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Parliament’s 1st agenda to include limit on rent increase
As the parliament prepares to commence its duty next week, the agenda is expected to include a limitation on house rent increases and a one-time tax-free right to purchase mobile phones and computers for young people, local media has reported.
Turkish defense minister proposes joint exploitation of the Aegean
Turkey's Defense Minister Hulusi Akar expressed "hope" on Wednesday that "the Greeks will find the right path and come to the right place" during an interview where he proposed the joint exploitation of the natural wealth of the Aegean and the possibility of extending the moratorium between Greece and Turkey.
Syrian regime close for cooperation with Türkiye: Defense Minister
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has said there are positive signs that the Syrian regime can cooperate with Türkiye for the return of 3.6 million Syrian refugees to their homeland, as well as on security matters, amid an ongoing normalization process with the mediation of Russia and Iran.
Turkish defense minister says recent talks with Greek counterpart ‘constructive’
Turkey's defense minister has described his recent talks with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Panagiotopoulos, as very constructive and honest and said all issues were discussed in an open manner.
In an interview with the Milliyet daily, Hulusi Akar added that he hoped both sides will take measures to resolve these issues.
Türkiye, Ukraine discuss grain deal amid Russia’s complaints
Türkiye and Ukraine continue talks for the continuation of the grain deal amid heightened Russian complaints and threats that it won't extend the initiative if its own products are not allowed to be exported. The talks paved the way for the resumption of the inspections of the ships that have been stalled for some time.
Minister hails improved Turkey ties
Reflecting the changing mood in Greek-Turkish relations, Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos has hailed what he referred to as an extremely positive climate.
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Akar expects ‘moratorium’ in the Aegean between June 15-September 15
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Friday said he expects a moratorium with Greece in military and airforce exercises in the Aegean Sea between June 15 and September 15, to accommodate tourism, as relations continued to thaw following the deadly earthquakes in Turkey last February.
Turkish, American defense ministers discuss NATO expansion
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has had a phone conversation with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to discuss NATO expansion with Finland and Türkiye's demand of supplying 40 new F-16s from the U.S., the Turkish ministry said in a statement.
Turkey tells US it hopes Sweden will fulfil NATO commitments
Turkey's defense minister told his US counterpart that Finland's new NATO membership showed its support for enlargement and that it hoped Sweden would fulfil commitments under its own bid as soon as possible, Ankara said on Thursday.
Greek defense minister pays solidarity visit to Hatay
Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos paid a solidarity visit to quake-hit southern Hatay province on April 4, accompanied by his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar.