Eastern Mediterranean
Coverage of Eastern Mediterranean in the Nexus archive.
- France weighs up resetting Turkey ties as Europe's security landscape shifts
France is considering resetting relations with Turkey amid shifting European security dynamics, driven by defense cooperation and Turkey's evolving stance toward Russia and Ukraine. A potential thaw follows years of disputes over Syria, Armenia, and the Eastern Mediterranean, with French and Turkish leaders recently engaging in diplomatic overtures.
- Holiday bookings surge in markets hit by Iran crisis
Holiday bookings have increased in regions affected by the Iran crisis as travelers reassess the conflict's threat and proximity. The eastern Mediterranean is experiencing a rebound in tourism activity.
- US funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven
Cyprus is upgrading key military installations with U.S. taxpayer funding to enhance its role as a regional safe haven in the eastern Mediterranean. The upgrades aim to strengthen Cyprus's strategic position in the region.