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Ankara prosecutors investigate Charlie Hebdo magazine for 'insulting Erdoğan'

Ankara prosecutors investigate Charlie Hebdo magazine for 'insulting Erdoğan'

The President has said that he "wouldn't even look at" the cartoon of him published by the magazine.

28 October 2020

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

The President has recently traded barbs with Macron and Wilders.

27 October 2020

Turkey says Greece’s statement on seismic research activities is ‘groundless’

Turkey says Greece’s statement on seismic research activities is ‘groundless’

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed Greece’s claims that Oruç Reis vessel has been conducting seismic research activities in its continental shelf. Turkey has recently extended the Navtex for the vessel until November 4.

26 October 2020

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating ceasefire hours after it came into effect

Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of violating ceasefire hours after it came into effect

The US State Department has announced the second ceasefire in the conflict.

26 October 2020

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

Erdoğan confirms Turkey's testing of S-400 missiles

The President has made remarks about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Libya ceasefire while Putin has called him a "flexible reliable partner."

23 October 2020

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

"I hope it can pave the way for exploratory talks under German auspices as soon as possible," the NATO chief has said.

23 October 2020

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Should not those who recall the lessons of history only when Erdoğan has knocked on the gates of their sphere of influence with a so-called "United Army of Turan", now weigh their part in the impending catastrophe in the scale of history?

23 October 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Turkey extends Navtex for Oruç Reis vessel again

Turkey extends Navtex for Oruç Reis vessel again

Turkey has extended the Navtex for Oruç Reis seismic research vessel in the Eastern Mediterranean until October 27. The previous 10-day Navtex declared by the country would end today.

22 October 2020

Amnesty International: Bombings in civilian areas must stop immediately

Amnesty International: Bombings in civilian areas must stop immediately

Releasing a statement amid ongoing conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Karabakh region, Amnesty International has called for an immediate end to the use of artillery salvos and ballistic missiles in populated areas.

21 October 2020

‘Observation posts in Syria were not sustainable for Turkey’

‘Observation posts in Syria were not sustainable for Turkey’

We have spoken with political scientist Assoc. Prof. Erhan Keleşoğlu about the recent reports that Turkey has been withdrawing its troops from the Morek observation post in northwest Syria.

20 October 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

In a letter addressed to European Parliament President Sassoli, 68 Members of the Parliament demand that “the government of Turkey cease its political, economic, and military support for all groups who are part of systematic human rights violations.”

20 October 2020

Reports: Turkey withdraws from Morek base in Syria

Reports: Turkey withdraws from Morek base in Syria

Reuters news agency has reported that Turkey has been withdrawing its troops from the Morek observation post in northwest Syria while it has been "consolidating its presence elsewhere in the region.”

20 October 2020

Aliyev: Turkey's support for Azerbaijan 'a clear message to the world'

Aliyev: Turkey's support for Azerbaijan 'a clear message to the world'

Turkey's parliamentary speaker visits Azerbaijan as Nagorno-Karabakh clashes continue despite a ceasefire.

19 October 2020

Northern Cyprus: Presidency of Turkey-backed Ersin Tatar and a short history

Northern Cyprus: Presidency of Turkey-backed Ersin Tatar and a short history

Tatar, who supports a two-state solution in Cyprus, edged his rival Akıncı, who has strived for a united federal state.

19 October 2020 Pınar Tarcan

PM Ersin Tatar wins presidential election in Northern Cyprus

PM Ersin Tatar wins presidential election in Northern Cyprus

Tatar has won the second round of the election, receiving three percent more votes than incumbent President Akıncı.

19 October 2020

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020

Lavrov says Turkey not a 'strategic ally,' won't be included in Karabakh talks

Lavrov says Turkey not a 'strategic ally,' won't be included in Karabakh talks

Russia's foreign minister has warned against "materializing the principle that war is the continuation of politics."

15 October 2020

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbaijan claims to have captured 45 locations

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Azerbaijan claims to have captured 45 locations

Erdoğan and Putin have spoken on the phone, Pompeo has called for a ceasefire and Nagorno-Karabakh administration has confirmed the territory losses for the first time.

15 October 2020

Northern Cyprus election: Key party announces support for incumbent president

Northern Cyprus election: Key party announces support for incumbent president

While Turkey has not declared support for any candidate, the opposition perceived President Erdoğan's meeting with PM Tatar a few days before the election as an "interference" with the elections.

14 October 2020

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

EU condemns Turkey’s new Navtex, Germany’s Maas cancels visit to Turkey

After Turkey issued a new Navtex alert for its Oruç Reis seismic research vessel yesterday, EU’s Josep Borell has urged Turkey to “not engage in negative behaviour” while Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has cancelled his scheduled visit to Turkey.

13 October 2020

Russia, EU concerned over ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia, EU concerned over ceasefire violation in Nagorno-Karabakh

"We note with extreme concern the reports of continued military activities, including against civilian targets, as well as civilian casualties," EU's Borrell has said.

12 October 2020

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel resumes activities in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel resumes activities in Eastern Mediterranean

The vessel's activities of seismic research and exploration in the region were suspended shortly before the EU leaders summit at the start of October.

12 October 2020

Northern Cyprus' President to be elected in second round

Northern Cyprus' President to be elected in second round

Prime Minister Ersin Tatar and incumbent President Mustafa Akıncı will compete in the second round of the election on October 18.

12 October 2020

Eastern Mediterranean crisis: First meeting between foreign ministers

Eastern Mediterranean crisis: First meeting between foreign ministers

The Foreign Ministers of Greece and Turkey have discussed the issue of Eastern Mediterranean on the sidelines of the GLOBSEC conference in Slovakia.

Reopening of 'the ghost town': Why was Cyprus' Varosha closed to settlement?

Reopening of 'the ghost town': Why was Cyprus' Varosha closed to settlement?

The town actually belonged to the Ottoman Empire's Lala Mustafa Pasha, who bought and handed over it to a foundation named after him, according to the Northern Cyprus administration.

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Putin says 'tragedy must end'

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Putin says 'tragedy must end'

"Of course this is a huge tragedy. People are dying, there are heavy losses on both sides," Putin has said.

Northern Cyprus government falls after PM's 'Varosha' announcement with Erdoğan

Northern Cyprus government falls after PM's 'Varosha' announcement with Erdoğan

Both President Akıncı and PM Tatar's coalition partners say that the move was aimed at affecting the results of the presidential election on Sunday.

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

President Erdoğan and Northern Cyprus PM Tatar announced the opening of the "ghost town" at a ceremony in Ankara.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister in Baku: Armenia commits a war crime

Turkey’s Foreign Minister in Baku: Armenia commits a war crime

Paying an official visit to the capital city of Azerbaijan amid the country’s ongoing clashes with its neighbor Armenia, Çavuşoğlu has reiterated the government’s support for Azerbaijan and accused Armenia of committing a “war crime.”

European Commission: There is serious backsliding of rights and freedoms in Turkey

European Commission: There is serious backsliding of rights and freedoms in Turkey

The Commission’s “Turkey 2020 Report” has noted that “under the conditions of the Presidential system, the serious backsliding of the respect for democratic standards, rule of law, and fundamental freedoms continued.” Turkey has slammed the report.

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has indicated that “if the issue of Syrian territorial integrity is not solved, Kurdish problem may explode.”

President Erdoğan: Macron's statement is a blatant provocation

President Erdoğan: Macron's statement is a blatant provocation

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has responded to the remarks of President of France Emmanuel Macron, who has recently said, “Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today.”

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