Latest News from Turkey

Athens seeks air defense system like Iron Dome

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 04/18/2024 - 07:13

The reference on Wednesday by Defense Minister Nikos Dendias to the need for a protective anti-aircraft system brought back to the fore a debate which has being continuing at the level of the country's military leadership over the last few years - long before the demonstration of Israel's capabilities against enemy missiles and rockets.

Turkish FM meets Hamas leader in Qatar

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:37

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during his visit to Qatar on Wednesday. 

According to a Turkish diplomatic source, the meeting centered on providing humanitarian aid to Gaza, ceasefire negotiations and efforts to secure the release of hostages. 

Fidan was in Qatar to hold talks with his Qatari counterpart. 

Turkey will take steps to strengthen economic program, Erdogan says

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:13

Turkey will take steps to strengthen its medium-term economic program and the three main priorities are to increase public savings, prioritize investments and accelerate structural reforms, President Tayyip Erdogan said.

Erdogan: Israel’s Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 18:50

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

"Israel is trying to provoke a regional conflict, and its attack on Iran's embassy in Damascus  was the last drop," he told a press conference in Ankara after a cabinet meeting.

High level Greek-Turkish diplomatic, military meetings ahead

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 23:08

High-ranking Greek and Turkish officials will meet in Athens on Monday, April 22.

The agenda, whose details are not yet known, will focus on the so-called Confidence Building Measures. It is part of the effort to maintain communications between the two NATO allies and avoid tensions.

Annual parade in NY commemorates Independence Day

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 07:18

Hundreds of Greek Americans and guests gathered along Manhattan's Fifth Avenue in New York to partake in the annual Greek Independence Day Parade, which commemorates the anniversary of the Greek War of Independence against Ottoman rule.

This year's procession also paid tribute to the 50th anniversary of Turkey's invasion and occupation of Cyprus.

Mardin draws crowds during Eid al-Fitr holiday

Published by Hurriyet on Mon, 04/15/2024 - 06:00

The southern province of Mardin, renowned for its rich cultural allure and historical sites, saw a surge in both local and foreign tourists during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

With over 60 hotels boasting 22,000 beds reaching a 90 percent occupancy rate, and Midyat district welcoming 10,000 daily visitors, the region hosted a bustling atmosphere.

Turkish Foreign Min calls for de-escalation talks with Iran

Published by Kathimerini on Sun, 04/14/2024 - 14:46

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reached out to his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday stressing Turkey's aim to avoid further escalation in the Middle East following Iran's retaliatory measures against Israel Saturday night.

According to Turkish sources, Fidan specifically conveyed that "Turkey seeks an end to actions that heighten tensions in the region." 

Greece-Turkey: Discussion on maritime zones delimitation should wait

Published by Kathimerini on Sat, 04/13/2024 - 15:00

It's been more than a year of calm waters between Greece and Turkey and suddenly tensions seemed to have flared up again.

Earlier this week, Turkey hit out at Greece for its plans to declare two marine parks in the Aegean and the Ionian seas ahead of the Our Oceans Conference taking place in Athens next week.

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