There is no risk of sanctions for the S-300 anti-missile system located in Crete, the State Department clarified. In particular, in response to a question from Hellas Journal, a representative of the US Department of State clarified that the presence of the system in question in Greece does not fall within the framework of the […]
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NATO “downloaded” the congratulatory message to Turkey
The NATO headquarters in Izmir backed off, as, then the strict pace of Athensremoved the post congratulating Turkey on “Victory Day”. Posting on social media, the Allied Land Command of NATO (LANDCMD), permanently based in Izmir, provocatively commented: “Happy Victory Day. Today marks the centenary of Turkey’s independence. We stand with our Turkish allies across […]
Mali: US orders non-essential diplomatic personnel to leave
The US embassy has ordered non-essential employees and their family members to leave Mali, “due to the increased risk of terrorist attacks in areas frequented by Westerners”. In its statement, the State Department emphasized that the US Embassy “continues to have a limited capacity to provide emergency assistance to US citizens in Mali.” “Terrorist and […]
US for Bahtseli map: The sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greece is not disputed
“Our position on the issue is clear, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greece is not in question,” the State Department spokesman clarified, commenting on the Turkish map depicting several Aegean islands as well as Crete as Turkish territories by Tayyip’s government partner Erdogan. It is recalled that the president of the Nationalist Action Party, […]
State Department to Turkey: Territorial integrity of all countries must be protected
The sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries must be protected, the State Department noted on the issue of “militarization of the Greek islands” in the Aegean raised by Turkey. While briefing the accredited editors at the US State Department, a Turkish journalist said that Athens was equipping the islands in violation of international treaties […]
State Department on Erdogan Threats: Territorial Integrity of All Countries Must Be Respected
The State Department reacted sharply to yesterday’s provocative statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against Greece, with the US State Department urging Turkey to refrain from using rhetoric that could incite further tensions in the region. A US State Department spokesman told Greek correspondents in Washington that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all […]
The Kremlin is attacking the free press, says the State Department
The United States continues to issue visas to certified Russian journalists and has not revoked the credentials of any Russian journalists working in the United States, the State Department said today, adding that the Kremlin was “directly attacking” the free press. Reuters reported earlier that Russia had warned US media that their accreditation could be […]
State Department: US continues to deepen relations with Cyprus
“We look forward to continuing to deepen our bilateral relations (with the Republic of Cyprus) as we promote regional stability,” the State Department said of the prospect of lifting the arms embargo on Cyprus. Asked by the APE whether Washington intends to take the next step to help the Republic of Cyprus strengthen its defense […]
Equal distances from State Department: Greece – Turkey to avoid rhetoric that increases tension
The State Department referred to Greek-Turkish relations through its representative. “We continue to encourage all NATO members, including Greece and Turkey, to work together to maintain peace and stability in the region, to resolve their differences diplomatically and to avoid rhetoric that further escalates tensions,” he said. Ned Price in a question on the occasion […]
State Department on Turkish overflights: Coordination and discussion, not provocative actions in disputes
The State Department was appointed for the Turkish overflights. Asked by an American journalist how much the US is concerned about Turkish overflights over the Greek islands and how these actions affect NATO stability, State Department spokesman Ned Price noted: “In your first question about Turkish overflights, we encourage all countries to respect the sovereignty […]