The tension started when Fidan took the floor and, in front of those present, attacked Israel, describing its actions in Gaza as "genocide" and accusing it of causing famine in the enclave. (translated)
During a closed session of the Board of Peace in New York, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan got into a heated verbal dispute with Israeli representative Michael Eisenberg, accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, with Jared Kushner's intervention being necessary to de-escalate the tension. (translated)
"Turkey will attack. I don't know when, I don't know where. But I know why. And I also know the outcome: it will lose. The neighborhood bully, when he sees that the little one is no longer scared, has two options: to back down and lose his prestige or to raise his hand. The neo-Ottomans do not back down. Because the best deterrence ... is to make the other side understand that the adventure is lost before it even starts." (translated)
Because I hear it often lately, let me clarify the misunderstanding. Since 2016, Turkey has been closely following the Islamic model and has largely dismantled the old Kemalist establishment. And even if Erdoğan were to leave, the embrace with the Muslim Brotherhood will NOT stop. Turkey is now an eastern state, with a NATO guise. I don't think it will find common ground with Israel, even in the long term, let alone in the short term. (translated)
Diplomatic sources in Greece describe the Turkish NAVTEX for research related to the Turkey–Occupied Territories natural gas pipeline as a "provocative unilateral action" that violates the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus. (translated)
During his visit to Cyprus for the 66th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Cyprus, Defense Minister Nikos Dendias emphasized Greece's ongoing support for Cyprus and the importance of military strength in deterring any threats from Turkey. (translated)
Advertisements in Turkey for the sale of Greek land through golden visa. We will not allow the Greek to become a foreigner in his own land. (translated)
The Turkish police arrested the mayor of the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality and 58 other suspects as part of a corruption investigation, in the context of a broader crackdown on opposition municipalities in Turkey. (translated)
🚨 I submitted a written question to the Commission regarding today's unacceptable Turkish #threats concerning the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector (#GSI). ❗️During today's press briefing of the 🇹🇷 Turkish Ministry of National Defense, the spokesperson of the Turkish Ministry, https://t.co/3pXymVKi3t (translated)
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Constantin Kompos, accused Turkey of blocking the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project, which aims to connect Cyprus with Crete and Israel, linking the delays of the project to Turkish claims in the Eastern Mediterranean during an interview with Fox News. (translated)
Turkey declares that it will not allow the electrical interconnection of Greece and Cyprus without its approval, escalating the challenges surrounding this project. (translated)
Today, Turkey is as far away from a solution to the Cyprus issue as ever. It is more aggressive for a number of reasons, which is why we need the support of Europe and cooperation with regional powers. (translated)
The Turkish Ministry of Defense expressed annoyance over the military parade in Cyprus, arguing that it raises tensions on the island and reiterating its demands for prior coordination on maritime activities related to the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection. (translated)
Turkey issued a new NAVTEX for the research of the research vessel Oruc Reis in the maritime area from Antalya and Mersin to the south of Cyprus, as part of plans to construct a submarine natural gas pipeline to the occupied territories. (translated)
Turkey has issued a new NAVTEX for the research vessel Oruç Reis, which will conduct surveys in the Eastern Mediterranean to prepare for an underwater natural gas pipeline to the occupied territories, as part of its energy plans. (translated)
Here I will not speak only as an analyst but also as a Macedonian, because the issue needs clarification. First of all, no one can impose on anyone the adoption of any issue at the level of internal policy. But, Alexander, they signed a treaty. Yes, but what mechanism controls the schools? Is there some magical way to get into the minds of the people of Skopje and take away their idea of Macedonism? Let's get serious. This particular treaty represents a defeat for Greece at the geopolitical level because it gave an excuse to a weak opponent to defeat us with meager means. Skopje has no reason to abandon such a strategy, especially since they receive support from Turkey, and because they have secured participation in NATO. How can Greece mitigate the consequences? Carrot and stick. As people north of our borders, as well as east of them, have always understood. Some of the inhabitants of Skopje are begging to receive a Greek passport. Another part has a fluid national consciousness, with all that this entails. Taking control of the finances of this state is the first step that must be taken. The second is long-term but requires a lot of effort: the integration of the inhabitants of the southern areas aimed at creating a buffer zone that will be controlled by Greece. I am referring to the line of Ohrid-Monastir-Veche. This can be done with tools that I will not mention here. Any encouragement, however, is doomed to fail. We should keep in mind that Skopje is following the same tactic as Albania: appropriating a historical past that does not belong to them, as they are states with fluid national consciousness that, being weak, are looking for stability from somewhere. Regarding Skopje, there are two significant moves that I believe constitute critical factors: ▫️The recognition of their church by the Ecumenical Patriarchate. I think this will alleviate the feelings of the inhabitants of the country in the long term through religious sentiment. ▫️Greece cleverly leaves Bulgaria to do the dirty work regarding the claims so as to heighten the fear of the people of Skopje about possible absorption by Bulgaria. This may create countervailing forces internally along with the pressure from the Albanian speakers so that Skopje is forced to turn toward Greece. In any case, dealing with our northern neighbors requires a Byzantine approach. Admittedly, however, the Greek side considers Turkish influence there to be the catalyst for many issues. (translated)
The president of the ALMA Movement, Odysseas Michailidis, stated that the situation in Cyprus is tragic, placing the blame on Turkey for the deadlock, and emphasized the need for immediate actions from the Republic of Cyprus to resolve the issue. (translated)
The Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean will be discussed at the next meeting of the Turkish National Security Council, held under the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, with the aim of reviewing developments in the region and taking measures to protect the rights of Turkey and Turkish Cypriots. (translated)
In the Turkish media, scenarios regarding the possible transfer of Russian S-400 systems to third countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, are resurfacing, although there has not yet been an official decision. (translated)
The Kremlin representative, Dmitry Peskov, stated that the issue of transferring the S-400s from Turkey to a Russia-friendly country is on the agenda and that relevant processes and contacts are underway. (translated)
