‘We behave like dwarfs, but we are not dwarfs’

‘We behave like dwarfs, but we are not dwarfs’

In this exclusive interview with Kathimerini, former European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker asserts that Turkey has a role in Europe’s evolving “security architecture.” However, he condemns President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s treatment of his political opponent, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, asserting that it contradicts European values. He emphasizes that Europeans must play a key role in …

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AHI president urges Trump to maintain sanctions on Turkey

AHI president urges Trump to maintain sanctions on Turkey

File photo. American Hellenic Institute (AHI) President Nick Larigakis has sent a letter to US President Donald J. Trump, urging him to uphold the sanctions imposed on Turkey under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). His appeal follows media reports suggesting that discussions are underway regarding a possible lifting of these sanctions. Under …

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New supermarket code of conduct in full force

New supermarket code of conduct in full force

Consumers are faced with a new situation regarding promotions and offers that apply to basic goods on supermarket shelves, as the implementation of the new code of conduct and strict controls aimed at permanently eliminating misleading practices have begun. Already, in the stores of large supermarket chains, new labels have been placed on products in …

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Fidan, Rubio meet; Turkey aims to get out of sanctions, buy F-35s

Fidan, Rubio meet; Turkey aims to get out of sanctions, buy F-35s

[Reuters] Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is about to meet with his US counterpart Marco Rubio in Washington and discuss, among other things, the end of Turkey’s exclusion from the F-35 advanced fighter program. The two-day visit is Fidan’s first under the Trump administration. Fidan and Rubio are scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. Washington …

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Konstantinos Karetsas Celebrates Greece’s Independence Day With Heartfelt Post

Konstantinos Karetsas Celebrates Greece’s Independence Day With Heartfelt Post

Athens, Greece — Konstantinos Karetsas, the rising star of the Greek national football team, marked the anniversary of March 25th with a heartfelt message on Tuesday, delighting fans on Greece’s national holiday. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has quickly become a beloved figure in Greek sports, shared his sentiments on his personal Instagram account. “Happy birthday …

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Turkey-US: Rubio ‘appreciative’ but also critical of Turkey

Turkey-US: Rubio ‘appreciative’ but also critical of Turkey

[AP] United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan Tuesday that the US “appreciated” Turkey’s leadership contribution to defeating the Islamic State and requested his support for peace in Ukraine. He also criticized Turkey’s arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu and its handling of the protests that followed the arrest. …

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Navy NCO cadets to be probed for anti-Turkey slogans during parade

Navy NCO cadets to be probed for anti-Turkey slogans during parade

An incident involving cadets at the Navy’s non-commissioned officers’ school taking part in Tuesday’s Independence Day parade has created a diplomatic spat with Turkey and will be investigated. The marching cadets started shouting slogans against Turkey and one saying that “Cyprus is Greek.” Turkey demanded an explanation for the incident in strong terms. The government …

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