Greek governments - and, along with them, a watchful and often anxious public - have always placed great importance on avoiding a disadvantage in the arms race with Turkey
By the end of last year, German arms deliveries to Turkey reached €231 million - their highest level in two decades.
In this context, the MoU between the UK and Turkey sets the stage for negotiations surrounding the purchase price, payment terms, timeline for final contract drafting, confidentiality clauses, and other critical components of the prospective deal
Turkey dismissed Greece’s marine park plan as legally irrelevant for disputed islands and announced it will unveil its own marine conservation initiatives in the coming days
During a visit to the Turkish-occupied areas on the dour anniversary of the 1974 invasion, Erdogan referred to 'major infrastructure initiatives,' including an undersea power connection between Turkey and the TC pseudo-state
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.