Episode four of “Explaining Greece” delves into the intricate history of Greek-Turkish relations, tracing their shared past through centuries of conflict, cooperation, and cultural exchange.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged NATO member states to “unite and create their own center of gravity,” describing Donald Trump’s policies as a “wake-up call” for European security. “The actions of the American president are a wake-up call for us, the NATO member states. We must unite and establish our own center of gravity,” […]
The shooting occurred outside the Thessaloniki inter-city bus terminal; another man escaped with only minor injuries
Sources, as cited by reports from Ankara, claim an agreement for natgas exports 'threatens regional stability' and 'usurps' the rights of Turkish Cypriots
This development follows a meeting last week by the Turkey Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), held in the context of Turkey’s alert regarding seismic activity in the Aegean
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