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Turkish, Greek officials hold talks in Ankara amid thaw in ties
Turkish and Greek diplomats met in Ankara on March 11 for consultations within the framework of ongoing political dialogue meetings between the two countries.
Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akçapar led the Turkish delegation, while his Greek counterpart, Alexandra Papadopoulou, headed the Greek team.
Minister vows continued fight against terrorism in Iraq's north
Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has insisted that Turkish troops will remain in northern Iraq until the terror threat, particularly from the PKK, is eliminated.
"Everyone knows that Türkiye needs to move to another phase [in the fight against terrorism]," Güler said during a gathering with reporters in the capital Ankara on March 10.
Erdoğan vows to 'fix İzmir's deficiencies' after polls
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has vowed to "rejuvenate" the traditionally opposition-governed city of İzmir if his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) secures victory in the upcoming municipal elections.
Ankara responds to Israeli accusations against Erdoğan
A spokesperson for the Turkish Foreign Ministry has responded to recent statements made by Israeli officials against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, accusing them of attempting to shift the focus away from their country's actions in Gaza.
Pope Francis Urges Ukraine to "Wave the White Flag": Pursue Peace Talks with Russia Now
Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to embrace negotiations with Russia to end the devastating war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives over the past two years.
Turkey to stress Ukraine support during Zelenskyy visit, Turkish source says
Turkey is expected to emphasise its continued strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul on Friday, a Turkish diplomatic source said.
Türkiye strikes oil, gas cooperation deal with Somalia
Türkiye and Somalia have reached an oil and gas cooperation agreement for the Horn of Africa, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has stated, in the latest step in strengthening ties between the two countries.
Türkiye ready to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit, Erdoğan says
Türkiye is ready to host a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Friday after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul.
NATO member Türkiye has been positioning itself as a potential mediator between Moscow and Kiev since Russia launched its invasion more than two years ago.
Wrong message
Greek diplomacy clearly did not handle the Fredi Beleri case well. Its contradictory messages and moves didn't help. With such matters, it is important to decide on the approach from the onset.
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Erdoğan unveils plans for southern Türkiye's development
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced his intentions to advance regional development in Türkiye's south following the construction of the country's inaugural nuclear power plant in Mersin.