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Greece warns Turkey against violating sovereign rights, vows response from 'position of strength'

“Yes, we want peace. But we want it from a position of strength. With security and without fear complexes,” Gerapetritis said.

 Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis talks during an interview with Reuters, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens,Greece, June 18, 2024.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks to the press after visiting the grave of Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, August 21, 2026.

IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon, Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish presence

Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus on August 20, 2026.

Pezeshkian claims Tehran in 'position of power' to end war despite blows to Iranian economy

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.

Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts


Turkish Red Crescent vessel arrives in Egypt with 800 tons of aid for Gaza

Turkish authorities assured that the vessel, which departed on Wednesday from Turkey’s port city of Mersin, is carrying winter blankets, staple foods, and other essential relief supplies.

Citizens wave flags as they marched from Hagia Sophia to Eminönü Square in a rally organized by the Palestine Solidarity Initiative on October 5, 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Turkey eyes more influence in Iraq, Syria, Gaza after deal - analysis

Erdogan hopes the deals can pave the way for more Turkish influence in Gaza and around the region.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

What to expect from Erdogan's visit to the US - analysis

Erdogan’s main agenda in the US this week includes a return to arms deals and increased pressure on the Israeli-Gaza war.

 US President Donald Trump (L) and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) leave the stage after the family photo to head to the plenary session at the NATO summit at the Grove hotel in Watford, northeast of London on December 4, 2019

Turkey orders detention of Istanbul district mayor, others in corruption probe, state media says

The police carried out early morning raids at 72 locations to seize documents and detain suspects on charges including embezzlement, bribery, and tender rigging, according to TRT Haber.

 Protesters hold a banner with an image of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul’s Sarachane Square, March 2025.

Top 10 Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) Doctors in Turkey 2025

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Turkey detains Istanbul district mayor in corruption probe, state media says

Beyoglu Mayor Inan Guney from Turkey's main opposition party was the 16th mayor to have been taken into custody in the crackdown.

 A digital bilboard displays a picture of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and a slogan which reads, "The nation is standing up for its will", on the day Imamoglu was jailed as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 23, 2025.

Spotify threatens to pull out of Turkey over rows on playlists targeting Erdogan's spending

Turkey’s deputy culture and tourism minister, Batuhan Mumcu, accused Spotify of sharing “content that targets our religious and national values and insults the beliefs of our society.” 

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan says armed struggle with Turkey over

The video marks a rare and pivotal moment in the long-running conflict, offering what could be Erdogan's most significant opportunity yet to seal a political settlement to the Kurdish issue.

 Syrian Kurds hold flags as they gather after Turkey's jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to lay down its arms on Thursday, a move that could end its 40-year conflict with Ankara and have far-reaching political and security consequences for the region,

Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'criminalization of the right to a legal defence'

The lawyer from Turkey's main opposition figure, who is also jailed like the mayor, denounced that he faces "entirely fabricated" charges.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Collision course: Are Israel and Turkey headed for confrontation?

BEHIND THE LINES: With Turkey's backing of Hamas and disputes in Syria, the future of Jerusalem-Ankara ties look dim.

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa (L) shake hands as they hold a joint press conference after their meeting at Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on February 4, 2025.