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- 10 Oct · 00:00 UTC
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Baykar chief warns unchecked technology race could lead to ‘terrible extinction’
Selcuk Bayraktar, chairman of the board of trustees of the Turkish Technology Team Foundation (T3 Foundation) and chair of the defense firm Bayar, warned Friday that unchecked technological ambition could lead to “a terrible extinction” for humanity, its…
- 9 Oct · 21:00 UTC
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Türkiye strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Türkiye on Friday condemned "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia that killed three people and injured 36 others. “We condemn in the strongest terms the targeting by the Houthis of Abha International Airport in southern Saudi…
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Cyprus backs EU spending flexibility for energy security
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos has called for greater flexibility in EU spending rules to allow Cyprus and other member states to support households and businesses while investing in energy security, as the conflict in the Middle East increases uncertainty…
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Greek, Turkish Officials Review CBMs During Crete Meeting
FM Giorgos Gerapetritis: When right time comes the next step may be discussion on the delimitation of the continental shelf; EEZ in Aegean, east Med The meeting was hosted by Greece’s defense ministry and attended by ambassadors, senior military officers and…
- 15:00 UTC
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Erhurman warns against ‘leaking’, ‘manipulation’ after reported Varosha proposal
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman on Friday warned against “leaking”, “distortions”, and “manipulations”, following media reports that he had accepted, and then subsequently rejected, a proposal to repopulate Varosha with Greek Cypriots under the United…
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Erdoğan says int’l system is ‘severely wounded’ over Gaza
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has renewed his criticism of the international system over the war in Gaza , saying the global order had been “severely wounded” and had failed to uphold international law and protect civilians. “Gaza has been turned into the…
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Former UK Foreign Minister and Defense Minister to TO VIMA: “Cyprus could be in the “crosshairs” of Iran or Iranian proxies”
Britain says RAF Akrotiri will not be used in joint operations with the U.S., reaffirming its defensive stance amid escalating tensions in the region The first warning came shortly after midnight. Three suspicious vehicles were heading towards RAF Fairford, t…
- 10:00 UTC
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Greek Mirage 2000 and Turkish F-16: The Deadly Aegean Encounter That Remains Disputed
A deadly encounter between Greek and Turkish fighter jets over the Aegean Sea on 8 October 1996 remains one of the most controversial incidents in the military history of the two neighbouring countries. The incident involved a Turkish F-16D fighter jet that…
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EU-Türkiye Business Summit to be held in Brussels for second time
The Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEİK) and the European Business Summit (EBS) will co-host the second EU -Türkiye Business Summit in Brussels on Oct. 13, DEİK has announced. The summit, to be held at Egmont Palace under the theme “Unlocking…
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28 women killed by men, 19 others die under suspicious circumstances in Turkey in September
Twenty-eight women were killed by men in Turkey in September, while 19 others died under suspicious circumstances, according to a monthly report by the We Will Stop Femicide Platform (KCDP). Five women were killed by their husbands, three by their partners,…
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‘I would vote for Turkish Cypriot president’, former Justice Minister says
Former justice minister Emily Yiolitis has said she would “gladly vote for a Turkish Cypriot for president” if they were more capable than a Greek Cypriot candidate. She also said she disagrees with the Greek national anthem being used in Cyprus. Speaking on…
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Türkiye, Syria review integration efforts in Ankara
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head İbrahim Kalın. (AA photo) National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head İbrahim Kalın met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani in Ankara on Oct. 8 to discuss…
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Ankara presses for halt to Black Sea ship attacks
Türkiye is seeking a deal to halt attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea , with Russia and Ukraine continuing consultations on a Turkish draft that would extend protection beyond grain shipments. The proposed moratorium draws on the earlier Black Sea…
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Fidan says a defence pact with Saudi Arabia is not a licence to attack
Turkish Hakan Fidan on the security pact and the possibility of deploying Turkish troops on Saudi Arabian territory: "A defense agreement means that when a country that has signed the agreement is attacked, you provide it with support for its defense. This is…
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Greece Wins Initial US Approval for F-35 and F-16 Weapons
Washington has in the past been slow to clear Greek requests for advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, especially long-range or strike systems. Sources told Kathimerini the shift is partly down to competition, and to Athens shopping elsewhere,…
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Black Sea enters new era: Why Türkiye will shape what comes next
The Black Sea is no longer simply a body of water separating Russia, Ukraine and NATO’s eastern flank. Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, it has become one of Europe’s most consequential security arenas. Military power,…
- 8 Oct · 21:00 UTC
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US envoy to Greece asked donor to wire $100,000 to her Amex account: Report
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked a Trump donor to wire $100,000 to her American Express account days before her Senate confirmation hearing, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday. The newspaper said Guilfoyle told Eric Deters, a…
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Türkiye's intelligence chief meets Syrian foreign minister in Ankara
Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin met Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani in Ankara, security sources said. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Syria relations, areas of bilateral cooperation, relations with neighboring countries and regional…
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Greece, India Seek Deeper Defense Cooperation
Greece is also promoting its role as India’s gateway to the EU via the IMEC corridor, focusing on connectivity and infrastructure, at a time when the Indian economy is consolidating its position as a global superpower Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met…
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Opposition leader claims İzmir mayor joined Erdoğan’s party under jail threat
New (Yeni) Party leader Özgür Özel has claimed that the mayor of İzmir , an opposition stronghold, joined President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s party under the threat of imprisonment. İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
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Turkey warns Black Sea attacks threaten shipping after two sinkings
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned Thursday that attacks by Russia and Ukraine were threatening Black Sea shipping, days after two Turkish-owned cargo ships sank off Romania and Bulgaria. Fidan spoke at a joint news conference in Ankara with…
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Opposition leader claims İzmir mayor joined Erdoğan’s party under threat of imprisonment
New (Yeni) Party leader Özgür Özel has claimed that the mayor of İzmir , an opposition stronghold, joined President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s party under the threat of imprisonment. İzmir Mayor Cemil Tugay joined the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
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Turkey rules out offensive troop deployments under Saudi defense pact
Turkey will not send troops abroad to launch attacks under its defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday, while reaffirming Ankara’s commitment to help defend its allies. “This is a defense agreement,” Fidan said.…
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Türkiye, Greece to discuss crackdown on gangs
Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi Interior Minister Mustafa Çiftçi was expected to travel to Athens on Oct. 8 for talks with Greek officials on strengthening cooperation against transnational crime , terrorist organizations and emerging criminal gangs ,…
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Two killed after building partially collapses in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Eight survivors rescued from the rubble as fears of further collapse slow operations in Istanbul’s Maltepe district. Save Share At least two people have been killed after a seven-storey building in Turkiye’s Istanbul partially collapsed, officials said.…
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Türkiye completes preparations to submit Mecca defense pact to parliament: Foreign minister
Türkiye has completed preparations to submit the Mecca defense agreement to parliament for approval, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Thursday, stressing that the pact is defensive in nature and does not authorize attacks on other countries. "The necessary…
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Greece Seeks New US Weapons and Stryker Vehicles
The Greek prime minister, after receiving the US Secretary of State, emphasized that Athens is a pillar of stability and a bridge between Europe, the US, Middle East and Arab world Greece is seeking a range of new U.S. weapons, armored vehicles and long-term…
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Türkiye to unveil new school security measures early next year
Education Minister Yusuf Tekin (AA Photo) Education Minister Yusuf Tekin said on Oct. 8 that the government will unveil a new package of security measures for schools in February 2027, describing a series of school attacks this year as having become an…
- 11:00 UTC
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India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed?
