Devlet Bahceli warns Greece over military alliances and regional projects

On October 13, 2026, Devlet Bahceli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and a government partner of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, delivered a stern warning to Greece. During an address to his parliamentary group, Bahceli asserted that Greece cannot ensure its security through foreign military alliances or increased armament. He specifically criticized Athens for strengthening ties with Israel and pursuing the electrical interconnection project between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, which he claims ignores Turkish rights and the so-called sovereignty of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Bahceli accused the Greek government of failing to learn from history, arguing that proximity to Israel will not protect Athens from Turkey’s objections regarding maritime zones. He further characterized Greek attempts to resume seabed research, with alleged support from the United States, as a move that exacerbates international tensions. The MHP leader emphasized that no amount of foreign support or advanced weaponry would intimidate Turkey, concluding that Greece cannot feel secure without establishing peace with its neighbors.