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Austria to extradite fraud suspect to US instead of Turkey

Austria to extradite fraud suspect to US instead of Turkey

Both Turkey and the US had requested the extradition of Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, a citizen of Turkey, who is accused of defrauding the US Treasury and money laundering.

Theodor Kramer Prize, rewarding writers in resistance or in exile was awarded to Meral Şimşek

THEODOR KRAMER PRIZE

Theodor Kramer Prize, rewarding writers in resistance or in exile was awarded to Meral Şimşek

"To receive this award gives me great pride and sorrow," says writer and poet Meral Şimşek.

Request for businessperson Sezgin Baran Korkmaz’s extradition to Turkey accepted

Request for businessperson Sezgin Baran Korkmaz’s extradition to Turkey accepted

Turkey’s request for the extradition of businessperson Korkmaz, who faces a warrant in both Turkey and the US on a series of charges including money laundering, has been accepted in Austria. The final decision will be given after the US’ request is examined.

Austria's PM says Turkey is a better place for Afghan refugees than Europe

Austria's PM says Turkey is a better place for Afghan refugees than Europe

Kurz says the 2015 refugee crisis shouldn't be repeated as Turkey faces a new refugee wave from Afghanistan.

Austria accuses Turkey of 'trying to sow strife'

Austria accuses Turkey of 'trying to sow strife'

The relations between Turkey and Austria are still tense in the wake of clashes that unfolded on the streets of Vienna between Turkish and Kurdish protesters last week.

‘Kurdish-Turkish conflict’ in Vienna: Ambassadors summoned

‘Kurdish-Turkish conflict’ in Vienna: Ambassadors summoned

The clashes on the streets of Vienna last week have caused a new crisis between Turkey and Austria. In a written statement, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has condemned “the harsh intervention of Austrian security forces against young people of Turkish origin.”

Austrian Government: Release Detained Journalist Immediately

Austrian Government: Release Detained Journalist Immediately

In the wake of Austrian journalist Zirngast being detained, Austrian Government Spokesperson Tieffenthal has said, “We urge Turkey to explain reasons for the detention or release the journalist immediately”.

12 September 2018

Journalist from Austria Max Zirngast Detained in Turkey

Journalist from Austria Max Zirngast Detained in Turkey

Max Zirngast, a journalist from Austria, has been taken into custody by the anti-terror forces in Ankara. The re:volt magazine, where Zirngast has been working, has stated, “Turkey is trying to silence all oppositional voices.”

12 September 2018