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Russia says it is unhappy with Turkish arms supplies to Ukraine

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 07:18

Russia is "surprised" that Turkey continues to supply Ukraine with weapons while trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Hurriyet newspaper.

"Turkish weapons are used by the Ukrainian armed forces to kill Russian military personnel and civilians," Lavrov said in an interview published on Friday.

Greek content, Turkish ire

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 07:00

Athens and Nicosia have expressed satisfaction over Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides' recent visit to Washington and his meeting with US President Joe Biden.

Climate Investment Funds board backs $1 bln Turkey grid upgrade plan

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 04:22

Multilateral lender Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has agreed to back a $1 billion plan to upgrade Turkey's electricity grid so it can handle more renewable energy by providing an initial investment to the project, it said on Thursday.

Mitsotakis shakes hands with Karamanlis and Samaras

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 20:04

Prime Minister and New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has exchanged handshakes and a few words with his predecessors Kostas Karamanlis and Antonis Samaras.

Serbia's January-September external trade at 50.489 bln euros

Published by Tanjug on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 18:08

BELGRADE - Serbia's external goods trade in January-September totalled 50.489 bln euros, which is a 3.6 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office.

Goods exports were worth 21.8263 bln euros, rising by 1.4 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 28.6627 bln euros, growing by 5.3 pct y-o-y.

Turkey arrests opposition mayor accused of being PKK member

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 15:18

A mayor from Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) was arrested late on Wednesday after prosecutors accused him of belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), banned as a terrorist group in Turkey.

Regional rivals join forces: Greece, Turkey in OSCE bid

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 12:01

Athens and Ankara are intensifying joint diplomatic efforts to secure Greek and Turkish candidates for two top posts at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Greece has nominated Mania Telalian to head the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, while Turkey has nominated Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioglu for secretary-general.

Is there room for substantive talks on Greek-Turkish differences?

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 10/31/2024 - 11:18

The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers are set to meet on November 8th in Athens to explore whether there is genuine room for substantive discussions on Greek-Turkish differences, particularly issues in the Aegean Sea.

In the lead-up to this meeting, neither Greece nor Turkey have deviated from their core positions, something diplomats say is expected.

EU: Turkey must avoid threats, accession talks stalled

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 10/30/2024 - 20:25

The European Union's annual progress report on Turkey's accession process, presented Wednesday, includes references to Greek-Turkish relations, the migration issue and the Cyprus problem. 

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