As daily Kathimerini reports, with NAVTEX 710/17, Ankara announced a three-day research mission (22-25 July) of the oceanographic “Cesme” in the international waters around Kastellorizo. In an adjacent area, within Turkish territorial waters, Ankara announced through NAVTEX 713/17 a naval exercise on July 19th. Source The Greek Reporter
North and South Korea and the U.N. Command agreed on Monday to withdraw firearms and guard posts in the demilitarized zone village of Panmunjom this week, Seoul’s defense ministry said, the latest move in a fast-improving relationship. Source: Reuters
President Donald Trump said Washington will exit the Cold-War era treaty that eliminated a class of nuclear weapons due to Russian violations, triggering a warning of retaliatory measures from Moscow. Source: Cyprus Mail
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday dismissed ratings agency Moody’s decision to downgrade Italy’s credit standing because of the government’s controversial budget plans and said the country’s outlook was “stable.” Source The Local
