The Turkish Ministry of Culture has launched a cleaning program for the underground sections of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, aimed at making them accessible to the public. Professor Hasan Firat Diker, a member of the Hagia Sophia Scientific Council, revealed…
Greek police have arrested 10 Turkish nationals and one Lebanese in a coordinated operation across Athens and Thessaloniki. This action is part of an ongoing investigation to dismantle criminal organizations linked to a recent violent attack in Glyfada that resulted…
Experts discuss the geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean, focusing on the potential maritime boundary agreement between Turkey and Syria. Giorgos Tzogopoulos emphasizes Greece’s diplomatic strategies, while Victor Eliezer highlights Israel’s security concerns regarding terrorist threats from Syria. The dialogue…
Fierce battles are ongoing in Manbij, northern Syria, between Turkish-backed factions and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Reports indicate at least 28 Turkish-backed fighters have been killed amid heavy artillery bombardments and drone strikes by Turkish forces. The SDF…
Tasos Chatzivasileiou, a Greek MP and international relations expert, criticized the possibility of a maritime boundary agreement between Syria and Turkey, labeling it as baseless and unstable. He emphasized that such a deal should not disrupt Greek-Turkish dialogue regarding their…
Turkey’s inflation rate decreased to 44.3% in December, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline. However, this reduction is slower than expected, as the country has been grappling with high inflation for years, peaking at 85% at times. In response…
Recent clashes in Manbij have resulted in the deaths of at least 24 fighters, primarily from Turkey-backed armed groups, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The fighting erupted following attacks by Turkish-affiliated factions on two villages south of…
Turkey will hold a naval exercise named ‘Blue Homeland 2025’ from January 7-16, involving significant military assets across the Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Seas. The exercise will feature 87 surface vessels, seven submarines, numerous UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and approximately 20,000…
In a recent radio interview, Konstantinos Filis, an expert in International Relations, analyzed Turkey’s ambitions in the context of its regional geopolitics, focusing on statements made by Bilal Erdogan regarding Jerusalem. Filis emphasized that Turkey’s aggressive stance may impact Greek-Turkish…
A tragic car attack on a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day has resulted in at least 15 deaths and about 30 injuries, sparking international condemnation. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his thoughts with the victims’ families, while…
The year has proven successful for Lesbos, Chios, Samos, and the entire Northern Aegean region, achieving a record number of Turkish visitors. This influx has been aided by the Visa Express pilot program, which has facilitated travel to these popular…
On New Year’s Day, over 400 Islamist organizations held a significant rally in Istanbul supporting Palestine. The event, organized under the auspices of the Turkish Youth Foundation (TUGVA), featured Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who expressed…
