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Leaders of EU, Turkey to Discuss Cooperation in Tackling Refugee Crisis
The leaders of the EU and Turkey will meet at an international summit in Brussels on Monday to discuss their cooperation in tackling the migrant crisis.
At the European Council of 18-19 February, the heads of state or government of the EU member states decided to hold a special meeting with Turkey in March.
Der Standard: European leaders to announce the closing of the ‘Western Balkan route’
Austrian newspaper Der Standard revealed that European leaders are planning to announce the closing of the Western Balkan route at European Summit to be held on Monday.
Aegean Sea among the 5 sun-soaked archipelagos in the world
The Aegean Sea is among the 5 sun-soaked archipelagos sure to set off wanderlust, according to Virtuoso Traveler magazine, published by the largest luxury vacation network in the world, Vistuoso.
Turkey stops 24,120 irregular migrants in 45 days
Turkish authorities prevented more than 500 refugee a day from traveling to Europe in the first two months of 2016, officials have said ahead of a summit between Turkey and the European Union during which the flow of refugees to the continent will be discussed.
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Ankara denies 'Turkey is blocking NATO's Aegean operation'
Calling it a "fabricated" report, Ankara has denied the accuracy of a report which has suggested that NATO vessels deployed in the Aegean Sea to help stop the flow of migrants to Europe have not yet started operating in Turkish waters because they have not been given permission yet from Turkey.
Hidden paradise welcomes visitors in northern Aegean
With a past that stretches back to antiquity, Çanakkale's Ye?ilyurt village is drawing more and more interest from tourists eager to sample its natural beauty and view its old stone housesWith its unspoiled nature and old stone houses, the Ye?ilyurt village on the skirts of the Kaz Mountains has become a favorite getaway for those seeking to escape the stress of city life.
Subsea pools discovered near Santorini (vid)
Researchers have discovered an interconnected series of subsea pools which contain high concentrations of carbon dioxide in the waters off the island of Santorini, Greece.
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NATO overcomes Greek-Turkish tensions to agree Aegean mission
NATO allies have agreed to a plan for their ships in the Aegean Sea to help Turkey and Greece counter criminal networks smuggling refugees into Europe, NATO's chief said on Feb. 25, overcoming territorial sensitivities between Greece and Turkey.
Turkey, Germany intensify cooperation, as Berlin presses Ankara to take back migrants
Turkey and Germany have signed joint declarations of intention concerning cooperation on migration, border police, human smuggling and the fight against terrorism, while Berlin has also pressed Turkey to take back migrants trying to cross the Aegean Sea.
Four-year-old Afghan boy dies on migrant boat
A four-year-old boy died on a boat crossing the Aegean Sea, the Greek coastguard said on Feb. 17, as the flow of refugees and migrants increased again after a brief lull.
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