Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli has repeatedly described Turkey as a significant threat to Israel and firmly opposed any Turkish military or diplomatic role in post-war Gaza.
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The battle of Tenedos and Lemnos, 1913. The First Balkan War erupted in October 1912, two years after the brand new armoured cruiser was delivered. Kountouriotis was now a rear admiral, commander-in-chief of the Hellenic Royal Navy, with his mark on the Averof, now under Captain Sofoklis Dousmanis.
a high-risk pre-dawn raid on January 3, 2026, U.S. Delta Force commandos captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas, following months of CIA intelligence gathering. President Trump hailed the operation as a success against narco-terrorism, with Maduro now detained in New York facing federal charges.
Tensions between Greece and Turkey in the Aegean Sea have flared up again over the laying of underwater fiber optic cables in international waters between Amorgos and Astypalaia. A Turkish naval vessel asserted jurisdiction over the area, but the work continued uninterrupted under Greek naval oversight, highlighting ongoing disputes over maritime rights and critical infrastructure
Turkey is racing to lock in a maritime deal with Syria’s new HTS-led government to counter growing isolation in the Eastern Mediterranean—but Damascus’s need for US backing may spoil Ankara’s plans.
The Israeli Air Force has successfully thwarted Turkish attempts to establish a permanent combat aircraft presence in post-Assad Syria, viewing it as a clear red line. Through intensified patrols north of Cyprus—Turkey’s strategic “backyard”—and counter-missions by Turkey south of the island, both nations engage in aerial signaling to assert dominance without direct escalation.
In his pre-recorded New Year’s address for 2026, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, warning: “We are closely monitoring increasing provocations in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Over 20 Turkish soldiers and armed men attempted to arrest two Greek Cypriot farmers in Cyprus’ UN buffer zone near Mammari, damaging their tractor and sparking fresh tensions
By Greek City TimesDecember 30, 2025 Ankara – A recent Forbes analysis reveals that Turkey’s…
By Greek City Times Athens – In a stark display of naval ambition, Turkish shipyards…
Starting January 2, 2026, holders of Republic of Cyprus passports can no longer obtain a sticker visa on arrival in Turkey. Travelers must secure an e-visa online in advance or apply through Turkish diplomatic missions. This change does not affect Turkish Cypriots, who continue visa-free entry.
Following a trilateral summit in Jerusalem, Israel is advancing plans to connect its offshore Leviathan, Tamar, and Karish-Tanin gas fields to new LNG facilities in Cyprus for worldwide exports. The project aims to diversify exports beyond Egypt and Jordan while strengthening regional ties amid tensions with Turkey over maritime boundaries.
Germany has issued a heightened travel advisory for Turkey, urging citizens to exercise extreme caution during New Year’s celebrations due to elevated terrorism risks from ISIS. Following the arrest of 115 suspects planning holiday attacks, travelers are advised to avoid crowds, tourist sites, and southeastern border areas.
Turkish media has sparked discussion by labeling the entire island of Cyprus as “Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti” (Republic of Cyprus) on a flight path map during coverage of Israeli PM Netanyahu’s trip to the US—marking a rare departure from standard terms like “Güney Kıbrıs” in over five decades.
Israel has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent sovereign state, signing a mutual declaration with its president on December 26, 2025. The move, framed in the spirit of the Abraham Accords, has drawn strong condemnation from Egypt, Turkey, Somalia, and Djibouti, who reaffirm their support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity.
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, during a visit to Samos on December 26, 2025, stated that Greece threatens no neighbors and has issued no revisionist claims or war threats, while reaffirming the country’s determination to defend its sovereignty in response to Turkish criticisms over regional military cooperation and airspace issues.
Nearly three years after the devastating 2023 earthquakes that ravaged Antakya and reduced its Christian community from 350 families to fewer than 90, the remaining Orthodox worshippers gathered on December 24, 2025, in the historic Church of Saint Peter—one of the world’s oldest cave churches—for a poignant Christmas Eve Mass, symbolizing faith and efforts to reunite amid ongoing ruins.
Turkey’s Ministry of Defense has responded to the recent trilateral summit in Jerusalem between Israel, Greece, and Cyprus by downplaying its significance and provocatively blaming Greece for escalating tensions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.
Turkish authorities detained 115 suspected Islamic State members in Istanbul raids after intelligence revealed plans for attacks targeting Christmas and New Year celebrations, particularly against non-Muslims. Warrants were issued for 137 suspects, with weapons and documents seized; a related operation captured senior IS figure Mehmet Gören abroad.
“Turkey persisted with its provocative tactics in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday, Christmas Eve, as Turkish aircraft entered Greek airspace, prompting an alert from the Hellenic Air Force. According to data from the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (GEETHA), one ATR-72 maritime patrol aircraft and one unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carried out a total of three violations of Greek national airspace and four infringements of the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR)
Ankara – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a scathing verbal attack on Israeli Prime…
A Greek woman traveling to Istanbul to meet her online romantic partner, who posed as “Murat from Lebanon,” was scammed out of €60,000. The man, actually named Ismail from Turkey’s Hatay region, gave her counterfeit dollars in exchange for her euros and was arrested by Turkish authorities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a summit in East Jerusalem on Monday with Greek…
A remarkable 17.5-meter-long Late Antique floor mosaic, featuring intricate geometric patterns and a Greek inscription,…
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus held their 10th trilateral summit in Jerusalem on December 22-23, 2025, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides agreeing to deepen military and security cooperation amid Eastern Mediterranean tensions.
December 22, 08:55 The Turkish Air Force carried out seven violations of Greek airspace and…
Amid a climate of intense geopolitical turmoil, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appears, according to…
Greece’s moves to strengthen military cooperation with Cyprus and Israel are presented by Turkish media as an…
Seven Jewish individuals were reportedly attacked outside a synagogue in Istanbul while on their way to celebrate Hanukkah, according to unverified video footage circulating on social media. The incident has raised renewed concerns about the safety of Jewish communities amid a global rise in antisemitic incidents.
As Israel, Greece, and Cyprus hold their trilateral summit in Jerusalem on December 22, 2025, shared concerns over Turkey’s regional ambitions have shifted from implicit to explicit, transforming energy-focused cooperation into a robust security alliance.
