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Iran to continue scaling back commitments to nuclear deal – Gulf tensions

President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran will continue to reduce its nuclear commitments until European parties to the pact save it by protecting Iran's economy from US penalties.

Has Greece’s neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party come to an end?

The once feared neo-fascist party, whose supporters have long been associated with attacks on migrants and minorities, failed to secure the minimum threshold to enter the Greek parliament.

Greek police evict over 200 migrants from Athens squats

Around 230 people, including 70 children, have been removed and taken to the police headquarters for identification, Athens municipal radio reports.

Tensions as new right-wing Greek government cracks down on squats

Greece has been a primary European entry point for refugees and migrants, with hundreds of thousands passing through the country, settling or becoming stuck there since 2015.

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.