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General Metin Gurak appointed as new military chief in Turkey

Turkey's Supreme Military Council has appointed Metin Gurak as the new chief of the general staff, a decision published by President Tayyip Erdogan's office on Thursday.

Metin Gurak replaces Yasar Guler, who was appointed as defense minister in the new government by Erdogan in June after he was sworn in for his new five-year presidential term. [Reuters]

Erdogan begs Putin: Don't do it

The plea for an end to further escalations came after Moscow bombed facilities vital for grain deliveries from Ukraine, writes the Kyiv Post.
Erdogan was a key player in the now-collapsed deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments to pass safely through the Black Sea, and positioned himself as a mediator in the conflict.

Weighing the facts on the road to The Hague

During their recent meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit at Vilnius, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared ready for a tentative rapprochement that may lead to a negotiation down the line. Even though such a prospect is still a long way away, the discussion has already started - with no shortage of passion and hyperbole.

Int'l defense fair IDEF kicks off in Istanbul

Türkiye's 16th International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) commenced on July 25, drawing significant attention from local and foreign officials.

The event held at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, was organized under the auspices of the presidency and hosted by the Defense Ministry. The Turkish Armed Forces Foundation managed and shouldered responsibility for the fair.

Parliament to make decision on Sweden NATO bid in fall: Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the Turkish Parliament has the final say on approval of Sweden's NATO membership bid and would make its decision when the legislative sessions resume.

Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara on July 24, Erdoğan said Türkiye will fulfill its responsbility once the parliament resumes from a summer recess in the fall.

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