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.

The 40-minute working meeting focused on bilateral relations and the good results of recent Positive Agenda and Political Dialogue meetings held in Athens

The talks took place in Athens on Tuesday in preparation for the 6th High-Level Cooperation Council scheduled to take place in early 2025

Salonidis suggests that Greece, guided by a well-crafted legal strategy, might benefit from exploring compromises on certain contentious issues to bring Turkey to the courtroom.

Mitsotakis added that statements by former PM Antonis Samaras against the government's foreign policy, and his scathing criticism of FM Gerapetritis, was 'unacceptable'

Greek MD sources said Greek Armed Forces served as guarantors of our [Greek] national sovereignty and sovereign rights

Güler claimed that Greece violated the Bern Protocol of 1976 by conducting research activities in areas Turkey considers its potential continental shelf in the Aegean.