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Mediterranean

France releases oil tanker linked to Russia

France has released an oil tanker that was previously seized in March after the vessel’s owner paid a financial penalty, according to authorities.

16 Apr 2026-11:22
Series of earthquakes reported in Caspian Sea, strongest at 5.3

A series of earthquakes has been recorded in the Caspian Sea, with the strongest tremor reaching a magnitude of 5.3, according to seismic monitoring agencies.

08 Apr 2026-14:10
UK destroyer arrives in eastern Mediterranean

24 Mar 2026-01:02
Strong earthquake jolts Cuba, shallow depth reported

17 Mar 2026-09:05
Breaking: Earthquake strikes Eastern Mediterranean near Crete

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Eastern Mediterranean on Monday morning, seismic monitoring services reported.

16 Mar 2026-11:32
NATO intercepts another Iranian ballistic missile over Turkish airspace

A ballistic munition launched from Iran was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean after it entered Türkiye’s airspace today, according to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense.

13 Mar 2026-13:58
Hüsamettin İnaç: Talk of Türkiye as the “next target” is part of information warfare - INTERVIEW

The Eastern Mediterranean is once again emerging as one of the most tense geopolitical hotspots in the world. Military activity around Cyprus, the growing presence of the United States and France, energy competition, and Türkiye’s increasing role are shaping a new regional security architecture.

13 Mar 2026-09:50
Cantürk Caner: Türkiye will not become a “new Iran” - INTERVIEW

The Eastern Mediterranean has once again moved to the center of global geopolitics. Growing military activity around Cyprus, the arrival of new naval forces in the region, rising diplomatic tensions, and the shifting strategic positions of key actors are turning the Cyprus issue into one of the most important elements of the regional security equation. Against this background, the rivalry among major powers for influence in the Eastern Mediterranean is becoming increasingly visible, as the interests of Türkiye, the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, and several Middle Eastern countries intersect there.

12 Mar 2026-10:05
Cyprus turns into new military hotspot as France and Türkiye deploy forces

Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have intensified dramatically in recent days, with Cyprus unexpectedly emerging as one of the key geopolitical flashpoints in the broader regional crisis. As the conflict between Iran and Israel continues to escalate, several major regional and European powers have begun strengthening their military presence around the island.

10 Mar 2026-09:47
Drone strike sparks calls to end British bases in Cyprus

A drone strike on a British air base in Cyprus has reignited political debate over the United Kingdom’s military presence on the Mediterranean island, with some Cypriot officials and commentators calling for a review of the decades-old arrangement.

06 Mar 2026-16:58