Ankara looks to incoming Trump administration for reversal of Biden strategic decision; Turkish press also irate over latest Cyprus development
Bahçeli is the head of the ultra-nationalist and extremist MHP party and an Erdogan government coalition partner
'Blue Homeland' exercise, a reference to Turkey’s expressed expansionist and revisionist policies, involves 20,000 military personnel, 87 warships, seven submarines, seven unmanned naval vehicles, 31 aircraft, and is scheduled to be completed by Jan. 16.
Turkey says the 'Blue Homeland 2025' exercise will take place from January 7-16, and aims to enhance the operational preparedness of its naval forces in the Black Sea, Aegean, and Mediterranean.
“Erdogan is a very dangerous character, and his Islamist tendencies are highly concerning,” Bannon, who is now reportedly in Trump’s inner circle again, said.
According to Turkish media Anadolu, the rally, organized by the National Will Platform—a coalition of 308 NGOs—drew elders, women, and children who carried Turkish and Palestinian flags, prayed for peace, and called for an end to the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.
Ilhan Uzgel, vice-president of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), explains Ankara's objectives in the country.
"This is a transitional situation in Syria that does not legitimize any such agreement. We are monitoring it.," the Greek ministry sources said
Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Monday that a delegation from the Ministry of Energy is expected to visit Syria
The cargo ship was not loaded properly, which led to it rolling on its side and cargo being submerged in water.
The explosion occurred at a factory in northwest Turkey and officials said there is currently no evidence of sabatoge.
The cadets were on holiday leave for the Christmas season but had failed to inform their superiors
Bahceli said “We will break the teeth of those who threaten us in Jerusalem", addressing a group of supporters in a speech
Details of the discussion between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and HTS leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani remain undisclosed
The collapse of the Syrian regime destroyed Iran’s ‘axis of resistance,’ and brought Turkish-backed Islamists to Israel’s doorstep instead
Properties in Central Athens and the southern suburbs are top choices for foreign investors through Greece's golden visa scheme.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an additional €1 billion aid for Turkey’s Syrian refugee management in the country.
Kurdish officials urging Trump to press Turkey to head off an invasion
The Greek minister also deflected criticism by some opposition quarters over high defense spending, saying neighboring Turkey spends 14 times more
Last day of closely watched conference, entitled 'Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy', also included appearances by PM Mitsotakis and Ex-PM Tsipras