India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping. Save Share Ukraine says it has received proposals from India, Turkiye, Egypt and the United States to broker talks with Russia. The offers…
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PKK says Turkey doing too little for peace despite fighters’ withdrawal
The outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on Thursday accused the Turkish government of failing to move forward with a peace process launched in 2024, despite the group’s reported withdrawal of all remaining fighters from Turkey and nearby border areas. “We…
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Nine Syrian sailors missing after drone strike sinks Turkish-operated ship
Nine Syrian sailors remain missing after a drone strike sank a commercial ship managed by a Turkey-based company off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, a Syrian official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday, after rescuers ended their search. The Togolese-flagged…
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9 Syrian sailors missing after drone strike sinks Turkish-operated ship
Nine Syrian sailors remain missing after a drone strike sank a commercial ship managed by a Turkey-based company off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, a Syrian official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday, after rescuers ended their search. The Togolese-flagged…
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Fitto: without Cyprus solution East Med de-escalation impossible
European Commission Cyprus problem envoy Raffaele Fitto on Thursday said that the European Union attaches “particular importance” to efforts to bring about a solution to the Cyprus problem, as he addressed a European Parliament debate on the matter of…
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Aegean Airlines Ranked Europe’s Safest Airline in New 10-Year Safety Index
Aegean scored 89 out of 100 in the 2026 European Airline Safety Index, which assessed 20 of Europe’s largest eligible low-cost and mainline airlines based on flight volumes recorded by EUROCONTROL in 2025. The index, produced by AirAdvisor, examined airline…
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Greece Agrees to $4 Billion US Defence Package Including Missiles, F-16 Upgrades and Helicopter Support
The package was agreed during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Athens and includes missiles and precision-guided bombs, upgrades for Greece’s F-16 fleet and long-term support for its military helicopters. Around $1.2 billion will be spent on…
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Karpathos: The Missing Link in America’s Eastern Mediterranean Strategy
The Eastern Mediterranean became impossible to ignore in early 2026. The coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, Tehran’s missile and drone retaliation, and the disruption of vital shipping routes all pointed to the same conclusion: this is no…
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US announces $4B in military sales to Greece as countries deepen defense ties
Washington and Athens also agree to expand cooperation in defense technologies, energy and cybersecurity
- 7 Oct · 17:00 UTC
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Cyprus-Linked Tanker Rio Attacked Off Sochi as 23 Sailors Rescued
Please select a featured image for your post A Cyprus-linked oil tanker caught fire after being attacked by an unmanned surface vessel off Russia’s Black Sea coast, with all 23 sailors on board rescued safely . The Aframax Rio was struck off Sochi on October…
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey: Could the Mecca defense pact become a game changer in the war against the Houthis in Yemen?
Pakistan and Turkey have agreed to provide "practical measures" to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks. Could a new alliance reshape the war against the Houthis in Yemen? The latest iteration of Saudi Arabia's defense deal with Turkey and Pakistan, the…
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Battle of Lepanto: The Bloody 1571 Clash That Shattered Ottoman Naval Power in Greek Waters
The Battle of Lepanto was fought at the entrance to the Gulf of Patras, off the western coast of Greece, between the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese. More than 400 warships converged on the narrow waters. For roughly five hours, the sea became a…
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Greece and Florida Sign New Defense Cooperation Deal
In joint statements with Giorgos Gerapetritis, Marco Rubio backed Greece's energy projects, with messages on the Vertical Corridor and diplomacy Greece’s armed forces and the Florida National Guard signed a new defense cooperation agreement in Athens on…
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Rubio Visit Ignites Clash Over US Ties in Greek Parliament
In joint statements with Giorgos Gerapetritis, Marco Rubio backed Greece's energy projects, with messages on the Vertical Corridor and diplomacy Marco Rubio’s first visit to Greece as US secretary of state set off a heated debate in Parliament on Wednesday,…
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Cyprus reiterates condemnation of terrorism on October 7 anniversary
Cyprus remains steadfast in its condemnation of all acts of terrorism and rejects all forms of antisemitism, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, marking three years since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks against Israel. In a post on X, the ministry said…
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A Divided Past: Archaeology, Occupation and Greek-German Relations
