Aegean

Erdogan warns Greece in Greek its actions will 'lead it to regret'

Türkiye will not relinquish its rights in the Aegean region and will not refrain from using power granted to it by international agreements over militarisation of islands, President Erdogan warns.

Türkiye rejects 'narrow-minded' European Parliament report

Foreign Ministry blasts "biased" report, saying it ignores the need to strengthen relations between Türkiye and the EU through mutual efforts.

Turkiye saves hundreds of refugees pushed back into sea by Greece

Turkiye expresses concern over rising casualties along migration routes due to Greek pushback policy, forcing irregular migrants and refugees to change course directly to Italy.

Turkiye saves scores of refugees pushed back into sea by Greece

Over 140 refugees, mostly coming from war-torn countries, were rescued in the Aegean Sea by Turkish coast guards, as Athens continues its illegal practice of endangering refugees in the waters.

Over 240 asylum seekers rescued off western Turkey coast

Refugees were pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish territorial waters, according to Turkish security sources.

Turkey's Cavusoglu hails 'successful' Antalya Diplomacy Forum meeting

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the forum was one of the first and biggest international events during the pandemic and it was held under compliance with all health measures.

French support for Greece in standoff with Turkey was just a mirage

The French ended up making a massive arms sale and boosting their stature within the European Union. What did Greece get?

Turkey urges US to review its sanctions over S-400 purchase

Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says Ankara bought Russian missile systems to bolster country's security, arguing US sanctions over the deal were not befitting to ties of both NATO allies.

Turkey: Search-and-rescue efforts completed in quake-hit Izmir

Turkey's disaster agency says all search-and-rescue efforts are over in Izmir province after the deadly quake last week.

Turkey earthquake: Four-year-old girl rescued after 91 hours

Friday's powerful earthquake shook the country's Aegean coast, killing at least 102 people and injuring hundreds of others as buildings gave way in Izmir province.

What are the strategic fears driving Greek defence spending?

Facing the growing reality that a confrontation with Turkey may end badly, Greece is making questionable defence procurement decisions that may already be too little too late.

‘Seeking justice at core of Turkey’s Eastern Mediterranean activities’

Turkey's President Erdogan rejects unfair foreign goals in Eastern Mediterranean, defies "modern colonialism" in region.