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Turkey will not recognize Crimea as Russian territory, says Erdoğan
August 8, 2019
Turkey will not recognize Crimea as Russian territory, says Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Ankara will not recognize the Crimean Peninsula as Russian territory, during talks with…
Another German citizen arrested in Turkey for spreading PKK propaganda
August 7, 2019
Another German citizen arrested in Turkey for spreading PKK propaganda
Another German citizen was arrested in Turkey on charges of disseminating propaganda for the terrorist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Deutsche…
Another ship will join drilling activities off Cyprus this month: Turkish minister
August 7, 2019
Another ship will join drilling activities off Cyprus this month: Turkish minister
Two Turkish drill ships are continuing operations in the eastern Mediterranean and another ship will join them this month, Energy…
Minister says US getting closer to Turkey’s view on safe zone in Syria
August 7, 2019
Minister says US getting closer to Turkey’s view on safe zone in Syria
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said the United States is getting closer to Turkey’s views on a proposed safe zone…
Brazil cites lack of fair trial in refusal to extradite Gülen-linked businessman to Turkey
August 7, 2019
Brazil cites lack of fair trial in refusal to extradite Gülen-linked businessman to Turkey
A Brazilian court has turned down a request from Turkey for the extradition of a businessman who has links to…
Turkish prosecutors: No probe into death of man denied cancer treatment in jail
August 7, 2019
Turkish prosecutors: No probe into death of man denied cancer treatment in jail
Two prosecutor’s offices in İstanbul have rejected criminal complaints filed by the family of a man who was denied treatment…
Canada-based firm denies Turkish protestors’ claims over planned gold mine: report
August 7, 2019
Canada-based firm denies Turkish protestors’ claims over planned gold mine: report
Canada-based Alamos Gold has prepaid for reforestation at its mine project in western Turkey, its chief executive told Reuters amid…
Purged Turkish academics back in university as students
August 7, 2019
Purged Turkish academics back in university as students
Three Turkish academics previously purged by government decrees have passed the nationwide university entrance exam and are now able to…
Turkish maritime police clear out Okluk Cove near Erdoğan’s summer mansion
August 7, 2019
Turkish maritime police clear out Okluk Cove near Erdoğan’s summer mansion
Turkey’s maritime police on Wednesday ordered all vessels to leave Okluk Cove, a harbor in Marmaris where a summer mansion…
Turkish businessman, mother face lengthy prison sentence over Gülen links
August 7, 2019
Turkish businessman, mother face lengthy prison sentence over Gülen links
A prosecutor on Tuesday demanded lengthy prison sentences for Turkish businessman Cafer Tekin İpek and his mother, Melek İpek, on…