Day: March 13, 2025
Hakan Fidan and Turkish Delegation Meet with Syrian President in Damascus
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, along with Defense Minister Yaşar Güler and MIT President İbrahim Kalın, made a significant visit to the capital of Syria, Damascus. This visit comes in the wake of an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and holds critical importance for developments in the region. Bilateral Meetings
Reuters: Turkey Could Play a Vital Role in European and Ukrainian Security
Reuters news agency emphasized that Turkey could play a crucial role in the evolving European security architecture and the Ukrainian crisis. Highlighting Europe’s defense efforts in the face of potential US policy shifts and Russia’s stance, Reuters indicated that Turkey could be a significant partner in this process. Europe’s Defense Pursuits and Turkey’s Role European
Turkey Receives Offer for 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets
In an important step towards strengthening its air force, Turkey has received bids for 40 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets. According to information obtained from Defence Ministry sources, this move could be a turning point in Turkey’s fighter jet procurement strategy. Historic Change: First European Fighter Jet Procurement Outside the US? Turkey, which has the second
Trial Concludes for Unauthorized Entry into Hagia Sophia: Defendant Sentenced to Imprisonment
The trial of Atıf Kasar, who was accused of unauthorized entry into the closed section of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and damaging the door, has concluded. The Istanbul Courthouse Criminal Court of First Instance sentenced the defendant Kasar to 1 year and 8 months in prison for “damaging places of worship and cemeteries.” Details