Latest News from Turkey
Lebanese PM thanks Türkiye for its solidarity, support through 'these difficult times'
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Wednesday expressed gratitude for Türkiye's support as his country continues to endure Israeli attacks.
Michael Rubin: Should Israel attack Turkey’s nuclear plant? – Analysis
Should Israel knock Turkey’s nuclear plant offline? Turkey’s Akkuyu nuclear plant may begin trial operation in 2025.
Turkish analysts call for a Syria-Turkey EEZ agreement following Libyan model
Turkish analysts and media are calling for Turkey to sign an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) agreement with the new Syrian government, following the precedent set with Libya.
Turkey: Riots at a university over the decoration of a Christmas tree
This year’s Christmas tree decorating ceremony at the faculty of engineering at Davutpasa University in Turkey was eventful as a group of students attempted to block the process.
Telephone conversation between Erdogan and Macron on Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a telephone conversation with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron.
2 Eurofighter jets land in Ankara amid purchase talks
Two Eurofighter jets belonging to the U.K.'s Royal Air Force on Dec. 18 landed at a base in Ankara for inspection by Turkish authorities.
The aircraft touched down at Mürted Air Base, located approximately 35 kilometers north of the Turkish capital, coinciding with Türkiye's ongoing talks to acquire Eurofighter aircraft from Germany.
MRB trends: 22.9% for ND and 14.2% for PASOK – What words express citizens
The MRB trends give a solid lead to the New Democracy (ND). Specifically, in the voting intention, the DDDD registers 22.9%, followed by PASOK-KINAL with 14.2%.
Negotiations for Bulgarian Government Progress, Borissov Optimistic
GERB leader Boyko Borissov expressed optimism about forming a government, emphasizing the necessity of achieving this goal. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Assembly, Borissov stated that the current international context demands unity and decisive action from Bulgaria.
VP Yılmaz slams Israel's actions, calls for collaborative reconstruction in Syria
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has strongly criticized Israel's actions in Syria, particularly its expansionist policies beyond the Golan Heights, labeling them "extremely dangerous" and detrimental to Syria's stability, whlie stressing cooperation with allies for Syria's reconstruction.
Why America’s Kurdish allies are under threat in a new Syria
The 13-year civil war between Syria's government and rebel fighters has ended. But the peril is not over for Syria's Kurdish minority.
WSJ: Turkey amasses troops on the Syrian border – US fears of invasion
American officials are sounding the alarm over a possible large-scale military operation by Turkey in northern Syria, targeting US-backed Kurdish-controlled areas.
Mitsotakis on ERT: “After mid-January, I will announce the person for the Presidency” (video) (update)
The Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis‘, gave a comprehensive interview on ERT’s main news bulletin to journalist Apostolos Maggiriadis.
“Windfall” of 1 billion euros to Turkish treasury from Europe – Erdogan as regulator of migration
The fact that von der Leyen chose to make one of her first trips after the renewal of her term to Ankara is indicative of the importance Turkey currently holds for Europe.
Violent Altercation Forces Emergency Landing of UK-Bound Flight in Bulgaria
A UK-bound flight from Turkey had to make an emergency landing in Bulgaria after an onboard argument between two passengers turned violent, according to reports from the New York Post. The incident occurred on a Jet2 flight traveling from Antalya, Turkey, to Leeds, England, disrupting the journey and extending it from the scheduled four hours to eight hours.
Türkiye’s top diplomat to attend D8 meeting on Gaza
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the D8 meeting in Cairo on Dec. 18, where regional developments, particularly the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, will be discussed, according to diplomatic sources.
The foreign ministers will review preparations for the leaders' summit to be hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Dec. 19.