Greece demands Turkey stop 'illegal' seismic survey in eastern Med
Turkey dismisses Greece's objections, vows to continue operations. Turkish Foreign Ministry says military presence is "purely defensive."
Tag: energy
Greece, Israel, Cyprus sign deal for EastMed gas pipeline
The 1,200-mile undersea pipeline will carry gas from new offshore deposits in the southeastern Mediterranean to continental Europe.
Japan to send warship, aircraft to Middle East to protect vessels
"Peace and stability in the Middle East is extremely important for the peace and prosperity of the international community, including ...
Egypt gas permit officially makes Israel a major energy exporter
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz hails gas deal with Egypt as a "historic landmark" for Israel and the most significant economic ...
At summit, Israel, US, Greece, Cyprus agree to boost energy cooperation
"Energy can be a bridge for broader political stability," US Assistant Energy Secretary Frank Fannon says.
Israeli minister sees US-mediated Lebanese sea border talks in weeks
Israel and Lebanon have long disagreed on border demarcations in the Eastern Mediterranean, an issue that gained prominence in the ...
US lawmaker urges cooperation with Israel, Cyprus to head off Russian influence over energy reserves
"I'm excited about the prospect of our ally Israel working with Cyprus. I think we have an opportunity for peace ...