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Turkey, Greece hold first round of 'technical talks' at NATO headquarters

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Turkey, Greece hold first round of 'technical talks' at NATO headquarters

Military delegations have discussed measures to prevent possible military engagement, according to Turkey's Ministry of National Defense.

10 September 2020

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

"We must be tough with the Turkish government and not with the Turkish people, who deserve more than the Erdoğan government," Macron has reportedly said ahead of a meeting on the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

10 September 2020

Reports: Southern Cyprus blocking EU sanctions on Belarus over Turkey dispute

Reports: Southern Cyprus blocking EU sanctions on Belarus over Turkey dispute

Cyprus demands the EU impose similar measures on Turkey over its hydrocarbon activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to reports.

10 September 2020

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?

9 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Anadolu Agency: Turkey, Greece to hold technical talks on September 10

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

Anadolu Agency: Turkey, Greece to hold technical talks on September 10

The meeting that was initially scheduled for Tuesday will take place at NATO's headquarters in Brussels, according to sources from the Ministry of Defense.

8 September 2020

Women from Turkey, Greece, Cyprus call for peaceful solution of Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Women from Turkey, Greece, Cyprus call for peaceful solution of Eastern Mediterranean crisis

"We find ironic the fight over fossil fuels, which are proved to be the main reason for climate change, which threatens the entire planet," the WINPEACE has stated.

2 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

Turkish Medical Association Chair: At least 20,000 health workers are infected with Covid-19

"Outpatient clinics and intensive care [units] are full. The workload of physicians and health workers increases every day. There is an obvious burnout," says Prof. Adıyaman.

28 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Lawyer Ebru Timtik dies on 238th day of death fast

Lawyer Ebru Timtik dies on 238th day of death fast

Demanding a fair trial, Timtik had been on a death fast since January 2.

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Foreign Minister: Turkey ready for talks with Greece

Germany's Heiko Maas visited Ankara as part of Berlin's efforts to ease tensions between Turkey and Greece.

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS

From Germany's Maas to Turkey and Greece: Have a direct dialogue

Ahead of his visit to Turkey, Germany’s Foreign Minister Maas first went to Greece to discuss the Eastern Mediterranan crisis. Meeting PM Mitsotakis, he said, “The windows for dialogue between Greece and Turkey must now be opened further.”

Foreign Minister: We will continue to defend our rights in the Eastern Mediterranean

Foreign Minister: We will continue to defend our rights in the Eastern Mediterranean

Çavuşoğlu met with Pompeo in the Dominican Republic.

Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting

Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting

EU foreign ministers will discuss the Eastern Mediterranean issue in an extraordinary meeting.

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Main opposition CHP's Muharrem İnce has said that he is launching not a party but a "movement."

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

Daily Covid-19 cases exceed recoveries for the third day in a row

The Health Ministry has recorded 1,153 cases and 14 deaths in a day.

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Health Minister denies claims that hospitals hit full capacity due to Covid-19

Medical chambers in several provinces have recently claimed that the increasing number of cases caused bed shortages in hospitals.

Google accepted only one percent of Turkey’s requests for user information last year

Google accepted only one percent of Turkey’s requests for user information last year

The company has released its transparency report for 2019.

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

'Workers didn't have protective equipment, cigarettes were allowed inside the factory'

EXPLOSION AT FIREWORKS FACTORY

'Workers didn't have protective equipment, cigarettes were allowed inside the factory'

"As we have become accustomed to after all the occupational homicides, the first ones to be detained are the managing director, the occupational safety specialist and two overseers," TMMOB has said.

Greece, Russia and France warn Turkey about Hagia Sophia decision

Greece, Russia and France warn Turkey about Hagia Sophia decision

The three countries have pointed to the world heritage status of the Hagia Sophia.

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

President Erdoğan said they would submit a bill to control social media.

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Turkey's military involvement in the country is "unacceptable" and "a threat for Europe," according to the President of France.

AKP's social media woes continue as Erdoğan's YouTube live stream with the youth backfires

AKP's social media woes continue as Erdoğan's YouTube live stream with the youth backfires

After having thousands of "troll" accounts suspended by Twitter and being forced to cancel the "ethics" campaign following sexual harassment tweets, a new social media move by Erdoğan's party has ignited a "No vote" campaign against him.

29 June 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Anadolu Kültür invites artists from Turkey, Armenia to 'Future of Future' project

Anadolu Kültür invites artists from Turkey, Armenia to 'Future of Future' project

"The project seeks to bring together a select group of artists whose practices make way for the multiplicity and fluidity of Armenia and Turkey's many conditions, positions and identities," says Anadolu Kültür.

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Macron says Turkey is 'playing a dangerous game' in Libya, Germany warns of regional crisis

Amid the progress of the forces backed by Turkey, Egypt's president said they might intervene in the war.

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

The Health Ministry has reported 1,459 new cases for the past 24 hours amid the government's reopening steps since June 1

Survey: 65 Percent Say Government's Coronavirus Aid Not Sufficient

Survey: 65 Percent Say Government's Coronavirus Aid Not Sufficient

While 60 percent said their income has dropped during the pandemic, 62 percent said they were not hopeful for the future.

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

After the lift of weekend curfews and the ban on recreation areas, parks saw big crowds on the weekend.

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

Petition by No to Racism Platform: ‘Give Refugee Status to All Immigrants in Turkey’

Petition by No to Racism Platform: ‘Give Refugee Status to All Immigrants in Turkey’

We are All Migrants - No to Racism platform has launched a petition: “We are together in coronavirus outbreak, let us continue living together. Give all immigrants in Turkey the right to be refugees!"

37 Percent of EU’s Waste in Turkey

37 Percent of EU’s Waste in Turkey

According to the statistics shared by the Eurostat, the European Union (EU) countries exported 31 million tons of waste in 2019, 11.4 million of which was to Turkey. The country has ranked first in the statistics, well ahead of other countries.

Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas

Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas

As Turkey has opened border gates for the passage of refugees in the wake of Idlib attack on February 27, the security forces of Greece have attacked the refugees with plastic bullets, stun grenades, tear gas and pressurized water.

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