Turkey
Diplomacy
Athens Outlines Six Principles in Greece-Turkey Relations
The Foreign Minister of Greece George Gerapetritis outlined on Tuesday six principles that should govern relations with Turkey.
Addressing the 'Ellada Meta VII' (Greece Meta VII) conference held in Athens Gerapetritis referred to the rapprochement with Turkey following the catastrophic...
Culture
Turkey to Charge Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee for Foreign Tourists
Turkey unveiled plans for a visitor management policy at Hagia Sophia, including charging foreign tourists with an entrance fee to be implemented starting Jan. 15.
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that extensive restoration work is underway...
Greek Food
Baklava: The Dessert That Has Greeks and Turks Fighting Over Its Origin
Greeks and Turks have been at each other’s throats for centuries, but a rivalry seldom mentioned revolves around the origins of baklava.
Archaeology
Resting Place of Noah’s Ark May Finally Have Been Found
A team of archaeologists think that they are closer to confirming the supposed final resting place of Noah's Ark after excavating a geological formation in Turkey.
The Mount Ararat and Noah's Ark Research Team is comprised of three Turkish and...
Greek News
Erdogan Laments the Loss of Thessaloniki to Greece
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lamented the loss of Thessaloniki, Greece and other Ottoman Empire territories, which he said were “as much a part of us as our blood, our life and our love.”
Speaking at a pro-Palestinian rally in...
Ancient Greece
Stunning Mosaic of Trojan Hero Aeneas Unearthed in Turkey
A stunning mosaic depicting the legendary Trojan hero Aeneas who was mentioned in Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", has recently been uncovered in southern Turkey.
The mosaic was discovered when the excavation of foundations at a construction site revealed...
Greek News
Reps Bilirakis, Pappas Lead Call for Turkey to Stop Supporting Hamas
Congressmen Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) led a bipartisan group of 45 lawmakers in asking the U.S. Department of State to hold Turkey accountable for its role in supporting and facilitating the operations of Hamas.
“The longstanding political,...
World
Turkey’s Erdogan Says Hamas Is Not a Terrorist Organization
On Wednesday, Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said the Palestinian militant group Hamas was not a terrorist organization but a liberation group fighting to protect Palestinian lands and people.
Speaking to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party, Erdogan also called for...
Europe
Turkey’s President Submits Bill to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, removed one of the final hurdles blocking Sweden from joining NATO by submitting a bill approving membership to parliament for ratification.
The move on Monday was in line with a commitment Erdogan made to NATO...
Military
Fury in Turkey, Muslim World After Deadly Attack on Gaza Hospital
Angry demonstrations took place in Turkey and Middle Eastern countries following the deadly attack on a Gaza hospital on Tuesday evening.
In Istanbul, protestors attempted to storm the Israeli consulate. Security forces used water cannons and pepper spray to disperse...