Turkish Leader Erdogan’s Misstep in NYC huffingtonpost.com – Stephen Schlesinger – Sep 17, 5:56 PM – The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has a problem. Through his battles at home in recent years to ward off criminal investigations of his administration, his insistence on dismissing wiretaps that show he and his aides involved … Read more
Turkey’s EU strategy creates action plan for accession Turkey’s new EU strategy, which is ostensibly designed to accelerate the EU accession process, was published in the Official Gazette on Sept. 25 Isis onslaught against Kurds in Syria brings man-made disaster into Turkey World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Constanze Letsch In the border town of Suruç, there … Read more
Erdogan says Turkey may give military support to U.S.-led coalition By ece toksabay ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey could give military or logistical support to U.S.-led air strikes against Islamic State insurgents in Syria, President Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Tuesday. “We will give the necessary support to the operation. The support could be military … Read more
Euro court calls on Turkey to amend religious courses The Turkish education system is still inadequately equipped to ensure respect for parents’ religious convictions, Euro court says Turkey’s Erdogan warns Moody’s and Fitch over assessments – reports ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accused rating agencies Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings of political motives … Read more
Turkey to welcome seven top Muslim Brotherhood members: Erdoğan Seven top figures from the Muslim Brotherhood who are being forced to leave Qatar are welcome to come to Turkey, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ISIL drawing a steady stream of recruits from Turkey: Report Hurriyet Daily News Turkey is one of the biggest source of recruits … Read more
President Erdoğan to ‘prioritize EU bid’ after October Hurriyet Daily News President Erdoğan says he is planning to carry out frequent visits to European capitals after Parliament reopens on Oct. 1 in a bid to accelerate Turkey’s European Union accession process EU Minister criticizes ‘concerns’ of foreign diplomat over Internet law Turkey’s EU Minister Volkan Bozkır criticizes … Read more
Turkey may play quiet role in US coalition against Islamic State Turkey may find it hard to play a public role in the coalition the United States is building to strike at Islamic State targets in Iraq and possibly Syria for fear the militant group might retaliate against dozens of Turks held hostage. Ross Wilson … Read more
Key corruption probe targeting President Erdoğan’s son dismissed The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor’s Office has ruled that there are no legal grounds for the prosecution of 96 suspects, including President Erdoğan’s son Bilal Erdoğan, on allegations off corruption Turkish PM Davutoğlu mandates Arınç over Kurdish peace bid With the minor Cabinet reshuffle, the dossier on the Kurdish resolution … Read more
67 police officers detained in ‘parallel state’ probe in Turkey A total of 67 people were detained as part of two investigations conducted by the anti-terror unit, one into ‘espionage’ allegations and the other into the ‘illegal wiretapping’ PM Erdoğan’s outbursts ‘hurt Turkey’s standing in the world,’ Washington says ‘We certainly believe comments like these undercut Turkey’s … Read more
VIDEO: Turkish FM Davutoğlu’s fiery Gaza speech rekindles ‘quagmire Middle East’ debate Hurriyet Daily News FM Davutoğlu described the region as “the center of the divine revelation that raised consciences and humanity” Israeli tourists canceling holiday reservations in Turkey after gov’t warning A Turkish tourism agency operator said 4,000 cancellations had been made … Read more
In Pictures, Worldwide Protests Against Israeli Military Action in Gaza Mashable! by Katie Sola Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris over the weekend to rally against Israel’s invasion of Gaza, defying a ban on pro-Palestinian protests ‘We will fight colonizers in Middle East,’ Turkish FM vows Hurriyet Daily News Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu has … Read more
Prosecutors demand up to three years in jail for 13-year-old involved in Soma protest A 13-year-old faces between six months and three years in jail for participating in a protest in the Aegean province of İzmir on May 17. US condemns ?apparent use of unprovoked violence? in Soma videos Washington has condemned the use of ‘unprovoked violence’ … Read more
German President criticises Erdogan during Turkey visit EurActiv.com Turkish PM Erdoğan ?hopes? US will send back Gülen, saying legal process will start For the first time, Turkish PM Erdoğan has publicly expressed his hope that the US will send back controversial Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen. He also continued his criticisms of Turkey?s top judge and Twitter in … Read more
US targets businesses for evading sanctions on Iran The US has blaclisted scores of individuals and companies worldwide, including some from Turkey, over violation of sanctions against Iran, despite the relative ease of restrictions A few more news from Turkey…. Erdoğan fails to sway Germany on Turkey?s EU bid On a visit to … Read more
Washington says high tension over graft probe will have ‘consequences’ The United States does not want to increase the tension over the latest statements by Prime Minister Erdoğan?s implication The End of the Turkish Model? Erdogan?s Paranoia and Authoritarian Streak Threaten his Legacy Turkish probe marks AKP-Gulen power struggle Aljazeera.com Cases such as Ergenekon … Read more