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NATO head Mark Rutte said on Wednesday the military alliance would stand with its ally Turkey amid a deadly attack against the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace Industries, one of Turkey's most important defense and aviation companies.

Speaking in person, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday offered condolences to his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan over a terrorist attack in the capital Ankara that has taken the lives of four people.

A new conflict has arisen in Greek-Turkish relations, with Türkiye issuing a NAVTEX asserting that the area between the Greek islands of Chios and Lesvos falls within its continental shelf. This move was made in response to the research activities of the Greek vessel AEGAIO for cable installation between the two islands.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Tuesday praised Türkiye for playing a "vital role" in the alliance's southeastern flank and for providing key capabilities, saying Ankara has the "sovereign right" to work with BRICS partners.

Women from across Türkiye have gathered in the capital Ankara for a program hosted by first lady Emine Erdoğan that highlights the inspiring success stories of entrepreneurial women in rural areas.

Constitutional Court head Kadir Özkaya said on Oct. 19 that the top court will now hold meetings with the Court of Appeals on cases that may significantly impact legal precedents.

The rate of the Constitutional Court's violation decisions in individual applications is around 3 percent, Özkaya told journalists during a press gathering in Ankara on Oct. 19.

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that he will discuss migration and defense cooperation during his visit to Türkiye this weekend.

Scholz is expected to pay a visit to Türkiye on Oct. 19, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan set to receive the German leader in the Turkish metropolis Istanbul.

Germany is demanding written guarantees from Turkey to ensure that Eurofighter Typhoon jets, worth $5.6 billion, won't be used to violate Greek airspace.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday hosted Hungarian parliament Speaker Laszlo Kover for a meeting at the presidential complex in the capital Ankara, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

No further details were provided about the closed-door discussions.

Commemorating 100 years of ties

Turkey will conduct a naval exercise in the Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea between October 21 and 25, Turkish Defense Ministry spokesperson Zeki Akturk said on Thursday.