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Handelsblatt: Merkel intervenes for the release of two Greek soldiers from Turkish prison
German newspaper “Handelsblatt” reports on the efforts made by Chancellor Angela Merkel for the release of the two Greek servicemen being held in a Turkish prison in Adrianople.
Tsipras: EU-Turkey Summit a Step Forward for the Refugee Issue
Following yesterday’s meeting with Turkey’s Prime Minister Davutoğlu (7.3) on the refugee and migrant situation, in particular as regards the Western Balkans route, the EU heads of state or government issued a joint statement and agreed to follow up at the scheduled EU summit in Brusselson March 17-18 when the final decisions will be taken.
Negotiations at EU-Turkey summit are underway in Brussels
Negotiations in Brussels are underway on Friday with a meeting of the European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu aiming at reaching an agreement with Turkey on the refugee issue.