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Erdoğan says 'LGBT imposition a global dictatorship tool' against Islam

Erdoğan says 'LGBT imposition a global dictatorship tool' against Islam

Headscarf restrictions in Europe are a new form of racism, according to the president.

28 November 2022

Second-class citizen: Roma refugees in Europe

Second-class citizen: Roma refugees in Europe

Not providing help to humans just because they are Roma or look like they are is against the objective of humanitarian organisations. This is also a form of racism that specifically targets the vulnerable ethnic minority.

24 June 2022 Cevdet Acu

(In)visible refugees in Europe

(In)visible refugees in Europe

European leaders' discrimination dehumanizes the displacement experiences of non-European refugees. The core principle of asylum must be based on universal human rights, not location proximity, religion, or ethnic identity of displaced people.

19 May 2022 Cevdet Acu

Turkey again second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

Turkey again second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

For the last four years, Turkey ranks 48th in ILGA Europe's Rainbow Index, surpassing only Azerbaijan.

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

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Two weeks ago, the president had said Turkey wold continue to take more refugees "as we are managing its financing well."

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.

Turkey is once again the biggest importer of plastic waste from Europe

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Turkey is once again the biggest importer of plastic waste from Europe

Turkey’s plastic waste import increased by 13 percent in a year and 241 truckloads of plastic waste came to Turkey every day in 2020. The amount of plastic waste coming to Turkey from Europe has seen a 196-fold increase in the last 16 years.

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

EU: A DREAM FOR TURKEY?

‘EU sees Turkey in the same category as Russia and China’

Nilgün Arısan, the Director of TEPAV European Union Institute, has answered our questions about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention within the context of the country’s relations with the European Union.

22 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Paylan: Some People Put Under Protection Following Assassination Allegation

Paylan: Some People Put Under Protection Following Assassination Allegation

Saying that he received an intelligence about an assassination preparation against dissidents from Turkey that migrated to Europe, HDP’s Paylan has expressed that there are three assassins assigned in Europe.

22 December 2017

Voting for Constitutional Amendment Referendum Begins in Europe

Voting for Constitutional Amendment Referendum Begins in Europe

Turkey’s citizens who live in Europe started to vote for April 16 constitutional amendment referendum at six different ballot boxes set up in six countries today. People can also vote at the ballot boxes set up at customs gates.

‘Not 3, Make 5 Children’ Calls Erdoğan on People From Turkey in Europe

‘Not 3, Make 5 Children’ Calls Erdoğan on People From Turkey in Europe

President Erdoğan calling on to the people from Turkey living in Europe said: “Don’t make 3, make 5 children. You are the future of Europe”. Criticizing the Netherlands, Erdoğan said “What is liberal about declaring State of Emergency?”

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: High-Level Diplomatic Ties Suspended with the Netherlands

Vice PM Kurtulmuş: High-Level Diplomatic Ties Suspended with the Netherlands

Vice PM has declared that following two diplomatic notes sent to the Netherlands, high-level diplomatic ties, scheduled meetings and high-level official talks have been suspended.

Limited Media Freedom in Europe

THOMAS HAMMARBERG

Limited Media Freedom in Europe

Council of Europe Commissioner of Human Rights Hammarberg introduced the report "Human Rights and a Changing Media Landscape" in London last week. He drew attention to oppressive government attacks on the media due to its power.

19 December 2011 Işıl Cinmen