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Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

The US had also suggested that Turkey give control of the system to the US or another country to avoid being excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, according to Çavuşoğlu.

'AKP is no more a good partner for the US'

'AKP is no more a good partner for the US'

Researcher Kumru Toktamış says that for the US, AKP is no longer a good partner for cooperation, since it is not predictable which steps the Erdoğan government will take here or there.

2 May 2023 Nedim Türfent

Erdoğan, Putin speak over phone ahead of nuclear plant opening

Erdoğan, Putin speak over phone ahead of nuclear plant opening

President Erdoğan will attending today's "fuel loading ceremony" via videoconference due to his recent illness.

Turkey evacuates 301 citizens from Sudan amid clashes

Turkey evacuates 301 citizens from Sudan amid clashes

"We woke up one morning and saw that the war had suddenly begun," said one person who had been staying in the country for 20 years.

Turkey remains 15th largest military spender in world despite drop in expenses

Turkey remains 15th largest military spender in world despite drop in expenses

Despite the decrease over the past three years, Turkey remains the 15th largest spender on military in the world, and the seventh largest in Europe, according to a new SIPRI report.

Defense chiefs of Turkey, Ukraine discuss grain deal

Defense chiefs of Turkey, Ukraine discuss grain deal

The deal enabled the export of over 28 million tons of grain and foodstuffs from Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Taliban closes the Voice of Women Radio in Afghanistan

Taliban closes the Voice of Women Radio in Afghanistan

Najia Sroosh, the Editor-in-Chief of the Voice of Women Radio now closed by the Taliban regime calls for the support of women in Turkey and in the world.

4 April 2023 Nedim Türfent

Peru seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

Peru seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

According to officials from Peru, it was the first time they had such an incident with a Turkey-bound ship.

Quadripartite summit on Syria to be held in early April

Quadripartite summit on Syria to be held in early April

The summit will mark a new phase in the normalization process between Turkey and Syria.

Erdoğan: Turkey to ratify Finland's NATO membership

Erdoğan: Turkey to ratify Finland's NATO membership

The president's announcement comes a week after the trilateral talks resumed.

Finland's President first visits quake-hit region on his two-day visit to Turkey

Finland's President first visits quake-hit region on his two-day visit to Turkey

Sauli Niinistö is to meet President Erdoğan today in the presidential complex in Ankara. Erdoğan is expected to make announcements on the support of Turkey for Finland's NATO membership in the joint press conference to follow.

Assad says will only meet Erdoğan if Turkey withdraws from Syria

Assad says will only meet Erdoğan if Turkey withdraws from Syria

Turkey should withdraw all its troops and end support for the armed groups fighting his government forces, Assad has said.

UN: Black Sea Grain Initiative should continue

UN: Black Sea Grain Initiative should continue

United Nations underlined that the continuation of the agreement signed in İstanbul in July 2022, between Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, and the UN was very important for global food security.

Turkey, Sweden, Finland resume NATO talks

Turkey, Sweden, Finland resume NATO talks

The talks had stalled after the Quran-burning incidents in Sweden. The NATO chief said the Nordic countries have taken "unprecedented steps" to address Turkey's concerns.

Turkey's state news agency distorts 'terrorism' remarks of Sweden's PM

Turkey's state news agency distorts 'terrorism' remarks of Sweden's PM

PM Kristersson and NATO's Stoltenberg discussed Sweden's new "anti-terror" bill and cooperation with Turkey at a joint press conference.

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

The Foreign Ministry has asked the ambassador to "explain" the visit.

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Ministry: 28 countries set up field hospitals in Türkiye's quake-hit regions

Foreign countries have sent more than 130,000 tents and over 29,000 power generators to Türkiye since February 6, according to the Foreign Ministry.

27 February 2023

NATO talks with Türkiye to resume in March, says Sweden's PM

NATO talks with Türkiye to resume in March, says Sweden's PM

The talks had stalled after Quran-burning incidents in Sweden. Türkiye's FM recently said the negotiations would resume as "Sweden gave some positive messages."

24 February 2023

US, Germany express support for Türkiye after earthquakes

US, Germany express support for Türkiye after earthquakes

Germany's president released a statement in Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic to mark the second week of the massive February 6 earthquakes.

