Even the denial should have some decency?

Flashing the notorious nationalist sign was so upsetting but the Turkish demonstrators below are even worse. Turkey’s Çavuşoğlu flashes nationalist sign at Armenian protesters  Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu flashed the Grey Wolves hand sign as his vehicle drove…   Dış İşleri Bakanı Çavuşoğlu, Uruguay'da Ermeni protestoculara Bozkurt işareti yaptı.pic.twitter.com/6yZ8sXXMJ9 — Yusuf Alabarda (@yusufalabarda) April … Read more

Such a sad case: Turkey transfers Khashoggi murder trial to the country who is allegedly behind the murder

Turkish court confirms transfer of Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia Hurriyet Daily News A Turkish court on Thursday confirmed a halt of the trial in absentia of 26 suspects linked to the killing of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi and its transfer to Riyadh. Turkey Transfers Khashoggi Murder Trial to Saudi Arabia NYT > Turkey by Safak … Read more

Just a few months ago UAE was demonized, as financial patrons of 15 July coup attempt, now Turkey’s new favorite…

It seems UAE is the new financial breath for Turkey’s collapsing economy. One wonders what it gets in return… Cold Peace in the Middle East- former Turkish envoy | Ahval The reconciliation efforts between Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, created an opportunity for… UAE enters new cooperation with Turkey, promises $10 billion investment | Ahval Turkey … Read more

He waited for so long for this pose- Biden met with Erdoğan today

Biden to warn Turkey’s Erdogan against ‘precipitous’ actions biden görüşmesi sonrası erdoğan…uzun süredir böyle gözlerinin içinin bile güldüğü bir an görmemiştim. ne kadar mutlu pic.twitter.com/vADuu0hgpM — mustafahos (@mustafahos) October 31, 2021   Biden to warn Turkey's Erdogan against 'precipitous' actions https://t.co/T6xt4JyV0C pic.twitter.com/cjSqrQ1h0t — Reuters (@Reuters) October 30, 2021 Erdogan’s critics say demand for expulsions is … Read more

Once he needed Soros…

Erdoğan once well connected to George Soros despite recent fall out | Ahval Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently said businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala… TEN AMBASSADORS SUMMONED: Turkey’s axis is shifting in foreign policy, human rights, says former ambassador Bianet :: English We have interviewed retired Ambassador Yalım Eralp about the Osman Kavala case … Read more

Merkel, Erdoğan’s strongest supporter in Europe, pays a farewell visit..

Merkel vows continued Germany-Turkey relations in farewell visit to Erdoğan | Ahval German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday vowed to continue relations with Turkey on the basis of… Turkey ranked as one of world’s worst countries for rule of law | Ahval Turkey ranks as one of the world’s worst countries for rule of law, according … Read more

Look who was in town: Taliban

Taliban, Turkey’s foreign minister hold official talks in Ankara Bianet :: English The Taliban officials have pledged to provide the utmost support to return of the refugees, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said. Amid Tensions With U.S., Erdogan Praises Ties with Russia NYT > Turkey by Andrew E. Kramer and Carlotta Gall Meeting with President Vladimir V. Putin, President … Read more

Erdoğan confirms that Turkey kidnapped a Kyrgyzstani citizen…

Turkey-born Orhan İnandı, who is allegedly a Gülenist leader and who had become a Kyrgyzstan citizen, was kidnapped with the help of the Turkish embassy in Bishkek and brought back to Turkey… Kyrgyzstan: Missing Dual Turkish-Kyrgyz Citizen Risks Torture … Jun 9, 2021 — İnandı, a dual Turkish–Kyrgyz citizen, is likely to be persecuted for his alleged … Read more

Aktrolls love humiliating imagery over the rivals, now they get one by FT editors… A foreign policy roundup…

This is some serious trolling of Erdogan by FT editors. Perhaps a bit much even… pic.twitter.com/gE6zgUAee6 — Erik Meyersson (@emeyersson) June 14, 2021 Turkish lira falls after Erdoğan tells Biden position on S-400s unchanged | Ahval As Biden Meeting Nears, Erdogan Softens His Stance NYT > Turkey by Carlotta Gall With Trump gone and Turkey’s economy in … Read more

After 93 days, Biden calls Erdoğan to tell the “bad news:” It was genocide.

Biden says Armenian mass killing was genocide BBC News | Europe | World Edition The statement by the US president drew an immediate rebuke from Turkey, which disputes the term. Statement by President Joe Biden on Armenian Remembrance Day The White House – Apr 24, 9:00 AM To search this site, enter a search term Briefing Room … Read more

High times between Turkey and US: “Turkey excluded from new F-35 deal” and “Joe Biden set to formally recognize Armenian genocide”

And the collapse of Turkey’s economy accelerates… Anadolu Agency: Turkey excluded from new F-35 deal Bianet :: English Removed from the F-35 program in July 2019, Turkey wasn’t included in the new agreement, according to a Pentagon official quoted by AA. Joe Biden set to formally recognize Armenian genocide, officials say World news: Turkey The anticipated move … Read more

After years of anti-Sisi rhetoric, Turkey gets in touch with Egypt and orders Muslim Brotherhood TV channels to keep a low profile…

No one can be trusted in international relations permanently but the Erdoğan regime proves once again one should not rely on him at all.  I continue to hear that those Brotherhood exiles in Turkey are ordered to keep a low profile. Let’s see next, I would not be surprised if they are sent back to … Read more

Council of Europe Statement: “authorities should refrain from further restricting NGOs activities and freedom of association in the name of counter-terrorism

Turkey: authorities should refrain from further restricting NGOs activities and freedom of association in the name of counter-terrorism Council of Europe – Mar 10, 1:06 AM Diminuer la taille du texte Augmenter la taille du texte Imprimer la page Imprimer en PDF In a letter addressed to the Minister of Interior and the Minister of Justice … Read more

In the Gara incident, all (from the US to opposition parties and Boğaziçi students) guilty but the Turkish government

Turkey summons US envoy to protest in ‘strongest terms’ Hurriyet Daily News Turkey told Washington’s envoy it took the “strongest” exception to a U.S. statement on the massacre of 13 Turkish citizens over the weekend, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry. GARE OPERATION: AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism Bianet :: English “Those who cannot clearly condemn … Read more

The first salvo from the Biden administration:

Biden administration issues first statements on Turkey regarding Demirtaş, Kavala | Ilhan Tanir @WashingtonPoint The Biden administration on Saturday made its first statements on Turkey concerning two high profile prisoners in the country. The U.S. State Department, in an email statement to Ahval, commented on imprisoned Kurdish politician and former leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), Selahattin Demirtaş, as well as jailed philanthropist … Read more