The Republicans of France have elected Valerie Pecresse, head of the financially strong Paris region, to fight Emmanuel Macron in next year’s presidential election, according to Bloomebrg. This marks, according to the same publication, the first time a woman was elected to represent the center-right party in a presidential race. Pekres won the last round […]
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Soltz: Our first task is to fight the pandemic
Olaf Solz called on his party to make the fight against coronavirus the primary task of the new German government, as his party prepares to approve the coalition agreement that brings him one step closer to replacing Angela Merkel as chancellor. ,. “It is clear that our first and foremost task is to protect the […]
Russia denies Washington Post report on possible attack on Ukraine
Russia has denied new US media reports of a possible Russian attack on Ukraine, accusing Washington of trying to aggravate the situation by blaming Moscow, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Saturday, citing the Foreign Ministry. The Washington Post quoted intelligence officials as saying Saturday that US intelligence believed Russia could launch a multi-pronged offensive in […]
E. Macron: European countries are working to open a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan
European countries are working to open a joint diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, which will allow their ambassadors to return to the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said today. Western nations have been trying to find ways to work with the Taliban since they seized power in Afghanistan in August as US forces completed their withdrawal […]
France-Saudi Arabia: Meeting of French President Macron with the Saudi Crown Prince
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet today in Jeddah, on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s strongman, to ensure “stability” in the Gulf and discuss the situation in Lebanon. Macron takes a short tour of the Gulf. The French president is expected in this large city […]
Cyprus in Ankara: We will resolutely pursue our hydrocarbon policy
Response to the statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, on 2.12.2021 regarding the decision of the Republic of Cyprus for the licensing of research unit 5 in the ExxonMobil and Qatar Petroleum Joint Venture, is given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus. As the Cypriot Foreign Minister […]
The State Department’s response to Turkey’s threatening statements on block 5 in Cyprus
The State Department responds to the threatening statements made by Turkey against Cyprus on the occasion of the concession of block 5 of the Cyprus EEZ to the joint venture of ExxonMobil and the Qatar Oil Company. Asked to comment on Ankara’s stance by ERT and the Hellas Journal website, a US State Department spokesman […]
Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rapprochement campaign with Middle East states
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched a rapprochement program across the Middle East, seeking improved relations with many countries. He recently welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Ankara. signing several bilateral agreements with the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt […]
The rapprochement campaign with Erdogan’s Middle East states
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched a rapprochement program across the Middle East, seeking improved relations with many countries. He recently welcomed the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to Ankara. signing several bilateral agreements with the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt […]
Biden says he will discuss the Russian-Ukrainian crisis with Putin
US President Joe Biden has said he will have a “long discussion” with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the crisis between Russia and Ukraine and that he will not accept Moscow’s “red lines”. A video conference between the two leaders is expected to take place within days. “We have known about Russia’s actions for a […]
