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Images of the the Abdülhamid Han drill ship as Turkey sends it on the first eastern Mediterranean energy exploration mission in nearly two years. The search for natural gas in energy-rich waters around the divided island of Cyprus has turned into an irritant in Turkey's ties with the European Union. IMAGES
Rival Cypriot leaders resume UN-brokered peace talks in Geneva billed as a historic opportunity to end decades of conflict on the divided island, but the outcome is far from certain. IMAGES of the roundtable
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lands in Athens leading a delegation of diplomats on a keenly watched visit to Greece billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension. In meetings with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the fiery Turkish leader is expected to discuss trade, regional issues and the perennially thorny issue of migration. IMAGES
Recently reelected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), where he is welcomed during an official ceremony by the self-declared republic's President Ersin Tatar. Cyprus has been divided since 1974 when the Turkish army invaded the northern third of the island in response to a coup that had sought to unite the entire island with Greece. IMAGES
At the international airport of Spata near Athens, staff load medical supplies and tents onto a plane bound for Adana as part of Greece's humanitarian aid to Turkey's earthquake-stricken region. More than 80 tons of humanitarian aid, mainly medical supplies and tents were sent to Adana. The aid was provided by the Greek Civil protection ministry. IMAGES
Pope Francis arrives at Larnaca International Airport on the divided island of Cyprus as part of a landmark trip to push two of his priorities: the plight of migrants and inter-confessional dialogue. IMAGES