US president criticizes allies for refusing military involvement while urging them to help secure shipping routes as oil prices surge

Talks focused on strengthening NATO’s southern flank and reaffirming shared commitments to defense spending and regional stability, with a message emphasizing “peace through strength.”

Political leaders, business executives, academics and local government officials are gathering in the port city of Alexandroupolis on March 19 and 20 for the fourth East Macedonia & Thrace Forum, a two-day conference focused on the future of the region and Southeast Europe more broadly. The forum is organized by City Hub Events, part of […]

Alliance sends additional Patriot system to Adana’s Incirlik base as Ankara boosts protection against missile threats linked to the Iran war

President Trump calls NATO’s reluctance to assist in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran a “very foolish mistake,” urging allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz while saying no retaliation is planned

Japan and Australia say they have no plans to deploy naval vessels after the U.S. president called on major energy importers to help secure the vital Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing Iran conflict

Turkish Defence Ministry confirms NATO shot down a third Iranian missile, urges Tehran for clarification, and strengthens air defenses amid rising tensions in the eastern Mediterranean

An Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in a week. Debris fell in southeastern Turkey with no reported casualties

Cold Response 2026 involves 25,000 troops from 14 nations, highlighting civilian support in Arctic defense exercises amid U.S.-Denmark tensions over Greenland

Secretary General Mark Rutte says alliance backs U.S. actions in the Middle East while ensuring Ukraine receives the military aid it needs, amid heightened tensions and missile threats to Turkey

Turkish defense and NATO air systems destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran, marking the first direct threat to Turkey amid the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict in the region

His family confirmed the news to People magazine, revealing that Dane passed away on February 19 after a courageous struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

Trump commended Athens for its progress toward NATO’s 5 percent defense spending benchmark, saying Greece is demonstrating “real leadership” within the Alliance

The new mission aims to coordinate allied military activity in the Arctic following talks between Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as the alliance seeks to ease internal strains and boost regional security

Lublin and Rzeszow airports resumed operations after Poland temporarily activated NATO aircraft and air defences in response to Russian strikes on Ukraine, in a preventive move to secure airspace near the border

A 50-year-old officer allegedly shared highly classified military data with China, prompting investigations by NATO, U.S. authorities, and Greek intelligence

A new framework deal with President Trump requires NATO members to strengthen Arctic security, with first results expected in 2026, says Secretary General Mark Rutte to Reuters

Turkey will deploy fighter jets to Estonia and Romania for NATO’s enhanced air policing missions, with rotations planned from August 2026 to March 2027. The move strengthens allied airspace security amid concerns over repeated Russian airspace violations.

European allies plan to boost Arctic military presence as Trump pushes for Greenland acquisition, with NATO talks framed as “business as usual” to deter Russian and Chinese activity

Greenland’s prime minister says closer ties with Washington do not mean annexation, as European leaders back the Arctic island following renewed U.S. interest and comments by President Donald Trump