Turkey, US discuss safe zone in Syria: report
World
July 24, 2019
Turkey, US discuss safe zone in Syria: report
Turkey’s defense minister met with the US Syria envoy on Monday to discuss the establishment of a safe zone in…
Turkish animal rights activist investigated for terrorism 6 years after Gezi Park protests
Turkey
July 23, 2019
Turkish animal rights activist investigated for terrorism 6 years after Gezi Park protests
Turkish prosecutors have launched a terrorism-related investigation into Burak Özgüner, coordinator of the Committee for Monitoring Animal Rights (HAKİM), over…
Turkey orders detention of 35 soldiers over Gülen links
Turkey
July 23, 2019
Turkey orders detention of 35 soldiers over Gülen links
The İzmir Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday issued detention warrants for 35 active duty soldiers and 12 others as…
Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections respected fundamental freedoms but were marred by malpractice and misuse of political finance, international observers say
Ukraine
July 23, 2019
Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections respected fundamental freedoms but were marred by malpractice and misuse of political finance, international observers say
Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections were efficiently run and respected fundamental freedoms. The campaign was nevertheless characterised by widespread malpractice and…
Athens will not tolerate Ankara’s ‘threats of war,’ says Greek foreign minister
World
July 23, 2019
Athens will not tolerate Ankara’s ‘threats of war,’ says Greek foreign minister
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Monday addressed Ankara over what Athens is calling increasingly aggressive tactics in the region,…
Land mines still claiming victims in Turkey
Turkey
July 23, 2019
Land mines still claiming victims in Turkey
A few days ago, four-year-old Nupelda and 10-year-old Ayaz Güloğlu stepped on land mines while they were out grazing cattle…
Turkish academic Fusün Üstel released from prison
Turkey
July 22, 2019
Turkish academic Fusün Üstel released from prison
Jailed Turkish academic Fusün Üstel, who was serving a sentence over charges of aiding a terrorist organisation for signing a…
Turkey will retaliate if US imposes sanctions over S-400 purchase: FM Çavuşoğlu
World
July 22, 2019
Turkey will retaliate if US imposes sanctions over S-400 purchase: FM Çavuşoğlu
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu on Monday said Turkey would take counter-steps if the US proceeds with sanctions…
EU gov’ts would not last 6 months if we open gates for refugees: Turkish minister
Turkey
July 22, 2019
EU gov’ts would not last 6 months if we open gates for refugees: Turkish minister
Turkey’s interior minister, Süleyman Soylu, said European governments would not be able to handle the ensuing migration crisis if Turkey…
Readmission agreement with EU suspended, Turkish FM says
World
July 22, 2019
Readmission agreement with EU suspended, Turkish FM says
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced that Turkey’s readmission agreement with the European Union has been suspended,…