Turkish unmanner aerial vehicles (UAV) overflight ends unofficial calm that had held over Greek airspace since early 2023, coinciding with defense minister Nikos Dendias' Aegean tour

A marine conservation group says four Turkish trawlers were found fishing illegally between the Greek islands of Samos, Fournoi and Patmos during the seasonal trawling ban, raising concerns over marine ecosystems and a lack of enforcement.

The incidents were reported in the northern and southeastern Aegean, the Greek military said in a statement.

AKP spokesman Omer Çelik escalates criticism of Greece and the EU, while calling for dialogue to resolve disputes between Athens and Ankara.

Former PM Antonis Samaras marks the anniversary of Greece's return to democracy with warnings about weak institutions and national pessimism

The position was outlined in a response from the State Department's Bureau of Legislative Affairs to Democratic Representative Wesley Bell.

The research vessel will carry out seismic surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean until August 30 as part of preparations for a planned gas pipeline linking Turkey with northern Cyprus.

Ankara says the move undermines minority education rights, while Greece says the schools have only been temporarily suspended due to low student enrollment and can reopen if numbers increase.

Turkey's former prime minister and foreign minister Davutoglu tells Ta Nea: 'No map or legal document claims that the Aegean Sea belongs entirely to Greece'

The Turkish foreign minister acknowledged Iran's 12-nautical-mile territorial waters in the all-important waterway, even as Ankara continues to dispute Greece's right to apply the same UNCLOS provision in the Aegean

Greek diplomatic sources on Thursday said no discussion on Ankara's participation in SAFE is possible until a standing threat of war is withdrawn

Speaking after a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Erdogan said Athens should not object to Ankara's defense procurement plans and the F-35 bid; calls for dialogue on Aegean

The NATO chief stressed alliance unity after summit, while Mitsotakis says legal hurdles to Turkey's return to the F-35 program remain in place

Tense exchanges at the Economist conference as Greek Deputy FM Tasos Chatzivasileiou and Ahmet Davutoglu clash over Cyprus and the island's future.

The Greek prime minister said NATO must respect the concerns of all allies, stressing that Greece continues to face a standing threat of war from Turkey while reaffirming support for dialogue and stronger European defense

The Greek prime minister emphasizes stronger European defense and Greece's role as a reliable ally as NATO leaders gather to advance a new 5% defense spending target

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said US congressional restrictions on Turkey remain in force, while highlighting Athens' strengthened defense capabilities and strategic ties with Washington

As Turkey's rhetoric sharpens, Athens is racing to bury bases, missiles and command centers under its easternmost islands and the Evros border, calling the strategy essential for survival in any future conflict

George Gerapetritis and Hakan Fidan sat down for the first time since reports of Ankara's 'Blue Homeland' bill emerged

The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers may hold an informal meeting on the sidelines of the SEECP gathering in Bulgaria, with Athens expected to raise concerns over a proposed Turkish maritime initiative, recent military incidents and developments in Cyprus