A new exhibition at the National Archaeological Museum and the German Archaeological Institute Athens examines a wartime rupture in the relationship between two institutions On Oct. 12, 1944, as German occupation forces withdrew from the city of Athens, the…
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Med9 leaders call for Cyprus solution, ‘mutually beneficial’ relations with Turkey
The leaders of the European Union’s ‘Med9’ states on Wednesday called for both a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem and “mutually beneficial” relations with Turkey as they met in the Croatian seaside city of Split. A joint declaration issued by the…
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Turkey plans troops and air defenses for Saudi Arabia: report
Turkey plans to send troops and more air defense equipment to Saudi Arabia to protect cities and energy facilities from attacks by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported Tuesday, citing Turkish officials. Turkey is already…
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Armenia expects Turkey border to reopen as route linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan advances
Armenia expects its border with Turkey to reopen in the near future as plans advance for a transport route through Armenia connecting Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan, a part of Azerbaijan separated from the rest of the country by Armenian territory, Prime Minister…
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Police officer killed in Ankara checkpoint shooting
A police officer was killed Tuesday when a suspect opened fire at a checkpoint in the Turkish capital of Ankara, according to the Demirören News Agency (DHA). Police stopped a vehicle at a checkpoint on the Karacaören-TOKİ road in Ankara at around 11:25 p.m.,…
- 12:00 UTC
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Turkish and Russian leaders discuss ties, Black Sea security
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed bilateral relations, regional issues and global developments in a phone call on Oct. 7, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate has said. During the call, Erdoğan stressed the…
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Cyprus-linked tanker ablaze off Sochi after Black Sea drone attack
A Cyprus-linked crude oil tanker caught fire off Russia’s Black Sea coast near Sochi after being struck by unmanned vessels, with all 23 crew members rescued as attacks on commercial shipping in the region intensify. The Liberian-flagged Aframax Rio, linked…
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Gerapetritis highlights Cyprus, 3+1 in talks with Rubio
Cyprus’ role in the security architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean and the further strengthening of the 3+1 format with Greece, Israel and the United States were highlighted by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis on Wednesday, following his talks…
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Türkiye’s Navy graduates first female patrol aircraft pilot
1st Lt. Hilal Aydın Türkiye ’s Naval Forces have graduated their first female maritime patrol aircraft pilot after Navy 1st Lt. Hilal Aydın successfully completed her flight training. Aydın, who serves at the Naval Air Command in Kartepe, northwestern…
- 10:00 UTC
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Rubio in Athens: Greece and US Sign New Defence Agreement With Florida National Guard
Please select a featured image for your post The agreement was signed by Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff General Demetrios Houpis and Florida National Guard Commander John Haas in the presence of Rubio and Dendias. Dendias described the…
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Bulgaria ends search for crew of Turkish-operated ship sunk in drone attack
Bulgaria has ended its search for the missing crew of a Turkish-operated cargo ship that sank after a drone strike in the Black Sea, rescuers said Wednesday, after three vessels with links to Turkey were hit in two days. No survivors have been found from the…
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Turkish Media React to Rubio’s Athens Visit
Calling history "the foundation on which our relationship is built," the U.S. secretary of state said Greece and the United States must also focus on the future, as the two allies signed three new agreements in Athens. Turkish media have closely followed U.S.…
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Rubio: Greece Is an Indispensable NATO Ally
The U.S. secretary of state is meeting with Greek officials as Athens hosts the sixth round of the bilateral Strategic Dialogue, with defense, regional security and energy security on the agenda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Greece “an indispensable…
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Christodoulides and Erhurman to meet again on October 13
President Nikos Christodoulides will hold his next meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman under the auspices of the United Nations on Tuesday, 13 October, at 3:30pm, as efforts continue to restart Cyprus problem negotiations. The aim remains to…
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Mecca defense pact to go before Turkish parliament
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler attended a meeting of the “Strategic Political and Defense Committee,” established under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AA photo) The Mecca Joint Defense…
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Greece marks three years since the Hamas attack on Israel
The ministry said the return of the hostages was a relief and a decisive step toward a lasting settlement. It said a permanent ceasefire, and full implementation of the second phase of the 20-point peace plan for Gaza, remain urgent. Athens said it supports…
