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Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks

Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks

The spokesperson for Erdoğan's ruling AKP likened the Israeli defense minister to Hitler's foreign minister, after he compared Erdoğan to Saddam Hussein.

Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’

Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’

The president has both criticized Netanyahu’s speech in the US Congress and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for rejecting their invitation to speak in Turkey’s parliament.

Authorities investigate suspected Ukrainian kamikaze jet ski found on Turkey’s Black Sea coast

Authorities investigate suspected Ukrainian kamikaze jet ski found on Turkey’s Black Sea coast

The vehicle, measuring 3 meters in length and 1 meter in width, washed ashore on İstanbul's northern coast and is believed to have come from the northern part of the Black Sea.

Police raid Kurdish wedding in Ağrı over ‘terror propaganda’

Police raid Kurdish wedding in Ağrı over ‘terror propaganda’

The accusations stem from another wedding about two weeks earlier, where the detained individuals wore traditional Kurdish attire, şal u şepik, and danced to Kurdish songs during a wedding celebration.

German, French embassies close schools to Turkish citizens, refusing to adhere to Turkish oversight

German, French embassies close schools to Turkish citizens, refusing to adhere to Turkish oversight

Turkey has sought greater control over the schools operating under the auspices of the two countries’ embassies. Refusing this request, the schools have halted enrolling Turkish citizens, including those holding dual nationality.

Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish military in Idlib has responded for the first time to weeks of ongoing Syrian bombardment.

Turkish Airlines cancels 84 flights due to global Microsoft outage

Turkish Airlines cancels 84 flights due to global Microsoft outage

Both Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AJet have been affected by the outage as operations are gradually returning to normal, according to the flag carrier.

DEM Party seeks suspension of municipal takeover in Hakkari

DEM Party seeks suspension of municipal takeover in Hakkari

The trustee appointments aim to eliminate the pro-Kurdish party from the political scene and undermine the will of its voters, the party asserts.

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Survey: Erdoğan, Bahçeli most ‘disapproved’ politicians in Turkey

Mayors of Ankara and İstanbul, both members of the main opposition CHP, are the most favored leaders according to the survey.

Nearly 400 detained in drug raids across Turkey

Nearly 400 detained in drug raids across Turkey

More than 1.7 million tons of drugs and pills have been seized.

Erdoğan condemns assassination attempt on Trump

Erdoğan condemns assassination attempt on Trump

“I extend my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mr. Trump, his family, and his supporters," the president has said.

Rescue teams intervene as cargo ship drifts in İstanbul Strait

Rescue teams intervene as cargo ship drifts in İstanbul Strait

The coastal safety agency has dispatched two tugboats to the Bosphorus prevent the ship from grounding.

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

Political leaders mark 8th anniversary of failed coup

President Erdoğan hailed the public resistance to the attempt while saying "we will never forgive those who call 15 July a staged event or a sham fight."

Syria conditions normalization with Turkey to 'return to pre-2011 status quo'

Syria conditions normalization with Turkey to 'return to pre-2011 status quo'

In the first official statement in response to Turkey’s recent invitations for talks, the ministry has set a return to the pre-2011 status quo as the condition for normalization.

Turkey’s main opposition party says will hold talks with Syrian government

Turkey’s main opposition party says will hold talks with Syrian government

While the Syrian government has yet to respond to Erdoğan’s calls for a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, the CHP has confirmed it will engage in talks with them. However, a Syrian newspaper close to the Damascus government has denied the CHP statement.

Report: At least 162 villages evacuated in Iraqi Kurdistan due to Turkish military operations

Report: At least 162 villages evacuated in Iraqi Kurdistan due to Turkish military operations

The Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT) has released a report detailing Turkey's ongoing military operations in Iraq's north.

Maraş coal-fired plant expansion could lead to ‘1,900 premature deaths'

Maraş coal-fired plant expansion could lead to ‘1,900 premature deaths'

Environmental groups in the southeastern city have warned that Afşin, already suffering from severe pollution due to existing power plants, cannot sustain the significant expansion equivalent to building a new power plant.

