Latest News from Turkey

Ankara to provide evidence to ICC over Israel

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 11:18

A senior Turkish official has announced that Ankara will present evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the investigation into Israel amid expectations of arrest warrants being issued against Israeli officials over the country's strikes on Gaza.

Turkey halts trade with Israel

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 18:58

Turkey has suspended all exports and imports with Israel as of Tursday, according to two Turkish officials briefed on the matter, as reported by Bloomberg. Official statements from Turkey are pending.

Erdoğan slams US response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Published by Hurriyet on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 14:54

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan launched a critique of the United States' handling of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, accusing the nation of hypocrisy in its stance on the Gaza war.

"We follow as an example the hypocritical policies of those who teach us freedom lessons in the Gaza massacre," Erdoğan remarked during an international workshop in the capital Ankara on May 2.

The US reluctance to call Turkey’s presence in Cyprus an occupation

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:50

This summer will mark 50 years since Turkey's invasion of Cyprus, and for the last five decades tens of thousands of Turkish occupation troops have been present in the northern part of the island. 50 years later, the US still refuses to officially recognize Turkey's illegal occupation as an occupation.

The fallout from Ankara’s adventurism

Published by Kathimerini on Wed, 05/01/2024 - 22:30

The reasons why Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's planned visit to Washington was called off lie in the distant, but also the recent past.

Erdogan not going to Washington

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 22:23

The already difficult US-Turkey relationship has entered an even more delicate phase with the cancellation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Washington. 

Turkey teaches the “Blue Homeland” lesson in schools

Published by Protothema on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 19:06

Same o’ same o’ – In the Geography lesson, the importance of Turkey’s geographical position will be emphasized through the presentation & discussion of maps related to the “Blue Homeland”

‘Blue Homeland’ doctrine to be taught at Turkish schools

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:58

The "Blue Homeland" doctrine which envisages Turkish influence over large swaths of the Mediterranean and other seas at the expense of other countries in the region, including Greece, will be taught during the next school year, local media revealed.

Iraqi troops redeployed to Turkish border after decades

Published by Hurriyet on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:15

Iraqi border security forces have begun duty in the country's Zakho region as Baghdad established two new military bases in the area threatened by the PKK for the first time in 33 years.

Türkiye to continue to stand by Palestinians: Fidan

Published by Hurriyet on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:06

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has reiterated Türkiye's steadfast commitment to standing by the Palestinians amidst relentless Israeli strikes on the war-torn Gaza Strip.

Ankara will continue to exert all its efforts to ensure those responsible for the deaths of over 34,000 civilians in Gaza are brought to justice, Fidan said in a social media post late on April 29.

Direct Low-Cost Flights Connect Istanbul and Sofia

Published by Novinite on Tue, 04/30/2024 - 11:05

In a significant stride towards enhancing connectivity between Turkey and Bulgaria, the launch of direct flights between Istanbul and Sofia marks a milestone in air travel. The initiative, spearheaded by the low-cost airline "Pegasus," is set to commence operations from May 1, 2024, promising convenient and affordable travel options for passengers.

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