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Italy's Draghi 'encourages Erdoğan to rejoin İstanbul Convention'

Italy's Draghi 'encourages Erdoğan to rejoin İstanbul Convention'

The two leaders traded barbs last year after Erdoğan issued a decree pulling Turkey out of the convention.

Biden-Erdoğan meeting: ‘Regional issues addressed’

G20 SUMMIT IN ROME

Biden-Erdoğan meeting: ‘Regional issues addressed’

US President Biden and Turkey’s President Erdoğan met in Italy on the margins of the G20 Summit. Both the White House and the Presidency’s Communications Directorate have released statements about the meeting.

1 November 2021

Erdoğan: Islam forbids violence against women, we can draft a better convention

Erdoğan: Islam forbids violence against women, we can draft a better convention

President Erdoğan has commented on Turkey’s withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: “If we absolutely need such a contract, we can draught one that is fairer, better, and stronger, call it the Ankara Convention, and go forward with that."

Italy’s PM calls Erdoğan a ‘Dictator’, Turkey summons ambassador

Italy’s PM calls Erdoğan a ‘Dictator’, Turkey summons ambassador

After Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi called President Erdoğan a “dictator”, the country’s ambassador has been summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has called Draghi “the appointed prime minister.”

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

‘Kurdish Expression Festival’ to be Held in Turin

‘Kurdish Expression Festival’ to be Held in Turin

Chalak Events will hold “Kurdish Expression Festival” with Acmos, Retrò Scenayê, Comitato Salvagente and Paris Kurdish Institute in Turin, Italy on April 10-13. Several artists, academics and literary figures will introduce Kurdish culture for four days.

27 March 2019 Murat Bayram

Articles of Probe Into Bilal Erdoğan in Italy Blocked

Articles of Probe Into Bilal Erdoğan in Italy Blocked

BBC Türkçe, gazeteport and Diken news sites' articles of probe into Bilal Erdoğan in Italy have been blocked.

Ayşe Nana Dies at 78

Ayşe Nana Dies at 78

Ayşe Nana, an Istanbulite Armenian who allegedly inspired Fellini’s La Dolce Vita with her flamboyant dance performance, died in Rome at the age of 78.

30 January 2014

Italian and Turkish Students Defend Education Rights

On Friday at 10.30, about fifty Italian and Turkish students gathered in Istanbul to protest against Berlusconi’s government education reforms that will cut funds for school and universities favouring a process of privatization.

28 November 2008 Alberto Tetta

ALBERTO TETTA reports

Opposition Grows Against Berlusconi's Education Reforms

More than a million students and education workers marched against plans to cut financing to public schools and universities. As public support for the student movement and unions grow, the Italian government tries to ease the reaction. Italian students also demonstrated in Istanbul in front of Italian Consulate on Friday.

13 November 2008 Alberto Tetta