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Dutch PM Rutte Gains Momentum as Frontrunner for NATO Secretary General
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has garnered backing from over two-thirds of NATO's 31 member nations for the role of the alliance's next secretary general, according to sources cited by Politico.
Senior diplomats in Brussels revealed that Rutte's candidacy gained significant traction following extensive discussions and negotiations, making him the primary contender thus far.
Migrant flows to east Aegean islands spike
The Hellenic Coast Guard has been placed on alert due to a dramatic spike in migrant movements from Turkey to Greece's eastern Aegean islands in recent days.
Albania: Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Tirana demanding PM Rama’s resignation
Albanian opposition protesters threw Molotov cocktails and stones at government building – Rama was on a official visit to Turkey
Supreme Court rules for extradition of Erdogan’s foe to Turkey
The Supreme Court of Greece announced its decision on Wednesday to extradite 54-year-old Ali Yesildag to Turkey. The Turkish national had close family and professional ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before accusing Erdogan of corruption involving hundreds of millions of dollars.
US-Turkey ties now have significant momentum, Senator Murphy says
There is significant momentum in relations between the United States and Turkey upon which the two NATO allies can capitalize, US Senator Chris Murphy said on Wednesday during a visit to Turkey following its approval of Sweden's NATO membership bid.
Turkey’s KAAN fighter jet conducts first flight
Turkey's KAAN, its first national combat aircraft, completed its first flight on Wednesday, part of the country's efforts to upgrade its air force.
NATO member Turkey launched its TF-X project to produce a national combat aircraft in 2016. Turkish aerospace firm TUSAS signed a deal with Britain's BAE Systems worth $125 million in 2017 to develop the next-generation fighter jet.
Mystery shrouds arrest of two Turkish nationals in Crete
Two Turkish nationals, aged 22 and 27, have been arrested in Hania, on the southern island of Crete, sparking speculation in the media about their activities.
Focus on Greece: From the strategic dialogue with the US to the letter of assurances
Greece's Kathimerini newspaper just reported on the contents of the final draft of a letter from the State Department to Congress that implies that the F-16 and F-35 sales to Turkey and Greece come with conditions, refuting Ankara's narrative that no such letter existed.
Armenia should think strategically for peace: Erdoğan
Armenia should think with a long-term and strategic vision for peace through a lasting agreement with Azerbaijan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, urging that the current window of opportunity for a regional stability should not be missed.
Greece’s role in shifting global dynamics
The delicate balances in a rapidly changing world and a world order that is being tested by two devastating wars, while global leaders are holding their breath in view of the US elections, were the focus of the discussions that took place on February 12 and 13 at the 5th Forum for Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, co-organized by Kathimerini English Edition, Delphi Economic Forum
Turkish top diplomat carries out intense diplomacy for Gaza
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan carried out intense diplomacy through numerous high-level talks on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference as he emphasized the need for an urgent ceasefire and promoted a lasting agreement between Israel and Palestine as the only way for ending the crisis in the Middle East.
Greece carving out its own role, independent of others
The deepening cooperation between Greece and the United States has grown exponentially over the past decade. The bilateral relationship has acquired its own momentum and should not necessarily be viewed through the prism of the triangular relationship that includes Turkey.
Greece, Cyprus, France block Bayraktar financing
Greece, Cyprus and France reportedly blocked the financing for the supply of Turkish-made Bayraktar drones and artillery shells for Ukraine, which were to be purchased with European funds.
Türkiye joins Germany-led defense shield project
Türkiye has joined a Germany-led defense shield project that aims to strengthen the European anti-ballistic air defense system, formally known as the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
AHI puts Blinken on notice about Turkey’s planned conversion of historic Orthodox church
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis penned a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday concerning Turkey's renewed intentions to convert the historic Chora Church in Istanbul into a mosque later this month, according to press reports.