Inside Türkiye’s domestically-produced custom electric TOGG limo made for NATO Summit in Ankara

Custom limousines of Türkiye's EV maker Togg to transport NATO leaders

A custom-built limousine version of Türkiye's first domestic electric car, Togg T10X SUV, will be transporting leaders during the NATO summit in the capital, Ankara this week....

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NATO’s most consequential summit since 1949 opens July 7 in Ankara, as the alliance grapples with Trump’s threats to disengage, European underinvestment in defense, and Russia’s escalating hybrid warfare campaign. Ukraine, though not a member, has become indispensable to Europe’s security architecture, fielding one of the continent’s most capable militaries. The summit is expected to reaffirm NATO unity, push Europe toward greater self-reliance, and cement Ukraine’s role in the alliance’s long-term strategy.

A tour of Türkiye’s capital Ankara, the 2026 NATO Summit’s host city

Türkiye’s capital Ankara hosted this year’s NATO Summit, but the city has more to it than its political identity. Here’s a tour of the city. 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

Trump welcomed with pomp and pageantry by Turkey’s Erdogan at NATO

President Donald Trump’s arrival in Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit was marked by a full-on celebration led by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. As Trump deplaned Tuesday afternoon local time at Etimesgut Air Base, he was met with a turquoise carpet, akin to the red carpet used in the United States to welcome dignitaries, []

Finnish refrigerated truck reportedly used in Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral procession

Finnish refrigerated truck reportedly used in Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral procession

Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit

President Donald Trump’s decision to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey underscores Ankara’s growing importance within the alliance, even as long-standing disagreements over Russia, defense policy, and democracy remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal invitation was the deciding factor in his attendance at the summit in Ankara. []...Click to read more

Ankara markets drones, air defense to states looking to reduce reliance on U.S. weapons

Ankara will use its turn hosting the NATO summit this week to market its drones and air-defense systems, turning a meeting about how much allies spend on defense into a showcase for Turkey's weapons industry. NATO leaders will meet inside the Bestepe Presidential Complex, the palace of more than 1,000 rooms that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan built as the seat of his power. Nearby, at the ATO Congresium, a convention center in Sogutozu, the alliance's Defense Industry Forum will open its doors alongside a Turkish arms exhibition organized by the government's defense procurement agency. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has billed the forum as the largest industrial event in NATO's history, with allies set to announce tens of billions of dollars in defense deals.

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇹🇷 President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.

JUST IN: President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.@BRICSNews

Trump Praises Turkey’s Erdogan For His Friendship, Highlighting Frustration With Allies

WASHINGTON — The only reason President Donald Trump is in Ankara, Turkey, for the NATO summit is his friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. That’s according to the president himself, who told reporters ahead of his visit, “If the summit was not taking place in Türkiye, I don’t think I would have gone to ...

Erdogan gifts pistols to European leaders after NATO summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan handed an unusual parting gift, a vintage revolver, along with live ammunition, to NATO leaders who had gathered for a summit in Ankara. #News #Turkey #NATO #Europe #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/44U3dYM 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Türkiye prepares custom Togg limousines for NATO summit leaders

10 specially designed Togg T10X limousines to transport heads of state and government along designated protocol routes during 36th NATO Summit in Ankara

Syria joins Türkiye maritime summit to boost port development, cooperation

Istanbul, July 2 (SANA) A delegation from Syria’s General Authority for Borders and Customs (GABC) is participating in the fifth Türkiye Maritime Summit in Istanbul, a two-day event bringing together government officials, international maritime organizations, port authorities and leading shipping and logistics companies. The Syrian delegation, headed by Director of Ports General Directorate, Naji Abidin, is []

The Ankara Summit Declaration

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

Factbox-NATO Ankara summit: who's going and what to expect

By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayBRUSSELS, July 6 (Reuters) - NATO leaders will gather in Ankara for a summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, amid pressure from President Donald Trump for Europe to step up defence spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran warand Greenland.The U.S.. president's frequent criticism of NATO, along with announced troop withdrawals from Europe and a six-month review of the U.S. military presence on the continent, has fuelled uncertainty within the alliance.Here is what you need to know about the summit:

NATO leaders gather in Ankara for 36th summit

The 36th NATO Summit officially opens today, July 7, in Türkiye's capital, Ankara, bringing together heads of state and government from across the Alliance for two days of high-level discussions on security and defense, AzerNEWS reports.

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.

NATO readies for 'big reveal' on arms deals to prove firepower to Trump

US President Donald Trump and NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara in Turkey on Tuesday for a two-day summit focused on the military alliance's future. #nato #usa #europe #trump Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

World : NATO Summit Opens In Ankara As New Defence Deals Fuel Militarisation Concerns

ANKARA, July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The NATO leaders' summit opened in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday with a Defence Industry Forum, unveiling major defence industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over the alliance's expanding militarisation, reported Xinhua.

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

[Video] NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.

NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.@disclosetv

Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism

The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and [] The post Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Stop Mourning the Old NATO. Build the New One.

Turkey prepares for the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7 and 8. —Omer Taha Cetin-Anadolu via Getty Images Is Europe capable of securing itself? That is the singular question NATO leaders gathering in Ankara, the Turkish capital, for a crucial summit on July 7 and 8, will have to confront. President Donald Trump []

The Memo: Sea of tensions await Trump at NATO summit

President Trump will arrive in Ankara on Tuesday for a NATO summit that comes amid a sea of troubles for the alliance. The war in Ukraine has no end in sight, regardless of Trump’s campaign-trail pledge to solve it on Day One when he returned to power. Washington’s disinclination to back either Ukraine or the...

[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

[Video] NATO summit opens in Ankara as Trump publicly feuds with alliesTrump arrived in Ankara [...]

NATO summit opens in Ankara as Trump publicly feuds with alliesTrump arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit and immediately said he was very disappointed with the Alliance, adding he'd have skipped it if not hosted by his friend Erdogan.

Ankara Summit to Test NATO Unity Amid Transatlantic Strains

This event comes amid a profound reordering of the transatlantic alliance. On Tuesday and Wednesday, NATO leaders are set to gather in Ankara for a summit. However, divisions within the alliance over defense spending, policy toward Russia, Europe’s role in the bloc, and the southern flank are likely to shape the event’s outcome. RELATED: Russia []