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Erdoğan receives Blinken for talks on Syria
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan late Thursday received U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Esenboga Airport in the Turkish capital Ankara.
During the meeting, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, the president's Chief Advisor Akif Cagatay Kilic, Communications Director Fahrettin Altun were also present.
Syria: The Commission acknowledges Turkey’s enhanced role
The European Commission acknowledges Turkey’s enhanced role in Syria ahead of a meeting next week in Ankara between its President, Ursula von der Leyen, and Turkish President Erdoğan.
“Turkey is one of the key players in the region,” stated Commission spokesperson Paola Pini today, when asked about von der Leyen’s upcoming trip to Ankara.
Syria: Fidan and Kalin in Damascus – See videos and photos
A Turkish delegation led by the head of Turkish intelligence (MIT), İbrahim Kalın, is visiting the Syrian capital, Damascus, today, according to reports in international media and photos circulating on social media.
AHI marks 50th anniversary at Athens awards dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) marked its 50th anniversary and the 50th year since Turkey's invasion of Cyprus at its 20th Annual Athens Awards Dinner on Tuesday at the Grande Bretagne Hotel in Syntagma Square.
Is Erdogan the big winner amid the Syria crisis?
With the speed at which developments in Syria are unfolding after the fall of the Assad regime, dynamics in the country and the region are in flux.
One question many are asking, however, is whether a decade or so of backing elements of Syria's armed opposition is now about to pay off for Turkey and President Erdogan.
Reactions Pour In as Bulgaria Joins Schengen: A Historic Milestone for the Country
Interior Minister Atanas Ilkov expressed immense pride and emotion as Bulgaria was officially accepted as a full member of the Schengen Area, with land border controls set to be abolished starting January 1, 2025.
Arrests made, firearms seized in Turkish mafia raid
In a series of coordinated raids on Wednesday, Greek police targeted Turkish mafia members involved in organized crime across Athens and Thessaloniki.
Turkey: 26-year-old British woman dies after ‘brutal’ buttocks lifting surgery
Accountability for the death of 26-year-old Demi Agolia from Britain, who died after buttocks lifting surgery in Turkey, is being sought by her family, who have appealed to the British courts.
At Wednesday’s hearing, a coroner testified that the 26-year-old Bretan woman was not properly informed about the surgery and was not properly cared for before and after the operation.
Türkiye, Iran aim for $30 bln in bilateral trade, says trade minister
Iran and Türkiye are working hard to reach a target of $30 billion in bilateral trade, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Wednesday.
Bolat met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as part of the 29th Meeting of the Türkiye-Iran Joint Economic Cooperation Commission. Following the discussions, Bolat confirmed Türkiye's interest in renewing its energy agreement with Iran.
Turkey, Syria focus of party leaders’ briefing
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis briefed political leaders on Wednesday, one at a time, on escalating developments in Syria and the Middle East, alongside progress in Greek-Turkish relations and Cyprus, as the country readies for its two-year tenure on the United Nations Security Council starting January 1.
Syria – Analysis: Al-Jolani wants direct contact with the US – Why his messages worry Turkey and Russia
The leader of HTS, after rejecting the pseudonym that has followed him for years – “Al-Jolani” is a Syrian alias referencing his origins and means “one from Jawlan,” the Arabic name for the Golan Heights – is making a clear and direct effort to define himself, particularly for the West.
EU chief to visit Türkiye for Syria talks
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that she will visit Türkiye to discuss the latest developments in Syria following a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
The two leaders had "substantial exchange" on Syria, the EU chief noted in a statement on X on Dec. 10.
K.M, Charis and the Botanikos, Nikos and…the jaws of Stournaras, the Dendias law for the hospitals, the unknown property of Mykonos
Hello, the Christmas spirit continued yesterday in our politics, with K.M warmly welcoming Mayor Charis along with Christos Protopappas, as well as his own Skertsos and Livanio, who of course are also the Prime Minister’s airport transfers from PASOK. At the meeting, of course, was also Mylonakis with the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Development, Mrs.
Blinken set to visit Ankara to meet Turkish foreign minister, Turkish official says
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit Ankara to meet Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday, a Turkish official said on Wednesday.
The two are expected to discuss the situation in Syria after Bashar al-Assad was ousted as president in a lightning rebel offensive. [Reuters]