reports in WORLD category

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Mirzoyan in Antalya Diplomacy Forum: 'Our peoples deserve peace'

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, who visited Turkey for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, reiterated their desire for the opening of borders with Turkey, stating, "Like other peoples in the world, our peoples deserve peace, and none of us are condemned to perpetual enmity. We truly have the opportunity for peace right now."

The 'sister city' protocol between Adana and Beersheba canceled

The 'sister city' protocol between Adana and Beersheba canceled

The Adana Metropolitan Municipality Council, responding positively to the BDS Turkey's request, has canceled the "sister city" protocol with Israel's Beersheba city.

13 February 2024

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

The UN Special Representative for Iraq stated that the ongoing violence and repeated strikes by third parties in Iraq carry the potential to destabilize and roll back Iraq's hard-won stability. Mentioning the ongoing Turkish military operations in the North, Hennis-Plasschaert said "Just because these attacks have become the new "normal" does not mean they do not seriously compound the risk of new arenas of violence being opened."

8 February 2024

Turkey, Russia, and Iran issue a joint statement on 'Syria' in Astana

Turkey, Russia, and Iran issue a joint statement on 'Syria' in Astana

Discussions were focused on the situation on the ground, regional developments, the political process, returns, and humanitarian aid in the meeting on Syria held in Astana with the participation of Turkey, Russia, and Iran.

26 January 2024

'Local and national' companies have their investments in Israel

'Local and national' companies have their investments in Israel

Israel's ongoing massacre in the Gaza Strip against Palestinians is met with various reactions. In Turkey, there are frequent calls for boycotting Israeli and American companies. However, Turkey's high-scale economic relations with Israel are not limited to shampoo, hamburgers, and cola.

9 November 2023 Murat İnceoğlu

Erdoğan links Turkey’s F-16 purchase to Sweden's NATO membership

Erdoğan links Turkey’s F-16 purchase to Sweden's NATO membership

Previously, Erdoğan had claimed that the sale of U.S. fighter jets to Turkey was not related to Sweden's NATO membership and that the issue arose from Sweden's alleged support for terrorism.

28 September 2023

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Turkey's FM meets UN chief at General Assembly

Fidan and Guterres addressed recent developments in Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Syria and the Cyprus issue.

25 September 2023

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

The top diplomats evaluated the efforts to revive the deal, as well as discussing an alternative plan proposed by Putin.

1 September 2023

Reports: Turkey's drone strike kills, injures media workers in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey's drone strike kills, injures media workers in northern Syria

The journalist who was targeted in the strike was covering the killing of two Kurdish leaders in a previous drone strike back in June.

Greece's foreign minister to visit Turkey

Greece's foreign minister to visit Turkey

Both newly appointed, the ministers will discuss bilateral relations and regional issues next week.

Turkey's foreign minister meets KRG leaders in Erbil

Turkey's foreign minister meets KRG leaders in Erbil

Fidan expressed his satisfaction with the determination of both the Baghdad administration and the Erbil administration to eliminate the PKK on Iraqi soil.

Call for Karabakh

Call for Karabakh

"Backed by the support of the Ankara regime, the Baku regime has been imposing a blockade on the Armenian people of Nagorno-Karabakh for months, raising the possibility of genocide," a joint statement by intellectuals, writers, politicians, and human rights advocates from Turkey says, underlining that no essential supplies are entering Karabakh.

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

The Syrian president has accused Erdoğan of attempting to "legitimize the Turkish occupation in Syria."

Erdoğan expresses hope for improved relations with EU

Erdoğan expresses hope for improved relations with EU

EU foreign ministers had urged Turkey to take steps to improve the situation in Cyprus to improve relations. Erdoğan, however, urged the EU to "accept the reality on the ground," referring to the divided state of the island.

Record cocaine seizure in Sicily: Ship planned to set sail for Turkey after offloading

Record cocaine seizure in Sicily: Ship planned to set sail for Turkey after offloading

While this particular ship had offloaded the cocaine before its planned departure for Turkey, recent years witnessed major cocaine seizures on vessels bound for the country.

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

Russia's Ministry of Defense had announced that vessels heading to Ukrainian ports from the Black Sea would now be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo.

Turkey, UAE forge multibillion-dollar agreements, including potential extradition of Sedat Peker

Turkey, UAE forge multibillion-dollar agreements, including potential extradition of Sedat Peker

The two countries have decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of strategic partnership.

European journalists group urges EU to end 'discriminatory visa rejections' for journalists from Turkey

European journalists group urges EU to end 'discriminatory visa rejections' for journalists from Turkey

Over the past year, obtaining Schengen visas has become increasingly challenging for citizens of Turkey, with visa rejections impacting various individuals, including business people, students, journalists, and artists.

Mexican sail training ship arrives in Turkey to celebrate Republic's 100th anniversary

Mexican sail training ship arrives in Turkey to celebrate Republic's 100th anniversary

The "Cuauhtémoc" will be open to public visits from July 19 to 21 at İstanbul's Sarayburnu Port.

Erdoğan meets Qatari emir in Doha

Erdoğan meets Qatari emir in Doha

In a joint statement, the two countries marked 50 years of diplomatic relationships.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign wide range of agreements during Erdoğan's visit

Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign wide range of agreements during Erdoğan's visit

The agreements encompass various sectors, including economy and defense.

Erdoğan remains optimistic for renewal of grain deal despite Russia's objection

Erdoğan remains optimistic for renewal of grain deal despite Russia's objection

While Moscow has informed the parties of the deal about its objections, President Erdoğan expressed hope that he and Putin may solve the issue.

Biden hails Turkey's backing of Sweden's NATO admission at meeting with Erdoğan

Biden hails Turkey's backing of Sweden's NATO admission at meeting with Erdoğan

President Erdoğan said a new phase of cooperation is beginning between his country and the US.

Turkey backs Sweden's NATO membership after promise for support for EU accession

Turkey backs Sweden's NATO membership after promise for support for EU accession

Sweden pledges active support for Turkey's efforts to update the Turkey-EU Customs Union and revitalize the accession process.

Erdoğan ties Sweden's NATO membership to progress in Turkey's EU accession

Erdoğan ties Sweden's NATO membership to progress in Turkey's EU accession

While the NATO chief has expressed his support for Turkey's EU accession, he stated that it was not a condition for Sweden's NATO membership.

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

The president has expressed his "full support for the steps taken by the Russian leadership," the Kremlin has said.

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

The Astana guarantors have emphasized the importance of continuing the process of normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus.

Turkey raises Bosphorus crossing tariffs to boost foreign currency inflow

Turkey raises Bosphorus crossing tariffs to boost foreign currency inflow

Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that starting from July 1, the fee for a 10,000-ton ship will increase to 17,760 dollars, up from 16,393 dollars.

Biden congratulates Erdoğan on re-election in phone call

Biden congratulates Erdoğan on re-election in phone call

The two leaders reportedly discussed the potential selling of F-16 warplanes to Turkey and Sweden's NATO membership bid.

European Socialists announce support for Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey polls

European Socialists announce support for Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey polls

A senior PES official hailed Kılıçdaroğlu and the united opposition as a "beacon of hope for democracy, human rights, freedom, cooperation and bringing Turkey closer to Europe."

Ballots from a war zone: The journey of votes from Ukraine to Turkey

Ballots from a war zone: The journey of votes from Ukraine to Turkey

For three days, I worked as a ballot box keeper from 9 am to 9 pm and along with a team, we delivered the votes in İstanbul.

10 May 2023 İsmail Daye

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

The US had also suggested that Turkey give control of the system to the US or another country to avoid being excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, according to Çavuşoğlu.

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