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Papastavrou on Fox Business: Greece is a strategic U.S. energy ally and a force for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean
Greece's upgraded geopolitical and energy role in Southeastern Europe, as well as its strategic partnership with the United States, was highlighted by Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou during an interview on the American television network Fox Business and its program Mornings with Maria, hosted by journalist Maria Bartiromo


Erdogan’s Challenge: Turkey brings forward law on EEZ up to 200 nautical miles in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean, disregarding the rights of Greece and Cyprus
According to Bloomberg, the bill would empower Erdogan to claim Turkey's rights to fishing, mining and drilling, as well as to establish marine parks, even in disputed waters.

Congress to Rubio: Lawmakers seek clarification on Barrack’s statements regarding Turkey, F-35s, & Hezbollah
A letter from members of Congress asks for clarification on whether the positions expressed by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey reflect official Washington policy

What is Turkey attempting with the new bill on “disputed areas” in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean?
The Bloomberg report on Ankara’s moves, which are believed likely to be presented domestically as a response to Greece’s initiatives - Both the Greek-Egyptian EEZ delimitation agreement and the Marine Parks
Jordan: Abdullah, Mitsotakis and Christodoulides express concern over instability and escalation of the crisis
In a joint statement following the trilateral meeting of Jordan – Greece – Cyprus, the three leaders underline the serious humanitarian, economic and security consequences of the escalating crisis

Anger in Turkey over the French navy’s large-scale exercise off Crete
Ankara has unilaterally reissued NAVTEX for the French Navy exercise and claims that it will take place in a Turkish zone of responsibility!




