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Monumental Tomb Uncovered in Ancient Greek City of Olympos in Turkey
58+ min ago (482+ words) Archaeologists excavating the ancient Greek city of Olympos (Greek: "), present-day Turkey, have uncovered a monumental tomb believed to belong to a wealthy aristocratic woman, shedding new light on elite burial traditions in one of ancient Lycia's most important coastal cities....
Israel, Lebanon Extend Ceasefire by 45 Days
1+ week, 2+ day ago (370+ words) The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that was set to expire on Sunday has been extended by 45 days, to allow the continuation of US-brokered talks between the two countries. Lebanon was dragged into the Middle East war after the Iran-backed…...
US Lawmakers Demand Clarification From Marco Rubio Over F-35s to Turkey
1+ week, 5+ day ago (376+ words) Members of the US House of Representatives are calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to clarify whether recent public statements on the potential sale of F-35s to Turkey made by the Ambassador in Ankara, Tom Barrack, reflect official government policy....
Israeli Soldier Desecrates Virgin Mary Statue in Lebanon
2+ week, 3+ day ago (257+ words) " Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 7, 2026 The Virgin Mary incident follows another image from Debel that showed an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer. Local residents identified the site as a crucifix located outside a family home....
Tryphe: How a Greek Word Found in Turkey Defines Ancient Roman Extravagance
2+ week, 4+ day ago (314+ words) Greek Reporter. com Tryphe: How a Greek Word Found in Turkey Defines Ancient Roman Extravagance Archaeologists in the ancient city of Zile, located in Turkeys northern Tokat province, have announced the discovery of a spectacular 1, 800-year-old mosaic that highlights the…...
Turkey Reveals First-Ever Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
2+ week, 4+ day ago (293+ words) Turkey has publicly showcased the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time at the SAHA 2026 defense exhibition in Istanbul, marking a major step in the country's push to expand its long-range strategic strike capabilities. Turkish Minister of National…...
Historic Orthodox Church Becomes Public Library in Adana, Turkey
2+ week, 6+ day ago (354+ words) The Agios Nikolaos Church in Turkey, also known as the Adana Greek Orthodox Church, has been transformed into a public library, in the latest twist of its nearly two-century-long history. Originally built in 1845 by the local Greek Orthodox community following…...
Lemnos Becomes the Latest Greek Island to Launch Direct Ferry Link with Turkey
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (223+ words) A significant milestone for tourism on the frontier island of Lemnos was reached today with the announcement of a new ferry connection to "anakkale, Turkey. The news was confirmed via social media by the Sub-Regional Governor of Lemnos, Apostolos Koutsogiannis....
Erdogan Unveils 20-Year 0% Tax Plan for Foreign Residents Relocating to Turkey
4+ week, 1+ day ago (253+ words) Turkish President Erdogan on Friday proposed a 20-year tax holiday to lure foreign residents to relocate to Turkey. Speaking at the Dolmabahce Working Office in Istanbul during the "T'rkiye Century Strong Center for Investment Program" event, Erdogan announced an entire…...
Turkey Challenges Greek Fishing Restrictions in Aegean Waters
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (228+ words) Turkey has spoken out against Greek fishing restrictions in parts of the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean beyond Greek territorial waters, saying the bans are unlawful'a move that has further escalated tensions over maritime jurisdiction. In a statement, Turkey's Ministry of…...