This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, an appalling milestone which serves as a reminder that the ongoing occupation of more than one third of Cyprus has been ongoing for far too long.
Tag: geopolitics
Greek-American businessman John Catsimatidis, in an interview, condemned the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, calling it “tragic.” He expressed doubt over Turkey reversing this decision and highlighted the challenges faced by the Ecumenical Patriarchate from the Moscow Patriarchate.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, speaking at a conference of the Institute for National Security…
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.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis firmly stated that Greece will not be transferring Patriot and S-300 air defense missile systems (SAMs) to Ukraine. In an interview with the Greek portal protothema, Mitsotakis emphasized the necessity of these systems for Greece’s own defense, highlighting the country’s strategic interests.
The island nation of Maldives is hosting the Turkish warship TCG Kinaliada in its capital, Male, following a multi-million-dollar deal to purchase military drones from Turkey.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to delay his planned visit to the White House on May 9, as reported by multiple sources. This move is expected to disrupt efforts to improve relations after a period of strained ties and may align with the interests of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has postponed a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, a source familiar with the situation and a Turkish official said on Friday. The meeting, which had been planned for May 9, has been postponed to a later date.
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused France, India, and Greece of arming Armenia, warning that his country will take “serious measures” if the threat continues.
In a significant step towards achieving the European Union’s ambitious renewable energy goals, the electrical…
Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, gave an interview to the RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) titled “‘We…
Tensions with Ankara have resurfaced after Ankara’s objections to Greece’s announcement to designate marine parks,…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces upcoming meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, addressing recent tensions over marine environmental parks in the Aegean Sea. Mitsotakis emphasizes Greece’s adherence to international law while expressing concerns about Turkey’s stance on maritime zones. He also highlights European Council decisions guiding EU-Turkish relations and calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East crisis, particularly in Gaza.
The 9th annual Delphi Economic Forum, known for its global significance in convening influential leaders…
As is known, the war in Nagorno-Karabakh against the Armenians and the further strengthening of…
Ukraine’s accession to NATO is anticipated before the decade’s end, as asserted by former Supreme…
In an interview with the television network Euronews, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted three significant…
China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2024, maintaining the same…
The two sides also discussed interstate relations and regional issues, TRT Haber reported.
Tensions are simmering in the Aegean Sea as Turkey announced upcoming military exercises and reasserted…
