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The Eastern Mediterranean faces a new escalation of tensions

The Eastern Mediterranean may once again soon become one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global politics as, according to Bloomberg, Türkiye is preparing draft legislation to formalise its claims to disputed maritime zones in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

11 May 2026-10:29
Türkiye says Greece violating island status under treaties

Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry said on Thursday that Greece’s initiatives concerning the status of certain Aegean islands violate international treaties and undermine bilateral relations, warning that Ankara has taken the necessary measures in response.

12 Mar 2026-17:19
17 dead as migrant boat sinks near Türkiye

25 Oct 2025-18:14
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes Aegean Sea

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Aegean Sea at 01:20 GMT on Monday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

22 Sep 2025-09:31
5.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Aegean Sea

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted the Aegean Sea at 2127 GMT on Monday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

09 Sep 2025-08:11
Türkiye battles Canakkale wildfire for second day after mass evacuations

Firefighters are battling multiple wildfires across Türkiye, with a large blaze in the northwestern province of Canakkale continuing for a second day after hundreds of residents were evacuated as a precaution.

12 Aug 2025-12:51
Five dead as boat carrying illegal migrants sinks off Türkiye’s coast - VIDEO

A boat carrying illegal migrants sank off the coast of Türkiye, resulting in the deaths of five people.

03 Apr 2025-12:30
Strong seismic activity persists around Santorini and other Greek islands in the southern Aegean

Over 550 tremors of various magnitudes have taken place since Saturday, says Greek offficials

09 Feb 2025-16:00
Earthquake hits Aegian region of Türkiye

04 Feb 2025-19:12
One dead in flash floods on the Greek island of Limnos

30 Nov 2024-20:28

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