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Türkiye's Balkan Blueprint: Beyond the Mosque
Ankara’s regional influence is anchored in deep rooted state institutions and a unique model of local accountability
Türkiye expands NAVTEX activity in the Aegean amid Greece’s 12-mile debate
Expanded NAVTEX notices draw attention as Mitsotakis and Erdoğan prepare to meet
Parallel Monologues: Fidan, Gerapetritis, and the Illusion of Dialogue
Dialogue is praised by both sides. Its function is rarely questioned. Here, it is.
Greece Says Sovereignty Is Not on the Agenda in Dialogue With Türkiye
Dialogue continues, but Athens draws firm lines on what it will not discuss
Frontex Reports 26% Drop in Irregular Border Crossings in 2025, Warns Risks Persist
Crossings fell sharply in 2025, but shifting routes keep Europe on alert
Israel offers to share F-35 experience with Greece
Operational lessons, not jets, deepen Israel–Greece defence ties as regional balances harden
Mitsotakis and Erdoğan Weigh 2026 Meeting as Diplomatic Groundwork Continues
Preparations continue through diplomatic channels, with no date set
Greece’s Security Council Extends Military Leadership as Defence Reform Advances
As defence reform advances, Greece opts for continuity in military leadership.
Greece Accelerates High-Tech Defense Shift With Maritime Command Hub and AI Focus
Athens anchors its defense shift in a new maritime command hub, moving toward integrated, high-tech warfare built on data ad decision-speed.
Achilles’ Shield: Defence, Deterrence, and Alliance Friction
Greece’s air-defence push reshapes deterrence and alliance politics in the Aegean
Alperen Şengün Shortlisted Among Top 10 Candidates for Balkan Athlete of the Year 2025
Alperen Şengün is among a strong field of Balkan athletes nominated for the prestigious regional award.
A New Arms Buildup in the Balkans
Balkan states are quietly expanding military capabilities, reshaping regional balances while officially stressing restraint and stability.
Türkiye–Greece “Friendship Bridge” Plan Advances Despite Tensions
Ankara and Athens move forward with a cross-border bridge project, signaling cooperation despite disputes in the Aegean and EastMed.
North Macedonia Rebuffs Migrant Hub Claims Amid Wider Debate on UK-Balkan Return Hub Proposals
North Macedonia insists it will not host migrant camps or become a “return hub,” countering growing speculation linked to UK migration policy discussions.
S.Cyprus and Serbia Deepen Defence Ties with New SOFA Agreement
S.Cyprus and Serbia have signed a Status of Forces Agreement, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation amid evolving regional security dynamics in the Mediterranean and Balkans.
Bulgaria’s Government Resigns After Mass Anti-Corruption Protests on Eve of Eurozone Entry
Weeks of nationwide protests have forced Bulgaria’s prime minister to step down, underlining deep public anger over corruption and governance just ahead of the country’s planned euro adoption.
Greece, Energy and AI: What Kimberly Guilfoyle’s message from Thessaloniki really signals
The Guilfoyle Doctrine: Greece is the New Strategic Hub for US Energy and AI Power.