The State Department allows the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey to move forward
The US State Department has approved the sale of $23 billion worth of fighter jets and equipment to Turkey, which has strained relations between Ankara and Washington.
The sale of the F-16 fighter jets and upgrades to other jets was delayed until Sweden's approval for membership in NATO, which was granted recently. [ more ]
Greece and Turkey, Long at Odds, Vow to Work Together Peacefully
Greece and Turkey signed a declaration on friendly relations and good neighborliness, aiming to resolve longstanding differences and avoid military conflicts.
The pact, although not legally binding, carries strong symbolism and is historically significant. [ more ]
Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Greece hoping for win-win' meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis Europe live
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Athens for the first time in six years.
During his previous visit, Erdogan caused tensions by questioning borders, raising the issue of Cyprus, and criticizing Greece's handling of Ottoman sites. [ more ]
Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Greece to sign agreements in an attempt to reset the relationship between the two countries.
Issues such as maritime borders and Cyprus will not be discussed during Erdogan's visit, focusing instead on areas of cooperation and positive initiatives. [ more ]