Greece will be bolstering its military with new armament programmes, a boost to military personnel and the development of the country's defence industry, the government spokesman said Monday, as a tense stand-off with neighbouring Turkey has led to concerns of open conflict between the two NATO allies.

Mediterranean crisis: Greece to boost military amid tension with Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday raised rhetoric on Greece standoff in Mediterranean, asking it to enter talks over disputed territorial claims or face the consequences.

Erdogan warns Greece over standoff in Mediterranean

NATO said on Thursday that Greece and Turkey had agreed to talks to ease their dispute over eastern Mediterranean borders and energy rights, but Athens swiftly denied any deal on negotiations. But later Greece denied it had agreed to hold NATO-brokered talks with Turkey.

Greece: Not part of NATO-brokered talks

Athens is ready for a "significant de-escalation" in the Eastern Mediterranean provided Turkey halts its "provocative actions", Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Wednesday.

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

Greece will be requesting an emergency meeting of the European Union’s Foreign Affairs Council, the prime minister’s office announced following a meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias.

Tension high between Turkey, Greece in eastern Mediterranean

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Mediterranean crisis: Greece to boost military amid tension with Turkey

Erdogan warns Greece over standoff in Mediterranean

Greece: Not part of NATO-brokered talks

Greek Prime Minister offers 'de-escalation' if Turkey eases off in Eastern Mediterranean

Tension high between Turkey, Greece in eastern Mediterranean