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EU official warns of wildfire danger in Turkey

EU official warns of wildfire danger in Turkey

Turkey is among the countries faced with wildfires amid scorching heat, the Crisis Management Commissioner of the EU has said.

European journalists group urges EU to end 'discriminatory visa rejections' for journalists from Turkey

European journalists group urges EU to end 'discriminatory visa rejections' for journalists from Turkey

Over the past year, obtaining Schengen visas has become increasingly challenging for citizens of Turkey, with visa rejections impacting various individuals, including business people, students, journalists, and artists.

Erdoğan ties Sweden's NATO membership to progress in Turkey's EU accession

Erdoğan ties Sweden's NATO membership to progress in Turkey's EU accession

While the NATO chief has expressed his support for Turkey's EU accession, he stated that it was not a condition for Sweden's NATO membership.

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

The opposition's candidate said the Mediterranean countries, the EU and the UN should cooperate to address the issue.

A new civil society initiative: 'Our Media'

A new civil society initiative: 'Our Media'

IPS Communication Foundation/bianet is one of the partners of the "Our Media" project, which is funded by the European Union and will be active from 2023 to 2025.

Citizens of Türkiye third among asylum applicants in Europe in August

Citizens of Türkiye third among asylum applicants in Europe in August

The EU Asylum Agency announced numbers of asylum and temporary protection applications in August, which were the highest since 2016.

10 November 2022

EU extends eastern Mediterranean sanctions on Türkiye

EU extends eastern Mediterranean sanctions on Türkiye

The sanctions because of Türkiye's drilling activities have been in place since October 2019.

9 November 2022

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

Varhelyi called the agreement "another milestone strengthening bilateral relations, stabilizing the region and fostering prosperity."

EU database shows drastic increase in pesticide findings in food imported from Türkiye

EU database shows drastic increase in pesticide findings in food imported from Türkiye

Some 259 notifications were submitted to the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed in the first half of the year.

Frontex 'turned a blind eye' to Greece's refugee pushbacks, shows leaked OLAF report

Frontex 'turned a blind eye' to Greece's refugee pushbacks, shows leaked OLAF report

Frontex officers did not report the actions in an attempt to not provoke reactions by Greece even when they became aware or witnessed illegal pushbacks, according to a leaked OLAF report

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.

EU Delegation to Turkey 'continues to follow trial of Kavala'

EU Delegation to Turkey 'continues to follow trial of Kavala'

When asked about the infringement process initiated due to Turkey's failure to implement the ECtHR verdict for the release of Kavala, Ambassador Meyer-Landrut refused to talk about "hypothetical developments in the future."

20 January 2022

Erdoğan: EU remains Turkey’s strategic priority

MEETING WITH AMBASSADORS

Erdoğan: EU remains Turkey’s strategic priority

“The migration crisis would have deepened, casualties would have further increased, terror would have escalated and instability would have expanded to a much broader geography were it not for our efforts,” says President Erdoğan.

14 January 2022

Turkey extends permission for five pesticides banned in EU countries

Turkey extends permission for five pesticides banned in EU countries

The permission will allow companies to destock harmful pesticides, the Wheat Association has noted.

10 January 2022

EU unveils 560 million Euro funding for refugees in Turkey

EU unveils 560 million Euro funding for refugees in Turkey

The European Commission has adopted two financing decisions, amounting to 560 million Euro, to support the education of refugees in Turkey and ensure their access to higher education and for migration and border protection.

22 December 2021

'EU accession negotiations with Turkey to remain at a standstill'

AHEAD OF LEADERS' SUMMIT

'EU accession negotiations with Turkey to remain at a standstill'

Ahead of the leaders’ summit, the General Affairs Council, which coordinates preparations for European Council meetings, has approved the Council conclusions on enlargement, stabilization and association process.

15 December 2021

‘Someone should remind Erdoğan about the difference between EU and CoE’

AHMET DAVUTOĞLU

‘Someone should remind Erdoğan about the difference between EU and CoE’

Future Party Chair Davutoğlu, also a former AKP politician, has commented on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s remarks of “We don’t recognize the EU’s decisions”.

10 December 2021

Erdoğan: We don’t recognize EU's decisions

Erdoğan: We don’t recognize EU's decisions

President Erdoğan: “We don’t recognize the decisions taken by the European Union about Kavala, Demirtaş, this or that… This is so simple. We assume that ‘they [decisions] do not exist’. In our eyes, these are null and void.”

8 December 2021

EU support for training of candidate judges and prosecutors in Turkey

EU support for training of candidate judges and prosecutors in Turkey

The Justice Ministry’s EU-funded project aims to improve the professional skills of candidates in courts and enhance effectiveness of newcomer judges and prosecutors in order to ensure objective, impartial and competent performance.

2 December 2021

Report: Two EU member states want Turkey to be named as a threat in Eastern Mediterranean

Report: Two EU member states want Turkey to be named as a threat in Eastern Mediterranean

Last week, the EU prolonged the sanctions on Turkey over its drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean for a year.

18 November 2021

EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over 'unauthorized drilling in Eastern Mediterranean'

EU prolongs sanctions on Turkey over 'unauthorized drilling in Eastern Mediterranean'

The Council of the European Union has “prolonged the sanctions regime by one year” over Turkey’s “unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

12 November 2021

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu spoke with his counterpart from Poland as von der Leyen calls for sanctions on "third country airlines" that are involved in human smuggling.

11 November 2021

Osman Kavala: The EU should continue dialogue with Turkey

Osman Kavala: The EU should continue dialogue with Turkey

“If the infringement procedures begin and the cost of not complying with the ECtHR decision weighs heavier than the benefits of keeping me in prison, I could be released before the elections,” says Kavala in an interview with Germany’s Der Spiegel.

3 November 2021

'Implement the ECtHR judgement, release Osman Kavala'

DELEGATION OF THE EU TO TURKEY

'Implement the ECtHR judgement, release Osman Kavala'

In a statement shared by the Delegation of the European Union to Turkey, it is said, “We urge the Turkish judiciary to implement the ECtHR judgement that calls for Mr. Kavala’s immediate release.”

11 October 2021

Turkey will pay a tax if it fails to ratify the Paris Agreement

Turkey will pay a tax if it fails to ratify the Paris Agreement

If Turkey does not ratify the Paris Climate Agreement by December, it will be obliged to pay the “carbon tax” to be levied by the European Union (EU). But what is the reason for the country’s failure to sign the agreement?

2 September 2021

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

EU member states have opened their doors to only a small portion of the people who had served them in Afghanistan, President Erdoğan has said.

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

People holding a Covid-19 certificate issued by Turkey will be allowed to travel into EU countries.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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