
Next week in Ankara for Greece-Turkey talks on political dialogue & “positive agenda”
Delegations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be in the Turkish capital on Thursday and Friday
Delegations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be in the Turkish capital on Thursday and Friday
Speaking to Anadolu Agency at an energy summit in Bursa, Ayyıldız announced that offshore operations near the KKTC and Libya will commence soon, aligning with Turkey’s strategy to reduce reliance on imported energy.
Nearly 1,000 visitors arrived on the island from Ayvalik on the Turkish coast on Saturday, while as many are expected on Sunday. They will be able to holiday on the Greek island for a week, as the Turkish government made an allowance for the three-day religious holiday to extend to April 6.
This step was part of a broader effort by Greece and Turkey to improve ties after years of disputes, following a roadmap established during that time.
The agreements were quickly pushed onto the agenda of the Turkish Parliament, in contrast to the usual lengthy approval processes for similar military agreements. Ankara views them as part of a broader strategy to enhance defense cooperation and address regional security threats.
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Minister FidFidanan confirmed that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will meet in the Turkish capital, where the High-Level Cooperation Council session will be held. Fidan further shared that he met Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis in Doha last week to discuss preparations for the meeting and review the steps moving forward.
The doctrine, which outlines Turkey’s maritime claims, has been a point of contention between the two nations
In addition, Akar criticized the United States for Turkey's exclusion from the F-35 fighter jet program due to its purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems, and he reaffirmed Turkey's capacity and intent to produce and sell its own weapons to allied countries.
The demand is particularly high among investors from China, Turkey, Lebanon, the UK, and the US. In 2024, 7,052 applications were submitted in the first ten months, marking a 2.3% increase compared to 2023. Chinese nationals led the charge with 6,521 applications, followed by 1,115 from Turkey and 717 from Lebanon.
The meeting, led by Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandra Papadopoulou and her Turkish counterpart Mehmet Kemal Bozay, marked an effort to balance persistent tensions with targeted cooperation.
As part of the event, Fragogiannis and Bozay will announce the official launch of the "Hackathon Türkiye-Greece 2024-25," a competition for young people from both countries aimed at fostering innovation, collaboration, and mutual understanding.
In an interview with the newspaper “Ta Nea,” Gerapetritis emphasizes that despite significant disagreements, maintaining open communication channels demonstrates both parties’ commitment to stability and calm in the region.
Greece’s Foreign Minister, George Gerapetritis, has firmly dismissed any potential obstacles to the planned electrical interconnection between Greece and Cyprus, asserting that the project is fully compliant with international law. This statement comes in response to concerns raised by Dimitris Natsios, leader of the NIKI party, during a parliamentary session.
The Turkish politician announced that when parliament opens, they will summon the Netflix representative in Turkey “and we will discuss at least how we will follow a roadmap.”
Turkey will be the first NATO member to request membership of the BRICS economic bloc spearheaded by the leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, it has been reported.
This year, EU holiday packages have grown by 6.6%, Turkey by 49.5%, and Greece by 7.5%.