- 6 Oct · 21:00 UTC
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Turkey Records Highest Number of Airspace Violations in Two Months
The activity represented the busiest day since August 18 and significantly exceeded the daily highs recorded in September. The latest incidents have raised concerns over increased Turkish military activity along Greece’s northeastern and southeastern Aegean…
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Rubio Arrives in Athens Amid Tight Security, Traffic Restrictions
Days before arriving in Athens, Rubio backed Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, as energy, defense, and regional security top the 6th Strategic Dialogue US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens on Tuesday evening for the sixth round of the US-Greece…
- 16:00 UTC
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Kurdish leader says Turkey fails to act on rights during peace process
Turkey’s government has failed to take basic steps on rights and political freedoms during its peace process with Kurdish militants, Tuncer Bakırhan, co-chair of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), told his party’s lawmakers in…
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Alleged Guilfoyle Remark Sparks Clash in Greek Parliament
Rubio's visit comes as Greece aims to highlight it role as a factor of stability and security in the region An independent Greek lawmaker reignited the controversy over US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle on the eve of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to…
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Opposition warns defending Saudi Arabia could drag Turkey into Yemen war
Opposition politicians in Turkey warned Tuesday that a pledge to help defend Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement could pull the country into the war in Yemen, accusing the government of committing military support before securing…
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Azerbaijani outlet removes report showing Turkey-Israel shipping continued in September
Azerbaijan’s APA news agency on Tuesday removed a report documenting 11 visits to Israeli ports by six Turkey-linked cargo ships in September despite Turkey’s trade ban over Israel’s assault on Gaza, hours after publication. The English, Azerbaijani and…
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Pakistan, Turkiye and Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means
Islamabad says its role is defensive, but Riyadh's offensive in Yemen tests how long it can stay out of the fight. Save Share Islamabad, Pakistan — For the first time since it was signed in August, the Mecca pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is…
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Greek LNG carrier struck leaving Strait of Hormuz; crew unhurt
The Greek Ministry of Shipping said the 30-member crew, including 11 Greeks, is safe and that no injuries have been reported. Maran Gas later said the ship and crew were safe, the vessel was fully operational, and there was no report of pollution or damage…
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Yellow warning for severe thunderstorms in Cyprus until 6pm
The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for isolated severe thunderstorms, in force from 1pm to 6pm on Tuesday. The storms are expected to hit mainly the mountains, inland areas and the northwest of the island. Hail may fall, and winds will…
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“They want to stop our F-35s”: How Turkish media read Rubio’s Athens trip
Turkish media expect the Greek side to raise both a possible Turkish F-35 purchase and the weapons package for Greece’s own jets. “The Greeks want to block F-35s for Turkey, and they will hold talks on the weapons for their own F-35s,” Turkish media are…
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Greece Seeks Advanced Secret US Missiles to Boost Air Force
According to well-informed sources cited by Ta Nea , Athens has already prepared and submitted its official Letter of Request for Price and Availability (LoR for P&A), making the weapons package a central issue on the bilateral agenda and seeking US approval…
- 5 Oct · 21:00 UTC
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Greece Seeks Two Minehunters From Italy To Boost Navy
The issue emerged during a recent bilateral meeting between Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias and his Italian counterpart, Guido Crosetto, on the sidelines of the Adriatic and Ionian Initiative (ADRION) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Venice. Greece seeks to…
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Greek Military Personnel Jailed Over $8 million Crypto Pyramid Scheme
Authorities completed the questioning of all 17 people arrested in the case following a marathon process. Judicial officials ordered three defendants into pre-trial detention, while the other 14 were released under restrictive conditions, with some also…
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Türkiye says Mecca Defense Alliance discussed support for Saudi Arabia amid developments over Yemen
Türkiye and its Mecca Alliance partners discussed possible support for Saudi Arabia’s defense as well as diplomatic steps to resolve tensions involving Yemen through peaceful means and dialogue, said the Turkish foreign minister on Monday. Speaking after an…
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Turkish Cypriot electricity workers strike after transformer explosion
Turkish Cypriot electricity workers’ trade union El-Sen went on strike on Monday after a worker suffered serious injuries following an explosion at a transformer station last week, with the striking workers demanding better physical protection for those…
