Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan Warns Greece Over Militarization of Aegean Islands

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on Greece to stop arming Aegean islands that Ankara considers to have demilitarized status, warning that Turkey would “do what is necessary” if Athens continued its defense buildup. Erdogan made the remarks on Wednesday...

Erdogan Says Egypt Could Join Turkey-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Defense Pact

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Egypt could join the newly formed defense agreement linking Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, potentially expanding a pact that Ankara has compared to NATO's collective defense framework. Speaking to Al Jazeera in an...

“Nobody Is Going to Tell Me What to Sell”: Trump Backs F-35 Sale to Turkey

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for a potential sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey, dismissing concerns raised by Greece and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just hours before the two leaders were scheduled to...

Erdogan’s Gift of Personalized Revolvers to NATO Leaders Sparks Diplomatic Headache

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has found an unusual way to keep this week's NATO summit in Ankara in the headlines—by presenting fellow alliance leaders with personalized revolvers, leaving several governments to figure out how to legally transport, store,...

NATO Summit Ends With Trump Backing Patriot Production in Ukraine, Delaying Turkey F-35 Decision

The NATO Summit in Ankara wrapped up on Wednesday with President Donald Trump stalling on a decision to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey while pledging billions of dollars in new military support for Ukraine. Trump told reporters he has...

Malliotakis “100% Opposed” to F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey

Malliotakis is pushing back hard against any F-35 deal for Turkey, arguing that Erdogan’s actions and repeated threats toward Israel and Greece make Ankara unfit to receive America’s most advanced fighter jets. Her stance adds fresh pressure in Washington as tensions between Greece and Turkey remain a major concern.

How a Bird Made a Country Change Its Name

An unusual mix of language, trade, and history helped push the nation long known as "Turkey" to ask the world to call it "Türkiye." At the time, officials said the move aimed to sharpen the country’s image and to...

Greece’s Voice Loud and Clear at UN, PM Mitsotakis Says

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife, Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis, were among the guests at a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump in New York City. The event, held during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly,...

Trump to Erdogan: “Greek Orthodox Church Wants Help in Turkey”

US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met for over two hours at the White House, holding high-stakes talks on defense cooperation, regional conflicts, and trade. The Oval Office meeting, which both leaders described positively—with Trump...

Erdogan Insists on Two-State Solution During Visit to Occupied Northern Cyprus

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed Saturday his support for a two-state solution to the Cyprus conflict during a visit to the occupied-north of the Mediterranean island. "The two-state solution is the joint vision of Turkey and northern Cyprus," Erdogan...