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

Whether the trilateral strategic military-economic partnership can affect geopolitical balances in the Mediterranean remains unclear

Energy minister says EU rejects Turkey-Libya maritime pact as unlawful and insists Greece is exercising its sovereign rights under international law

Ankara says Greece’s offshore hydrocarbon agreement with Chevron south of Crete violates international law and maritime claims declared by Libya, renewing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean

In his latest Sunday address, the Greek prime minister highlighted dialogue with Turkey and a new labor law while criticizing opposition tactics, framing the government’s agenda as steady, reform-driven and rooted in national confidence

Deputy PM Kostis Hatzidakis emphasizes calm bilateral relations, stronger defense, and international diplomacy, while reaffirming Greece’s focus on legal solutions and energy and military initiatives amid recent talks with Turkey

Both Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed the importance of a bilateral dialogue, signing seven cooperation agreements

Cyprus pays for Europe’s choice. The island is divided. Turkey does not recognize the Republic of Cyprus and promotes a two-state formula. Brussels has no urgency to resolve it. Even without Cyprus, Turkey will not join

The agreement between state-run TPAO and Chevron focuses on joint oil and natural gas exploration and production in Turkey and internationally, as Ankara seeks to expand its energy footprint and strengthen strategic partnerships

In response to another FP question, he said: 'I've not given up on the trans-Atlantic relationship'

After Greek PM Mitsotakis reaffirmed Athens’ right to extend territorial waters to 12 nautical miles, Turkey warned the move violates its “rights and interests” and vowed to defend its claims in the Aegean Sea

Dendias spoke and answered questions at a Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) conservation with FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias described Turkey’s demands for “coordination” in areas east of the 25th meridian as unacceptable.

Turkey on Friday issued two separate NAVTEX communications for the Aegean Sea, with diplomatic sources in Greece stressing that the timing of their release and the long duration (2 years) indicate Ankara’s intention to revive its illegal revisionary claims in the Aegean Sea. The first NATVTEX is a general reminder: “covering the Turkish continental shelf […]

Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis outlined Greece’s positions on Greenland, a proposed peace council, relations with Turkey, and future maritime boundaries, stressing international law, EU unity, and continued dialogue

Overall, the Political Dialogue is expected to focus on maintaining the current atmosphere of calm and “quiet waters” between the two neighbors, despite occasional discord.

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.

Ankara was particularly irked by a statement from Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who said '…for the European Union, a comprehensive, fair and lasting settlement for Cyprus remains an absolute priority'

Erdogan said he raised the issue directly with U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting at the White House in September.