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Turkey: The army will continue operations on the Syrian border until the Kurds “lay down their arms”
Greece handed over an archaeological treasure seized in Evros to Turkey (Photos)
Greece sends a strong message against antiquities trafficking and the illegal trade of cultural goods by handing over 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey. These coins, dated from the early to late 5th century BC, were seized in 2019 on Greek soil from a Turkish national who attempted to illegally import them into the country.
Turkey’s rising influence in Syria an unstated concern for Athens
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Greece returns 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey
Greece has returned a total of 1,055 ancient coins which were illegally excavated and smuggled out of Turkey, in the first such repatriation between the two countries.
The coins were seized by customs at the Kipi border crossing on the Greek-Turkish land border in July 2019.
A total of 76 immigrants detected by the Coast Guard – Incidents in Samos, Rhodes, and Syros
The Samos Port Authority detected 29 migrants and arrested their 29-year-old trafficker on Wednesday, December 18.
Kalamata: Turkish worker stabbed & killed his 52-year-old Greek employer in Almyros
An alarm has been raised by Kalamata authorities following the murder of a 52-year-old man by a 35-year-old man from Turkey.
According to police sources, the crime took place at a local hotel where the two men were doing renovation work.
After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits
The moment he arrived home to Syria from Turkey, Ahmed al-Kassem held his sister in a tight embrace, tears streaming down their faces. They hadn't seen each other in more than a decade and now were reunited only days after the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Panagiotopoulos: Greece must closely monitor developments in Syria
In an interview with Open, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, spoke about the developments in the migration issue, based on the data on Syria, the Greek decision to freeze the issuing of decisions on asylum applications, and the attitude of
No talk of ceasefire deal between Turkey and US-backed SDF, Turkish official says
There is no talk of a ceasefire deal between Turkey and the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria, contrary to a US announcement on the issue, a Turkish Defense Ministry official said on Thursday.
Hurriyet: Assad handed over to Israel details of military targets to allow him to leave Syria
An unknown aspect of how Bashar al-Assad fled Syria to Russia when the rebels reached Damascus was presented by a columnist for the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, who claims that the Syrian politician gave Israel details of his country’s military targets so that Tel Aviv would allow the plane carrying him to travel to Moscow.
Two-Faced: Bulgaria's Borissov Opposes Long-Term Ukraine Agreement, Cites Global Push for Peace
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, has stated that he does not support the signing of a security cooperation agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine. His stance marks a notable shift for the party, which has previously backed initiatives in support of Ukraine. This decision comes as caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev announced he would not sign the agreement without parliamentary backing.
Turkey seeks energy leverage via Syria
ISTANBUL - As Syria's political landscape shifts toward a new government potentially aligned with Turkey, revived discussions on strategic energy and maritime agreements are making waves. One proposal is the revival of a natural gas pipeline that would transport Qatari gas to Europe through Syria and Turkey, a plan stalled for over 15 years.
FM calls for immediate steps to address Syria's urgent needs
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of addressing Syria's pressing needs, including the return of refugees, institutional rebuilding and the restoration of basic public services.
Risks and opportunities for Greece and Turkey
Bashar al-Assad's overthrow was not so unexpected after all. He had created all the conditions to make his ouster ripe, resting on the laurels of his dominance and Syria's return to the Arab League, which he saw as an admission of fault from those who supported his rivals and a sacred font where he washed away his sins.
Lebanese PM thanks Türkiye for its solidarity, support through 'these difficult times'
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday expressed gratitude for Türkiye's support as his country continues to endure Israeli attacks.