https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erdogan-urges-greece-to-change-course-over-aegean-island-militarizationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erdogan-urges-greece-to-change-course-over-aegean-island-militarizationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/erdogan-urges-greece-to-change-course-over-aegean-island-militarization#u56380Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:07:45 +0000Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is urging Greece to change course and stop arming Aegean islands, warning Athens to learn from the past. Tensions have rekindled over the militarization of these islands, alongside disputes regarding protected marine areas and a Greece-Cyprus cable. Turkey has issued a diplomatic note regarding Greek initiatives and Erdogan has warned that Turkey will do what is necessary in response to a Greek defense deal with Israel. Meanwhile, Greek authorities recently stood down after a Turkish vessel withdrew from the area.Why it mattersThe Aegean Sea is a long-sta