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Erdoğan, Sisi discuss Gaza over phone

Erdoğan, Sisi discuss Gaza over phone

The conversation focused particularly on ensuring access for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, said the Presidency of Egypt.

20 December 2023

Erdoğan meets Sisi for the first time at World Cup opening ceremony

Erdoğan meets Sisi for the first time at World Cup opening ceremony

Having refused to recognize the Sisi government for years, Erdoğan finally shook hands with him in Qatar.

21 November 2022

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

The S-400 agreement with Russia is a done deal and the US should accept that, Çavuşoğlu has said.

8 September 2021

Second round of talks between Turkey, Egypt

Second round of talks between Turkey, Egypt

Turkey's deputy minister of foreign affairs received his counterpart from Cairo as the two countries have been working to normalize relations.

7 September 2021

Erdoğan: Turkey striving to restore 'historical unity' with Egyptian people

Erdoğan: Turkey striving to restore 'historical unity' with Egyptian people

The president's remarks come after Turkey's first diplomatic visit to Turkey in more than seven years.

Exploratory talks between Turkey and Egypt concluded

Exploratory talks between Turkey and Egypt concluded

In a joint press release following the two-day talks between Turkey and Egypt, it is said, “The discussions were frank and in-depth. They addressed bilateral issues as well as a number of regional issues.”

Turkey, Egypt to hold 'normalization' talks starting today

Turkey, Egypt to hold 'normalization' talks starting today

The relations between the two countries have been strained since the overthrow of the government led by the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013.

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?

9 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Greece ratifies maritime border deal with Egypt, issues new Navtex

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Greece ratifies maritime border deal with Egypt, issues new Navtex

Turkey views the deal as an infringement of its continental shelf.

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

The President has called for a formula that "protects everyone's rights" in the eastern Mediterranean, the ministers of defense and foreign affairs have also reiterated that Turkey will continue its hydrocarbon activities.

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Following the spike in the dollar, Erdoğan performed the Friday prayer at Hagia Sophia and then addressed the people in front of the museum-turned-mosque.

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

The demarcated area is located on Turkey's continental shelf, as reported to the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu said only a political solution would work in Libya, Erdoğan discussed the recent developments in the country with Merkel.

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Amid the progress of the forces backed by Turkey, Egypt's president said they might intervene in the war.

Egypt's Police Raid Office of Turkey's State-Run Anadolu Agency, Detain Four Employees

Egypt's Police Raid Office of Turkey's State-Run Anadolu Agency, Detain Four Employees

Turkey has condemned the raid, calling on Egypt to release the detained employees.

16 January 2020

CPJ: Turkey Remains World’s Worst Jailer for Second Consecutive Year

CPJ: Turkey Remains World’s Worst Jailer for Second Consecutive Year

In its annual prison census, CPJ found 262 journalists behind bars around the world; a new record after a historical high of 259 last year. The worst three jailers Turkey, China, and Egypt, are responsible for jailing 51% of the total.

13 December 2017

Boats Carrying 400 Refugees Sunk in Mediterranean

Boats Carrying 400 Refugees Sunk in Mediterranean

Four boats setting off from Egypt for Italy carrying around 400 refugees has sunk in the Mediterranean. 29 people have been rescued.

Army Opens Fire at People in Egypt

Army Opens Fire at People in Egypt

Egyptian Army opened fire on pro-Morsi Muslim Brotherhood members who assembled on the steps of Republican Guard Headquarters in Egypt. While Egyptian sources announced the death toll as 16, Muslim Brotherhood claimed it to be 35.

Diplomatic Tensions with Israel - Economics not Affected...

TURKEY-ISRAEL RELATIONS

Diplomatic Tensions with Israel - Economics not Affected...

Researcher Kar sees the roots of the current controversy between Turkey and Israel in the deadlocked Palestine negotiations."Turkey tries to maintain public sympathies for Arab-Islam. This can be done by opposing Israel. However, military and economic agreements endure".

14 January 2010 Tolga Korkut