06/08/2026, Thursday01:39
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused several EU governments of responding to the Ceuta migration crisis out of "prejudice and political self-interest," urging the bloc to convene an emergency meeting of interior ministers to coordinate a common response.The Turkish National Defense Ministry has published a comprehensive procurement guide to help domestic defense firms secure contracts under NATO's new Front Door initiative, which creates a single digital entry point to the alliance's €5.3 billion joint funding pool and streamlines access to innovation programs.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, honouring martyrs and veterans while vowing that Türkiye will never leave Turkish Cypriots alone in their "just struggle." Turkish naval vessels were opened to public visits in Kyrenia as part of the commemorations.Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused several EU governments of responding to the Ceuta migration crisis out of "prejudice and political self-interest," urging the bloc to convene an emergency meeting of interior ministers to coordinate a common response.The Turkish National Defense Ministry has published a comprehensive procurement guide to help domestic defense firms secure contracts under NATO's new Front Door initiative, which creates a single digital entry point to the alliance's €5.3 billion joint funding pool and streamlines access to innovation programs.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, honouring martyrs and veterans while vowing that Türkiye will never leave Turkish Cypriots alone in their "just struggle." Turkish naval vessels were opened to public visits in Kyrenia as part of the commemorations.Defence Industries Secretariat head Haluk Görgün has stated that stronger defence cooperation between Türkiye and Romania will enhance joint capabilities and contribute to NATO collective security. He cited the delivery of the CAm. Roman corvette to the Romanian Navy as a reflection of growing strategic ties.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Friday to attend funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying Ankara "deeply shares the pain" of the Iranian people and pledging to support regional stability efforts.
