Muslim prayers held in the iconic Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years
Muslim prayers have been held in iconic Hagia Sophia after the reconversion of the Istanbul landmark into a mosque earlier…
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Greece warns of EU sanctions to Turkey if no retreat from disputed gas explorations
Greece says there should be no alternative but EU sanctions against Turkey if does not back down to explore for…
Which countries in Europe have opened their borders?
Across Europe, governments have started to open their borders after weeks of closure during the coronavirus pandemic.
Berlin expects breakthrough in EU migration dispute this year
Berlin said it wants EU nations to overcome a deadlock on how to handle refugees and migrants this year, dispute…
Boris Johnson father defends trip to Greece despite COVID-19 advisory
Boris Johnson father defended his decision to fly to Greece even though at that time government advice for UK nationals…
Greece ready to open to tourists but safety top priority
Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said the safety of tourists is a top priority for us as we are…
Future euro zone bailouts should aim to restore growth,report for ESM says
Future euro zone bailout programmes should aim more at restoring economic growth rather than focusing on fiscal tightening and their…
Erdogan vows more support to secure gains in Libya conflict
Erdogan vowed to ramp up Turkey’s support for its ally in Libya to lock in recent military gains, promised joint…
Turkey considers oil exploration under Libya deal
Turkey considering to begin oil exploration in eastern Mediterranean within 4 months under a deal signed with Libya that was…
European Union released details of $824bn coronavirus recovery plan
European Union coronavirus relief package seeks to avoid a further splintering of economic growth and wealth levels among EU’s 27…
Turkey accuses UAE for spreading chaos in Middle East
Turkey has accused UAE of bringing chaos to the Middle East through its interventions in Libya and Yemen, allegations which…
Spanish PM to secure parliamentary votes to extend state of emergency
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez looks set to secure enough parliamentary votes to extend a state of emergency for two…
Coronavirus Pandemic force Greece to rapidly embrace online platforms
Coronavirus is forcing a rapid and long-overdue embrace of digital platforms that is placing Greek businesses and the government on…
Countries around the world taken drastic measures to curb COVID-19
Countries around the world have taken drastic measures including travel restrictions,border shutdowns in an attempt to curb COVID-19.
Ankara hopes for new refugee deal with EU
Ankara says a 2016 refugee deal needs to be updated,it hopes to reach a new agreement in time for a…
Turkish parliamentarians joins fistfight after MP criticises Erdogan
Turkish parliamentarians have joined the fistfight, some climbing over desks to throw punches,after MP criticises Erdogan.
Greece denies Turkey claims of killing migrant
Greece has denied Turkish allegation that refugees and migrants on their shared border killed in firing,while several injured.
Greece Parliament elects first female president
Greece Parliament has elected High court judge and human rights advocate Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou as first female president.
Khalifa Haftar holds meetings in Athens before Berlin peace summit
Khalifa Haftar holds meetings in Greece capital Athens before of Berlin peace summit,in which he and Fayez al-Sarraj are expected…
Turkey and Libya to hold joint gas exploration operations
Turkey and Libya to hold joint gas exploration operations a move that infuriated Greece.Turkey has forwarded maritime accord to UN.
Greece expel Libyan Ambassador
Greece has ordered the expulsion of the Libyan ambassador in an escalation of a dispute over a controversial deal signed…