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
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
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
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
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
Erdoğan shrugs off sanctions, vows to pursue Turkey’s sovereign rights | Ahval Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday dismissed sanctions against Turkey, vowing the Those threatening Turkey with sanctions will be disappointed: Erdoğan Hurriyet Daily News Those who threaten Turkey with sanctions will end up disappointed, the nation’s president said on Dec. 19. Erdoğan on US … Read more
Why Is Turkey Suddenly Fighting With Everyone? Slate Articles by Joshua Keating / Erdogan’s quest to make Turkey great again has made some enemies. Turkey is definitely fighting with her own citizens, too: ECtHR: Freedom of expression of CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu is violated Bianet :: English The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has unanimously concluded that the … Read more
via Greece gets F-35 stealth jets meant for Turkey – report | Ahval The United States approved the sale of fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter jets to Greece,… Court sentences US consulate worker over aiding FETÖ Hurriyet Daily News An Istanbul court has sentenced a local U.S. consulate employee to jail in a verdict for aiding FETÖ, the … Read more
To be fair, Turkey’s ambassador in France did it after a day but in observing the presidential “slam” rate, they were quite late in issuing condolence. They were more interested in talking about Islamophobia. Türkiye, başı kesilen Fransız öğretmen için ne zaman taziye diledi? In the meantime, some Syrian refugees in Turkey protested France. But … Read more
President Erdoğan slams Macron, says he needs ’mental checks’ Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s Erdoğan questions Macron’s mental state – video World news: Turkey Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan suggested Emmanuel Macron, his French counterpart needed mental health treatment, the latest sign of a growing backlash in the Islamic world sparked by Macron’s claim that Islam is in crisis. France increases … Read more
Erdoğan confirms Turkey’s testing of S-400 missiles Bianet :: English The President has made remarks about the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Libya ceasefire while Putin has called him a “flexible reliable partner.” ANKARA SHARPLY CRTICIZED BY EUROPE: PACE urges Turkey to stop harassing the opposition Bianet :: Englis Parliamentary Assembly of The Council of Europe warns Turkey … Read more
EU leaders discuss Turkey’s air and sea ‘provocations’ EUobserver.com – Headline News EU leaders will discuss the latest flash-points in Turkey’s confrontation with Greece on Friday (16 October), as Germany hardens talk of sanctions. EU ready to sanction Turkey over ‘permanent provocations’ – French FM | Ahval The European Council will consider initiating sanctions against Turkey … Read more
Turkish Cyprus gov’t collapses after decision to reopen Varosha The People’s Party (HP), a member of the ruling coalition in the Turkish Cyprus, withdrew from the government on Oct. 6 ahead of presidential elections on Oct. 11, leading to government collapse. Kudret Özersay, the deputy prime minister, decided to quit his position and the HP … Read more