“Hagia Sophia: A symbol of the Conquest of Constantinople”: Turkish Culture Minister provokes on six years since its reopening as a mosque

Türkiye taps into gastrodiplomacy for NATO summit

Evolving into a popular venue for international events, particularly summits, Türkiye takes every opportunity for self-promotion on the side. The upcoming summit of heads of state...

Erdogan Uses NATO Summit to Flex Turkey’s Geopolitical Muscles

The Western military alliance’s Ankara summit is a chance for the Turkish president to showcase his country’s strategic importance abroad while tightening the political screws at home.

Turkish Vibe Zone opens in Los Angeles

Türkiye marked its return to the FIFA World Cup after 24 years with a fan festival in Los Angeles, celebrating Turkish culture, community and football ahead of the team's clash with the United States. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Erdogan Meets NATO Leaders in Ankara | Turkey and UK Sign Defence Pact Amid Security Talks | Dawn

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with NATO leaders as Turkey and the United Kingdom signed a new defence cooperation pact aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regional security. The meetings focused on NATO priorities, defence partnerships, and evolving geopolitical challenges facing Europe and the Middle East. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #erdoğan #turkey #unitedkingdom #nato #defence #europeansecurity #geopolitics #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Six years after fueling conflict, Turkey repositions itself as a peace broker in Libya - analysis

Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin's meeting with Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar of the Libyan National Army marks a major about-face from previous antagonisms.

[Ozgur Ozel] The Turkey NATO needs

When NATO leaders arrived in Ankara for their annual summit this week, they would be meeting in a country whose strategic importance is unquestioned, but whose democratic foundations are fracturing. Recep Tayyip Erdogan has governed Turkey for more than two decades — longer than any elected leader in the history of the Turkish Republic. Today, Turkey stands at an inflection point. Given the country’s increasingly centralized and personalistic rule since 2003, the question is no longer whether ch

Europe’s awkward embrace of Turkey

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Erdogan hosts NATO: A difficult, but indispensable ally | DW News

NATO leaders meet in Ankara at a critical time for the alliance. As the war in Ukraine raises Turkey’s strategic importance, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is gaining influence on the world stage. But tensions with allies and a crackdown on opponents at home raise a key question: Does Turkey’s role in NATO give Erdogan more room domestically? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Turkey #Erdogan #NATO #dwcurrentaffairs

Al-Lafi and the Turkish ambassador discuss the latest developments in the political process and the unification of the military establishment.

Al-Lafi / Turkish Ambassador / Discuss / Latest Developments / Political Process / Unification / Military Establishment.

How NATO Summit in Ankara redefines Ukraine's role in European security

The 36th NATO Summit in Ankara marks a fundamental paradigm shift in the geopolitical architecture of the Euro-Atlantic alliance, one that moves past the predictable rhetoric of transatlantic solidarity to address a messy, multi-polar reality. While mainstream commentary remains hyper-focused on the high-stakes bilateral diplomacy playing out in the corridors of the Presidential Complex, the true structural evolution of this summit lies embedded within the text of its declarations.

Critics, Georgian Dream Spar Over Absence From NATO Summit Meetings, Agenda

Government critics have raised concerns over Georgia’s repeated absence from NATO’s annual summit key agenda and meetings, as Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili heads to the Turkish capital to take part in an “Ankara Allies” event on the summit’s sidelines. Ankara, Turkey, is hosting NATO’s annual event on July 7-8, with the forum focusing

NATO diplomats stress importance of ‘unity, solidarity’ ahead of Ankara summit

Foreign mission representatives of NATO member countries in Ankara also highlight Türkiye’s importance in alliance

Can Trump’s NATO visit reset U.S.-Turkey ties?

Turkey emerged as one of the biggest diplomatic winners from the NATO summit in Ankara after President Donald Trump lavished praise on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, promised to lift U.S. sanctions and signalled openness to restoring Turkey’s access to the F-35 fighter jet programme. The public display of warmth contrasted sharply with Trump’s criticism [] The post Can Trump’s NATO visit reset U.S.-Turkey ties? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Egypt-Turkey ties draw Greek concern

Growing cooperation between Egypt and Turkey is drawing increasing attention in Athens, where officials are monitoring developments that they believe reflect a broader shift in regional diplomacy and a decline in communication between Greece and Egypt.

The Ankara Summit Declaration

Read the text outlining agreements at the 2026 NATO summit in Turkey.

The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds

The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine.The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe

Foreign Minister Konakovic spoke with Italian Minister Antonio Tajani

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konaković met on June 27, 2026, on the sidelines of the 19th Dubrovnik Forum, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Italy, Antonio Tajani. At the time of intense international consultations on the political situation [] The post Foreign Minister Konakovic spoke with Italian Minister Antonio Tajani appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Turkey's Erdogan gifted NATO leaders an engraved revolver each

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

Georgia Excluded from NATO Summit Amid Deepening Rift with Western Partners

Georgia’s absence from the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara has triggered sharp political debate in Tbilisi. While the ruling Georgian Dream party dismissed concerns of diplomatic isolation, opposition figures and former diplomats warned of a deepening rift with Western partners. This unprecedented exclusion from the alliance’s gathering coincides with escalating tensions between Tbilisi and Brussels.

Anti-NATO protesters clash with Turkish police

Anti-NATO protesters and police clashed on the streets of Ankara as leaders began arriving for a summit. #nato #protest #turkey #police

Weekend calendar: EUROPAfest, Film Hour, Anatolian Food Fest

Weekend calendar: EUROPAfest, Film Hour, Anatolian Food Fest

Hatzivassiliou–Davutoglu clash over Cyprus: “There has been an invasion since 1974 – Turkey must accept reality” (video)

During a panel discussion at the Economist conference in Lagonisi, the former Turkish PM stated that Turkey's presence in Cyprus is based on international law. Anna Diamantopoulou, who also participated in the panel, responded as well The post Hatzivassiliou–Davutoglu clash over Cyprus: “There has been an invasion since 1974 – Turkey must accept reality” (video) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

EU Foreign Policy Chief Says Ankara NATO Summit to Be 'Truly Historic'

Brussels, June 30 (QNA) - European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said the NATO Summit in Ankara on July 7-8 would be truly historic, highlighting Turkiye's strategic role in the alliance and stressing the need for transatlantic unity amid mounting security challenges.

Zelenskyy Meets with Italian PM Meloni in Ankara

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, where stalled efforts to halt the Ukraine war are back on the agenda. #Zelenskyy #Meloni #NATO

Emotional moments as Erdoğan honours Hafidh grandson at graduation

* Turkish President hands over diploma before receiving traditional hand-kiss from young Qur’an memoriser Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday, June 26, attended the graduation ceremony of his grandson, Ömer Tayyip Erdoğan, at the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) Marmara Anatolian Imam Hatip High School, where he personally presented him with his diploma. The [] The post Emotional moments as Erdoğan honours Hafidh grandson at graduation appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.