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Biden has ‘positive perspective’ on the sale of F-16s to Turkey, says Erdogan
US President Joe Biden has a "positive perspective" on the sale of F-16s to Turkey and is ready to present his proposal to Congress, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said.
Speaking to reporters in Istanbul on Friday, Erdogan said the issue came up in the "detailed conversation" he had with his US counterpart on Thursday evening.
The Erdogan visit, a different choreography
A lot has been said and written comparing the very different visits paid to Athens by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, both taking place on December 7, the previous one in 2017 and the most recent one in 2023.
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Erdoğan extends greetings for Hanukkah
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended Hanukkah greetings to the Jewish community in Türkiye.
"The understanding of tolerance is one of the most valuable legacies of our deep-rooted history and civilization," Erdoğan said in a message shared by his office on Dec. 13, suggesting that the freedom for all citizens to practice their beliefs "will be safeguarded by our state."
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Turkey suspends football – Club president arrested after punching referee (video)
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said sports are about “peace and brotherhood”
Türkiye 'has not a drop of water to waste,' says Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has refuted the notion of water as an unlimited resource, emphasizing that Türkiye "does not have a drop of water to waste," in an event held in the capital Ankara.
Two different men on the threshold of history
Watching their faces and listening to the statements of Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Recep Tayyip Erdogan after their meeting on Thursday, one could ask what all the tension of the past few years was about. The "positive agenda," the various cooperation agreements, the easing of travel for Turks to 10 Greek islands, the "Athens Declaration," do not touch on the thorny issues.
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Erdogan’s nets in the Balkans
Why are the Turkish president's efforts to spread his influence among Muslim populations falling on deaf ears?
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Erdogan says Turkey, Greece could cooperate on nuclear energy
Turkey wants to develop cooperation with Greece on nuclear energy, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Friday after meetings in Athens, adding he hoped his visit would help improve ties between the NATO allies, but historic rivals.
Erdogan lands in Athens for a one-day visit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lands in Athens for a one-day visit. He was welcomed by Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. Erdogan arrived earlier than the scheduled landing at 11 a.m. [ERT Live feed]
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Heightened security across Athens during Erdogan visit
Athens will be transformed into a fortress for the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday with the deployment of 3,000 police officers at all points along the route from Athens International airport to the center of the Greek capital.