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Fidan meets Rubio on NATO sidelines in Helsingborg
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the NATO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden. No further details about the content of their discussion were immediately provided.
22 May 2026
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EU targets Iran with new Hormuz navigation sanctions
The European Union has expanded its sanctions framework against Iran to include individuals and entities accused of threatening freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Measures include travel bans and asset freezes, following an April 21 political agreement among EU foreign ministers.
22 May 2026
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Greek minister praises Türkiye’s drone success: ‘Truly commendable’
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias acknowledged Türkiye’s significant achievements in defense production, stating that Ankara recognized new technologies early and reached a certain level of UAV production when many countries did not even understand what drones meant. He called Türkiye’s progress “truly commendable.”
22 May 2026
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French minister sees US NATO shift as opportunity to bolster Europe
Jean-Noel Barrot told reporters ahead of the NATO summit in Sweden that Washington's reassessment of its commitment to European allies presents an opportunity to deepen Europe's role within the alliance, while warning that calls for French withdrawal from NATO are "unreasonable and entirely irresponsible."
22 May 2026
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Poland welcomes US troop levels ahead of NATO Ankara summit
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Friday welcomed President Donald Trump's decision to maintain American troop rotations in Poland at existing levels, thanking Washington for the commitment while highlighting Warsaw's position as NATO's top defense spender ahead of the alliance's upcoming summit in Ankara.
22 May 2026
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Trump announces deployment of 5,000 additional troops to Poland
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States will deploy an additional 5,000 troops to Poland following the election of President Karol Nawrocki, with Pentagon officials praising Warsaw as a "model ally" leading European burden-sharing efforts.
22 May 2026
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Paris mayor seeks honorary citizenship for Palestinian civilians
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Gregoire plans to propose honorary citizenship for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as Palestinian journalists, at the Paris Council in June. His office said Paris “chooses civilians over violence, law over arbitrariness, life over destruction.”
21 May 2026
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UK summons Israeli envoy over flotilla activist treatment
Britain has summoned the Israeli chargé d’affaires to express deep concern and demand an explanation after a video showed National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting zip-tied Gaza flotilla activists. The UK condemned the behaviour and questioned detention conditions.
21 May 2026
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German chancellor proposes special EU status for Ukraine
Friedrich Merz has proposed a new “associated member” status for Ukraine within the EU, including participation in European Council meetings, Commission roles without voting rights, and a mutual defence guarantee. He acknowledged that full accession remains unrealistic in the short term.
21 May 2026
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UK net migration falls to 171,000, lowest since 2012
Official figures released on Thursday showed Britain's net migration fell to 171,000 in 2025, marking the lowest level since 2012 when excluding the COVID-19 period, as work-related arrivals from non-EU countries dropped sharply while 800,000 people immigrated and over 640,000 left the country.
21 May 2026
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NATO deputy chief hails Türkiye defense investments, urges deterrence
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska praised Türkiye’s growing defense investments during a panel in Brussels on Wednesday, emphasizing that stronger military deterrence and sustained spending increases are essential to safeguard the alliance’s future against threats ranging from the Arctic to the Mediterranean.
21 May 2026
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Five EU states propose 'step-by-step' access for Western Balkans
Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Slovenia said merit-based access to the single market would sustain enlargement momentum, urging Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos to develop new proposals that counter Russian and Chinese influence while strengthening the European project in the Western Balkans.
20 May 2026
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Lithuania issues air alert in Vilnius after suspected drone sighting
Lithuanian authorities activated NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission and issued emergency warnings to residents after detecting a suspected drone near the eastern border, prompting evacuations of top officials and temporary closure of the capital's airport.
20 May 2026
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Poland voices ‘great concern’ over Israeli attack on Gaza flotilla
Poland has expressed “great concern” over Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, urging urgent clarification from Tel Aviv. Warsaw stressed that freedom of navigation on the high seas must not be violated, citing reports of detained Polish citizens.
20 May 2026
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UK envoy says British visitors to Türkiye near 4.5 million despite tensions
British Ambassador to Ankara Jill Morris announced that the number of UK tourists visiting Türkiye has risen from 3.8 million in 2023 to nearly 4.5 million annually, despite regional tensions. She highlighted growing people-to-people ties, defense cooperation, and a new bilateral strategic partnership framework.
20 May 2026
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EU reaches provisional deal to implement tariff elements of US trade agreement
The EU Council Presidency and European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on two regulations to implement tariff-related elements of the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement, including removing duties on US industrial goods, expanding preferential access for seafood and agricultural products, and extending lobster tariff suspensions. The deal strengthens transatlantic economic ties.
20 May 2026
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Trump to attend G7 summit in France’s Evian-les-Bains in June
President Trump will travel to France in June for the G7 leaders’ summit, scheduled for June 15-17 in Evian-les-Bains. The Group of Seven includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the US, plus the European Union. The summit will focus on global economic, financial, and geopolitical challenges.
20 May 2026
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Türkiye tells Greece to stop ‘distorting history’ over Pontus
Türkiye has called on Greece to abandon “groundless allegations” related to the Pontus claims, urging Athens to focus on peace and cooperation instead of “hostility from history.” Ankara accused Greece of exploiting history for political concerns and teaching unfounded narratives in schools.
19 May 2026
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Erdoğan to EU: Regional tensions show need for closer ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that rising regional tensions underscore the strategic importance of Türkiye-EU relations. He called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, updating the Customs Union, and increasing international pressure on Israel.
19 May 2026
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