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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
US Acting Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis to retire amid reports of rift

The US’s acting ambassador to Ukraine, Julie Davis, is set to leave her post in the coming weeks due to disagreements with President Donald Trump.

29 Apr 2026-15:24
Greece accelerates €3B "Achilles’ Shield" air defense deal with Israel

The armament programme for a multi-layered air defence network—encompassing anti-missile, anti-ballistic, and anti-drone capabilities—is entering the final stage before signature.

23 Apr 2026-16:07
27 EU leaders gather in Cyprus: Ukraine, Gaza and energy crisis on table

The leaders of all 27 member states of the European Union are gathering in the Cyprus today for an informal European Council summit set against rising global tensions and economic pressure.

23 Apr 2026-12:43
Cyprus pushes EU to endorse joint defense plan ahead of summit

Ahead of Thursday's informal summit in Nicosia, Christodoulides urged fellow EU leaders to create a clear "playbook" for responding to situations where a member state comes under attack.

22 Apr 2026-20:40
President Aliyev meets Turkish Cypriot leader in Antalya to discuss cooperation

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met with the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Tufan Erhürman, in Antalya on Friday to discuss the development of cooperation across various fields.

17 Apr 2026-13:15
UK rules out transferring control of Cyprus military bases

Britain will not engage in negotiations over the sovereignty of its military bases in Cyprus, Armed Forces Minister Al Carns stated on Sunday, following signals from the Greek Cypriot Administration expressing interest in discussing the future status of the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases.

13 Apr 2026-20:18
Türkiye excludes Cyprus from COP31 proceedings, sparking EU condemnation

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Türkiye and Greek Cyprus over participation in a United Nations climate event, following a protest lodged during a promotional meeting in New York.

13 Apr 2026-13:06
The Greek anti-drone solution redefining low-cost aerial defense

Greece is attracting international interest in its Centauros anti-drone system, a cost-effective electronic warfare platform that has proven its worth in combat operations against Houthi drones in the Red Sea.

07 Apr 2026-13:25
UK destroyer arrives in eastern Mediterranean

24 Mar 2026-01:02