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Netherlands’ investigation into possible war crimes of Syrian rebels paused due to Turkey: report
Politics
November 7, 2021
Netherlands’ investigation into possible war crimes of Syrian rebels paused due to Turkey: report
A Dutch government-supported investigation into possible war crimes by rebel groups in Syria was paused due to conditions for cooperation…
3 supermarket chains to object to millions in fines by Turkey’s competition watchdog
Turkey
October 30, 2021
3 supermarket chains to object to millions in fines by Turkey’s competition watchdog
Three of Turkey’s largest supermarket chains have stated in separate announcements that they will object to a recent decision by…
Allowing illegal trade to Russian-occupied territories undermines Turkey’s credibility: MEI
Ukraine
October 30, 2021
Allowing illegal trade to Russian-occupied territories undermines Turkey’s credibility: MEI
By allowing illegal trade to the Russian-occupied territories of Abkhazia and Crimea Turkey is undermining “both its own credibility and…
Turkey pressing US for F-16 fighters after F-35 plan killed
Politics
October 29, 2021
Turkey pressing US for F-16 fighters after F-35 plan killed
The United States is discussing Turkey’s request to buy F-16 fighters after a deal for more advanced F-35s was scrapped…
White House expects Biden-Erdoğan meeting in Glasgow: official
Politics
October 29, 2021
White House expects Biden-Erdoğan meeting in Glasgow: official
US President Joe Biden expects to meet with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of a UN…
Reactions mount as critical media outlets not allowed to cover Republic Day ceremony
Turkey
October 29, 2021
Reactions mount as critical media outlets not allowed to cover Republic Day ceremony
Reporters from the Cumhuriyet daily, Fox TV and the ANKA news agency, all critical of the Turkish government, were reportedly…
U.S. enters dispute resolution talks with Turkey after F-35 programme expulsion
World
October 28, 2021
U.S. enters dispute resolution talks with Turkey after F-35 programme expulsion
U.S. and Turkish defence officials held dispute resolution talks in Ankara on Wednesday following Turkey’s expulsion from the F-35 stealth…
Turkish lira slumps to record low after Erdoğan orders expulsions
Turkey
October 25, 2021
Turkish lira slumps to record low after Erdoğan orders expulsions
The Turkish lira dropped to record lows on Monday after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the weekend ordered the…
Former diplomats detained in Turkey, leading to fears of another round of torture
Turkey
October 23, 2021
Former diplomats detained in Turkey, leading to fears of another round of torture
Turkish authorities on Friday ordered the detention of 29 former diplomats due to their alleged links to the Gülen movement,…
Female refugee in İstanbul attacked, threatened by neighbors, insulted by police
Turkey
October 16, 2021
Female refugee in İstanbul attacked, threatened by neighbors, insulted by police
A refugee who has been living in İstanbul with her children for four months was beaten up and threatened by…