As part of its strategy to extend its influence in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkey wants to a conclude a maritime zone deal with Syria, its neighbor to the south, that will allow it to begin exploration for oil and gas shortly after.
The US says its military has carried out a “massive strike” against the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, in response to a deadly attack on American forces in the country. The US Central Command (Centcom) said fighter jets, attack helicopters and artillery “struck more than 70 targets at multiple locations across central Syria”. Aircraft […]
More than one million Syrian refugees have returned home since the beginning of the year, a record number not seen since the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2011.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the end of Kurdish militants in Syria was getting closer, and added there was no room for terror in Syria’s future after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad last month.
Turkey’s growing influence in Syria’s situation since the fall of Bashar al-Assad has raised eyebrows in Greece and Cyprus, as Ankara reportedly wants to demarcate maritime zones with the new rulers in Damascus.
President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides pointed out the need for a roadmap on how the EU will approach the new state of affairs in Syria, in connection with positive steps that need to be taken by the new authorities when it comes to the political transition, the creation of an inclusive government and respect for […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned on Monday (9 December) that Islamic State will try to use this period to re-establish capabilities in Syria, but said the United States is determined not to let that happen.
A rare and stunning mosaic panel depicting Greek scenes has recently been uncovered in the Homs province of Syria. Experts say it dates back to the Roman era.
Tunisian President Kais Saied has decided to strengthen diplomatic ties with Syria, the presidency said on Thursday, the clearest sign yet of Tunisia’s intention to fully restore relations days after a deadly earthquake that has devastated large parts of Syria.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a devastating earthquake killed more than 11,000 people there and in neighbouring Turkey, the European Commission said on Wednesday.
