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Turkey: Sea of People in Istanbul Against Israel - Erdoğan's Son Says, "As we liberated Hagia Sophia, we will do the same with Al-Aqsa"

Hundreds of thousands marched in Istanbul on January 1, 2025, protesting Israel's actions in Gaza. Bilal Erdoğan, son of the Turkish president, addressed the crowd, condemning the "genocide" and declaring that "Western values have died in Gaza." He also vowed to "liberate" the Al-Aqsa Mosque, just as Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque.

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Erdoğan Insists on "Sovereign Equality" for Turkish Cypriots as Key to Cyprus Solution

Turkish President Erdoğan has tied any resolution of the Cyprus issue to recognizing the "sovereign equality" of Turkish Cypriots, calling this a "new reality" as the UN prepares for talks. He reiterated Turkey's commitment to a permanent military presence on the island and celebrated the 50th anniversary of Turkey's 1974 intervention, which he termed a "peace operation." This stance is likely to further complicate negotiations.

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Greek PM Mitsotakis Doubts Resolution of Disputes with Turkey, Emphasizes Need for Defense Investments

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed doubts about resolving Greece's longstanding disputes with Türkiye, highlighting the necessity for continued defense investments. Speaking at the Thessaloniki International Fair ahead of his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mitsotakis acknowledged the challenges in improving relations but emphasized the need to bolster Greece's armed forces as a precaution.

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Turkish Nationalist and Pro-Government Groups Pressure Authorities to Cancel Greek Orthodox Ceremony

Tensions are high in Trabzon, Turkey, as nationalist and pro-government groups pressure authorities to cancel a Greek Orthodox ceremony scheduled for August 23rd at the historic Sümela Monastery. The ceremony, marking the Assumption of Mary, is organized by the Istanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarchate. This year's event has been particularly contentious...

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Turkey to Submit Request to Intervene in ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel on Wednesday

Turkey is set to formally submit its request to intervene in South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice on Wednesday. This legal action focuses on allegations of genocide linked to Israel's military operations in Gaza, amid significant civilian casualties and ongoing hostilities in the region.