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Turkiye threatens Greece over Aegean Sea dispute
President Erdogan has previously affirmed that Ankara will not refrain from defending its interests against Greece
Dec 30, 2022
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Iranian tanker formerly impounded by Greece docks in Syria
The arrival of the Iranian fuel at the port of Baniyas comes as Syria faces severe energy shortages
Dec 03, 2022
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Syrian refugees form caravan to cross from Turkey into Greece
A reported 100,000 of the 3.5 million Syrian refugees in Turkey are expected to join the recently formed 'Caravan of Light'
Sep 22, 2022
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Greece returns Iranian crude oil illegally seized by the US
The Iranian embassy in Athens revealed that the stolen cargo will soon be on its way back to Iran
Aug 13, 2022
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Greece to return Iranian crude oil cargo stolen by the US
The Supreme Court of Greek ruled against a US-driven appeal to block the return of the stolen cargo to Iran
Jul 28, 2022
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Saudi Arabia wants to turn Greece into ‘hydrogen hub’ for Europe
The Saudi crown prince offered to connect Greece to the kingdom's electricity grid in order to provide Europe with 'cheaper green energy'
Jul 27, 2022
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Greece transports Iranian oil tanker to new port weeks after court ordered its release
The Iranian-flagged Lana was carrying 115,000 tons of oil before it was seized by Greece under US pressure
Jul 03, 2022
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Greece releases Iran’s illegally confiscated oil cargo
The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) stated that the tanker will not leave for Iran until all the looted oil is loaded onto their ship
Jun 28, 2022
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Greece overturns decision to confiscate Iranian oil tanker
Athens ordered the release of the ship and its cargo on 14 June, despite sustained US efforts to block the release
Jun 14, 2022
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Greece says extraction vessel in Lebanon gas field is privately owned
Tensions are brewing between Lebanon and Israel after Tel Aviv sent an oil drilling ship to a disputed maritime gas field
Jun 11, 2022
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Greece court rules against US theft of Iranian oil, cargo likely to be returned
In retaliation for the illegal seizure of its oil cargo last month, Iran confiscated two Greek-flagged ships in its territorial waters
Jun 09, 2022
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Iran urges Greece to resolve oil tanker crisis without US involvement
Iran's IRGC seized two ships sailing under the Greek flag in retaliation for the coordinated theft of its oil by Greece and the US
May 31, 2022
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US seizes Iranian oil from tanker impounded by Greece: Report
Tehran formally denounced the seizure of the ship, calling the action 'maritime piracy'
May 26, 2022
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Europe’s gas emergency: A continent hostage to seller prices
Europe’s reliance on Russian gas imports has been upended by sanctions against Moscow. With few options for practical alternatives, the continent will remain energy-dependent and financially-vulnerable regardless of who it imports from.
Jan 16, 2023
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Turkish, Russian presidents hold phone conversation
During the conversation, Erdogan expressed hope that the project to transform Turkiye into a gas hub could move forward as soon as possible
Jan 05, 2023
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Bulgaria, Turkiye sign 13-year gas deal
The agreement will facilitate the transit of 1.5 billion cubic meters of gas per year into Bulgaria through the BOTAS gas network
Jan 04, 2023
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Eurasia’s Middle Corridor: An Atlanticist frenzy to stifle Europe-Asia integration
Geopolitical interests between the Anglo-American establishment and the Sino-Russian-led axis will clash over the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
Jan 02, 2023
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Cyprus considers plan to import Israeli gas for European energy need
The plan is expected to anger Ankara, which has recently shown a desire to export Israeli gas into Europe
Dec 22, 2022
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US ready to move forward with multi-billion warplane sale to Turkiye: Report
Turkish diplomatic efforts are being hailed for their 'effectiveness' in allowing the arms deal to go through
Dec 07, 2022
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Drowning by sea or despair: Gaza’s two bleak choices
Israel’s blockade against the Gaza Strip has been instrumental in the mass exodus of Palestinians, with many opting for the dangerous voyage by sea for a better quality of life.
Dec 02, 2022
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US lawmaker accuses Turkish president of ‘wanting to annex’ northern Cyprus
Senator Bob Menendez says he will block a pending F-16 sale to Ankara over its attempts to annex Northern Cyprus
Nov 19, 2022
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Turkey says PKK behind Istanbul terror attack, Kurdish group denies accusation
Authorities arrested a Syrian woman who allegedly planted a bomb in Istiklal Street, despite initial reports saying the attack was a suicide bombing
Nov 14, 2022
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The Gray Wolf returns to Central Asia: Turkey’s ambitions for the region
As a proponent of Pan-Turkism, Ankara is keen on expanding its influence across Central Asia, yet this foreign policy shift is likely to be checked by much bigger regional powers like China, Russia, and Iran.
Nov 01, 2022
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Everybody wants to hop on the BRICS Express
Eurasia is about to get a whole lot larger as countries line up to join the Chinese and Russian-led BRICS and SCO, to the detriment of the west
Oct 27, 2022
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Yemeni army carries out ‘warning’ operation against Greek tanker
The tanker had been attempting to loot oil from Al-Dabba port in total disregard of the warnings issued by Yemen’s authorities
Oct 22, 2022
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Moscow to build ‘natural gas hub’ in Turkey: Erdogan
Both authorities consider Turkey’s Thrace region, bordering Greece and Bulgaria, to be the best viable option for gas exportation
Oct 14, 2022
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Michael Hudson: A roadmap to escape the west’s stranglehold
The geoeconomic pathway away from the neoliberal order is fraught with peril, but the rewards in establishing an alternative system are as promising as they are urgent
Oct 06, 2022
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US threatens peace in Cyprus by lifting arms embargo
Cyprus fears Turkey might drag it into a conflict if tensions with Greece in the Aegean Sea lead to war
Sep 30, 2022
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Turkey summons Greek envoy over armed presence on disputed Aegean islands
Ankara insists these islands must remain demilitarized in line with international law
Sep 27, 2022
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Turkey claims Greek Coast Guard fired on cargo ship
Greece's PM says he does not believe an armed conflict with Turkey is in the cards; however, he says that if it happens, 'Turkey would receive an absolutely devastating response'
Sep 12, 2022
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