A recent Turkish media article highlights how Ankara's expanding strategic influence, particularly in Pakistan and Bangladesh, is becoming a new security concern for India and its neighboring regions.
Mohamed Salah's arrival at Trabzonspor has garnered significant global attention, with Turkish media now revealing details of his new 975-square-meter villa in Trabzon, complete with pools and a sauna.
Turkish media outlets are attempting to ignite a new culinary dispute, this time targeting galaktoboureko, claiming Greeks have stolen and rebranded 'Laz Böreği'. This follows previous accusations regarding baklava, zeibekiko, and patsas.
Turkey has reacted with annoyance to decisions made by the Greek government and the KYSEA (Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defense), including the 'Achilles' Shield' program and the approval of ten additional defense programs. Turkish media reports indicate that Greek coasts will be equipped with Israeli weapons.
Türkiye's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is reportedly considering further organizational changes, including the potential replacement of its parliamentary group leader, Özel. These discussions are expected to take place at a key executive board meeting on Friday.
Turkish media outlets are showing significant interest in the new operational planning of the Greek Armed Forces in Thrace, with one newspaper focusing on anti-drone exercises and an international tank competition.
Turkish media reports indicate that during a major anti-corruption raid in Iraq, golden underwear was discovered at the home of a member of parliament, as the new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi leads a crackdown on corruption.
Turkish outlet A Haber published an article with a strong anti-Greek tone, accusing Athens of attempting to influence the European Union and turn it against Turkey.
Turkish media outlets have published provocative reports targeting Greece's investment in unmanned systems, attempting to link the drone program to historically charged references.
Turkish media is reporting with celebratory tones about ASELSAN's new anti-drone system, claiming it will 'blind' Greek drones in the Aegean Sea and create new dynamics, causing alarm in Athens.
A recent wedding between a Turkish man and a Greek woman in Germany has garnered attention on social media and Turkish media, celebrated with flags and smoke bombs as a symbol of love transcending borders.
Thousands of Turkish tourists have flocked to the Greek island of Kos, leading to massive queues at passport control points, with Turkish media reporting lines extending to the island's center.
Turkish media reported a massive exodus of Turkish tourists to Greece for the Bayram holiday, leading to nine-hour queues at the Evros border crossing and a significant influx to Aegean islands and Northern Greece.
Turkish media outlets are reporting that Germany is exploring the purchase of Turkish Yıldırımhan and Tayfun Blok-4 missiles, amidst uncertainty surrounding the acquisition of American Tomahawk missiles.
Turkish media outlets have initiated a new round of provocative statements regarding the Aegean Sea, citing a forthcoming "Blue Homeland" bill in Turkey. Discussions on the topic included claims about 152 islands and "flag rights."
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani stated that a supplementary budget cannot be ruled out for Italy in light of the ongoing crisis in Iran. He emphasized that a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would represent a global economic shock.
Turkish media outlets have escalated provocative statements against Greece, citing a Bloomberg report that Ankara is considering legislative initiatives to claim maritime rights in parts of the Aegean, with some suggesting a conflict could occur in September or October.
Turkish media outlets are reporting a new move by Turkey regarding its "Blue Homeland" doctrine, which is expected to escalate tensions with Greece. The reports follow a Bloomberg publication suggesting Ankara is preparing to submit a bill to the Grand National Assembly for the official establishment of the doctrine.
Turkish media, citing Reuters, report that three people were killed and two police officers were injured in a shooting incident outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.
Turkey is reportedly escalating its military presence in Cyprus by sending four F-16 fighter jets to the occupied part of the island, with Turkish media framing it as a 'response to Greece' within the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.
A Spanish retired teacher who converted to Islam, and then rode a horse over 6,000 kilometers from Spain to Mecca, stated that the journey filled him with complete freedom and peace.
Turkish media reports indicate the government is planning legal regulations to curb 'LGBT propaganda' and is also preparing legislation to require identity verification for social media users.
Jared Kushner, a senior advisor to President Trump, met with a Hamas political leader in Cairo to discuss a Gaza peace plan. This meeting occurred as Israel continued its strikes on Gaza and ahead of Kushner's planned talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Turkish media outlets are attempting to create a new narrative of tension, reporting panic over an alleged Greek military presence on the islet of Ro, near Kastellorizo, which they describe as a 'critical move' by Athens.
Turkish media outlets have reported allegations that large quantities of untreated medical waste collected across Istanbul have been illegally buried instead of being properly sterilized and incinerated.
