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Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the attack that came after the killing of civilians in an artillery strike in Zakho in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

"This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life," said the UN secretary-general's special envoy for Iraq.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

KRG officials said the bombardment targeted a group of Arab tourists in the region, killing at least eight people and wounding over 20.

Turkey summons Germany's ambassador over attack in Stuttgart

Turkey summons Germany's ambassador over attack in Stuttgart

The authorities in Germany condemned the attack while the country's ambassador was conveyed the expectation that the damage will be compensated.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

‘Turkey is one of the countries resisting autocratization the most’

‘Turkey is one of the countries resisting autocratization the most’

Prof. Somer says, "Most people expect the democratic camp to offer more of new policies on the economy, environment, income distribution, socio-economic system and climate change rather than merely promising to restore the democratic system.”

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Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

There should be no such conditions like 'I will give you this, but you will not do that'," Turkey's defense minister has said.

Both familiar and new: Democratic erosion

Both familiar and new: Democratic erosion

Prof. Somer says that today, unlike in the past, it is never clear when democracy collapses or when a different regime comes to power because it happens through a series of steps that he calls “micro-coups”.

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US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

ISIS would take advantage of such an offensive, according to Pentagon and State Department officials.

Turkey's Armenian community welcomes Ankara-Yerevan normalization talks

Turkey's Armenian community welcomes Ankara-Yerevan normalization talks

The Armenian Patriarch in Turkey and the head of an Armenian foundation praised the normalization efforts following a phone conversation between President Erdoğan and PM Pashinyan.

Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, UN to sign deal to overcome grain delivery problems

Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, UN to sign deal to overcome grain delivery problems

Officials have agreed to set up a coordination center in İstanbul to facilitate grain shipment from Ukraine. The deal is expected to be signed next week.

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

After Russia vetoed a one-year extension, the council members agreed to extend aid deliveries for six months. The US, the UK and France abstained from the vote in protest of Russia's rejection of the previous resolution.

Turkey to host Russia, Ukraine, UN for talks on grain exports

Turkey to host Russia, Ukraine, UN for talks on grain exports

President Erdoğan urged Russia's Putin to take action regarding the UN's plan to establish safe corridors in the Black Sea for grain exports.

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

Erdoğan, Pashinyan expect swift progress in 'normalization' efforts

The two leaders spoke over the phone after the meeting of the special envoys for normalization on July 1.

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Çavuşoğlu, Lavrov discuss Ukraine, food security

Yesterday, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced that Turkey's ambassador would be summoned over the country's failure to seize a Russia-flagged ship that was allegedly carrying grains "stolen from Ukraine."

Turkey, Israel pen civil aviation agreement to expand flights

Turkey, Israel pen civil aviation agreement to expand flights

Israel has also announced that it will reopen its economic and trade office in Turkey.

Ukraine to summon Turkey's ambassador over ship carrying 'stolen grain'

Ukraine to summon Turkey's ambassador over ship carrying 'stolen grain'

A ship left Turkey's inland Sea of Marmara for the Black Sea today was "full of stolen Ukrainian grain," the country's deputy foreign minister has said.

Turkey 18th most populous country in the world

Turkey 18th most populous country in the world

The proportion of Turkey's child population with 26.9 percent was lower than that of the world child population average of 30 percent but higher than that of the EU member countries.

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's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

Biden's support for selling F-16s to Turkey 'nothing new,' says White House

After his meeting with President Erdoğan, Biden announced support for Turkey's purchase of new F-16s.

NATO member countries sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

NATO member countries sign accession protocols for Sweden, Finland

The NATO chief hailed the memorandum signed between Turkey, Finland and Sweden.

What does the press in Europe say about Erdoğan's approval of the NATO bids?

What does the press in Europe say about Erdoğan's approval of the NATO bids?

euro|topics has compiled what is said by the press in Europe about Erdoğan's dropping of his opposition to the NATO accession bids of Finland and Sweden: "Concessions out of fear of war", "Former spy got it wrong again", "Blackmail has worked."

Turkey, Sweden, Finland sign memorandum on countries' NATO bids

Turkey, Sweden, Finland sign memorandum on countries' NATO bids

Erdoğan drops the NATO veto on Sweden and Finland in exchange for changing their domestic laws according to Turkey's "concerns about terrorism".

Israel lowers travel warning to Turkey as Bennet thanks Erdoğan for 'foiling Iran's attacks'

Israel lowers travel warning to Turkey as Bennet thanks Erdoğan for 'foiling Iran's attacks'

Israel had warned its citizens in Turkey to leave the country, citing threats from Iran.

Turkey-Finland-Sweden-NATO summit before Madrid Summit

Turkey-Finland-Sweden-NATO summit before Madrid Summit

Answering journalists' questions on a TV broadcast, Presidential Spokesperson Kalın also has touched upon the visit of Crown Prince bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to Ankara and has said that Turkey "reacted sharply and did its part" regarding the Khashoggi murder.

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

If Russia and Ukraine agree in their next meeting in İstanbul, a UN plan to open a "grain corridor" can be implemented, Çavuşoğlu has said.

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee protests bin Salman's visit to Turkey

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee protests bin Salman's visit to Turkey

"The political legitimacy he earns through the visits he makes to a different country every day doesn't change the fact that he is a murderer," says Hatice Cengiz.

ECtHR: Turkey violated rights of Syrian refugee by expelling him

ECtHR: Turkey violated rights of Syrian refugee by expelling him

ECtHR has ruled that Turkey violated the rights of a Syrian refugee by expelling him under the guise of a “voluntary return” and fined Turkey to pay 12,250 euros.

Kalın: Madrid Summit not a deadline for NATO membership

Kalın: Madrid Summit not a deadline for NATO membership

Representatives from NATO, Sweden, Finland, and Turkey met in Brussels to discuss Sweden and Finland's NATO bid.

Senior ISIS leader captured in a region controlled by Turkey-backed groups

Senior ISIS leader captured in a region controlled by Turkey-backed groups

The US-led coalition against ISIS has announced that it has captured a senior ISIS leader in Syria.

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia's special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev has said,"Turkey's launching an operation in northern Syria against Kurdish formations are unreasonable."