Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s planned trip to Ankara marks a turning point in German-Turkish relations — and a deal for 40 Eurofighter jets, struck despite Greece’s fierce objections, could reshape the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean

A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized near Bodrum, Mugla province, killing 14 people while search and rescue efforts continue for possible survivors

Long before Erdoğan’s speeches, Turkey’s vision for Cyprus included a secret 1956 plan by Nihat Erim. His report laid out partition as the strategic solution, framing it legally through self-determination while prioritizing Turkey’s security and influence.

Athens links Ankara’s participation in the EU defence programme to the withdrawal of Turkey’s war threat, as Foreign Minister Fidan warns against escalating rhetoric

Israel has agreed to allow a team of 80 Turkish rescue workers into Gaza to assist in recovery operations according to reporting from the Financial Times. The move signals an unusual moment of coordination between two governments long at odds. The deployment, confirmed by officials briefed on the matter, is part of the U.S.-backed ceasefire […]

Athens faces mounting pressure from Berlin and NATO to ease its stance on Turkey’s role in Europe’s new defense framework—risking both its regional balance and relations with powerful EU allies

One of Istanbul’s oldest schools faces the prospect of temporary closure after Turkey’s Ministry of Education ordered the 571-year-old Phanar Greek Orthodox College to vacate its premises within 90 days over earthquake safety concerns

Kosovo says it has received Skydagger FPV “RTF” loitering munitions from Turkey; Belgrade condemns the shipment and warns it threatens stability in the Western Balkans

Nineteen Turkish celebrities were summoned in Istanbul’s drug probe, as critics see echoes of a wider clampdown on artists and journalists

By 2028, Turkey could meet over half its gas needs through domestic production and LNG imports, challenging Russia and Iran’s hold on the last major European market and advancing Ankara’s ambition to become a regional gas hub

The pontiff will join the Orthodox leader for a joint pilgrimage to Nicaea during his first apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon this November

A new nationwide survey shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan trailing all main rivals — by as much as 16 points — while his ruling party also falls behind the opposition after more than two decades in power

Authorities in northern Greece intercepted a large cache of weapons near the Evros border, with the investigation ongoing

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Istanbul on Thursday, with no reports of injuries or significant damage, officials confirmed.

Turkish Airlines is in talks over the purchase of up to 250 passenger aircraft with analysts suggesting the deal could be used as leverage in US-Turkey relations, particularly over fighter jet programs

The US and Turkish presidents are betting that personal chemistry—and a few billion-dollar deals—can patch up years of mistrust

When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan canceled his scheduled meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in New York, he cited “lack of time.” Yet, on the same day, Erdoğan held high-profile talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, the Libyan leader Mohammed al-Menfi, and even gave an interview on Fox News — all in the framework of the United Nations General Assembly

The U.S. president recently set a positive tone for his encounter with his Turkish counterpart, saying he anticipates the signing of new trade and defense agreements during Erdogan’s visit.

Maria Antetokounmpo received violent Instagram messages after Greece’s national team won bronze at EuroBasket in Riga; she condemned the abuse, praised Turkey’s team and said she will expose the senders

Ankara’s planned deployment of the Piri Reis research vessel challenges Greece’s jurisdiction in the Aegean, just as Athens and Ankara prepare for a potential meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdoğan at the UN General Assembly