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Ankara has become Turkey’s Wuhan, professor says
September 4, 2020
Ankara has become Turkey’s Wuhan, professor says
According to daily data published by the Health Ministry, in the last few days Turkey’s capital of Ankara has experienced…
NATO says Turkey, Greece ready for talks; Athens denies deal
September 4, 2020
NATO says Turkey, Greece ready for talks; Athens denies deal
Greece and Turkey have agreed to engage in dialogue to avoid a possible military confrontation in the east Mediterranean, NATO…
30 students detained over alleged Gulen links denied right to consult a lawyer
September 3, 2020
30 students detained over alleged Gulen links denied right to consult a lawyer
Thirty university students detained by Turkish police over alleged affiliation with the Gülen movement entered the fourth day of detention…
Outrage boils over as ECtHR president meets with Turkish President Erdoğan
September 3, 2020
Outrage boils over as ECtHR president meets with Turkish President Erdoğan
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) President Róbert Ragnar Spanó met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the presidential…
Erdoğan wanted to sink a Greek ship: Die Welt
September 2, 2020
Erdoğan wanted to sink a Greek ship: Die Welt
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wanted the Turkish navy to sink a Greek naval vessel a few days ago but…
Turkey denounces US decision to lift arms embargo on Cyprus
September 2, 2020
Turkey denounces US decision to lift arms embargo on Cyprus
The United States will lift a 33-year arms embargo on Cyprus, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday,…
ECtHR president’s upcoming visit to Turkey sparks indignation among dissidents
September 2, 2020
ECtHR president’s upcoming visit to Turkey sparks indignation among dissidents
A two-day visit to Turkey by European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) President Róbert Ragnar Spanó that entails accepting an…
Rights advocates urge ECtHR president to address rampant violations during Turkey visit
September 2, 2020
Rights advocates urge ECtHR president to address rampant violations during Turkey visit
The Turkish-based Human Rights Association (İHD) and several rights advocates have called on the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)…
Senior ISIL figure detained in Turkey
September 1, 2020
Senior ISIL figure detained in Turkey
Turkish police have detained a senior member of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the country’s interior…
Ankara extends exploration work in eastern Mediterranean
September 1, 2020
Ankara extends exploration work in eastern Mediterranean
Turkish exploration vessel Oruc Reis will continue to carry out seismic surveys in a contested area of the eastern Mediterranean…