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Citizens of Türkiye third among asylum applicants in Europe in August

Citizens of Türkiye third among asylum applicants in Europe in August

The EU Asylum Agency announced numbers of asylum and temporary protection applications in August, which were the highest since 2016.

10 November 2022

Çavuşoğlu: ‘It is Our Right to Reconsider Refugee Deals’

Çavuşoğlu: ‘It is Our Right to Reconsider Refugee Deals’

Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has commentated on the cooperation between the US and PYD/YPG in Raqqa: “It is very dangerous and risky for the future of Syria”.

Kurtulmuş: What Would Europe Do When Confronted With Mass Flux of Refugees?

Kurtulmuş: What Would Europe Do When Confronted With Mass Flux of Refugees?

Talking on the EU-Turkey relations, Vice Prime Minister and Parliamentary Spokesperson Kurtulmuş said; “What will the European politicians do who dither in panic when they see a few thousand Syrians, when they have to confront hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants?”

28 November 2016

Kurtulmuş: Suspending Readmission Deal, Relocating Cities Not on Agenda

Kurtulmuş: Suspending Readmission Deal, Relocating Cities Not on Agenda

Vice Prime Minister and Government Spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş has noted; “The negotiations are proceeding on a technical level. Some negotiations will be pursued as a follow up of the meetings in Brussels.

EU: Erdoğan Should Consider Carefully Before Abolishing Readmission Agreement

EU: Erdoğan Should Consider Carefully Before Abolishing Readmission Agreement

European Commission President Juncker has noted that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan should think twice before abolishing the deal on refugees reached with the EU.

EU Commission: Readmission Agreement is Prerequisite for Visa Waiver

EU Commission: Readmission Agreement is Prerequisite for Visa Waiver

The European Commission in its statement following President Erdoğan’s words that the Readmission Agreement may not be approved, has signaled that they will not step back on visa waiver dispute.

Volkan Bozkır: EU Must Find New Formula for Visa-Free Travel

Volkan Bozkır: EU Must Find New Formula for Visa-Free Travel

The Minister of EU Bozkır has said that the European Commission must find a new formula for citizens of Turkey to be granted visa waiver.

Visa Exemption Only for Those Proving Purpose of Visit, Meeting Financial Criteria

Visa Exemption Only for Those Proving Purpose of Visit, Meeting Financial Criteria

European Commission has issued advisory jurisdiction for visa-free travel for citizens of Turkey but even if it is realized, the rules like proving the purpose of visit and having sufficient financial means will be in effect.

Ala Announces: 500 To Arrive Within 1-for-1 Refugee Exchange Programme

Ala Announces: 500 To Arrive Within 1-for-1 Refugee Exchange Programme

Minister of Interior Efkan Ala has given insight into the 1-for-1 Refugee Exchange Programme to be put into practice as of tomorrow (April 5) in accordance with the the agreement between Turkey and the EU and added that the repatriation center would not be on the coastline.

UNICEF: New EU-Turkey Deal Could Leave Children At Risk

UNICEF: New EU-Turkey Deal Could Leave Children At Risk

According to UNICEF warning that “the new agreement could push children and families to take other more dangerous routes including the central Mediterranean Sea”, the deal “does not address the pressing humanitarian needs of 19,000 refugee and migrant children stranded in Greece”.

Dr. Şimşek: Agreement Between EU and Turkey is Unsuitable to Refugee Rights

Dr. Şimşek: Agreement Between EU and Turkey is Unsuitable to Refugee Rights

Dr. Doğuş Şimşek from Koç University interpreting the agreement between EU and Turkey has stated that policies contradicting international law will be pursued with enhancing border control and putting readmission agreement into effect.

2 December 2015 Yüce Yöney