TRNC Foreign Ministry denounces Nikos Christodoulides for calling Turkey an “occupying force” and opposing F-16 deployment to Northern Cyprus. Stresses only Turkey recognizes TRNC as sovereign.
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At least 14 migrants died after a boat collided with a coast guard vessel during a high-speed chase off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast near Demre in Antalya province
Member of the European Parliament Nikolas Farantouris asked for clarification on whether the new proposal…
NATO air defense systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile in Turkish airspace, with debris falling near Gaziantep but no injuries reported.
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu will stand trial on corruption charges that prosecutors say could lead to a combined prison sentence of more than 2,000 years.
Turkey deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to occupied northern Cyprus as regional tensions rise following the drone strike on the RAF Akrotiri base.
The number of Turkish F-16 fighter jets deployed to northern Cyprus will rise to six as regional tensions grow and several European nations increase military deployments around the island.
A Turkish warship radioed a vessel laying fibre-optic cables between Amorgos and Astypalaia in international waters, requesting the work stop. The Hellenic Navy deployed a frigate while the operation continued.
Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy four F-16 fighter jets to Ercan Airport in northern Cyprus, according to Turkish Cypriot media and a defence ministry source, raising concerns about increased militarisation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
CNN’s broadcast map highlighting Kurdish-inhabited areas—including parts of Turkey—sparks massive outrage in Turkey, with accusations of PKK support and separatism amid the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran.
Turkey’s intelligence agency has reportedly asked Britain to increase security cooperation to help protect Syria’s…
Athens dismisses Ankara’s accusations on Aegean islands’ demilitarized status as unfounded, defending Patriot missile deployment to Karpathos amid Middle East tensions and Cyprus drone incident.
The Turkish media’s reaction to the statements of the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias,…
Turkey has issued a warning after Greece deployed Patriot missile systems on the island of Karpathos, accusing Athens of violating the demilitarised status of Aegean islands and warning it will not allow a “fait accompli.”
Travellers are questioning whether it is safe to visit Türkiye and Cyprus as regional tensions escalate. Here’s the latest on flights, security concerns and official travel advice.
As reported, Ankara is now trying to present itself as a force for stability, while…
Two Turkish drones carried out multiple violations of Greek national airspace and the Athens FIR in the northeastern and southeastern Aegean, prompting interception by the Hellenic Air Force.
Turkish President Erdoğan expresses sorrow over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, offers condolences to Iran, and urges diplomacy amid fears of wider Middle East conflict.
Retired U.S. Colonel Douglas McGregor’s remarks suggesting Turkey could be targeted after Iran spark alarm in Ankara amid escalating Middle East tensions and regional strikes.
As Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew turns 86, his more than three decades on the Ecumenical Throne stand out for environmental leadership, inter-Christian reconciliation efforts, and decisive actions that have redefined the global role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Izmir, Turkey / Chios, Greece – February 27, 2026 (Updated February 28, 2026) — Turkish…
Turkey has submitted a strongly worded letter to the United Nations challenging Greece, Cyprus and Egypt over maritime boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean, defending the 2019 Turkish-Libyan memorandum and rejecting existing EEZ agreements as legally invalid.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s reference to the Indian Lancers who humiliated the Ottoman Army in Haifa caused…
Turkey is in talks with the United States over a reported $500 billion energy and defense cooperation framework that could allow Ankara to purchase F-35 fighter jets once again.
Turkey stops issuing EUR-MED preference certificates for exports to Israel via third countries, closing a loophole in its 2024 trade ban and raising costs for Israeli importers in automotive and construction sectors.
The historic Agios Nikolaos Greek Orthodox Church in Adana, built in 1845, has been repurposed as a public library after the 2023 earthquakes, drawing more than 65,000 visitors in 16 months and preserving a key piece of Hellenic heritage in Türkiye.
A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed near Balıkesir during a mission flight on February 25, 2026, killing the pilot. The Ministry of National Defence and Governor İsmail Ustaoğlu confirmed the loss, with an investigation underway by the Balıkesir Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Turkey announces live-fire naval drills in the maritime area between Greek islands Lemnos and Lesvos on February 25, 2026, via NAVTEX, drawing Greek accusations of illegality amid ongoing Aegean tensions and recent diplomatic talks.
Turkey is gearing up for a potential US-led military strike on Iran, updating plans to handle mass refugee flows—including limited entry into Iranian territory if a power vacuum emerges, per Bloomberg.
Hagia Sophia was one of several great churches originally built by Constantine, the first Christian emperor and founder of the city of Constantinople. For almost 1,000 years Hagia Sophia remained the largest Greek Orthodox Christian church in the world.
