Europe appears divided as Greece and Cyprus prepare to attend the U.S.-led Gaza “Board of…
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Ankara firmly rejects claims of co-producing warships with Washington, confirming only broad defense cooperation. This follows reports of talks to ease US frigate shortages amid rising China competition, as Turkey advances its own 39-warship program and signs Qatar MoU.
Almost a year after his imprisonment, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has issued a call to…
The Slovak Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, found herself in an apologetic position, offering no…
Afroditi Latinopoulou calls Turkey a ‘pimp-state’ with a ‘half-crazy dictator’ refusing Greece’s 12-nautical-mile Aegean rights. Fiery post amid fragile Greek-Turkish talks.
Turkey highlights seismic exploration in disputed areas south of Crete via Libya MoU, provocatively timed during PM Mitsotakis’ February 11, 2026 Ankara visit and talks with Erdoğan on bilateral normalization. Athens condemns it as a challenge to sovereign rights amid dialogue efforts.
ANKARA, 12 February 2026 – The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew attended a private dinner hosted by…
Ankara prosecutors probe Epstein files claims that Turkish minors were trafficked to Jeffrey Epstein’s island. MP Doğan Bekin questions missing children data (104,531 cases 2008–2016).
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis meets President Erdoğan in Ankara for the 6th Greece-Turkey High-Level Cooperation Council. Ecumenical Patriarch attends dinner amid cautious Aegean dialogue
Headlines in Greece began with “SHAME!” and “Unbelievable” to the news that peace activist Yannis…
Mitsotakis–Erdogan: Seven Years of Meetings, From London and the Bosphorus to the New York “No-Show”
From London and Istanbul to Athens, Ankara and the New York “no-show”, the meetings between Mitsotakis and Erdogan reflect seven turbulent years in Greek–Turkish relations.
Hakan Fidan: Turkey-EU trade at $230B could double with Customs Union modernisation, but Greek Cypriot side blocks unanimity. Erdoğan to raise issue with Mitsotakis Wednesday.
A single photo was enough to spark debate in Turkey. Bilal Erdoğan, son of Recep…
Strasbourg, February 9, 2026 – The European Court of Human Rights has taken up 20…
Following the sinking of a smugglers’ boat off the island of Chios, Greek authorities immediately…
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis accused PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis of “gross lies” and distorting reality after the latter claimed major European interests — not Greece — blocked Türkiye from the EU’s SAFE defense program, insisting Greece has firmly opposed Ankara’s participation while the casus belli remains in place.
The statements of ruling party Member of Parliament Hasan Ufuk Çakır, who accused pensioners of…
“Greeks used to come to Turkey for shopping. But when our prices skyrocketed, the situation…
FM Fidan rejects Israeli, Arab & Persian expansionism, but Turkey’s Blue Homeland strategy overlaps Greek & Cypriot EEZs and maintains control over northern Cyprus since 1974.
Turkish citizens are increasingly crossing into Greece for shopping trips, often by car or organized…
Turkey’s Defense Ministry has clarified that long-term Navtex notices in the Aegean are issued indefinitely, demanding coordination for any research east of the 25th meridian and reiterating demilitarization claims for 23 Greek islands. The statements, countering Greek media reports, come just days before a key meeting between PM Mitsotakis and President Erdogan, blending diplomatic restatement with domestic messaging.
Cyprus has established a restricted maritime and air activity zone effective February 3, 2026, mandating real-time coordination with Nicosia Air Traffic Control — a clear indicator of heightened military integration tied to the 2026 trilateral defense plan with Greece and Israel. Israel has issued matching airspace closures in the corridor. U.S. Navy destroyers USS Roosevelt (DDG-80) and USS Bulkeley (DDG-84) are positioned nearby in the eastern Mediterranean, with reports of a possible British submarine, placing U.S. strike assets within range of Iran while bolstering Israel’s coastal defenses.
Greece is examining the acquisition of Israeli BlueWhale unmanned submarines as part of its naval modernization program, following high-level talks in Athens between defense officials from Greece and Israel. The move underscores a deepening strategic alliance and could significantly affect the balance of power in the Aegean.
Turkey’s MIT and police have dismantled an alleged Iranian intelligence cell accused of spying on the NATO-shared Incirlik Air Base, arresting six suspects (one Iranian national) on espionage charges. The network, led by Iranian officers codenamed “Haji” and “Doctor,” also attempted to ship armed drones from Turkey to the Republic of Cyprus via companies Bulaq Robotics and Arete Industries.
With tension and suspicion as common themes, the Turkish media revisits recent statements and actions…
Greek photographer Athanasios Maloukos has been named the overall winner of the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) 2025 awards for his remarkable portfolios capturing spiritual rituals: the solemn Holy Week processions in Zamora, Spain, and the hypnotic Sema ceremony of whirling dervishes in Konya, Turkey.
The Greek Cypriot newspaper Simerini has triggered significant discussion in Turkey and the broader region…
Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis reiterated on Mega TV that extending Greece’s territorial waters remains an inalienable sovereign right, which the country will exercise “at the appropriate time.” He emphasized that sovereignty issues are non-negotiable, with the sole Greece-Türkiye dispute being the delimitation of the continental shelf and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Turkey’s two-year NAVTEX in the Aegean signals a permanent presence and firm response to Greece’s push for 12-mile territorial waters, escalating maritime tensions amid ongoing disputes.
Turkish media outlet Türkiye Today accuses Greece of marginalizing Ottoman-era monuments and cultural layers around the Acropolis through new infrastructure and cultural routes focused on ancient classical sites. The article claims this creates a “hierarchy of history” that sidelines nearly 400 years of Ottoman influence in Athens, including neglected buildings, artifacts, and mosques—though fact-checks note a modern mosque operates in the city today. The debate highlights tensions over how multi-layered heritage is presented in national narratives.
