Gas finds heighten eastern Med tensions
The discovery in recent years of huge natural gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean has whetted the appetite of nearby countries but strained tensions between Turkey and its neighbours
After US boost, Greece looks for EU backing on Turkey talks
Greece looks for EU support this week in tough upcoming talks with Turkey over maritime borders and energy exploration after securing a diplomatic boost from the visiting US secretary of state
Macron to discuss east Med tensions at southern EU summit on Thursday
Macron has spoken out resolutely against Turkey's activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Therefore, he called for an informal summit of the southern EU countries on Thursday.
Turkey’s bid to become maritime powerhouse unsettles Mediterranean
Turkey's push into the Mediterranean featuring gas drilling, tough rhetoric and warships is rooted in a vision of a "Blue Homeland" that targets waters claimed by EU neighbours