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Putin, Erdoğan officially inaugurate TurkStream pipeline at İstanbul ceremony
January 8, 2020
Putin, Erdoğan officially inaugurate TurkStream pipeline at İstanbul ceremony
The presidents of Turkey and Russia on Wednesday formally launched the TurkStream pipeline, which will carry Russian natural gas to…
Turkey denies Erdoğan called Soleimani a ‘martyr’
January 8, 2020
Turkey denies Erdoğan called Soleimani a ‘martyr’
A Turkish official has denied that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani a “martyr” during a…
Erdoğan, Johnson call on Iran to comply with nuclear deal: report
January 8, 2020
Erdoğan, Johnson call on Iran to comply with nuclear deal: report
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a phone call that Iran must comply…
Turkey has deployed 35 troops to Libya, Erdoğan says
January 8, 2020
Turkey has deployed 35 troops to Libya, Erdoğan says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday said Turkey has deployed 35 military personnel to Libya for coordination and training…
5-year-old subjected to strip search during prison visit: report
January 8, 2020
5-year-old subjected to strip search during prison visit: report
A 5-year-old boy was subjected to a strip search during a prison visit in Turkey’s Samsun province, according to a…
From Berlin to Khorassan in pursuit of the saz
January 5, 2020
From Berlin to Khorassan in pursuit of the saz
In December, a highly-acclaimed virtuoso of the saz, a long-necked stringed instrument similar to a guitar, was welcomed to Istanbul.…
Turkish official rejects Erdoğan calling Iran’s Soleimani martyr
January 5, 2020
Turkish official rejects Erdoğan calling Iran’s Soleimani martyr
A Turkish official said on Sunday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan did not call slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani…
Saudi Arabia condemns Turkey’s approval of troop deployment to Libya
January 5, 2020
Saudi Arabia condemns Turkey’s approval of troop deployment to Libya
Saudi Arabia censured on Sunday the Turkish parliament’s approval of deploying troops in Libya, saying that it was a violation…
Is Libya too big of a foreign policy challenge for Erdoğan?
January 5, 2020
Is Libya too big of a foreign policy challenge for Erdoğan?
On Jan. 2, Turkey’s Grand National Assembly approved a bill allowing for the deployment of Turkish troops to Libya after…
Clashes among Turkish-backed rebel factions in northern Syria
January 5, 2020
Clashes among Turkish-backed rebel factions in northern Syria
Turkish-backed rebel factions, vying for influence in northern Syria, have clashed among each other, Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR) reported…