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KÜRKCÜ ON EU LEADERS' VISIT TO ERDOĞAN

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It is a known secret that Brussels is also aching for relations with Ankara getting rid of the limitations of the "Copenhagen Criteria" and moving towards lucrative topics.

9 April 2021 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

HRW: Geopolitics, migration have pushed human rights off from EU's Turkey agenda

HRW: Geopolitics, migration have pushed human rights off from EU's Turkey agenda

The bolder President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gets, the quieter the EU, says HRW's Philippe Dam.

US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey

US report: Freedoms restricted, rule of law compromised in Turkey

US Department of State has released its 2020 country report on human rights practices in Turkey, listing a series of violations of rights including “torture”, “limited steps to investigate and penalize members of security forces” and “violence against minorities.”

Moody’s revises up Turkey's economic growth forecast

Moody’s revises up Turkey's economic growth forecast

Moody's has revised Turkey's growth rates for 2020 and 2021 from minus 5 percent to 1.1 percent and from 3.5 percent to 4 percent, respectively.

25 February 2021

Turkey saw record high temperatures in 72 locations in January

Turkey saw record high temperatures in 72 locations in January

The country's average temperature in January was twice as high as it was in the previous years, says the state meteorological service.

11 February 2021

Unions in Turkey, UK demand suspension of free trade deal over labor concerns

Unions in Turkey, UK demand suspension of free trade deal over labor concerns

The UK signed its first free trade agreement for the post-Brexit period with Turkey. The labor unions in both countries now demand its suspension until the government of Turkey “recognizes and respects the rights of working people and unions.”

29 January 2021

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

US calls on Turkey and Russia to ‘withdraw forces from Libya’

“We call on all external parties, to include Russia, Turkey, and the UAE, to respect Libyan sovereignty and immediately cease all military intervention in Libya,” says Mills, the acting US ambassador to the United Nations (UN).

29 January 2021

The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment

ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ PENNED

The 'disproportionate power' of the Demirtaş judgment

With its political implications, the Grand Chamber decision gains historical-political importance beyond Demirtaş's freedom.

25 December 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

‘Turkey should ratify Paris Agreement now’

JOINT CALL BY NGOS

‘Turkey should ratify Paris Agreement now’

Ahead of the 5th anniversary of Paris Climate Agreement on December 12, non-governmental organizations have called on Turkey to ratify the agreement and to improve its nationally determined contribution targets.

11 December 2020

EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean activities

EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean activities

An EU declaration says that Turkey "engaged in unilateral actions and provocations and escalated its rhetoric against the EU."

11 December 2020

Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP

Turkey has to deliver concrete results to regain Europe's trust, says MEP

We have spoken with MEP Sergey Lagodinsky and the European Council's Turkey Unit Head Bernard Brunet about Brussels-Ankara relations.

10 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Haftar forces intercept Turkey’s ship in Libya

Haftar forces intercept Turkey’s ship in Libya

A ship from Turkey under a Jamaican flag heading to the port of Misrata in western Libya was reportedly intercepted by Khalifa Haftar's forces. Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) has reported that the ship was carrying medication.

8 December 2020

EU foreign ministers discuss possible sanctions on Turkey

EU foreign ministers discuss possible sanctions on Turkey

Today's meeting in Brussels is expected to determine the framework of the agenda of the leaders' summit starting Thursday.

7 December 2020

Qatar's investments in Turkey: 'The real question is why does Turkey fail to attract other countries'

Qatar's investments in Turkey: 'The real question is why does Turkey fail to attract other countries'

Qatar's share in foreign direct investments in Turkey rose from almost zero percent to 10 percent in a decade, says Dr. Birol Başkan.

2 December 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Turkey summons envoys of EU, Italy, Germany over search of ship heading to Libya

Turkey summons envoys of EU, Italy, Germany over search of ship heading to Libya

The Operation Irini stated that it searched the vessel after not receiving response from Ankara ana did not find any illicit material.

24 November 2020

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

France's foreign minister has responded to Erdoğan's call for stronger cooperation and dialogue with European countries.

