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Erdoğan says Turkey wants to continue defense cooperation with Russia
August 27, 2019
Erdoğan says Turkey wants to continue defense cooperation with Russia
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday that Turkey wants to continue defense industry cooperation with Russia, including on warplanes,…
Turkey will enter region east of Euphrates ‘very soon’: President Erdoğan
August 26, 2019
Turkey will enter region east of Euphrates ‘very soon’: President Erdoğan
Turkish troops are expected to enter the area east of the Euphrates River very soon, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said…
Turkish minister says second delivery of Russian S-400s starts ‘tomorrow’
August 26, 2019
Turkish minister says second delivery of Russian S-400s starts ‘tomorrow’
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said the delivery of a second batch of Russian S-400 air defense system equipment is…
Turkey’s currency survives ‘flash crash’ overnight amid US-China trade war
August 26, 2019
Turkey’s currency survives ‘flash crash’ overnight amid US-China trade war
The Turkish lira weakened more than 1 percent against the dollar on Monday, Reuters reported, after briefly tumbling to 6.47…
Turkish opposition deputy attacked by gunman in Malatya
August 26, 2019
Turkish opposition deputy attacked by gunman in Malatya
Republican People’s Party (CHP) deputy Veli Ağbaba was attacked by a gunman during a meeting on Monday with party members…
Construction of presidential complex near Lake Van to go ahead despite top court decision, Erdoğan says
August 26, 2019
Construction of presidential complex near Lake Van to go ahead despite top court decision, Erdoğan says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the plans for a presidential complex in Ahlat near Lake Van will proceed…
Turkey’s main opposition ups support for Kurdish opposition after removal of mayors
August 26, 2019
Turkey’s main opposition ups support for Kurdish opposition after removal of mayors
Turkey’s main opposition increased its support for a Kurdish opposition party on Monday after three Kurdish mayors were dismissed by…
Turkey seeking return of relics taken from historic Sumela Monastery
August 26, 2019
Turkey seeking return of relics taken from historic Sumela Monastery
Academics from Turkey are looking to collect objects they believe belong to the 4th century Christian Orthodox Sumela Monastery in…
Greece resumes deportations of migrants to Turkey: official
August 26, 2019
Greece resumes deportations of migrants to Turkey: official
Greece says it is resuming deportations of migrants to Turkey in an effort to address an increase in arrivals over…
Turkey bans another pro-LGBT event in İstanbul: report
August 26, 2019
Turkey bans another pro-LGBT event in İstanbul: report
Authorities in İstanbul have banned the “Queer Olympix,” organizers said Saturday, becoming the latest pro-LGBT event to be cancelled in…