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'We need to do what is necessary'

'We need to do what is necessary'

FM Çavuşoğlu has spoken about Turkey's plans for a new offensive into northern Syria.

Sweden, Finland 'positive' on lifting sanctions on Turkey, says presidential spokesperson

Sweden, Finland 'positive' on lifting sanctions on Turkey, says presidential spokesperson

Turkey hosted delegations from the two countries to discuss their NATO membership bid.

Nearly half of Europe’s waste exports made to Turkey, show Eurostat figures

Nearly half of Europe’s waste exports made to Turkey, show Eurostat figures

According to data from the Statistical Office of the European Union, exports of waste from the EU to non-EU countries reached 33.0 million tonnes in 2021 and Turkey is the largest destination for waste exported from the EU, with a volume of around 14.7 million tonnes.

Writers and journalists from Sweden: "Don’t hand over any publisher to Turkey"

Writers and journalists from Sweden: "Don’t hand over any publisher to Turkey"

Journalists and writers from Sweden have issued a joint statement after Turkey demanded the extradition of some political exiles who took refuge in Sweden: "Do not hand over publishers who escaped from oppression in Turkey."

Turkey's talks with Sweden, Finland on NATO membership begin in Ankara

Turkey's talks with Sweden, Finland on NATO membership begin in Ankara

Turkey has opposed the membership of the two countries, accusing them of tolerating and supporting "terrorists."

Turkey's FM meets counterpart in Israel in first visit in 15 years

Turkey's FM meets counterpart in Israel in first visit in 15 years

Minister Çavuşoğlu has met with Lapid a day after his meetings in Palestine. Israel'S FM has welcomed a "new chapter" in bilateral relations.

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

Yakış thinks that since Russia is busy with the war in Ukraine and Erdoğan's NATO card gives the opportunity to Turkey for negotiations on a new incursion.

‘Burning Days’ film crew demand freedom for Çiğdem Mater at Cannes Festival

‘Burning Days’ film crew demand freedom for Çiğdem Mater at Cannes Festival

The festival’s official social media accounts have also shared photos showing crew members demanding freedom for Mater, an associate producer of the film who was sent to prison after being convicted in the Gezi Park case.

Erdoğan signals new military offensive into northern Syria

Erdoğan signals new military offensive into northern Syria

The president said that a new military operation in north Syria might be coming soon to create a "safe zone" along the borderline.

Turkey to host delegations from Sweden, Finland to discuss NATO bid

Turkey to host delegations from Sweden, Finland to discuss NATO bid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that a meeting will be held tomorrow in Ankara as NATO’s Stoltenberg is “confident” that Turkey’s concerns will be addressed.

Director Emin Alper greets imprisoned filmmaker Çiğdem Mater from Cannes

Director Emin Alper greets imprisoned filmmaker Çiğdem Mater from Cannes

"I want to thank our associate producer Çiğdem Mater. She is not with us today because she was put into jail after a ridiculous show trial. She is not with us but our minds and hearts are with her." said director Emin Alper before the premiere of his latest film “Burning Days” at Cannes.

Sweden's PM says negotiations with Turkey will continue as Erdoğan expects 'concrete steps'

Sweden's PM says negotiations with Turkey will continue as Erdoğan expects 'concrete steps'

PM Andersson has said she had a "good and positive" talk with Erdoğan on the weekend.

Former NATO official says Erdoğan 'holding NATO hostage for his national policy objectives'

Former NATO official says Erdoğan 'holding NATO hostage for his national policy objectives'

All the NATO allies should make it clear to Erdoğan that he is holding transatlantic solidarity hostage and putting it at risk in the midst of a war in Europe.

Finland's FM expects NATO membership issues to be solved within a few weeks

Finland's FM expects NATO membership issues to be solved within a few weeks

Haavisto's remarks come a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke over the phone to Sauli Niinistö, his counterpart from Finland.

Biden advisor says Turkey's concerns over NATO accession of Sweden, Finland can be resolved

Biden advisor says Turkey's concerns over NATO accession of Sweden, Finland can be resolved

Sweden's PM and Finland's president indent to speak directly to President Erdoğan, Sullivan has said.

Not only Sweden and Finland, but many European countries tolerate 'terrorism,' says Erdoğan

Not only Sweden and Finland, but many European countries tolerate 'terrorism,' says Erdoğan

"They host them in their parliaments. They supply them with arms and ammunition. We see these. And, since we are aggrieved by all these, we can't say yes to these terrorist organizations' accession to NATO," the president has said.

Over 500,000 refugees have returned to Syria, says Turkey’s interior minister

Over 500,000 refugees have returned to Syria, says Turkey’s interior minister

“On average, 400-500 people return each week. The regions they returned to are Jarabulus, A'zaz, Marea, Al-Bab, Ras al-Ayn, and Tell Abyad. These are all safe regions in Syria that we have created,” Minister Soylu has said.

Turkey wants Sweden to extradite Kurdish author who died 7 years ago

Turkey wants Sweden to extradite Kurdish author who died 7 years ago

Ankara has asked Stockholm to extradite several "terrorism" suspects to approve its NATO membership. Kurdish author Mehmet Sıraç Bilgin, who died in 2015, is among them, according to the state-run news agency.

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’

Sweden’s Prime Minister Andersson and Finland’s President Niinisto met with Biden in Washington to discuss their NATO membership. Addressing Turkey's veto, both leaders said, "We will commit to Turkey’s security."

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

"When an ally, an important ally as Turkey, raises security concerns, the only way to do that is to sit down and find ways to find a common ground and an agreement on how to move forward," the NATO chief has said.

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

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.

Erdoğan: Turkey will say no to Sweden and Finland's NATO bid

Erdoğan: Turkey will say no to Sweden and Finland's NATO bid

President Erdoğan repeated that Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland from joining NATO.

'NATO has never brought safety to the world'

'NATO has never brought safety to the world'

Amineh Kakabaveh, an MP from Sweden comments on the current debates on Sweden's application for NATO memberships and Turkey's demands for lifting its veto.

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

According to the information leaked to the press from the Presidency, Erdoğan's demands contradict the ECHR and NATO might be on the brink of a crisis.

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Minister Çavuşoğlu has visited the US secretary of state New York for the first meeting within the framework of the "US-Turkey Strategic Mechanism."

Sweden, Finland, NATO and Turkey's veto

Sweden, Finland, NATO and Turkey's veto

Sweden's prime minister openly stated that one issue they will discuss with Biden will be Turkey's veto threat. They also know that the main problem of Turkey's administration in the context of NATO is neither Sweden nor Finland. The problem is between the Turkey's administration and the US.

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‘We have begun to feel the winds of the Cold War again,’ says Turkey’s foreign minister

‘We have begun to feel the winds of the Cold War again,’ says Turkey’s foreign minister

Minister Çavuşoğlu will meet with US Secretary of State Blinken and UN Secretary-General Guterres in New York today.

Will Sweden hand over dissident author to Turkey to become a NATO member?

Will Sweden hand over dissident author to Turkey to become a NATO member?

Journalist Erik Wiman from Sweden interviewed the political exiles in the country whom Turkey asks to be deported to Turkey. They are all hoping that Stockholm will adhere to the "principles".

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

Both the EU foreign policy chief and the president of Finland have expressed hopes that the problems can be overcome.

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Seventy-five women's organizations and individuals from five continents have urged the UN to mobilize its mechanisms regarding attacks on Makhmour, Sinjar, and Rojava.

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

NATO’s Stoltenberg says Ankara’s security concerns need to be addressed.

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Accusing the two countries, especially Sweden, of aiding the PKK, Ankara opposes their NATO membership.