If I were living in the US, I would probably be upset. But back in Türkiye, many people around me are happy with the election outcome. They [Democratic Party leadership] insisted on a weak leader, then moved to Harris, who was not as dynamic as we thought. They ignored younger more militant voter base to … Read more
…not in a good way, I guess. According to the 57-page indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, there are significant alleged ties to the Turkish government. Here are the key points: Connections to Turkish Officials The indictment outlines an alleged scheme involving Turkish government officials and business leaders connected to Turkish President Recep … Read more
Still Turkey? Western news media ignores Ankara’s call to rename ‘Türkiye’ Journo by Paris Sistilli Two months after Turkey officially urged the world to start referring to itself as “Türkiye”, no major Western media outlets have changed the naming in their reporting. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a request to leading international organizations on May 31, … Read more
The amendment would restrict the president from selling or transferring F-16s or F-16 modernization kits to Turkey unless the president can certify to Congress that #Turkey has “not violated the sovereignty of Greece” for at least 120 days prior to the sale or transfer. https://t.co/BXZD1aT20M — John T Psaropoulos (@JTPsaropoulos) July 14, 2022 Really encapsulates … Read more
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
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN: ‘I have never been in such a position with a US leader before’ Bianet :: English “As two NATO countries, Turkey and the US should be in a very different position,” says President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, Erdoğan: I cannot say that we had a good start with Biden Bianet :: English Referring to … Read more
Turkey ranks 107th out of 128 countries in Rule of Law Index Bianet :: English More countries declined than improved in overall rule of law performance for the third year in a row, the WJP has noted Erdoğan once again on RSF’s list of ‘Press Freedom Predators’ Bianet :: English The Reporters Without Borders has once again … Read more
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
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
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
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
Probably some nationalists will side with Erdoğan here but unfortunately, nationalism only brings more restrictions on free speech. .. Release Osman Kavala Immediately United States Department of State – Feb 10 The United States again calls on Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala from detention. The specious charges against Kavala, his ongoing detention, and the continuing … Read more
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
https://twitter.com/nateschenkkan/status/1348741076237099010?s=03 Foreign minister: Turkey, US to set up working group on sanctions, S-400s Bianet :: English Minister Çavuşoğlu has spoken to journalists at a year-end meeting in Ankara. US says there is no working group on CAATSA, rebuking Çavuşoğlu | Ilhan Tanir @WashingtonPoint A United States spokesperson denied earlier remarks made by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt… … Read more
Turkish lira slips as U.S. moves closer to sanctions over S-400s By Jonathan Spicer ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s lira briefly slipped on Friday after U.S. lawmakers included mandatory Turkish sanctions in a defence spending bill that moves Washington a step closer to punishing its NATO ally for buying Russian S-400 missile defences last year. US and … Read more