rent homes and pay for basics with a cash card.

6.7-magnitude earthquake triggers 'small' tsunami in Turkey. Two killed on Greek island of Kos

A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck along the southwestern coast of Turkey early Friday, triggering what seismologists described as a "small" tsunami.

Moody’s Upgrades Greek Long-Term Rating From Caa2 to Caa3

Moody's has upgraded Greece's long-term issuer rating and changed the outlook to positive from stable, according to its Friday statement.

El Eurogrupo acuerda €8.500 millones de rescate para Grecia

El Consejo de los ministros de Economía y Finanzas de la eurozona, el Eurogrupo, acordó conceder a Grecia un nuevo rescate de 8.500 millones de euros, comunicó a Sputnik una fuente entre participantes del evento.

Greece ratifies austerity bill before Eurogroup meeting

Greek parliament on Thursday approved an austerity bill for new pension cuts and tax hikes through 2020, ahead of Monday's Eurogroup meeting in Brussels to continue vital loan payouts and start talks on debt relief.