Turkish media are speculating on Ankara's next move regarding its S-400 missile systems, suggesting a potential return to the F-35 program without severing ties with Russia, though the Defense Ministry has not confirmed any developments.
Turkish media reports indicate that Turkey has sold its Russian S-400 missile defense system to a Gulf state, a move that could pave the way for its acquisition of F-35 fighter jets from the US. Discussions between Moscow and Ankara are reportedly underway regarding the potential resale, which requires Russia's permission.
International analysts are interpreting a recent visit by the American president to Ankara, with Turkish media already publishing initial information about the meeting.
Turkish authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals, including academics, lawyers, journalists, and environmental volunteers, and blocked media outlets in the lead-up to a NATO summit in Ankara. These actions have drawn criticism from press freedom groups and opposition parties, who accuse Turkey of using the summit as an excuse to silence dissent and civil society.
Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has intervened in the internal crisis of the CHP party, with his actions interpreted by Turkish media as indirect support for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
Turkish media reports express alarm over alleged 'silent moves' by Greece involving fighter jets in Paphos, Cyprus, suggesting an attempt to establish a more permanent Greek military presence.
Turkish media outlets launched an attack against Nikos Dendias concerning a volunteer program for women in the military. The criticism focused on the initiative to integrate female volunteers into the armed forces.
Turkish media outlets are attempting to create a new aggressive narrative against Greece, this time in response to the presence of a statue of Alexander the Great in Drama as part of a cultural event.
Turkish media outlets are reporting a new incident off Bodrum, claiming Greek vessels panicked when a Turkish submarine surfaced, further escalating tensions in Greek-Turkish relations.
Greek Coast Guard sources clarified that Turkish media is recirculating an old video to create false impressions of new harassment, aiming to artificially escalate tensions.
Pro-government Turkish media outlets have escalated rhetoric against Greece, publishing articles with direct threats involving the Tayfun ballistic missile, with one headline stating 'The nightmare of the Greek with Tayfun can come true one night.'
Turkish media outlets are reporting on Athens' decision to withdraw Patriot missile systems from Karpathos and Evros, linking the move to decisions by the KYSEA and developments related to the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.
British Turkish Cypriot businessman Burak Basel has been identified in Turkish media reports as the alleged central figure behind a global illegal betting and online gambling network, reportedly generating up to $3 billion in monthly revenues.
Turkish authorities have detained 76 individuals in two separate operations, accusing them of links to the faith-based Gülen movement, according to reports from Turkish media and the Interior Ministry.
Turkish media, including CNN Türk, are reporting that Greece is in 'panic' over information regarding a Turkish legislative initiative concerning the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine, suggesting a new round of tensions between Greece and Turkey.
High-ranking Libyan sources, speaking to Türkiye Today, indicated that Libya will never complete negotiations with Greece, days after Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis visited Tripoli and Benghazi.
The transfer of Patriot anti-aircraft missile batteries to the Greek island of Karpathos has provoked strong reactions and threats from Turkish media towards the Greek government and Defense Minister.
A Turkish media outlet aired archival footage of a 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Turkey, presenting it as current images of destruction in Israel, amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East.
ISTANBUL: Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a postponement of his visit to Abu Dhabi due to a health issue involving Emirati leader Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan but later deleted the post from social media
The message, posted by Erdogan’s team on X, said he had talked with Al Nahyan by phone.
“During the course of the call, President Erdogan expressed his sadness over the health problem experienced by (President) Al Nahyan and wished him a prompt recovery,” said the three-paragraph message.
Erdogan would travel to the United Arab Emirates at a later date, still to be determined, the message added.
Although the message — of which AFP has a screen grab — was quickly deleted from the account, it had already been picked up by official Turkish media.
Turkiye’s state broadcaster likewise took down its article on Erdogan that mentioned the Emirati leader’s health problem.
The official Emirati news agency, WAM, reported on the telephone conversation between the two leaders, but did not mention that Erdogan’s visit had been postponed.
Contacted by AFP, neither the Turkish presidency nor the Emirati authorities — who have themselves made no statement on their president’s health — have yet answered.
The Emirati leader’s team on Saturday evening released photos taken the same day showing Al Nahyan, known as MBZ, smiling and apparently in good health, with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar.
Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026
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The Turkish newspaper Türkiye comments provocatively on the cooperation agreement between the Turkish company Baykar and the French defense company Safran, claiming that this development causes...
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