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European Parliament: Turkey drifting further away from the EU as MEPs deliver scathing criticism over democracy, rule of law & violations affecting Greece & Cyprus
For the first time, the report sharply criticises the silence of other EU institutions and many member states regarding the erosion of the rule of law in Turkey, calling on them to be “more vocal” on the issue


Six violations of Greek airspace by armed Turkish F-16s
Four Turkish fighter jets flew in two formations—They were identified and intercepted in accordance with international rules, as is standard practice, according to the Hellenic National Defense General Staff

“Ban” on politician who greeted as Grey Wolf in Xanthi
She was banned from entering Greece for three years on grounds of public order and security

Why Erdogan Has Intensified His Rhetoric Against Israel: Interests in Syria and the Risk of Escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean
Israeli officials describe Ankara’s rhetoric as “unbearable” - The Israel-Greece-Cyprus partnership in the Mediterranean is viewed as a “strategic problem” for Turkey - Trump may be able to rein in Erdogan, but so far he has been treading lightly
Mitsotakis: “Red lines” for Turkey, message on Libya and migration – What he said about a third term and Europe
The Prime Minister made clear that Greece will not accept any questioning of its sovereign rights, defended the hardline approach on migration, and set Europe’s competitiveness and security as top priorities

Dendias and his French & Dutch counterparts targeted by Turkish harassment ahead of signing agreement for French forces in Cyprus
France and Cyprus are set to sign today the SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement), which provides for the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory

Edi Rama “got stuck” and accuses Greece of being jealous
He failed to account for the protesters in his effort to facilitate Trump’s son-in-law’s €4 billion investment in land that was transferred through opaque procedures and part of which is claimed by ethnic Greeks. Now he is looking for instigators in Greece and talking about a Russian hand behind the unrest



