Turkey withdraws some forces from NATO drill
Turkey has withdrawn some of its forces from the NATO Steadfast Dart 2025 exercise following a standoff with Greece over airspace and search-and-rescue jurisdiction in the Aegean.
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February 11, 2025 F-35 window opens again for Turkey
A report from the US Congressional Research Service has raised hopes in Ankara for a possible return to the F-35 program.
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February 5, 2025 Turkish aircraft violates Greek airspace
A Turkish CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft violated Greek airspace twice on Tuesday, according to the Hellenic National Defense General Staff (GEETHA).
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January 28, 2025 EU ministers agree to revive Rafah border mission
The European Union will restart a civilian mission to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday.
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January 14, 2025 Athens, Riyadh strengthen strategic ties
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded a significant visit to Saudi Arabia this week, strengthening ties between the two nations. In Al-Ula, they convened for the first session of the Supreme Strategic Cooperation Council (SSCC), a groundbreaking platform aimed at deepening cooperation in energy, maritime trade, tourism, agriculture and more.
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December 29, 2024 Hulusi Akar says Turkish soldiers could swim to Kastellorizo
Chairman of the National Defense Committee of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and former Defense Minister Hulusi Akar suggested that Turkish soldiers might one day swim to the Greek island of Kastellorizo, during a conference at Bursa Technical University on Friday. After emphasizing that Turkey is a maritime nation with a 12,000-kilometer coastline, Akar stated […]
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December 28, 2024 Greece to send Sea Sparrows to Ukraine
Greece has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow missiles, which will support the Ukrainian Armed Forces against ongoing threats. These missiles, which have been in use for nearly 40 years, are from Greece’s naval and air force stockpiles and have been deemed unnecessary for operational use by Greek military standards.
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December 26, 2024 Defense Minister Dendias visits Evros on Christmas Day
Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited Alexandroupoli and the Kipoi border post along the Greek-Turkish frontier on Christmas Day, accompanied by top military officials. He attended the Christmas holly mass and later visited the Kipoi bridge surveillance outpost, where he exchanged greetings with personnel.
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December 17, 2024 Greek interest in Middle East deepening
In a visit underscoring Greece’s deepening interest in the Middle East, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis became the first EU leader to travel to Lebanon on Monday following the recent ceasefire in the country’s south. Meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Mitsotakis pledged Greek support for regional reconstruction and highlighted its role in fostering dialogue […]
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December 16, 2024 Greek PM visits Lebanon aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties, support stability
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is visiting Lebanon, marking the first visit by a European leader since the recent ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah, as well as developments in Syria. The visit underscores Greece’s intention to strengthen diplomatic relations in the Middle East and send a message in support of stability and peace.
