With tension and suspicion as common themes, the Turkish media revisits recent statements and actions…
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Deputy Foreign Ministers Alexandra Papadopoulou and Mehmet Kemal Bozay met in Athens on January 20, 2026, for the 5th round of Political Dialogue, reviewing bilateral progress since June 2025 and advancing preparations for the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council in Türkiye, amid a positive atmosphere focused on expanding cooperation.
With the countdown underway to 18 December—when the Greek flag will be raised on Kimon,…
From Hellenistic dining-room mosaics to 1,600-year-old Byzantine floors, Sinop’s ancient mosaics at the Balatlar Complex will soon be accessible to the public via a new visitor center.
US Ambassador Tom Barrack says Türkiye is close to resolving the S-400 dispute, paving the way for Türkiye’s potential return to the F-35 program within months.
Pope Leo XIV made a reverent visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on November 29, 2025, continuing the tradition of papal outreach to Muslim places of worship, while notably omitting the nearby Hagia Sophia—reconverted into a mosque in 2020—amid ongoing sensitivities.
Greece and Türkiye held military confidence-building talks in Thessaloniki on April 28-29, 2025, to foster trust and prevent escalation. The discussions reviewed 2025 CBMs and planned 2026 cooperation, reflecting a commitment to dialogue despite historical tensions.
Negotiations for Türkiye’s F-16 purchase face new hurdles as Ankara explores bypassing CAATSA sanctions to regain access to the F-35 program and considers European alternatives.
Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Luxembourg to discuss bilateral ties, Middle East stability, and Cyprus developments, emphasizing Greece’s stance on the Exclusive Economic Zone and a proposed 5×5 coastal states meeting.
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis defended Greece’s foreign policy in Parliament on Thursday, asserting that the country’s global influence has grown significantly. Rejecting opposition claims of diplomatic weakness, he highlighted Greece’s election to the UN Security Council, its strong ties with major partners, and its commitment to stability in relations with Türkiye.
A recent Guardian cartoon misplaces Saint George’s origins in modern Türkiye, but evidence confirms his roots in a Greco-Roman, Hellenized Christian environment of the Byzantine Empire, centuries before the region’s Turkish identity emerged.
President Trump announces that Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan, including troop withdrawals, the imminent release of hostages, and a congratulatory call with Netanyahu.
The newspaper Türkiye has accused Greece of harassing Turkish drones flying over the flotilla carrying…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted Greece’s recognition as a pillar of stability and a reliable partner in Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean during his New York meetings. He emphasized Greece’s role as an attractive investment destination and a geopolitical energy bridge. Mitsotakis addressed the UN, calling for the lifting of Türkiye’s casus belli, an end to the war in Gaza, and a Palestinian state. He also commented on Panos Routsis’ hunger strike, stressing respect for judicial independence and warning against delays that could lead to statute limitations in cases affecting victims’ memory. Additionally, he reviewed government initiatives in education, health, and public order.
In Diyarbakır’s ancient Amida, a 1,500-year-old mosaic featuring a Star of David with a Christian cross and a cryptic six-line Greek inscription was uncovered during a grave dig. Dating to the late Roman or early Byzantine period, this 35-square-meter find in Özbilek offers a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural and religious interactions.
Greece will not accept instructions from any country regarding actions in its territorial waters, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis declared, as the government moves forward with the creation of national marine parks in the Aegean and Ionian Seas. In an interview with *TA NEA*, Gerapetritis defended Greece’s sovereign rights, highlighted progress in Greek-Turkish dialogue, and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international law and environmental protection.
A 21-year-old Azerbaijani man was arrested after paying €2,000 to a Turkish trafficker for an illegal jet ski journey from Türkiye to the Greek island of Symi. The Greek Coast Guard intercepted the smuggler during a high-speed chase, leading to both arrests and the seizure of the watercraft.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has urged blocking Turkey’s bid to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon jets from the UK and Germany, warning that the deal threatens Israel’s air superiority. Criticizing the Netanyahu government’s inaction, Lapid called the potential sale “dangerous” as Türkiye seeks to match Israel’s military capabilities.
Turkish media read this specific move as tangible support for the Libyan government in the…
Archaeologists in Dara, Mardin, southeastern Türkiye, have uncovered a stunning 1,500-year-old Byzantine mosaic featuring intricate drop and wave patterns. Found in a residential structure near the ancient city’s agora, the discovery highlights Dara’s role as a key commercial and religious hub of the Eastern Roman Empire. Ongoing excavations, intensified by the Heritage for the Future Project, continue to reveal the site’s rich history, including a necropolis, palace, and advanced water systems
Türkiye secured a Quarter-Finals spot at FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 with an 83-72 victory over Greece in front of a record 10,503 fans in Piraeus. Tilbe Senyurek and Tearia McCowan led Türkiye, while Artemis Spanou stood out for Greece. Earlier, France set a 49-year record, defeating Switzerland 111-37.
Archaeologists at the ancient Greek city of Olympos in Türkiye’s Antalya province have uncovered new mosaic floors and a significant inscription at a church entrance, highlighting the city’s rich Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine heritage. The inscription, reading “Only those on the righteous path may enter here,” and ongoing excavations of a possible temple and necropolis reveal Olympos’ cultural and historical significance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a two-day visit to Cyprus on June 15, 2025, to strengthen economic and defense ties, counter Türkiye’s influence, and explore an India-Cyprus economic corridor. Accompanied by President Nikos Christodoulides, Modi will visit the UN-patrolled Green Line, marking a significant step in India’s outreach to Türkiye’s regional adversaries amid tensions over Pakistan’s actions.
Turkey launched the Anatolian Star 2025 joint search and rescue exercise in the Aegean Sea and Izmir’s Dumanlı Mountain, involving naval and land operations with assets like aircraft, helicopters, and a frigate, observed by 11 countries.
Fenerbahce advanced to the EuroLeague final after a hard-fought 86-82 victory over Panathinaikos in Abu Dhabi, ending the Greek team’s title hopes. The Turkish side will face either Olympiacos or Monaco as they aim for their second EuroLeague crown.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged Türkiye to lift a 30-year-old war threat to gain Greece’s support for accessing EU defense funds, such as the Security Action for Europe program.
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew have agreed to meet in ancient Nicaea (modern-day Iznik, Türkiye) in 2025 to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council. The decision follows their recent meeting at the Vatican and signals a continued commitment to Christian unity and global peace.
Greece’s €10,000 incentive plan to encourage relocation to rural border areas near Türkiye, including Orestiada, Soufli, and Didymoteicho, has failed to attract citizens. Local leaders criticize the lack of job opportunities and call for broader investment and support to address the region’s declining population.
Türkiye’s Defense Ministry mocked Greece’s claim of a “five-minute” reaction to alleged threats, dismissing it as absurd.
A new chapter in Greece-Türkiye relations unfolded as both nations issued statements regarding their respective Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) initiatives, highlighting competing claims in the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean.
