Greece, Cyprus seeking EU summit support against Turkey

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras heads to Brussels on Thursday confident that the two-day summit of European Union leaders will agree to take specific measures against Turkey if it continues its "provocative" behavior within Cyprus' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Tsipras' optimism stems to a great degree from the call by the General Affairs Council (GAC) on Tuesday for "appropriate measures" against Turkey, which government sources have described as "especially positive."

Having agreed on a common strategy with Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades, Tsipras said in an interview with Open TV  that he believes "very clear decisions will be taken in Brussels and possibly even measures, if Turkey continues its provocative behavior."

Asked how Greece will react if Turkey also moves to drill off the southeastern Aegean island of Kastellorizo, Tsipras said, "I believe...