In this week’s episode of “Explaining Greece”, we speak with Maria Gavouneli, a professor of International Law at the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the director general of the Athens-based Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), regarding an issue that since 2019 has soured relations between Greece and the fractured and […]

“We believe in the power of politics and social peace, not weapons,” Öcalan said, urging all PKK members to put this belief into action. He also stated that recent developments in the region highlight the urgency and significance of this historic step

Despite the June dip, industry professionals remain cautiously optimistic that July and August will compensate for the early season shortfall

Turkey is positioning itself as a serious industrial player in Europe’s aerospace future—through the revival of an iconic Italian brand and the global rise of Turkish unmanned aviation

According to Swiss Re, heatwaves now kill up to 480,000 people globally each year—more than floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes combined

Erdogan also reiterated that Turkey’s current arsenal, including the Russian-made S-400 missile defense system acquired in 2020, is insufficient for the nation’s long-term security needs

Smith, a longtime advocate for global religious and political freedoms, warned that Turkey under Erdogan had become one of the most aggressive governments in the world in pursuing critics beyond its borders during a congressional hearing held Tuesday

This latest wave marks the fifth round of legal action against the Istanbul administration since March 19.

From Çoban Salad (Shepherd’s Salad) and Tepsi Böreği (Cheese Pie) to Kuru Köfte (Turkish Meatballs) and Muhallebi (Milk Pudding), these were just a few of the traditional delights we sampled during Turkish Cuisine Week—an annual celebration held in the last week of May

Any further sale of F-35s would require a new Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Congress, where bipartisan opposition remains strong.

Turkey’s President Erdogan denies accusations that his push for constitutional reform is a veiled attempt to free the path for another term.

Greek PM calls for Turkey to 'take off the table' threat of war maintained since 1995 over right to extend territorial waters

The talks — hosted by Turkey — were expected to be a pivotal moment in diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict, but they quickly descended into a symbolic standoff

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Kulu, in the Konya Province of central Turkey, according to reports. The tremor was felt across the capital, Ankara, as well as neighboring provinces. Meanwhile, the Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) recorded the quake at a magnitude of 5.0, with a shallower depth of 11 kilometers, underscoring minor variances in […]

The announcement is likely to shift dynamics not just in Turkey, but also in Iraq and Syria, where Kurdish factions maintain semi-autonomous regions and have been key actors in recent geopolitical developments.

Following a phone call on Sunday, Turkish President Erdogan welcomed Vladimir Putin’s proposal for negotiations, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled that Kyiv remains open to talks, provided Moscow agrees to a ceasefire

Residents of Istanbul spent the night outdoors, fearing a stronger quake after the 6.2-magnitude tremor – More than 120 aftershocks recorded.

Top Greek seismologist Efthymios Lekkas weighed in on the strong 6.2 quake that shook Istanbul on Wednesday in an interview with public broadcaster ERT, stressing it was still premature to determine whether the earthquake was the main seismic event or a precursor to a larger one. Lekkas said it was unclear if a fault would […]

The implications of Berlin’s reported decision to block the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey could be profound—not only for German-Turkish relations, but also for the shifting security architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean.

As an EU candidate country, Turkey can already participate in European defense programs up to 35% without needing a special agreement, according to Commission sources who spoke to To Vima.