Greece’s Defense Minister presents a roadmap based on international law for easing tensions with Turkey, while also highlighting a major push to strengthen the country’s defense industry and innovation strategy under the “Agenda 2030” framework

Ankara is attempting to frame Greece as aligned with Israel, and by extension with its military actions.

The Greek president and Turkish foreign minister exchanged views in Dubrovnik, on the sidelines of the Three Seas Summit where energy security featured prominently on the agenda.

Turkey accuses Greece of imposing illegal fishing restrictions in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean

Fidan directly linked the Israel–Greece–Cyprus partnership to potential security risks for Turkey and other regional actors, claiming that no assurances have been offered that such cooperation is not directed against them.

The upcoming “3+1” meeting in Washington with Cyprus, Israel and the US, will focus on major infrastructure projects and regional energy security.

The Greek Foreign Ministry responded to recent Turkish remarks, stressing that the Muslim minority in Thrace is defined as religious under the Treaty of Lausanne and emphasizing equal citizenship rights for all members.

Athens responds firmly to remarks by Turkey’s foreign minister, stressing its independent decision-making and commitment to regional stability through international partnerships.

In a post on X, Akar issued a stark warning: “In the homeland of the Turkish Cypriots, those who dream of Easter… will experience their last Easter.”

Visitor numbers from Turkey have surged in recent years, with arrivals increasing fivefold since the introduction of the express visa program.

The renewed scheme, which enjoys strong backing from both Athens and Ankara,enables short visits to 12 Greek islands, giving a boost to local tourism

According to the Greek side, two pairs of Turkish F-16 fighter planes flying in formation, accompanied by a CN-235 surveillance aircraft and two drones, conducted a total of nine violations of Greek national airspace in the NE and SE Aegean

Athens has increased investments in its military capabilities, including upgrades to its F-16 fleet and the acquisition of advanced air defense systems, moves that U.S. lawmakers say enhance collective deterrence

According to the report, Turkey accuses Athens of attempting to create faits accomplis in the Aegean with the support of its Western allies.

Turkish officials accuse Greece of destabilizing the region, as reports emerge of a potential defense cooperation with Israel to strengthen air defense systems

Ankara criticizes the deployment of an anti-aicraft and anti-missile system and F-16 deployments in the Aegean, interpreting international treaties to fit its narrative

Ruling AKP party spokesman Omer Celik takes aim at Cyprus, Greece for boosting defenses amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis said developments in the Turkish-controlled areas will not change Greece’s strategy to support Cyprus, stressing that actions will respect international law while avoiding escalation

Nikos Dendias says in an interview with TO BHMA that Greece will not take part in operations against Iran, vows to defend Cyprus during the regional crisis and deepen defense ties with France.

Greek authorities reported multiple airspace violations and flight rule breaches by Turkish military aircraft over the Aegean Sea. Greek fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the aircraft in accordance with international procedures