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Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has extended the work permits of 14 academics from Galatasaray University for 3-6 months; no work permit has been granted to some academics yet.

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

Following the ‘cartoon’ crisis between Turkey and France, the academics of Galatasaray University are now required, for the first time, to pass a language test. The academics have released a joint declaration in response.

23 February 2021

France signals ‘sectoral sanctions’ against Turkey

France signals ‘sectoral sanctions’ against Turkey

France’s Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune has accused Turkey of being “aggressive in many fields and in Islamism.” Referring to the sanctions postponed by the EU, he has noted that “all options are on the table."

16 November 2020

Economic relations between Turkey and France amid Erdoğan’s call for boycott

Economic relations between Turkey and France amid Erdoğan’s call for boycott

President Erdoğan said, “I hereby call on my nation; just like France says, ‘Don't buy products with Turkish brands,’ I call on my people to not buy French products.” But what are the current economic and commercial relations between the two countries?

27 October 2020

Turkey says France 'increases tension by recalling its envoy'

Turkey says France 'increases tension by recalling its envoy'

Criticizing President of France Macron, Erdoğan said that “he needed a mental check.” In response, France has recalled its ambassador to Paris. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has said, “France increases tension by recalling its envoy.”

26 October 2020

FM Çavuşoğlu Responds to France About Afrin

FM Çavuşoğlu Responds to France About Afrin

Concerning France calling the UN for an emergency meeting, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “If France or any other country takes the matter to the UN, then it means that country sides with a terrorist organization in our eyes”.

22 January 2018

Macron Criticizes Turkey Over Freedom of Press

Macron Criticizes Turkey Over Freedom of Press

President of France Macron has delivered a message on freedom of the press ahead of President Erdoğan’s visit. Macron stressed the liabilities of Turkey and Russia arising from European Convention on Human Rights.