Kallas to Visit Turkey Amidst Regional Tensions and EU-Turkey Challenges
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas will visit Turkey on January 24th to discuss EU-Turkey relations, regional issues (Syria, Gaza, Ukraine), and the Cyprus issue, meeting with Turkish officials and civil society representatives.
Kallas to Visit Turkey Amidst Regional Tensions and EU-Turkey Challenges
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas will visit Turkey on January 24th to discuss EU-Turkey relations, regional issues (Syria, Gaza, Ukraine), and the Cyprus issue, meeting with Turkish officials and civil society representatives.
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48% Bias Score
Greece Implements Two-Zone Electricity Pricing
On February 1st, Greece changes its nighttime electricity pricing to a two-zone system (12 PM-3 PM & 2 AM-5 AM), affecting 1.5 million households with dual-recording meters, offering potential savings of 30-40% with energy consumption shifts, but possible 60% increases without.
Greece Implements Two-Zone Electricity Pricing
On February 1st, Greece changes its nighttime electricity pricing to a two-zone system (12 PM-3 PM & 2 AM-5 AM), affecting 1.5 million households with dual-recording meters, offering potential savings of 30-40% with energy consumption shifts, but possible 60% increases without.
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40% Bias Score
Cyprus Included in Three Key US Defense Programs
President Biden's decision includes Cyprus in three US defense programs: Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defense Articles (EDA), and Title 10 Security Assistance Programs, upgrading bilateral defense cooperation and modernizing Cyprus's armed forces despite existing ITAR restrictions.
Cyprus Included in Three Key US Defense Programs
President Biden's decision includes Cyprus in three US defense programs: Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defense Articles (EDA), and Title 10 Security Assistance Programs, upgrading bilateral defense cooperation and modernizing Cyprus's armed forces despite existing ITAR restrictions.
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52% Bias Score
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus Strengthen Ties to Counter Turkey's Influence
The leaders of Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus agreed on closer coordination to counter Turkey's influence in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, promoting energy cooperation (including the GRETE project), and addressing migration challenges, while emphasizing international law in maritime zones.
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44% Bias Score
Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis: Key Role in Cyprus's EU Accession Highlighted
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away; Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades praised his role in securing Cyprus's 2003 EU accession, achieved through close collaboration with then-President Glafcos Clerides, highlighting Simitis's commitment to modernization and reform.
Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis: Key Role in Cyprus's EU Accession Highlighted
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away; Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades praised his role in securing Cyprus's 2003 EU accession, achieved through close collaboration with then-President Glafcos Clerides, highlighting Simitis's commitment to modernization and reform.
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20% Bias Score
Greece's UN Security Council Priorities: Peace, Reform, and Regional Stability
Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis outlined his country's priorities for its two-year term on the UN Security Council, beginning January 1st, 2024, including promoting peaceful dispute resolution, respecting international law, and addressing climate change, while also highlighting the nee...
Greece's UN Security Council Priorities: Peace, Reform, and Regional Stability
Greece's Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis outlined his country's priorities for its two-year term on the UN Security Council, beginning January 1st, 2024, including promoting peaceful dispute resolution, respecting international law, and addressing climate change, while also highlighting the nee...
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40% Bias Score
Greece strengthens naval power with new patrol boats
Greece christened four refurbished US Coast Guard patrol boats, named after fallen navy heroes, enhancing its maritime security capabilities with upgraded navigation, communication, and surveillance systems.
Greece strengthens naval power with new patrol boats
Greece christened four refurbished US Coast Guard patrol boats, named after fallen navy heroes, enhancing its maritime security capabilities with upgraded navigation, communication, and surveillance systems.
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Cyprus Leaders Fail to Agree on New Crossing Points, Hampering Reunification Efforts
A meeting between Cyprus's Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders failed to reach an agreement on opening new crossing points across the U.N. buffer zone, jeopardizing U.N. efforts to restart formal reunification talks after a seven-year hiatus; further talks are planned.
Cyprus Leaders Fail to Agree on New Crossing Points, Hampering Reunification Efforts
A meeting between Cyprus's Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders failed to reach an agreement on opening new crossing points across the U.N. buffer zone, jeopardizing U.N. efforts to restart formal reunification talks after a seven-year hiatus; further talks are planned.
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44% Bias Score
Herzog's Cyprus Visit Underscores Regional Coordination Amid Syrian Crisis
Following a trilateral summit in Cairo, Israeli President Herzog visited Cyprus, reflecting regional coordination regarding Syria's political transition and the need for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. This highlights concerns about minority rights and potential shifts in regional alliances,...
Herzog's Cyprus Visit Underscores Regional Coordination Amid Syrian Crisis
Following a trilateral summit in Cairo, Israeli President Herzog visited Cyprus, reflecting regional coordination regarding Syria's political transition and the need for stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. This highlights concerns about minority rights and potential shifts in regional alliances,...
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36% Bias Score
Eastern Mediterranean Summit: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Condemn Turkey's Actions
Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt held a trilateral summit in Cairo, issuing strong statements emphasizing adherence to international law to counter Turkey's destabilizing actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on energy security, migration, and regional stability.
Eastern Mediterranean Summit: Greece, Cyprus, Egypt Condemn Turkey's Actions
Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt held a trilateral summit in Cairo, issuing strong statements emphasizing adherence to international law to counter Turkey's destabilizing actions in the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on energy security, migration, and regional stability.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's UNSC Membership: Implications for Cyprus and Turkish-Greek Relations
Greece's two-year term on the UN Security Council (UNSC) began January 1, 2025, focusing on peaceful conflict resolution and international law, with implications for the Cyprus issue and Greek-Turkish relations. Greece and Cyprus support UN-mediated negotiations, while Turkey and Northern Cyprus adv...
Greece's UNSC Membership: Implications for Cyprus and Turkish-Greek Relations
Greece's two-year term on the UN Security Council (UNSC) began January 1, 2025, focusing on peaceful conflict resolution and international law, with implications for the Cyprus issue and Greek-Turkish relations. Greece and Cyprus support UN-mediated negotiations, while Turkey and Northern Cyprus adv...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria
Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
Turkey's Assertive Stance on Kastellorizo, Cyprus, and Syria
Former Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar recently reiterated Turkey's claims on Kastellorizo and Cyprus, asserting that Turkish soldiers could swim to the Greek island, and expressed interest in business collaborations with Syria after the Assad regime's fall.
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56% Bias Score