While coming from unnamed sources, the purported comments relate to the latest instance of attempted Turkish interference in a maritime zone claimed by Greece as forming its prospective EEZ
Latest incident north of Crete, in international waters, has a lone Turkish corvette monitoring two maritime vessels, including the Ievoli, conducting research for the GSI project
Regarding regional matters, Gerapetritis and Fidan exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, in light of the Greek minister's upcoming tour in the region.
The development comes on the heels of a tirade by Turkey's President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, where he 're-drew', in comments at least, Turkey's border to include Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki
Mitsotakis posted on social media platform X expressing his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims
Rescue efforts were carried out amid chaotic scenes as smoke and flames engulfed the upper floors.
Ankara looks to incoming Trump administration for reversal of Biden strategic decision; Turkish press also irate over latest Cyprus development
Bahçeli is the head of the ultra-nationalist and extremist MHP party and an Erdogan government coalition partner
Yasar Guler reiterated his country’s perseverance in following through with the policies reflected in the "Blue Homeland" idea, an irredentist strategy promoting a neo-Ottoman idea.
The suspects, 10 Turkish nationals and one Lebanese individual are all facing charges related to violating Greek laws on illegal weapons and narcotics possession and were taken into custody.
“Erdogan is a very dangerous character, and his Islamist tendencies are highly concerning,” Bannon, who is now reportedly in Trump’s inner circle again, said.
Ilhan Uzgel, vice-president of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), explains Ankara's objectives in the country.
Any EEZ progress would be based on 'international law', require stable Syria government, Minister Uraloğlu clarified; sharp 'unofficial' reaction in Athens
Details of the discussion between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani remain undisclosed
During the crackdown, law enforcement agents of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (DAOE) in Thessaloniki and Attica also confiscated 49 weapons and drugs
Two face homicide charges; all seven as well as the two fatally wounded men and another seriously injured are Turkish nationals and Kurds, reports state
Two dead and one man in serious condition after attack on Monday morning in Ano Glyfada district; all 3 identified as Kurds from Turkey, while another 2 Kurds were later arrested
The developments underscore escalating tensions as Cyprus seeks to bolster its defense posture, a move Turkey claims threatens regional peace.
Newspaper “Milliyet” notes that Cyprus has agreed to procure the Israeli Iron Dome, reporting the first batch has arrived in Cyprus
During questioning, the suspects reportedly claimed they carried the weapons for self-defense.