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The Turkish Armed Forces, operating across a vast area from Somalia to Libya and from the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, will, over the next three months, set out toward new horizons in the Adriatic, the Atlantic, and the Baltic Sea in the spirit of the ‘seven seas.’

Until now, the United States has traditionally expanded westward and southward. By seeking control over Greenland, however, Washington has for the first time placed expansion toward Europe on its strategic agenda. As President Donald Trump demands territory from Europe, the continent now finds itself facing an American threat in addition to Russia. While Washington is gradually reducing its military presence in Europe, it aims to establish a new, Northern Hemisphere–centered security architecture focused on the Venezuela–Cuba–Greenland axis. In other words, instead of building a new “Berlin Wall,” the United States is moving toward constructing an “Atlantic Wall” designed to protect itself.

Chancellor Merz visited Turkey this week. Realpolitik or geopolitical realism has ended the dogmatic anti-Turkey process that dominated European capitals over the past decade.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Turkey today. Defense, trade, migration and foreign policy will be the main topics. For Merz, who is under pressure in German domestic politics, this visit is critical both for prestige and strengthening his position in Europe.

The second round of local elections in Germany's most populous state North Rhine-Westphalia ended with the success of center-right and social democrats. The far-right AfD failed to win any mayoral positions.

While the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process continues in Turkey and Israeli genocide in Gaza, Germany hosted a 'Kurdish-Jewish Congress'. The Interior Ministry Undersecretary said: 'We are pleased that Jews and Kurds are side by side.'

81 years have passed since Soviet dictator Stalin deported the Crimean Tatar Turks from their homeland. Stalin's persecution of Crimean Tatars was first recognized as genocide by Ukraine. Canada, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland and Czech Republic followed. Most recently, the Dutch Parliament also recognized this deportation as genocide.

The resonance of Turkish-origin Left Party MP Cansin Köktürk being expelled from the German Parliament for wearing a t-shirt with Palestine written on it continues. She has broad support from various sections of society.

The far-right AfD, preparing to take power in Germany, threatened to deport foreigners, especially Muslims. Cards in the form of one-way plane tickets were dropped into the mailboxes of about 30,000 foreigners.

Images, symbols and meanings – through winding paths, iconic events and images stand before us as signs of the power struggle. They emphasize the reversal of power relations with winners and losers.

European countries trying to determine their Ukraine policy in the Trump era showed great interest in the Crimean Turks visiting Brussels. The EP President and vice presidents met with Crimean Turks leader Refat Çubarov. The Crimean Tatar flag was placed next to the EU flag.

An analysis of bilateral relations between Germany and Turkey over the last three decades.

A look back at five decades of migration and integration in Germany from a journalistic perspective.

How is press freedom in Europe faring? A critical assessment from 40 years of journalism.

Diaspora media play an important bridging role. An analysis of their significance for integration.