Erdoğan on Biden’s resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that? Bianet :: English Joe Biden’s remarks in January about “defeating Erdoğan not by a coup but by supporting the opposition” recently went viral in Turkey. Erdoğan meets with Hamas leaders, including Saleh al-Arouri, in Istanbul President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Hamas … Read more
Turkey no longer official ‘global participant’ of F-35 fighter jets program Turkey was removed from the list of “global participants” on the United States’ fighter jet F-35’s official website following Ankara’s purchase of the S-400 defense system, independent news portal T24 reported on July 17. Turkey was, until recently, one of the nine main contributors … Read more
Istanbul Governor bans anti-war rhetoric until March 10 Duvar English Duvar English The Istanbul Governor’s Office has banned anti-war rhetoric and anti-war events until March 10 on the ‘No to War’ Ban in İstanbul Till March 10 Bianet :: English The Governorship has announced that “the events and demonstrations to be held in the city with … Read more
Tensions at Turkey-Greece border DW.COM Refugees arrive on Lesbos as Turkey opens border – video World news: Turkey Three boats of refugees have landed on Lesbos in the last 24 hours as the island prepares for an influx of people after Turkey Clashes as thousands gather at Turkish border to cross into Greece World news: … Read more
Refugees in Istanbul rush to board coach to reach Turkish border to Europe – video World news: Turkey Dozens of Syrian refugees were seen rushing to board coaches in Turkey’s Istanbul on Friday after Ankara decided to open its border to Europe. The move comes after an airstrike on Thursday killed at least 33 Turkish soldiers … Read more
update- I thought I posted it yesterday. It had stayed as a draft post. I now realize…. Since last midnight, without a VPN or TOR browser, it is impossible to receive independent news. The pro-government media is pumping the same news all over the channels they have: Turkish forces have killed hundreds of Syrian soldiers… … Read more
16 Turkish fighters killed in Libya, says LNA | Ahval Ahval – Spotlight on Turkey: Facts and V… The Libyan National Army (LNA) said on Sunday that it killed a total of 16 Turkish fighters since… Turkey is ‘at war’ with Syrian gov’t, says Erdoğan President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said that the conflict between … Read more
Probably Turkish leadership is now trapped and is looking for some kind of rapprochement with the West. I cannot imagine any good intentions from the Turkish judiciary. Turkish Gezi park activists acquitted of terror charges in surprise ruling World news: Turkey by Bethan McKernan, Arrest warrants lifted for seven other defendants being tried over nationwide protests … Read more
U.S. Senate unanimously recognises Armenian Genocide | Ahval News (Updates with details, comments throughout) U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan effort by Senators… U.S. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee backed legislation on Wednesday to impose sanctions on Turkey after its offensive in Syria and purchase of … … Read more
Exclusive: Turkey holds up NATO military plans over Syria dispute – sources Reuters – Robin Emmott – Nov 26, 7:15 AM BRUSSELSBRUSSELS (Reuters) – Turkey is refusing to back a NATO defense plan for the Baltics and Poland until the alliance offers Ankara more political support for its fight against Kurdish YPG militia in northern Syria, … Read more
As can be seen, the US’ declining economy cannot compete with Turkey’s splendor.
Trump’tan Sabah gazetesinden Hilal Kaplan’a: Gazeteci olduğuna emin misin? Türkiye hükümeti için çalışıyor olmayasın? pic.twitter.com/8Yjj6gDEC9 — Yol TV (@YolTV) November 13, 2019 ‘I’m a Big Fan’: Trump Gives Warm Welcome to Turkey’s Erdogan NYT > Turkey President Trump seemed unbothered by Turkey’s recent invasion of Syria, which prompted outrage in Congress and among Twitter accounts … Read more
Boom Times for Turkey’s Lobbyists in Trump’s Washington CNS Search – Adam Klasfeld – Oct 31, 9:48 PM MANHATTAN (CN) – Some five years ago, Turkey’s soft power suddenly swelled in the United States as the country’s lobbyists and pro-government charities received millions in newfound funding. That was the same year that leaked tapes appeared Erdoğan: … Read more
In the meantime, John Oliver delivers one of his harshest: US House of Representatives Passes ‘Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide’ Bianet :: English The US House of Representatives has passed a “resolution officially recognizing Armenian genocide” by a 405-to-11 vote. Though the resolution is not legally binding, it still marks the first time that a house in … Read more
Turkey dismisses four Kurdish mayors on terror charges | Ahval Turkey’s Interior Ministry on Monday removed four district mayors from office in the predominantly… Trustees appointed as mayors in southeastern province, districts The Interior Ministry of Turkey appoints new mayors in the southeastern Hakkari and Mardin provinces Journalist Demir’s Photo with Demirtaş Cited as Crime … Read more