American Hellenic Council

08/10/2026

Turkey slams Greece’s Aegean tourism framework as political move.

Turkey on Saturday said Greece’s new Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism has no legal effect on Turkey, accusing Athens of using environmental protection for political purposes.

“The Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism announced by Greece on Friday, which covers the Aegean Sea, will have no legal consequences for Türkiye in the context of the interconnected issues between the two countries concerning the Aegean, including geographical formations whose sovereignty has not been transferred to Greece under international treaties,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli said in a statement.

Read more: https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1311962/turkey-slams-greeces-aegean-tourism-framework-as-political-move/

08/09/2026

Turkish trawlers sweep seabed in Greek waters.

Archipelagos Institute documents dozens of fishing incursions in the eastern Aegean, as local fishermen warn of damage to marine ecosystems

Read more: https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1311610/turkish-trawlers-sweep-seabed-in-greek-waters/

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08/03/2026

Rep. Dina Titus introduces legislation to compel reforms in Turkey

Introduced the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 to institute accountability measures to compel Turkey to adhere to democratic values, respect human rights, and release political prisoners.

The legislation would block U.S. security assistance to and cooperation with Turkey unless the Secretary of State certifies that the Turkish government has made appreciable improvements in human rights, rule of law, and adherence to judgments from the European Court of Human Rights. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts.

Read more: https://titus.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5924

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07/26/2026

Destructive and Illegal Fishing by Four Turkish Trawlers in Greek Territorial Waters Between the Greek islands Samos, Fourni and Patmos
For at least a week, four Turkish trawlers have been fishing illegally in Greek territorial waters between the islands of Samos, Fourni and Patmos. This is one of the most sensitive and ecologically important marine areas of the Aegean Sea. By employing bottom trawling, one of the most destructive fishing methods, they are causing severe damage to marine ecosystems.

Read more: https://archipelago.gr/destructive-and-illegal-fishing-by-four-turkish-trawlers-in-greek-territorial-waters-between-the-greek-islands-samos-fourni-and-patmos/

For at least a week, four Turkish trawlers have been fishing illegally in Greek territorial waters between the islands of Samos, Fourni and Patmos. This is

07/25/2026

Video in Greek.
Ο Σάββας Καλεντερίδης ανοίγει τον Φάκελο της Κύπρου και πραγματοποιεί μία συγκλονιστική ιστορική αναδρομή από την οθωμανική κατάκτηση και τη βρετανική αποικιοκρατία μέχρι τον αγώνα της ΕΟΚΑ, το προδοτικό πραξικόπημα και τη βάρβαρη τουρκική εισβολή του 1974.

07/14/2026

The NATO Summit in Ankara concluded Wednesday without Turkish President securing an explicit commitment from U.S. President regarding the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.
Trump said he had not yet made a final decision on this. However, he inclined to recognize Erdoğan's cooperation with the U.S.

Read more: https://www.americanhellenic.org/trump-stops-short-on-f-35s-moves-expected-before-november-and-u-s-midterm-elections/

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            The NATO Summit in Ankara concluded Wednesday without Turkish President securing an explicit commitment from U.S. President regarding the sale of F-35 fighter jets […]

06/17/2026

Patriarch Bartholomew Meets President Erdogan on Halki Seminary Reopening.

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a highly anticipated meeting on Tuesday in Ankara to discuss the prospective reopening of the Holy Theological School of Halki.

Read more: https://greekreporter.com/2026/06/17/patriarch-bartholomew-president-erdogan-halki-seminary-reopening/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2026-06-17&utm_campaign=GR+Daily+News+Brief

06/17/2026

Greece, Cyprus and Israel inaugurate the East Med Energy Center.
Houston became the backdrop for a major milestone in Eastern Mediterranean cooperation as the United States, Greece, Cyprus and Israel inaugurated the East Med Energy Center alongside the 3+1 Energy Ministerial Meeting, implementing one significant provision of the 2019 EastMed Act.

Read more: https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1306515/greece-cyprus-and-israel-inaugurate-the-east-med-energy-center/

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06/14/2026

Ankara faces new diplomatic challenges on Cyprus as regional partnerships expand

An analysis from Nordic Monitor

Levent Kenez/Stockholm

05/05/2026

On Sunday, May 3, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-38) met with AHC board members for a warm, inaugural meeting ahead of the primary elections.
We look forward to building on this dialogue and engaging more Greek-American voters in the near future.
A big thank you to Petros Restaurateur for hosting this wonderful gathering.