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Turkey talking with US, Russia for sanctions waiver on energy imports
Turkey is in talks with the United States and Russia in an attempt to secure a US sanctions waiver so it can continue paying Gazprombank for Russian natural gas imports, Turkish authorities said.
Humanity never been so close to ‘clash of civilizations,’ Fidan says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that humanity has never been so close to the "clash of civilizations," adding that this is "a warning for humanity."
"We have never been this close to the clash of civilizations in real terms, there is a warning for humanity," said Fidan during his address at the 10th U.N. Alliance of Civilization Initiative Meeting in Portugal.
Iraq’s Zap cleared of PKK terrorists, Turkish defense chief says
Türkiye has successfully cleared of the PKK terrorist organization in the Zap region in northern Iraq, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler said on Nov. 26
Europe must stop turning a blind eye to Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus, says Dimitris Tsiordas at the European Parliament
“Europe must finally stop turning a blind eye to Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus,” emphasized New Democracy MEP Dimitris Tsiordas during his speech yesterday in the plenary session of the European Parliament.
EU prolongs Turkey oil-related sanctions
The European Union has prolonged sanctions against individuals linked to Turkey's oil industry until November 30, 2025.
These measures, initiated in 2019, were a response to Turkey's unauthorized drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, specifically within Cyprus' exclusive economic zone.
“Why are the Islamist Turks in NATO?”: Trump’s Defense Secretary wanted Erdogan out of the Alliance
Pete Hegseth, the proposed Secretary of Defense under Donald Trump, has made numerous critical comments about international organizations, NATO, and various global issues.
Gerapetritis on meeting with Fidan: Ultimately, we disagreed… Should we stop the dialogue?
Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis firmly denied opposition allegations of secret diplomacy in the Greek-Turkish dialogue during a parliamentary session.
Stylianides on Samos shipwreck: ‘The actions of human traffickers are criminal’
The Minister of Maritime Affairs Christos Stylianides expressed his sorrow for the deaths of six children and two women at a migrant shipwreck off Samos.
Turkey escalates tensions as Greece and Cyprus look to link their grids
Earlier this month we saw a mini crisis break out in the southern Aegean as Turkey deployed four frigates near the Greek islands of Kasos and Karpathos thinking that an Italian ship - which had been at the center of a 40-hour crisis last July - was in the area conducting research for the future deployment of underwater cables linking Greece and Cyprus.
Smuggler or passenger? Tara makes her case
On December 17, a Greek court will try Iranian Tara M., 26, accused of aiding a smuggling operation in August involving 77 migrants stranded at sea en route from Turkey to Italy.
Weather update: Chilly sunshine today – Temperature trends and expected showers
The significant temperature drop that began yesterday continues today, with “sunshine with teeth” prevailing across most of the country. Showers are expected starting Friday, according to meteorologists. Yesterday, the temperature in Nefrokopi plummeted to -8°C.
NATO chief Rutte begins regional tour
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will visit Athens Tuesday for talks with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias and others.
The visit will follow a Monday stop in Ankara, where Rutte will meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and top officials.
NATO chief Mark Rutte to visit Turkey, followed by Greece
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit Turkey on Monday, where he will hold meetings with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Defense Minister Yasar Guler. Following his visit to Ankara, he is expected to travel to Athens on Tuesday for discussions with Greek officials, including Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Fidan: Transforming the Aegean into an economic prosperity zone – Addressing issues holistically
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described the Aegean Sea as a paradise on earth that can be turned into an area of economic prosperity, noting that Agyra is considering all problems related to Greek-Turkish relations as a package.
NATO Secretary General in Athens on Tuesday
NATO's newly appointed Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will visit Athens next Tuesday for a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister and government officials.
He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, and Defence Minister Nikos Dendias.