Cyprus is becoming a key player in US military strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean, serving as a hub for operations and raising questions about potential NATO membership. A new defense cooperation agreement, the presence of US military assets, and the island’s strategic location underscore its growing importance in the region.
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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis congratulated Donald Trump on his claimed election victory, sparking debate amidst ongoing disputes over the legitimacy of the results. Mitsotakis expressed a desire for stronger US-Greece ties, emphasizing a deeper “strategic partnership” between the two nations.
BELGRADE—Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with his Serbian counterpart, Bratislav Gacic, in Belgrade on…
Turkey has begun negotiations with Germany for the purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, following the lifting of Germany’s objections to the sale of 40 aircraft. A technical delegation from the Eurofighter consortium, including experts from the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, is in Turkey for talks expected to last about three weeks. If successful, Turkey plans to acquire 24 jets initially, with the potential to increase the order to 40. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is scheduled to visit Turkey on October 19 to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In a show of strong Greek-American relations, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with a delegation of US Congress members of Greek descent to discuss bolstering ties between the two nations, including defense cooperation and educational and commercial collaboration.
Greece’s parliament ratified two military agreements with Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in defence cooperation. Supported by major political parties, the agreements aim to enhance strategic ties amidst Greece’s pivotal geostrategic position.
The defence ministers of Greece, Israel, and Cyprus announced on Thursday their commitment to enhancing…
Greece and Israel demonstrated strengthened military ties in a joint air exercise south of Crete, the first since October 2023. The exercise saw 56 Greek F-16s train alongside Israeli refueling tankers, showcasing enhanced cooperation and interoperability between the allied air forces.
In a recent development highlighting the close ties between the United States and Greece, Secretary…
Ukraine’s accession to NATO is anticipated before the decade’s end, as asserted by former Supreme…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently spoke with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the telephone…
The Turkish defense ministry has received a draft offer and a letter of acceptance regarding…