Turkey
Brother of HDP deputy allegedly behind diplomat killing in northern Iraq
July 22, 2019
Brother of HDP deputy allegedly behind diplomat killing in northern Iraq
An announcement by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said one of the people responsible for the assassination of Turkey’s deputy…
Prosecutor accuses main opposition leader of insulting Erdoğan
July 21, 2019
Prosecutor accuses main opposition leader of insulting Erdoğan
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has submitted a summary of proceedings to the Turkish parliament accusing main opposition leader…
Ex-deputy PM Babacan a formidable rival to Turkey’s Erdoğan – Arab Weekly
July 21, 2019
Ex-deputy PM Babacan a formidable rival to Turkey’s Erdoğan – Arab Weekly
Turkey’s former deputy prime minister in charge of the economy Ali Babacan could pose a serious threat to Turkish President…
Pompeo, Çavuşoğlu discuss S-400, Turkey’s security concerns along Syrian border
July 21, 2019
Pompeo, Çavuşoğlu discuss S-400, Turkey’s security concerns along Syrian border
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a phone call on Saturday with his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu reaffirmed Washington’s commitment…
Netherlands stepping up F-35 purchase after Turkey’s ejection from programme – Kokpit
July 21, 2019
Netherlands stepping up F-35 purchase after Turkey’s ejection from programme – Kokpit
The Netherlands is stepping up its purchase of the F-35 fighter jets by adding another eight or nine jets to its…
Radio station cancels show after Turkey’s ex-prime minister is interviewed
July 21, 2019
Radio station cancels show after Turkey’s ex-prime minister is interviewed
A radio show by journalists Yavuz Oghan, Akif Beki and Ismail Saymaz was canceled by Radyo Sputnik a day after…
Turkish top court rules second arrest of singer a human rights violation
July 21, 2019
Turkish top court rules second arrest of singer a human rights violation
Turkey’s Constitutional Court (AYM) on Friday accepted an application lodged by a Turkish singer who claimed the second imprisonment violated…
Turkish citizens attack tourists wearing Kurdistan scarves
July 21, 2019
Turkish citizens attack tourists wearing Kurdistan scarves
Nine tourists from northern Iraq were attacked by residents of Turkey’s north-eastern province of Trabzon while having their photo taken…
Turkish soldier killed in PKK operation in northern Iraq
July 21, 2019
Turkish soldier killed in PKK operation in northern Iraq
A Turkish soldier was killed and six wounded during an operation against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern…
Top court upholds prison sentence handed down to singer on Erdoğan insult charge
July 20, 2019
Top court upholds prison sentence handed down to singer on Erdoğan insult charge
Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld a prison sentence of 11 months, 20 days handed down to famous pop…