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Sweden's PM says negotiations with Turkey will continue as Erdoğan expects 'concrete steps'

Sweden's PM says negotiations with Turkey will continue as Erdoğan expects 'concrete steps'

PM Andersson has said she had a "good and positive" talk with Erdoğan on the weekend.

Former NATO official says Erdoğan 'holding NATO hostage for his national policy objectives'

Former NATO official says Erdoğan 'holding NATO hostage for his national policy objectives'

All the NATO allies should make it clear to Erdoğan that he is holding transatlantic solidarity hostage and putting it at risk in the midst of a war in Europe.

Finland's FM expects NATO membership issues to be solved within a few weeks

Finland's FM expects NATO membership issues to be solved within a few weeks

Haavisto's remarks come a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke over the phone to Sauli Niinistö, his counterpart from Finland.

Biden advisor says Turkey's concerns over NATO accession of Sweden, Finland can be resolved

Biden advisor says Turkey's concerns over NATO accession of Sweden, Finland can be resolved

Sweden's PM and Finland's president indent to speak directly to President Erdoğan, Sullivan has said.

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.

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.

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."

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.

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

TEN POINT MANIFESTO

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.

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."

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

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.

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

NATO MEMBERSHIP

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

Both the EU foreign policy chief and the president of Finland have expressed hopes that the problems can be overcome.

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

NATO’s Stoltenberg says Ankara’s security concerns need to be addressed.

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Accusing the two countries, especially Sweden, of aiding the PKK, Ankara opposes their NATO membership.

Erdoğan says Turkey doesn't support 'terrorist guesthouses' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan says Turkey doesn't support 'terrorist guesthouses' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO

"We currently do not have a positive position on the issue of Sweden and Finland," the president has told reporters.

Finland's gender equality prize granted to We Will Stop Femicides Platform

Finland's gender equality prize granted to We Will Stop Femicides Platform

The third International Gender Equality Prize has been awarded to We Will Stop Femicides Platform by Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin.

23 November 2021

Finland's Quintet Against Covid-19

PENNED BY LEENA REIKKO

Finland's Quintet Against Covid-19

Finland’s quartet consists of five women: One prime minister and four ministers. The people of Finland are proud of Prime Minister Marin and ministers Ohisalo, Andersson, Kulmuni and Henriksson for the country's success in the fight against Covid-19.

6 May 2020 Leena Reikko

Women, Young Politicians and Right-Wing Populists are the Winners of Finland’s Elections

LEENA REIKKO PENNED

Women, Young Politicians and Right-Wing Populists are the Winners of Finland’s Elections

The new Finnish parliament has three winners: women, young politicians and nationalist and populist Finns party. The election last Sunday showed also that the population in this 5, 5 million people nation is much divided especially in questions of immigration and climate change.

18 April 2019 Leena Reikko

Message by President of Finland: ‘We are Parents to a Baby Son’

LEENA REIKKO PENNED

Message by President of Finland: ‘We are Parents to a Baby Son’

Mr. Niinistö was able to meet both Mr. Putin and Mr. Trump during his first tenure and of course all the important EU-leaders as well. He is seen as somebody, who can keep Finland safe during unsecure times next to Russia.

6 February 2018 Leena Reikko

True Finns

True Finns

True Finns are seen as populist, xenophobic, euro-phobic, islamophobic and homophobic, although the signs of their great success have been there since a long time.

21 April 2011 Leena Reikko

Journalist Doğansoy: "False Allegations because I am Targeted"

Journalist Doğansoy: "False Allegations because I am Targeted"

Journalist Fuat Doğansoy disclaimed the news about himself published in Vakit newspaper saying that "he was caught with drugs in Finland". Doğansoy believes to be targeted.

27 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

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