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Poland’s President Duda, Erdoğan meet amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Poland’s President Duda, Erdoğan meet amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Speaking at the joint press conference, Duda said, “Nearly 100,000 people cross the border every day. We can talk about a refugee crisis in Poland”. Leaders promised to support one another at NATO and increase the bilateral trade to 10 billion USD.

'Focus on positive agenda': President Erdoğan, Greece’s PM Mitsotakis meet in İstanbul

'Focus on positive agenda': President Erdoğan, Greece’s PM Mitsotakis meet in İstanbul

President Erdoğan received Prime Minister of Greece Mitsotakis in İstanbul. The PM also met Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. A day later, Mitsotakis has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating.

Turkey’s Presidential High Advisory Board discusses ‘climate change’

Turkey’s Presidential High Advisory Board discusses ‘climate change’

According to a statement released by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, “the members of the board have expressed their views on Turkey’s targets on tackling challenges related to climate change.”

3 December 2021

Biden-Erdoğan meeting: ‘Regional issues addressed’

G20 SUMMIT IN ROME

Biden-Erdoğan meeting: ‘Regional issues addressed’

US President Biden and Turkey’s President Erdoğan met in Italy on the margins of the G20 Summit. Both the White House and the Presidency’s Communications Directorate have released statements about the meeting.

1 November 2021

Ahead of Central Bank’s interest rate decision, USD exchange rate against lira on the rise

Ahead of Central Bank’s interest rate decision, USD exchange rate against lira on the rise

The exchange rate of the US dollar increased from 8.43 to 8.65 Turkish Lira last week. Ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, where it will be decided whether the policy rate will remain unchanged or not, the dollar saw 8.72 earlier today.

20 September 2021

Eastern Mediterranean meeting in Corsica Island

Eastern Mediterranean meeting in Corsica Island

Led by France, the European Union (EU) countries with a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea will come together in an unofficial meeting in Corsica Island and discuss the recent escalation of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

9 September 2020

President of European Council Michel Meets President Erdoğan

President of European Council Michel Meets President Erdoğan

President of European Council Michel has met President Erdoğan in İstanbul. “The EU acknowledges the strain that hosting up to four million refugees has on the country”, says a press release shared after the meeting.

13 January 2020

Pompeo, Çavuşoğlu: It Has Been a Constructive Meeting

Pompeo, Çavuşoğlu: It Has Been a Constructive Meeting

After the US has announced its decision to impose sanctions on Turkey, the first face-to-face meeting between the countries has been held by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. Pompeo and Çavuşoğlu have defined their meeting as “constructive.”

11 Arrests in Afrin Protest in Kadıköy

11 Arrests in Afrin Protest in Kadıköy

11 of 13 people who were detained for allegedly attending the Afrin protest in Kadıköy have been arrested on charge of “attending unpermitted rally and demonstration”.

24 January 2018

"We will Comply with Official Publication Bans..."

PRIME MINISTER MEETS NEWS AGENCIES

"We will Comply with Official Publication Bans..."

Five news agencies announced in a joint statement that their news were going to "take into account the public order" and that they were going to "comply with publication bans of the competent authorities". The statement came right after the Prime Minister's media meeting.

24 October 2011 Ayça Söylemez

"Decision for Internet Filter Should be Withdrawn Immediately"

"INTERNETE FILTER" FORUM

"Decision for Internet Filter Should be Withdrawn Immediately"

Massive criticism on the internet filter system to be enforced on 22 August was voiced in a meeting on the matter at Bilgi University on 25 May. The participants demanded to withdraw the decision.

27 May 2011 Şahin Artan

Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System

Summit on Controversial Internet Filter System

On 25 May, the Internet Committee organizes a meeting with non-governmental organizations, public representatives and experts to discuss the much disputed internet filter system. The application is going to be enforced on 22 August.

25 May 2011 Ekin Karaca

"Democratic Autonomy" Model Takes Shape

KURDISH QUESTION

"Democratic Autonomy" Model Takes Shape

The pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Congress organized a workshop with Turkish journalists, academics, politicians and rights defenders to discuss their suggestion of a "Democratic Autonomy". Two days of discussion shed light on many aspects of the model.

20 December 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Turkey and Balkans Should Join Efforts in Struggle for Rights

Turkey and Balkans Should Join Efforts in Struggle for Rights

The lack of co-operation between countries in south-eastern Europe was deplored at the round table meeting of the Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner on rights organizations in Turkey and the Balkans as well as at SEEMO's 4th Media Forum.

6 December 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Violence Caused by Homophobia

TRANSSEXUALS AS VICITMS OF HATE CRIME

Violence Caused by Homophobia

Turkish and foreign politicians discussed violence caused by homophobia in the "Meeting to Commemorate the Trans Individuals who Became Victims of Hate Crime". Turkish politicians criticized the lack of political support for the struggle of LGBTT individuals.

29 November 2010 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

President Gül Met Hosrof Dink, Brother of Killed Hrant Dink

HRANT DINK CASE AT ECHR

President Gül Met Hosrof Dink, Brother of Killed Hrant Dink

President Gül received Hosrof Dink, brother of killed Turkish Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, in Istanbul on Friday (20 August). Related to the state's recent defence to the ECHR, judge Türmen called the state to apologize and admit a mistake.

23 August 2010 Tolga Korkut