23 November 2020

AKP Spokesperson: Erdoğan to decide whether finance minister will leave post or not

AKP Spokesperson: Erdoğan to decide whether finance minister will leave post or not

The first official statement has been made 24 hours after Berat Albayrak announced his resignation on Instagram.

9 November 2020

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

Stoltenberg: Turkey, Greece meet at NATO headquarters on daily basis

"I hope it can pave the way for exploratory talks under German auspices as soon as possible," the NATO chief has said.

23 October 2020

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Turkey and the "Third Reich" in the mirror of Russia

Should not those who recall the lessons of history only when Erdoğan has knocked on the gates of their sphere of influence with a so-called "United Army of Turan", now weigh their part in the impending catastrophe in the scale of history?

23 October 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

One in three people has COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey

One in three people has COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey

According to the results of a study jointly conducted by Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey and University College London in the UK, one in three people in Turkey and one in six people in the UK are hesitant to have a potential COVID-19 vaccination.

21 October 2020

New food security bill may pave the way for censorship, 38 groups warn

New food security bill may pave the way for censorship, 38 groups warn

Those who negatively affect consumption habits by causing concern, fear and distrust among consumers will be fined, according to a new bill.

12 October 2020

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

Military deconfliction mechanism between Greece and Turkey

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Military deconfliction mechanism between Greece and Turkey

As announced by NATO in a written statement, the mechanism in question will also include the creation of a hotline between Greece and Turkey to facilitate deconfliction at sea or in the air in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Karabakh crisis: Turkey denies involvement in clashes, UNSC calls for immdiate ceasefire

Karabakh crisis: Turkey denies involvement in clashes, UNSC calls for immdiate ceasefire

President Erdoğan's communications director denied that Turkey downed a fighter jet of Armenia, Azerbaijan claimed to have killed more than 2,000 enemy soldiers, the UNSC called on both sides to work with OSCE.

30 September 2020

Karabakh clashes: Azerbaijan denies 'foreign fighter' claims, Armenia urges Germany to 'curb Turkey's stance'

Karabakh clashes: Azerbaijan denies 'foreign fighter' claims, Armenia urges Germany to 'curb Turkey's stance'

Germany's Merkel spoke with both countries' leaders, Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated support for Azerbaijan, Armenia applied to the ECtHR for measures against Baku...

29 September 2020

Six journalists stood trial in a week for 'terrorism,' insulting government officials

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Six journalists stood trial in a week for 'terrorism,' insulting government officials

An appeals court has upheld the verdicts regarding 11 journalists in Özgür Gündem trials, a local newspaper owner has been charged based on anonymous witness statements, a journalist has been indicted over a tweet from 2014...

25 September 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

What is the Seville Map that the US says has no legal significance?

What is the Seville Map that the US says has no legal significance?

"The United States strongly supports good faith dialogue and negotiation and encourages Greece and Turkey to resume exploratory talks as soon as possible," the US Embassy to Turkey has stated.

22 September 2020

Hundreds support Peace Declaration by women from Turkey, Greece

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Hundreds support Peace Declaration by women from Turkey, Greece

"As the global women's movement resists the patriarchal system, the initiative we started with women of our neighbor has become a hope for the future," says women's rights activist Gülseren Onanç.

18 September 2020

Greece's former FM: Powerplay between Ankara, Athens making things worse

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN?

Greece's former FM: Powerplay between Ankara, Athens making things worse

bianet is discussing the Eastern Mediterranean crisis with people from both sides. Georgios Katrougalos, who served as the foreign minister of Greece during Syriza's tenure, says that Erdoğan failed to use the opportunity presented by Tsipras to solve the dispute.

17 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Ministry: People violating Covid-19 home quarantine will be forced to stay in dorms

Ministry: People violating Covid-19 home quarantine will be forced to stay in dorms

Personnel, security, and healthcare workers will be appointed to the dormitories and hostels by the governors and no visitors will be accepted, according to news steps announced by the government amid a new surge in coronavirus cases all across Turkey.

11 September 2020

Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece

Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece

"If you are part of the problem, how can you mediate between Turkey and Greece, or between Turkish and Greek Cypriots?" Çavuşoğlu has told the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Relations.

11 September 2020

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