Discussions on the logistics of the meeting are underway, including a timeline and framework for the meeting as well as who will be joining the two leaders.
If the election losses indeed cause a shift in Greek-Turkish relations, the first signs may appear today at NATO
Mark Rutte's bid for NATO leadership has lost its momentum, leaving the Dutch Prime Minister on stand-by for now. This despite the United States wanting the issue of Jens Stoltenberg's successor settled way back in January.
Even the winners had not expected such a clear victory. There is absolutely no doubt: the big winners are the opposition forces led by the new and old mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu. The equally clear loser is President Erdogan. He had set all his forces in motion to win the municipal elections and failed […]
Poor economy drags on ruling party, as opposition wins Istanbul and other major cities and is poised to win the total vote for first time in decades
Latest eyebrow-raising statement has combative Turkish leader reflecting on total conquest of Cyprus by invasion forces in 1974
The 70-year-old Turkish leader has led the country for more than two decades
The two leaders have already arranged a face-to-face meeting in Turkey for this spring, likely scheduled between May 5 and May 15
The two leaders have already scheduled another face-to-face meeting in the spring in Turkey, probably between May 5 and May 15.
In a recent resolution to a protracted diplomatic saga, Turkey has agreed to acquire F-16s, while Sweden is set to join NATO and Greece will receive F-35s. To Vima spoke with Henri J. Barkey, an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, to assess the implications of this complex deal.
Over the years, stable Turkish influence structures have taken root in Germany, encompassing numerous Turkish associations, mosques, and prayer houses—some estimated at around three thousand
The give-and-take between the U.S. and Turkey is confirmed: the former played the card of fighter jets, and Turkey played the card of approving or not NATO's enlargement with the Scandinavian country
Hungary and Viktor Orban have now become the center of attention.
Fahrettin Altun said media in both countries often color bilateral ties in jingoistic terms, something he said influences a large portion of public opinion in both nations.
Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy declines to comment on the Turkish leader's proposal, merely referring to details officially released during the Mitsotakis-Erdogan meeting
Athens Declaration on Friendly Relations and Good Neighbourliness eyed as framework to rewarm, advance bilateral relations; avoid conflict
Despite the 'wordplay', the atmosphere before, during and after talks was amicable. The 1923 Lausanne Treaty explicitly refers to 'Moslem minority' in Greek province of Thrace
The two leaders will issue statements after the meeting
It was the first time the two heads of state met
The Turkish President was welcomed by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis