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Merkel discusses freedom of expression and media with Turkish NGOs
January 26, 2020
Merkel discusses freedom of expression and media with Turkish NGOs
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday met with representatives of Turkey’s leading nongovernmental organizations during a visit to the country,…
Death toll in earthquake hitting Turkey’s east climbs to 36
January 25, 2020
Death toll in earthquake hitting Turkey’s east climbs to 36
A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Friday, killing at least 36 people and damaging buildings near the epicenter of…
EU rejects Ankara’s accusations of failing to honor 2016 refugee deal: report
January 25, 2020
EU rejects Ankara’s accusations of failing to honor 2016 refugee deal: report
EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has rejected Turkey’s accusations that Brussels has failed to honor its side of a…
39-year-old teacher purged after 2016 coup succumbs to cancer
January 25, 2020
39-year-old teacher purged after 2016 coup succumbs to cancer
Timur Karataş, a 39-year-old purge victim who was dismissed from his job as high school teacher after a 2016 coup…
Cyprus retracts ‘data theft’ accusation against Turkey: report
January 24, 2020
Cyprus retracts ‘data theft’ accusation against Turkey: report
Cyprus’ government spokesman on Thursday backpedaled on a claim that Turkey may have stolen technical data it used to pinpoint…
2,666 measles cases seen in 2019 as more Turkish parents refuse to vaccinate kids
January 24, 2020
2,666 measles cases seen in 2019 as more Turkish parents refuse to vaccinate kids
Turkey saw 2,666 cases of measles in 2019, according to an official from the İstanbul Family Practitioners Association (İSTAHED), following…
Mother of jailed ex-military cadet released pending trial after 4 days of detention
January 24, 2020
Mother of jailed ex-military cadet released pending trial after 4 days of detention
Melek Çetinkaya, the mother of one of the military cadets who were jailed in the aftermath of a failed coup…
Top judicial body says 400 judges, prosecutors under investigation over Gülen links
January 24, 2020
Top judicial body says 400 judges, prosecutors under investigation over Gülen links
Deputy Chairman of Turkey’s Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSK) Mehmet Yılmaz has said there are ongoing investigations into 400…
Turkey cancels press cards of journalists from leftist Evrensel daily
January 24, 2020
Turkey cancels press cards of journalists from leftist Evrensel daily
The press credentials of journalists working for the leftist Evrensel newspaper have been cancelled for no reason that could be…
Türk Telekom fends off cyber attack, restores Internet access
January 21, 2020
Türk Telekom fends off cyber attack, restores Internet access
Türk Telekom has restored Internet access after a cyber attack caused connectivity problems, the company said on Monday, adding that…