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Kallas calls Turkey "key partner" during high-level EU visit to Ankara
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (123+ words) European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has described Turkey as "a key partner" on security, migration and energy during a high-level visit to Ankara aimed at strengthening cooperation on shared strategic priorities. Following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip…...
From Suleiman to the Blue Homeland
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) The future is certain, it is only the past that is unpredictable." This old Soviet aphorism seems to resonate with Turkey's national past as it is being revised in contemporary history textbooks. Over the past two years, the national narrative…...
Erdogan highlights Turkish military strength before NATO gathering
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (199+ words) Ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted Turkey's military strength and strategic importance to the alliance, while welcoming an agreement to bring an end to hostilities in the Middle East. Speaking after a…...
The Aegean is shared
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (572+ words) he "calm waters" that emerged in 2023 following the Athens Declaration appear to be under strain. The proposed "Blue Homeland" bill, according to several analysts, reflects Turkey's effort to prevent the expansion of Greece's Exclusive Economic Zone to 12 miles. Is this…...
European Parliament report calls for sanctions on Turkish justice minister
2+ week, 1+ day ago (182+ words) A European Parliament report, expected to be put to a vote on Wednesday, recommends sanctions against Turkish Justice Minister Ak'n Gurlek over his role in the case of former Istanbul mayor and leading opposition figure Ekrem Imamoglu, currently jailed." " Imamoglu…...
Cyprus-France defense deal sparks strong reaction from Ankara
2+ week, 5+ day ago (393+ words) Ankara has reacted strongly to the recent announcement of a military cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus facilitating the deployment of French forces on Cypriot territory." Warning of "dangerous consequences," the Turkish Defense Ministry said the status of forces agreement…...
Turkey says maritime zones bill is "national legislation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (255+ words) Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs sources, referring to Wednesday's meeting in Sofia between Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, said a bill linked to maritime zones "constitutes national legislation." "Minister Fidan reminded that the bill…...
Turkey denies harassing defense ministers" flights to Cyprus
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (319+ words) Turkey's government on Monday denied that Turkish fighter jets harassed aircraft carrying the defense ministers of Greece, the Netherlands and France to Cyprus for an informal European Union meeting." A statement from the Turkish Presidency said that "claims in certain…...
Turkish defense sector deepens ambitions
3+ week, 4+ day ago (269+ words) Turkey has expanded the international reach of its defense industry through a series of agreements focused on the joint development and production of military systems with partners in Europe, Canada, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. In recent days, Ankara…...