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Erdoğan calls on Russia, Ukraine to ‘abide by common sense, international law’

Erdoğan calls on Russia, Ukraine to ‘abide by common sense, international law’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has defined Russia’s recognition of Ukraine’s breakaway regions as “unacceptable”, urging the parties of the tension to “follow common sense and international law”.

22 February 2022

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

Government, opposition denounce S-400 sanctions by US

Government, opposition denounce S-400 sanctions by US

"This sanction decision has shaken all values of alliance between our countries," the defense minister has said.

15 December 2020

European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’

EASTERN MEDITTERANEAN

European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’

In a resolution adopted by 601 votes in favour, 57 against, the European Parliament has condemned Turkey’s actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and expressed support for Cyprus and Greece. Turkey has slammed the resolution in a written statement.

18 September 2020

EU: We are Preparing a Sanctions List Against Turkey

EU: We are Preparing a Sanctions List Against Turkey

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has indicated that they are preparing a list of names to be sanctioned over Turkey’s exploration and drilling for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean.

21 January 2020

EU Adopts Framework for Sanctions Against Turkey Over Drilling Activities

EU Adopts Framework for Sanctions Against Turkey Over Drilling Activities

European Council has adopted a framework “for restrictive measures in response to Turkey’s unauthorized drilling activities in Eastern Mediterranean”, which is likely to impose sanctions on “individuals and entities responsible or involved".

12 November 2019

Five US Senators Call for 'Tough Economic Sanctions' Against Turkey

Five US Senators Call for 'Tough Economic Sanctions' Against Turkey

Addressing a letter to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, five US Senators have called for “tough economic sanctions” against Turkey if the country has violated the US-Turkey agreement on northern Syria as alleged.

7 November 2019

Members of European Parliament Condemn Turkey over its Syria Operation

Members of European Parliament Condemn Turkey over its Syria Operation

Members of European Parliament have “strongly condemned the unilateral Turkish military operation in northeast Syria, urging Turkey to withdraw all of its forces from Syrian territory." The members have also called for sanctions against Turkey.

24 October 2019

Statement by President Trump on Syria: US Sanctions on Turkey Lifted

Statement by President Trump on Syria: US Sanctions on Turkey Lifted

US President Trump has held a statement regarding Turkey’s operation into northern Syria. Referring to Turkey’s agreement with the US and Russia, Trump has announced that “he instructed the Secretary of Treasury to lift the US sanctions on Turkey.”

24 October 2019

Call for Sanctioning Turkey at European Parliament

Call for Sanctioning Turkey at European Parliament

Party group leaders at the European Parliament have requested economic sanctions against Turkey. “We need to consider economic measures”, says European People’s Party (EPP) Group Chair Manfred Weber.

22 October 2019

Pompeo: Trump Might Be Referring to Imposition of Sanctions

Pompeo: Trump Might Be Referring to Imposition of Sanctions

Commenting on the statements of President Trump, who said, “We will devastate Turkey economically if they hit Kurds,” US Secretary of State Pompeo has stated, “We apply sanctions in many places. I assume he's speaking about those kinds of things.”

14 January 2019

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.”

Response by 2 Ministers to US’s Decision to Impose Sanction

Response by 2 Ministers to US’s Decision to Impose Sanction

Minister of Justice Gül has said, “I don’t have a single tick or a cent in any country”. Minister of Interior Soylu has retorted.

Trump: We’ll Impose Sanctions on Turkey for Detainment of Brunson

Trump: We’ll Impose Sanctions on Turkey for Detainment of Brunson

US President Trump has said that the US will impose large sanctions on Turkey for long time detainment of Pastor Brunson. US Senate also passed the bill that limits Turkey getting loan from international financial institutions last week

Sanctions for Detained Student in Prison

Sanctions for Detained Student in Prison

Student Ferhat Tüzer is being detained pending trial for 17 months because he posted a banner calling for free education during a speech of the Prime Minister. Now he has been banned from receiving visitors for 6 months because he sang a folk song.

5 September 2011

Teacher Sanctioned for Criticizing Students' Oath

Teacher Sanctioned for Criticizing Students' Oath

Teacher Nilay Aksoy is facing a salary cut after telling his students that he did not support the students' oath he was supposed to read to them on Human Rights Day in 2010. Aksoy said he would go as far as the ECHR if necessary because his sanction was unfair.

2 August 2011 Işıl Cinmen