UEFA suspends Merih Demiral over 'grey wolf' sign, Erdoğan to attend Turkey’s match

UEFA suspends Merih Demiral over 'grey wolf' sign, Erdoğan to attend Turkey’s match

Demiral’s controversial goal celebration led to a two-match ban by UEFA, a decision slammed by the president, who has canceled his scheduled program to attend the quarter finals game against the Netherlands.

DEM members marching from İstanbul to Hakkari to protest removal of mayor

DEM members marching from İstanbul to Hakkari to protest removal of mayor

The government replaced the Hakkari co-mayor two months after the elections, citing a ‘terrorism’ investigation against him, in continuation of the ‘trustee policies.’

Boğaziçi University students hold alternative graduation after rector’s ban

Boğaziçi University students hold alternative graduation after rector’s ban

"History will not go backward as they wish, and Boğaziçi University will definitely return to its former state,” said faculty member Prof. Ünal Zenginobuz.

4 July 2024 Talha Keskin

Is normalization with Syria possible for Turkey while protecting jihadists?

Is normalization with Syria possible for Turkey while protecting jihadists?

Given the current situation, it is worth reminding once again: No power, including Ankara, has full control over the jihadist groups in northern Syria.

4 July 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

Turkey summons German ambassador over Euro 2024 goal celebration row

Turkey summons German ambassador over Euro 2024 goal celebration row

UEFA has opened an invesyigation into Merih Demiral, who flashed the ultranationalist 'Grey Wolves' sign after scoring a goal against Austria during Tuesday's game.

Erdoğan appoints new ministers for environment, health in cabinet reshuffle

Erdoğan appoints new ministers for environment, health in cabinet reshuffle

The AKP’s candidate for İstanbul mayor has returned to the environment ministry and Fahrettin Koca, who oversaw Turkey’s response to the Covid pandemic, has been replaced as the health minister.

President Erdoğan open to renewing talks with Assad

President Erdoğan open to renewing talks with Assad

The president recalled his family meetings with his Syrian counterpart.

Reports: Turkey increases military buildup in Iraqi Kurdistan

Reports: Turkey increases military buildup in Iraqi Kurdistan

A pro-government newspaper reports that Sulaymaniyah International Airport has turned into a “logistics center” for the PKK and Turkey will strike the airport if such activities continue.

Turkey releases German citizen after 6.5 years in prison for alleged ties to Syrian Kurds

Turkey releases German citizen after 6.5 years in prison for alleged ties to Syrian Kurds

Patrick Kraicker was arrested in March 2018 while attempting to cross into Syria.

Demirtaş, Corbyn exchange messages of solidarity

Demirtaş, Corbyn exchange messages of solidarity

The imprisoned Kurdish politician wished the former Labour Party leader success in the upcoming UK elections.

German climate activists end their hunger strike

German climate activists end their hunger strike

Activists from the initiative “Starving until you’re honest” ended their hunger strike. One of them had been refusing to eat for 92 days. Their demands for an official statement on climate change from German chancellor Olaf Scholz were not met.

14 June 2024 Niko Schmitz

'Agents of influence' law withdrawn

'Agents of influence' law withdrawn

CHP Group Deputy Chairman Murat Emir's statement that “We were promised that agents of influence law would not be included in the 9th Judicial Package.” AKP Group Deputy Chairman Muhammet Emin Akbaşoğlu, responded “It was not included at any stage.”

Earthquake-hit provinces show the highest crude death rates

Earthquake-hit provinces show the highest crude death rates

“The rate of deaths due to external causes of injury and poisoning, including earthquake-related deaths, was 12.3%,” Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) stated.

Prosecutor demands jail for journalists protesting detention of colleagues

Prosecutor demands jail for journalists protesting detention of colleagues

Journalists wanted to make a statement in front of Süreyya Opera House in Kadıköy on April 29, 2023, for their colleagues who had been arrested in Diyarbakır and Ankara based investigations, but were detained before the protest started.

Students not allowed to attend graduation ceremony for wearing “inappropriate dress”

Students not allowed to attend graduation ceremony for wearing “inappropriate dress”

At a graduation ceremony held in the school garden of a high school in Kocaeli's Gebze district, some students were not allowed into the area because they were allegedly “wearing clothes that did not comply with the dress code”. Kocaeli Governor's Office assigned an inspector to the incident and launched an investigation.