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Afghanistan: As Taliban advances, Turkey's role after US withdrawal still unclear

Afghanistan: As Taliban advances, Turkey's role after US withdrawal still unclear

Turkey's defense minister has visited Pakistan to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Turkey to grant 30 million dollars to Somalia

Turkey to grant 30 million dollars to Somalia

The two countries have signed an agreement for a grant for the fourth time in five years.

COVID-19: Turkey remains on England’s ‘red list’

COVID-19: Turkey remains on England’s ‘red list’

England has updated its travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak. While Turkey has remained on the “red list”, Bahrain, India, Qatar and United Arab Emirates have moved to the “amber list.”

Belgium, US suggest Turkey can host Afghan refugees, Ankara says it's 'unacceptable'

Belgium, US suggest Turkey can host Afghan refugees, Ankara says it's 'unacceptable'

Belgium's foreign minister has said the EU-Turkey deal on Syrian refugees should be expanded to Afghans shortly after the US suggested its partners in Afghanistan apply to Turkey for asylum.

Gender inequality in sports through the lens of Tokyo Olympics

Gender inequality in sports through the lens of Tokyo Olympics

More than 70 percent of professional women athletes are trained by men and also in the associations and the media, men continue to make the rules.

29 July 2021 Betania Bardeleben Reyna

Germany confirms the existence of ‘execution lists’

Germany confirms the existence of ‘execution lists’

Answering the Parliamentary question of Evrim Sommer, the federal government of Germany has confirmed the existence of execution lists targeting the journalists from Turkey currently living in Germany.

Turkey 'deeply concerned' over ousting of PM in Tunisia

Turkey 'deeply concerned' over ousting of PM in Tunisia

The president of Tunisia sacked the PM and suspended the parliament. Some senior government officials in Turkey described it as a "coup."

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.

Northern Cyprus officials may lose Cyprus passports after 'Varosha' move

Northern Cyprus officials may lose Cyprus passports after 'Varosha' move

Cyprus President Anastasiades says they are considering revoking the passports of a large number of Northern Cyprus government officials, including its president.

Report submitted to UNSC draws attention to Central Asia

Report submitted to UNSC draws attention to Central Asia

In a report prepared by the United Nations specialists, it is indicated that organizations such as ISIS and al-Qaeda have been “making intensive efforts to make the citizens of Turkic republics living in Turkey join their ranks.”

‘There is an execution list targeting opposition journalists from Turkey’

‘There is an execution list targeting opposition journalists from Turkey’

The German Federation of Journalists (DJV) has called on the government of Germany to take action in the face of threats, harassment and attacks targeting the opposition journalists from Turkey living in Germany.

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, “Turkey is doing an outstanding job of taking care of Syrian refugees,” adding that she would like the refugee agreement with Turkey to continue: “This is the best for the people.”

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Nikos Hristodulidis, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, has announced that they have applied to the United Nations Security Council regarding the attempts to partially open the Varosha quarter of Famagusta.

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

The president's remarks come after the Islamist group's threats against Turkey over its plan to run and guard Kabul airport.

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

The president has attended ceremonies marking the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

The president is on a two-day visit to Northern Cyprus to mark the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Turkey extends condolences over 'the worst flood experienced by Europe in a century'

Turkey extends condolences over 'the worst flood experienced by Europe in a century'

On the night of July 14, heavy rainfall caused more than 100 deaths and mass destruction in Western Germany and the wider Benelux region. Recently, today, the situation has been classified as a military disaster alert.

EU keeps Turkey out of safe travel list

EU keeps Turkey out of safe travel list

The EU Council has updated its recommendations list for non-essential travel restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Both presidents said the relations between Turkey and Israel are of great importance for the security and stability of the Middle East.

Drawing on İstanbul Convention, the law of 'only yes means yes' approved in Spain

Drawing on İstanbul Convention, the law of 'only yes means yes' approved in Spain

The law known as “only yes means yes” defines all non-consensual sex as rape. It is commented that a feminist slogan will now be established in Spain’s penal law.

European Parliament ‘strongly condemns repression on opposition’ in Turkey

European Parliament ‘strongly condemns repression on opposition’ in Turkey

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the repression of the HDP and the opposition, stressing that this backsliding “reveals the dire human rights situation in Turkey and the continued erosion of democracy and the rule of law.”

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

EU will 'never, ever' accept a two-state deal for Cyprus, says Von der Leyen

"I told President Erdoğan that we are very sensitive in this manner," the European Commission President has said.

Defense chiefs of Turkey, US discuss Ankara's planned takeover of Kabul Airport

Defense chiefs of Turkey, US discuss Ankara's planned takeover of Kabul Airport

President Erdoğan and his US counterpart Biden agreed last month that Turkey would assume control of the airport as the US withdraws from Afghanistan.

‘Civil society’ warning to Turkey by Venice Commission

‘Civil society’ warning to Turkey by Venice Commission

The Venice Commission has expressed the opinion that Turkey’s Law on the Prevention of Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction is not compatible with international human rights standards and poses a risk to NGOs.

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

Turkey was placed on the list of countries due to its "tangible" support to an armed group in Syria using child soldiers, according to the US Department of State.

Turkey says EU summit decisions 'far from containing necessary steps'

Turkey says EU summit decisions 'far from containing necessary steps'

Ankara views the EU's delaying the implementation of the agenda as a "stalling tactic, lack of will, and one or two member states' abuse of their EU membership," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Syria's deputy foreign minister says Sedat Peker's claims are true

Syria's deputy foreign minister says Sedat Peker's claims are true

The convicted mob boss claimed that a private military contractor with close ties to the government had been sending weapons to the Nusra Front.

Turkey doesn't need to send new soldiers to Afghanistan, says defense minister

Turkey doesn't need to send new soldiers to Afghanistan, says defense minister

As the US is pulling out of Afghanistan, Turkey has agreed to protect Kabul Airport.

‘Measures to prevent terrorism financing abusively target civil society’

‘Measures to prevent terrorism financing abusively target civil society’

In a briefing, Amnesty International has shared its views on the Law No. 7262 on the Prevention of the Financing of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Notes on Turkey from the NATO Brussels Summit Communiqué

Notes on Turkey from the NATO Brussels Summit Communiqué

The Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels on June 14, 2021 have issued a joint declaration. Turkey has been mentioned five times in the declaration.

US eases travel warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey

US eases travel warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey

The US Department of State has updated the travel warnings for 114 countries. The country has eased the warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey and Japan, where the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held.

Spain’s Equality Minister wears mask of ‘İstanbul Convention is Ours’

Spain’s Equality Minister wears mask of ‘İstanbul Convention is Ours’

In a message on the Twitter account of Spain’s Equality Ministry, the video featuring Şehnaz Kıymaz Bahçeci explaining what the slogan “İstanbul Convention is Ours” means in Turkey has also been shared.

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