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Türkiye’s Aselsan reveals homegrown communications satellite constellation
Turkish defense firm Aselsan unveiled its new low Earth orbit communications satellite constellation on Monday at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), held in the southwestern province of Antalya. The Gokbagi (Astralink) dual-use…
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Mecca Pact and Türkiye’s flexible deterrence
Last August, in this column, I stated that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which was signed by Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, showed the three middle-power countries’ desire to move from being security-consuming to security-producing states. I also…
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Turkey, Pakistan pledge troop deployment to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Turkey and Pakistan pledged Monday to deploy troops to Saudi Arabia under a new mutual defense pact following weeks of Houthi attacks, as Riyadh and its Yemeni government allies launched a counteroffensive against the group. Representatives of the three…
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Another Round of Aegean Airspace, Athens FIR Violations Reported
Tuesday marked one of the tensest days in the Aegean in recent memory, with Turkish air activity raising the risk of a serious incident Seven Turkish aircraft were recorded on Monday operating within the Athens Flight Information Region (FIR) and over parts…
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Turkiye, Pakistan agree Saudi Arabia military deployment under Mecca pact
Save Share The Mecca Alliance says it has agreed to trigger collective deterrence measures in response to “heinous attacks” by Yemen’s Houthi group against Saudi Arabia. In a statement on Monday, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and…
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Erdoğan urges peaceful use of space at Antalya summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Oct. 5 warned against turning space into a theater for an arms race, saying its future should be shaped through international cooperation as Türkiye hosted an international declaration supporting the peaceful and sustainable…
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Ukraine blames Russia for deadly sinking of Turkish-owned ship in Black Sea
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russian drones for an attack on a Turkish-owned ship that caught fire and sank in the Black Sea on Monday, killing two crew members, according to Romania’s Interior Ministry. “A horrific strike by two Russian…
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Türkiye strongly condemns Israel's activities in Syria's Quneitra province
Türkiye on Monday strongly condemned Israel's resumption of activities along the so-called "Sufa 53 line" in Syria's Quneitra province, saying the move was aimed at creating new faits accomplis in the country. "We strongly condemn Israel's erosion of the 1974…
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Greece Braces for Turkish Pushback as Rubio Heads to Athens
Constant reinvention has been a defining characteristic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political career. He has never hesitated to shift positions, or even to swap allies for adversaries, making abrupt turns in his dealings with the United…
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Türkiye condemns Israel’s renewed work in southern Syria
Türkiye on Oct. 5 condemned Israel ’s resumption of excavation work along the so-called “Sufa 53” line in Syria ’s southern Quneitra province. In a written statement dated Oct. 5, the Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned what it described as Israel’s “attempts…
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Brain-reading devices threaten democracy, professor warns Cyprus parliament
Scientists clashed at parliament’s Human Rights Committee on Monday over whether consumer devices that track brain activity , such as smart earphones, threaten democracy. The committee heard that Cyprus’s laws have a gap on neurotechnology and that nobody…
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Turkish-Owned Cargo Ship Hit by Drone Off Romania in Black Sea
A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain from Ukraine to Italy has reportedly been hit by a drone in the Black Sea, around 20 nautical miles off the Romanian coast. The vessel, ROYAD MAMMADOV , came under attack while transporting the Ukrainian grain cargo.…
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Israel says it killed Turkish aid group volunteer in Gaza strike
The Israeli military said Sunday that it had killed a Palestinian who worked with the Turkish humanitarian organization Deniz Feneri in a strike in Gaza, accusing him of belonging to Hamas’s armed wing. The military identified the man as Saqr Nabil Musa Qaisi…
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Greek Soldiers to Face Questioning in $8 Million Crypto Scam
Suspects allegedly lured investors with promises of extraordinary returns and encouraged participants to recruit new members Nine key suspects in a cryptocurrency investment scam in northern Greece, including two military personnel accused of having…
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Aegean Airlines Breaks Silence on Volotea Takeover Reports
Aegean Airlines has moved to clarify its position on Spanish low cost carrier Volotea, rejecting reports that it is seeking to take control of the airline. Aegean holds more than 20 per cent of Volotea, placing Greece’s largest airline at the centre of…
