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State sponsor behind May tanker attacks, says UAE minister
Middle East
June 15, 2019
State sponsor behind May tanker attacks, says UAE minister
NICOSIA (Reuters) – The UAE’s foreign minister said on Saturday a “state sponsor” was involved in a May 12 attack…
Final votes cast as Europe chooses future course
World
May 26, 2019
Final votes cast as Europe chooses future course
Tens of millions of Europeans will vote Sunday as 21 countries choose their representatives in a battle between the nationalist…
Greek court acquits nine Turkish citizens accused of terrorism
Middle East
May 15, 2019
Greek court acquits nine Turkish citizens accused of terrorism
ATHENS (Reuters) – Α Greek court on Wednesday acquitted nine Turkish citizens of terrorism-related offenses, citing a lack of evidence,…
Egypt warns Turkey against starting drilling activities off Cyprus
Egypt
May 5, 2019
Egypt warns Turkey against starting drilling activities off Cyprus
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned Turkey not to start drilling for natural gas off Cyprus, as it would impact…
Greece, Cyprus, Egypt begin military training in Mediterranean
Egypt
April 15, 2019
Greece, Cyprus, Egypt begin military training in Mediterranean
The Egyptian armed forces announced on Monday the launch of the Egyptian-Greek-Cypriot joint Medusa 8 military training that will feature…
Lebanon warns against using its territory for EastMed pipeline
Middle East
March 7, 2019
Lebanon warns against using its territory for EastMed pipeline
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon on Thursday warned its Mediterranean neighbors that a planned EastMed gas pipeline from Israel to the…
Egypt’s Immigration minister discusses “Roots Revival” initiative with Australian ambassador
Egypt
February 24, 2019
Egypt’s Immigration minister discusses “Roots Revival” initiative with Australian ambassador
Minister of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriate affairs Nabila Nakram met with Australia’s ambassador to Cairo Glenn Miles to discuss issues…
Greek PM Tsipras visits Hagia Sophia on trip to Turkey
Middle East
February 6, 2019
Greek PM Tsipras visits Hagia Sophia on trip to Turkey
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras paid a symbolic visit to Istanbul’s former cathedral Hagia Sophia on Wednesday…
Parliament committee approves gas pipeline construction between Egypt, Cyprus
Business
January 27, 2019
Parliament committee approves gas pipeline construction between Egypt, Cyprus
The Energy and Environment Committee of the House of Representatives on Sunday approved a presidential decree on an agreement…
Natural gas fields give Israel regional political boost
Middle East
January 23, 2019
Natural gas fields give Israel regional political boost
JERUSALEM (AP) — A decade after discovering natural gas fields off its Mediterranean coast, Israel is starting to feel the…