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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.

bianet reporter Ruken Tuncel gives statement after complaint by academic

bianet reporter Ruken Tuncel gives statement after complaint by academic

The academic accuses the journalist of "violating her privacy." The police also asked Tuncel about her reports and social media posts unrelated to the complaint.

Kurdish musician Zelal Gökçe briefly detained in İstanbul

Kurdish musician Zelal Gökçe briefly detained in İstanbul

Gökçe was brought to the courthouse to give a statement to prosecutors in an investigation for "terror prpaganda."

Is a wheat crisis on Turkey's doorstep?

Is a wheat crisis on Turkey's doorstep?

The country's wheat production has remained the same in the past two decades, says the head of the Chamber of Agricultural Engineers.

20 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

Threats, harassment against three women journalists

Threats, harassment against three women journalists

Three women journalists have announced that they were threatened by Islamic and nationalist groups. Journalism groups have denounced the threats.

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.

Germany arrests political refugees from Turkey for 'terrorism'

Germany arrests political refugees from Turkey for 'terrorism'

Three political exiles from Turkey have been arrested in Germany after Erdoğan's demands from Europe for the extradition of "terrorists."

Bribery investigations into İstanbul's Kadıköy, Maltepe municipalities

Bribery investigations into İstanbul's Kadıköy, Maltepe municipalities

The two opposition-led district municipalities are at the center of a broader investigation into a bribery organization.

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."

Senior AKP official dismissed after saying 'UAE surrendered to us'

Senior AKP official dismissed after saying 'UAE surrendered to us'

Mehmet Özkan has been dismissed as the party's parliamentary group deputy chair.

Turkey reports 1,485 new coronavirus cases, four deaths

Turkey reports 1,485 new coronavirus cases, four deaths

The country's official death toll has reached 98,918 with 15.1 million cases.

Survey: CHP is ahead of the AKP among first-time voters

Survey: CHP is ahead of the AKP among first-time voters

According to the 'young voters' survey of the Yöneylem Social Research Center, the CHP took the first place with 36.9 percent in the poll of first-time voters between the ages of 18-22, while the AKP's rate remained at 21.2 percent.

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.

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu attends march to celebrate Youth Day

CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu attends march to celebrate Youth Day

Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day is observed throughout the country.

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.

HDP deputies speak about visit to Iraq amid Turkey's military offensive

HDP deputies speak about visit to Iraq amid Turkey's military offensive

MPs Uca and Temelli last week met the president of Iraq, politicians and community leaders, exchanging views on Turkey's military offensive that has been going on for a month now.

Court halts hydro power plant project in Van due to environmental damage

Court halts hydro power plant project in Van due to environmental damage

The project that has been underway since 2018 is threatening life in Sortkin Stream and the flora, the court has concluded.

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.

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Leaflets advising 'stoning LGBTI+s to death' distributed in Turkey's Eskişehir

Leaflets advising 'stoning LGBTI+s to death' distributed in Turkey's Eskişehir

Religious communities are gaining influence in Eskişehir, a city that has been considered a safe space by the LGBTI+ community, said activists.

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.

Union of Turkish Bar Associations files lawsuit seeking annulment of midnight music ban

Union of Turkish Bar Associations files lawsuit seeking annulment of midnight music ban

The Ministry of Interior is not authorized to adjust music broadcast hours, and the ban damages the freedom of science and arts, the TBB has stated.

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."

Turkey reports 1,443 new coronavirus cases, three deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,443 new coronavirus cases, three deaths in a day

The country's official death toll has reached 98,914 with 15.1 million cases.

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.

18 May 2022 Turhan Kayaoğlu

BirGün newspaper to pay damages to foundation led by Erdoğan’s son-in-law

BirGün newspaper to pay damages to foundation led by Erdoğan’s son-in-law

Upon the lawsuit filed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's son-in-law, Selçuk Bayraktar, and his brother, Haluk Bayraktar, against BirGün, a compensation decision was given for a news article.

House sales to foreigners further increase in Turkey

House sales to foreigners further increase in Turkey

Citizens of Russia, Iran and Iraq bought the highest number of residential properties in April, according to TurkStat.

‘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.

Erdoğan responds to opposition's allegations about private military contractor

Erdoğan responds to opposition's allegations about private military contractor

The president has also continued to accuse Sweden and Finland of "protecting terrorists" and said Turkey will not approve their NATO membership.

Dozens of Kurdish concerts, plays banned in Turkey in three years

Dozens of Kurdish concerts, plays banned in Turkey in three years

Many concerts, theater plays, and other events in Kurdish have been banned in the last three years. Artists and musicians have difficulties finding places to organize events.

18 May 2022 Ferid Demirel

Kurdish singer Aynur Doğan responds to ban on her concerts

Kurdish singer Aynur Doğan responds to ban on her concerts

"Poets are those who prove the truth, and we continue on this path," Doğan has said.