21 February 2023

Sweden's FM: 'Religion is not part of the Trilateral Memorandum'

Sweden's FM: 'Religion is not part of the Trilateral Memorandum'

"What Sweden has to do for NATO membership is obvious," said Tobias Billström, and argued that his country is abiding by the memorandum signed by Türkiye, Finland, and Sweden concerning the NATO bids of the two countries.

2 February 2023

FM Çavuşoğlu: 'The purpose of demonstrations is to prevent Sweden's NATO membership'

FM Çavuşoğlu: 'The purpose of demonstrations is to prevent Sweden's NATO membership'

The Foreign Minister of Türkiye called the Qur'an burning demonstrations "provocations" with the purpose of preventing Sweden's NATO membership. Speaking at another place on the same issue, Sweden's Prime Minister Kristersson called the demonstrators "useful fools."

1 February 2023

Russia backs Iran's involvement in Türkiye-Syria talks, says Lavrov

Russia backs Iran's involvement in Türkiye-Syria talks, says Lavrov

In late December, defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Türkiye and Syria met in Moscow in what was the highest-level meeting between Ankara and Damascus since the beginning of the war in Syria. (SD/VK)

1 February 2023

Consulate-General of Germany in Istanbul closed today 'for security reasons'

Consulate-General of Germany in Istanbul closed today 'for security reasons'

The decision followed those made by the Consulate-Generals of Great Britain and the Netherlands in İstanbul, both of which are temporarily closed, and warnings that "risk of terror attacks" could follow the Qur'an burning demonstrations in Sweden and Denmark.

1 February 2023

Türkiye has lowest score in 10 years in Corruption Perceptions Index

Türkiye has lowest score in 10 years in Corruption Perceptions Index

Transparency International 2022 index reports that the country has lost two points in a year. Türkiye is a decliner since 2013 and a significant decliner lately in the index.

1 February 2023

Ankara prosecutors investigate Quran-burning incidents in Sweden, Netherlands

Ankara prosecutors investigate Quran-burning incidents in Sweden, Netherlands

Diplomatic missions of several countries in Türkiye have warned their citizens against possible retaliatory attacks.

1 February 2023

Erdoğan implies Türkiye may allow Finland's NATO membership without Sweden

Erdoğan implies Türkiye may allow Finland's NATO membership without Sweden

Sweden's reluctance to extradite "terror" suspects and burning of Quran in Stockholm would be the reasons for Türkiye's new move, according to the president.

30 January 2023

Türkiye summons Denmark's ambassador over burning of Quran

Türkiye summons Denmark's ambassador over burning of Quran

The ambassador was told that Türkiye condemns the "provocative act" and Denmark's attitude about the incident was "unacceptable."

27 January 2023

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Türkiye condemns attack on Azerbaijan embassy in Iran

Those responsible for the attack that killed one security officer and injured two others should be "immediately brought to justice," the Foreign Ministry has said.

27 January 2023

President Erdoğan cancels visit to Berlin scheduled for Friday

President Erdoğan cancels visit to Berlin scheduled for Friday

Türkiye's head of state was supposed to meet Chancellor Olaf Scholz. However, Berlin's focus on Justice and Development Party's (AKP) deputy Açıkgöz's "provoking statements" in Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, led Erdoğan to cancel his Berlin visit.

25 January 2023

Foreign Ministry summons Netherlands' ambassador over tearing of Qur'an

Foreign Ministry summons Netherlands' ambassador over tearing of Qur'an

Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the ambassador Joep Wijnands after Europeans Against the Islamization of the West (Pegida) leader Edwin Wagensveld tore up a Qur'an in front of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands on Sunday.

24 January 2023

Meyer-Landrut: Summit will be held in İstanbul on year one of war in Ukraine

Meyer-Landrut: Summit will be held in İstanbul on year one of war in Ukraine

Head of the EU Delegation to Türkiye stated that a representative of the Ukrainian government will also participate in the summit.

23 January 2023

Aron Lund comments: What is next with Türkiye-Syria relations?

Aron Lund comments: What is next with Türkiye-Syria relations?

Commenting on recent Türkiye-Syria rapprochement, Middle East analyst Aron Lund says, “I don’t think ‘normal’ ties are on the table in the foreseeable future. When one country occupies part of another, how normal can relations get?”

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