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721. No time for mixed signals

We are entering a very thorny patch in Greek-Turkish relations. Turkey’s activities within Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), combined with the standoff with the United States over Ankara’s acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile defense system are increasing the tension further in Greece’s wider region. ...

722. State Department expresses ‘deep concerns’ over Turkish drilling off Cyprus

Washington expressed “deep concerns” over Turkey’s insistence on conducting drilling operations in Cyprus’ offshore maritime zone ...

723. Trump says 'not fair' that U.S. can't sell F-35s to Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday it is “not fair” to either Turkey or the United States that Washington cannot sell Ankara billions of dollars worth of F-35 fighter jets after it bought a Russian air defense system...

724. David Harris: US closer to Greece, Cyprus, Israel

Washington recognizes Greece’s strategic value and reliability as an ally, attributes that only grow stronger as doubts deepen over Turkey’s stance, American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris tells Kathimerini in an interview...

725. First parts of Russian S-400 system delivered to Turkey

Turkey’s purchase of the Russian defense systems, which Washington says are not compatible with NATO’s defense network, is one of a series of issues which have put the allies at odds. ...

726. Britain says Iran attempted to block its oil tanker

Three Iranian vessels tried to block the passage of a British ship through the Strait of Hormuz but withdrew after warnings from a British warship, the British government said on Thursday. ...

727. Trump congratulates Mitsotakis, pledges to maintain close cooperation

The two leaders expressed their mutual interest in working together and continuing strong cooperation between the United States and Greece, the White House said. ...

728. Bloomberg: Turkey stockpiles weapon parts in anticipation of US sanctions

Turkey has been stockpiling parts for F-16 fighter jets and other military hardware in anticipation of American sanctions, Bloomberg has reported, citing two Turkish officials familiar with their country’s defense strategy. ...

729. Playing with fire

The emerging crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean over Turkey’s drilling activities in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ) raise the prospect of an open Greco-Turkish conflict to a level higher than anytime since the Imia crisis...

730. The last supper

731. The Trump factor

732. Lira falls as Washington weighs sanctions against Turkey

733. Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus: No one stands to win in a trade war

734. Turkey says would retaliate against US sanctions over Russian S-400s

735. Don’t mess with the US Congress

736. Sixteen years on, frustration with Ankara resurfaces

737. Ankara threatens Nicosia over arrest warrants

738. Palmer: Ankara has been repeatedly advised to change course

739. Greek-American leaders: AKEL's Kyprianou wrong about US' east Med policy

740. It takes two to tango US official says

741. Erdogan says Turkey committed to Russian missile defence deal

742. 35th PSEKA Conference to take place in Washington on June 4-6

743. US may suspend training of Turkish pilots for F-35 jets over Russia missile deal

744. A new chapter for Greece

745. US lawmaker: East Med cooperation to counter Russia

746. Number of Cypriots who want to send their names to Mars rises

747. A test for Turkey

748. Ready for prime time?

749. Way forward in Greek-Turkish relations uncertain

750. Senator Menendez and the Greek Americans