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Activist jailed in Turkey over anti-NATO summit in Barcelona

Activist jailed in Turkey over anti-NATO summit in Barcelona

Activist Emir Karakum was detained prior to the July NATO summit held in Ankara. He is currently being held in Silivri Prison and sent the following letter to Bianet detailing the conditions of his fellow captives.

27 August 2026 Hikmet Adal

Trump confirms changing planes over possible threat when leaving Turkey

Trump confirms changing planes over possible threat when leaving Turkey

The US secret service used Air Force One as a decoy as Trump was taken to another place in a catering truck when he was leaving Turkey after a NATO leader summit last month.

Journalist, LGBTI+ activist Yıldız Tar released after a month in detention

Journalist, LGBTI+ activist Yıldız Tar released after a month in detention

Tar was among over 200 people who were detained during a crackdown ahead of the NATO summit held in Ankara earlier this month.

Ankara hospitals return to short examination times after NATO summit ends

Ankara hospitals return to short examination times after NATO summit ends

The medical chamber previously claimed the decision was aimed at easing the crowds at hospitals during the summit.

Three journalists released after four days in custody

Three journalists released after four days in custody

The journalists were among more than 200 people detained ahead of the Jul 7-8 NATO summit.

Dozens detained in anti-NATO protest in Ankara

Dozens detained in anti-NATO protest in Ankara

Several left-wing groups gathered to protest the summit, calling for an end to the global arms race which they describe as preparation for "a new war of redivison."

Turkey's media regulator tells broadcasters how to cover NATO summit in new directive

Turkey's media regulator tells broadcasters how to cover NATO summit in new directive

According to law, it is not among RTÜK's duties to to decide how journalists will report on a topic or from which perspective a public debate will be conducted.

Ankara summit set to 'shape NATO 3.0 transformation'

Ankara summit set to 'shape NATO 3.0 transformation'

"NATO 1.0 and NATO 2.0 versions were defined by the absolute weight of America. From now on, Europeans are expected to shoulder most of the burden," said political scientist Soli Özel.

6 July 2026 Ferhat Yaşar

Turkey detains dozens, including journalists, in new wave of raids ahead of NATO summit

Turkey detains dozens, including journalists, in new wave of raids ahead of NATO summit

Journalists, lawyers, academics, students and members of various socialist groups are targeted in a "terror" investigation following a similar crackdown last week.

METU students ordered to evacuate dormitories ahead of NATO summit

METU students ordered to evacuate dormitories ahead of NATO summit

There are many students staying in dorms in summer for internships or employment.

75-year-old retired teacher among arrested in crackdown ahead of Ankara NATO summit

75-year-old retired teacher among arrested in crackdown ahead of Ankara NATO summit

Ayten Yakut, a volunteer for an environmental group, was among the people arrested for posing a "terror" threat. She was released today following an appeal by her lawyer.

1 July 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Ankara taxis to offer Turkish delight during NATO summit as city makeover draws ire

Ankara taxis to offer Turkish delight during NATO summit as city makeover draws ire

"We want to serve our foreign guests in the best way possible," said the drivers' federation head while the public criticizes the preparations.

Number of arrests rises to 178 in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

Number of arrests rises to 178 in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

Those remanded in custody include academics, journalists, and environmental activists and students.

Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit

Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit

Prosecutors claimed the detained individuals could "carry out attacks in an effort to portray Turkey as a country associated with terrorism."

NATO denies accreditation to Turkey's 'non-pro-government media' for Ankara summit

NATO denies accreditation to Turkey's 'non-pro-government media' for Ankara summit

Following widespread criticism, NATO said it took the decisions "based on the host nation's assesments" and were in contact with Turkish authorities on the issue.

Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit,' doctors say

Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit,' doctors say

The medical chamber criticized what doctors have been demanding was implemented for the summit.

Over 200 detained in Ankara raids ahead of NATO summit

Over 200 detained in Ankara raids ahead of NATO summit

Aurhorities said the raids targeted armed groups. An LGBTI+ journalist, lawyers and union members are among the detained.

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

The extraordinary summit to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war has shown that NATO is the "cornerstone" of European security and Turkey is an "indispensable ally", the president has said.

Notes on Turkey from the NATO Brussels Summit Communiqué

Notes on Turkey from the NATO Brussels Summit Communiqué

The Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels on June 14, 2021 have issued a joint declaration. Turkey has been mentioned five times in the declaration.

Biden-Erdoğan: Delay, question marks, statements

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Biden-Erdoğan: Delay, question marks, statements

Following the NATO Summit, the meeting of US President Biden and Erdoğan started with delay. White House correspondents say when his words “It was a very good meeting” were asked again to Biden, he said, “I didn’t say anything.”

NATO Summit | Erdoğan meets Macron, Johnson and Merkel

NATO Summit | Erdoğan meets Macron, Johnson and Merkel

The NATO Leaders' Summit has begun in Brussels, Belgium. US President Joe Biden and President of Turkey Erdoğan will have their first face-to-face meeting since Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021.

Turkey as the "Trojan Horse of the Middle East"

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Turkey as the "Trojan Horse of the Middle East"

Political Scientist Gerger said that Turkey's role within the NATO did not change after the NATO summit last weekend. The summit was marked by the agreement on a missile shield over Europe without defining Turkey's neighbour Iran as an explicit enemy.

23 November 2010 Erhan Üstündağ