Greece

Iranian oil tanker pursued by US says it's going to Turkey – Gulf tensions

The crew of the Adrian Darya 1 updated its listed destination in its Automatic Identification System to Mersin, Turkey.

Firefighting planes resume flights over major wildfire on Greek island Evia

A state of emergency has been declared in regions of the densely-forested island east of Athens after the blaze broke out, fanned by strong winds and high temperatures.

Villages evacuated as fire burns Greek island nature reserve

Dozens of firefighters backed by water-dropping aircraft battle a wildfire on an island north of Athens that has left the Greek capital blanketed in smoke.

The EU’s mistakes are the root of the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean

Instead of taking on the role of fair mediator, Brussels has broken its own rules to accept the Republic of Cyprus into the EU and is now inflaming tensions with Turkey over natural resources.

Strong quake near Greek capital Athens sparks fear

Strong but shallow earthquake jolts Athens, knocking out phone and cellphone service and sending worried residents rushing into the streets. No immediate reports of damage or injuries so far.

Turkish Parliament condemns EU suspending talks

Four major parties in Turkey's Parliament issue a declaration condemning EU's decision to suspend high-level talks with Ankara over the country's drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean.

Can EU sanctions hamper Turkey's drilling operation in Mediterranean?

Amid potential US sanctions over the purchase of Russian S-400 air defence systems, Turkey now receives threats from EU members for its drilling operations in the Mediterranean Sea.

Turkish Cypriot president proposes gas cooperation

Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akinci proposed to the internationally recognised Greek Cypriot government that they cooperate in the search for gas off the divided island.

How Turkey is legally entitled to explore gas in Eastern Mediterranean

Ankara and the EU are at loggerheads over who has the right to explore newly-discovered gas fields.

British Museum to return looted Iraqi and Afghan artefacts

The museum said it has been working with law enforcement agencies to return the works smuggled out during recent periods of conflict.

New Greece PM Mitsotakis vows to end economic crisis

"Greek people gave us a strong mandate to change Greece. We will honour it to the fullest," Kyriakos Mitsotakis says after taking his oath of office in a televised ceremony.

General election sees Greece swing from left to right

Primer Minister Alexis Tsipras lost to the right-wing New Democracy party as the country continues to be mired in economic problems sparked by the global financial crisis.