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Greek Foreign Ministry Responds to Bahçeli's Claims on Dodecanese Islands

The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to Devlet Bahçeli's claims that the Dodecanese Islands were "stolen" from Turkey, affirming Greece's sovereignty…

15 January 2025

The Fall of Bashar al-Assad and its Impact on Regional Stability

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has created significant instability in the Middle East, particularly affecting Kurdish forces…

10 January 2025

Trump Describes Rebel Ousting of Assad in Syria as "Unfriendly Takeover" by Turkey

President-elect Donald Trump labeled the rebel overthrow of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad as an "unfriendly takeover" by Turkey. During a…

17 December 2024

Turkey Confirms Purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets as Regional Dynamics Shift

Turkey has confirmed the purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a significant step in its defense modernization efforts. Turkish…

13 November 2024

Brawl Erupts in Istanbul Council Over Crackdown on Opposition Mayors

Tensions in Istanbul’s City Council exploded into a brawl between councillors from President Erdoğan's AKP and Mayor İmamoğlu's CHP. The…

12 November 2024

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Arrives in Athens to Boost Ties with Greece

Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, arrived in Athens on Friday for talks with Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis, aimed at easing…

8 November 2024

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Sends Strong Message to Greece on Aegean Issues

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized a "win-win" approach to resolving Aegean Sea disputes with Greece, advocating for mutual benefits…

6 November 2024

Greece Rejects Nautical Mile Concessions in Turkey Dispute

Greece has firmly rejected any concessions on its territorial waters in the dispute with Turkey, with a senior official stating,…

15 October 2024

Turkey Begins Negotiations for Eurofighter Purchase from Germany

Turkey has begun negotiations with Germany for the purchase of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, following the lifting of Germany's objections to…

12 October 2024

Greece, Turkey to Explore Maritime Talks, Seeking to Ease Decades-Long Tensions

In a potential breakthrough for regional stability, Greece and Turkey have agreed to explore the possibility of launching talks to…

25 September 2024

Mitsotakis and Erdogan Discuss Migration, Cyprus in NY Meeting

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a significant meeting on the sidelines of the United…

25 September 2024

Opening of Turkish Nuclear Plant Delayed by Withheld Siemens Parts, China Steps In as Supplier

Turkey's inaugural nuclear plant has faced a setback due to Siemens Energy's withholding of critical components, leading Rosatom, the project's…

12 September 2024

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Meet Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at UN Assembly

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York this month during the UN…

11 September 2024

Greek Foreign Minister: Relations with Türkiye Improving, No Bilateral Crisis

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis emphasized ongoing improvements in relations with Türkiye, dismissing reports of a bilateral crisis. After a…

31 August 2024

Key Talks on Euro-Turkish and Greek-Turkish Relations Set for Brussels Meeting

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan will discuss key issues including Euro-Turkish and Greek-Turkish relations, as…

29 August 2024

New Turkish Aegean Army Commander Raises Concerns for Greece and NATO

The appointment of Gen. Irfan Özsert as commander of Turkey's Aegean Army, a force focused on countering Greece, raises concerns…

15 August 2024

US Ambassador to Turkey Urges Ankara to Help De-Escalate Tensions with Iran

US Ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake has called on Turkey and other allies with ties to Iran to help de-escalate…

13 August 2024

Controversy Surrounds Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Amid Global Criticism

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics has ignited global controversy, with conservative leaders criticizing the event while President Emmanuel…

31 July 2024

Turkey is rewriting the history of Cyprus in a new propaganda book with the foreword by Erdogan

With a fragmentary presentation of documents and photographs, the book promotes the Turkish narrative of Greek Cypriots massacring Turkish Cypriots.…

30 July 2024

Greek Council of State Approves Extradition of Turkish Businessman Ali Yesildag

The Council of State has upheld the decision to extradite Turkish businessman Ali Yesildag to Turkey, affirming the legality of…

24 July 2024

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