National Security Council

National Security Council discusses election security

The National Security Council (MGK) has discussed the election security and the measures needed for the May 14 polls, the council said in a statement after it convened in the capital Ankara on March 30.

"Measures for holding the May 14, 2023 elections in an environment of peace and security were reviewed," the statement said.

Turkey hails warmer ties with Greece

Turkey's National Security Council on Thursday supported maintaining the positive climate in bilateral ties with Greece that emerged in the wake of the devastating earthquakes on February 6, adding that it would benefit both sides.

In a statement after convening in Ankara, the council added that ongoing developments in the Aegean and the East Mediterranean are being followed closely.

Turkey’s National Security Council hails positive climate in relations with Greece

Turkey's National Security Council on Thursday supported maintaining the positive climate in bilateral ties with Greece that emerged in the wake of the massive earthquake on February 6, adding that it would benefit both sides.

In a statement after convening in Ankara, the Council added that ongoing developments in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean are being followed closely.

Montenegrin Police Director in Firing Line After Deputy Arrested

Montenegrin Interior Minister Filip Adzic (left) and police director Zoran Brdjanin (centre) at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro

On March 22, the police force's assistant director, Dejan Knezevic, was arrested on the orders of the Special State Prosecutor's Office for allegedly setting up a criminal organisation.

Security situation stable despite challenges, threats - bureau

BELGRADE - The Serbian Bureau for Coordination of Security Services concluded on Monday the security situation in the country was stable despite numerous challenges and threats to national security and that all security services were working actively to eliminate any security risk to peace and stability in the country and the region and to Serbian citizens.

'Countries aiming to join NATO need to abide by alliance's spirit'

Greece's "provocative" actions, rhetoric and efforts for armament will not provide any benefit beyond increasing the tension in the region, a National Security Council (MGK) statement said on Jan. 25.

Türkiye will not allow any sort of fait accompli that targets its national security and interests, the council said following a meeting at the helm of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

No ‘Johnson letter’ today

As the political crisis in Cyprus escalated in 1964, Turkey's National Security Council decided that it would invade the island and ordered preparatory actions. The United States immediately intervened and on June 5, 1964, president Lyndon B. Johnson sent a letter to Turkish premier Ismet Inonu to prevent the invasion.

Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija: If they start, we will respond accordingly

I received assurances that Serbia will always be with its people, said the representative of the Serb List.
According to Raki, Vui will address the media after the session of the National Security Council, which begins immediately after the meeting of the President of Serbia with Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija.

Crucial meeting with the Serbs from KiM, followed by the National Security Council

The National Security Council session is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., and prior to that, Aleksandar Vui will meet with the representatives of Serbs from Kosovo and Metohija, and that meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m.
After that, an address to the media is planned.

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