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Traffic Disrupted after Grenade Attack on Athens Cafe
Authorities were alerted in central Athens early Monday after a hand grenade was thrown outside a café. According to reports, two people riding a motorcycle approached the cafe on Acharnon Street, threw the grenade and then fled the scene. No injuries have…
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Türkiye, allies to hold defense talks in Riyadh
Türkiye , Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are due to hold talks in Riyadh on Oct. 5 on regional security and the development of their joint defense alliance, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and Chief of…
- 4 Oct · 20:00 UTC
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Turkey to join Saudi, Pakistani officials for Mecca defense pact talks in Riyadh
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and Chief of General Staff Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu will travel to Riyadh on Monday for talks with Saudi and Pakistani officials under a three-way defense pact signed in August, according to…
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Three earthquakes strike southern Turkey in quick succession
Three strong earthquakes struck southern Turkey in quick succession, with epicentres in Adana and Osmaniye, according to the country’s disaster and emergency agency AFAD. The first tremor, measuring magnitude 4.8, was recorded in Adana. A second earthquake…
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Türkiye nabs another suspect in 2013 Reyhanlı bombing
An officer stands near damaged buildings after a bombing in Hatay in 2013. One of the suspects in the deadly 2013 bombing attack in Hatay was apprehended by security forces during an operation in the southern province on Oct. 3, marking the second arrest…
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Turkish foreign minister to attend Mecca Joint Defense Agreement committee meeting in Riyadh
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday will attend a meeting in Riyadh of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, an alliance founded in August with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. According to…
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Türkiye, Mecca pact allies to discuss regional security in Riyadh
The inaugural meeting of the Strategic, Political and Defense Committee established under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, Istanbul, Türkiye, Aug, 31, 2026. (İHA Photo) Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a meeting on Oct. 5 in Riyadh of a committee…
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Cyprus needs targeted social policy to combat inequality
Modern societies are characterised by a concentration of wealth among a small proportion of citizens and by growing social inequalities. In Cyprus, political parties, organised groups and many citizens argue that “the numbers are prospering, but the people…
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US ambassador sees ‘very bright’ future for defence ties with Cyprus
US Ambassador John Breslow has said the future of defence and military cooperation between the United States and Cyprus is “very bright”, pointing to plans for more US warship visits and further joint exercises. In his first interview since taking up his post…
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Christodoulides puts Famagusta proposal back on table in bid to unlock Cyprus talks
President Nikos Christodoulides has put Famagusta back on the table as a confidence-building measure, reviving an approach that would link the return of Varosha with the operation of Famagusta port under European Commission supervision. The proposal is being…
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Turkish Cypriots of Nicosia have constitutional right to municipality
The controversy about the description of Mehmet Harmanci as Turkish Cypriot mayor of Nicosia by the Cyprus Forum, who was driven to withdraw from its conference last week, was reminiscent of the problem of separate municipalities that spilled over and became…
- 3 Oct · 12:00 UTC
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Trump promises to please Erdoğan when asked about Turkey sanctions
US President Donald Trump promised on Friday to make President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan “happy” when asked about lifting sanctions on Turkey, but announced no decision or timetable. Trump was speaking to reporters at the White House before leaving for Alabama. A…
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Türkiye, France sign defense cooperation road map
Türkiye and France signed a defense cooperation road map as part of military cooperation activities between the two countries, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said Saturday. In a statement on Turkish social media platform NSosyal, the ministry said…
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Trump sees no obstacle to lifting Türkiye sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump said there was no obstacle to lifting CAATSA sanctions on Türkiye , as he reiterated his friendship with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan . Speaking to reporters at the White House on Oct. 2, Trump was asked by CNN Türk’s U.S.…
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Trump calls Erdogan a friend as questions persist over Turkey sanctions
Donald Trump again highlighted his close relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday when asked about delays in lifting US sanctions on Turkey under the CAATSA law. “I will always talk to President Erdogan. He’s a friend of mine, as you…