Mehmut NaserTurkey and Greece agreed to restart exploratory discussions after a four-year pause and weeks of tension over eastern Mediterranean boundaries.
faultlineviews@gmail.comFires beginning overnight on 8–9 September 2020 destroyed much of the overcrowded Moria reception centre on Lesbos, leaving thousands without shelter.
Zeynep AzizTurkey announced a major natural-gas discovery in the Black Sea, presenting it as a step toward reducing dependence on imported energy.
Zeynep AzizMalian soldiers detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on 18 August, forcing his resignation after weeks of protests.
Zeynep AzizTurkey deployed the Oruç Reis seismic research vessel into contested eastern Mediterranean waters, sharply increasing tensions with Greece.
faultlineviews@gmail.comBelarus’s 9 August 2020 presidential election, which the opposition rejected as falsified, triggered mass protests and a sweeping security crackdown.
Mehmut NaserTurkey’s parliament passed legislation requiring major social-media companies to appoint local representatives and comply with expanded content-removal powers.
faultlineviews@gmail.comEuropean Union leaders reached agreement on 21 July 2020 on a €750 billion recovery instrument and a seven-year budget after marathon negotiations.
faultlineviews@gmail.comUkraine’s parliament approved lower guaranteed tariffs for solar and wind power on 21 July 2020, seeking to address mounting payment arrears while preserving renewable investment.
faultlineviews@gmail.comDeadly clashes erupted on the internationally recognized border between Armenia and Azerbaijan on 12 July 2020, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
