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The Latest Breaking News from Ankara

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023

Turkey’s President Erdogan Backs Sweden’s NATO Bid, Signaling Shift In Western Politics

Endorsement hints at Ankara’s potential shift in foreign policy, likely to accelerate Sweden’s membership process.‌

Zenger · Jul 11, 2023

Turkey links EU membership bid to row over Sweden joining NATO as summit looms

Ankara is refusing to allow Stockholm to join the Western military alliance - and has now urged NATO countries to back its bid to join the exclusive Brussels bloc

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2023

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If EU embraces Turkey, Ankara to back Sweden’s NATO bid: Erdogan

Turkish president says EU should open way for his country to join bloc before Ankara approves Sweden’s NATO membership.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023

Turkey to back Sweden's NATO bid in return for EU membership: Erdogan

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would back Sweden's NATO candidacy if the European Union resumes long-stalled membership talks with Ankara.

Bangkok Post · Jul 10, 2023

US may have solution to Turkey's opposition to Swedish NATO bid

With Nato leaders due to gather in Vilnius Tuesday for a two day summit, Sweden's membership bid hangs in the balance. Turkish President Recep Erdogan, outraged by the burning of a Koran outside a Stockholm mosque, is resisting international pressure over his opposition to Sweden's bid. The Turkish leader is…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy and says Ukraine deserves membership in NATO

Erdogan's support for Ukraine comes as Turkey has been holding off giving final approval to Sweden joining NATO, saying Stockholm is not effectively cracking down on groups Ankara view as threats.

WEKU · Jul 8, 2023

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Turkey says Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about its reliability as a possible NATO member

Turkey’s foreign minister says Swedish authorities’ failure to prevent Quran-burning protests in the country is raising security concerns and questions about Sweden’s credentials for possible NATO membership

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan defies pressure over Sweden’s NATO application

Turkish president says the Nordic nation has not fully addressed his security concerns.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan still refusing to endorse Nato membership for Sweden

The alliance wants to welcome Sweden during a summit in July – but is being held up by Ankara’s insistance that Stockholm do more to alleviate its security concerns

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Tesla Stock Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down As It Eyes Best Winning Streak In Over 2 Years

Tesla agreed to partnerships with Ford and GM for their drivers to access Tesla's charging stations using an NACS adapter.

Zenger · Jun 11, 2023

Deadly blast rocks explosives factory in Turkey’s capital

At least five workers have been killed in explosion at the MKE Rocket and Explosives Factory outside Ankara.

Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2023

Erdogan weighs benefits of friendlier ties with Turkey's Western allies

Turkey's newly reelected president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, faces the challenge of balancing ties with Russia and Western allies as he seeks to make the country a major player on the world stage.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 10, 2023

What does Erdogan’s re-election mean for Turkey-Gulf relations?

Economic and defence deals, along with the Turkish president’s personal ties with regional leaders, to boost relations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023

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Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2023

NATO chief calls on Turkey not to veto Sweden's bid to join alliance

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has called on Ankara to drop its opposition to Sweden's bid to join the US-led defence alliance, hoping Stockholm's accession would be finalised "as soon as possible".

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan takes oath as president after historic win

Turkish president takes the seat of power for another five-year term after he is sworn in at parliament.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

UN tries to save Black Sea grain deal with 'mutually beneficial' proposal -source

The U.N. has proposed that Kyiv, Moscow and Ankara start preparatory work for the transit of Russian ammonia through Ukraine as it tries to salvage a deal allowing safe Black Sea grain exports, a source close to the talks said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Turkey's Kilicdaroglu faces the heat after election loss to Erdogan

After failing to seize the moment to defeat President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey's elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu faces questions about his leadership and the challenge of preserving a bitter opposition alliance ahead of local voting in March 2024.

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Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023

Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election

Erdogan a political survivor, Kurds put off by nationalist rhetoric and other reflections.

Reuters · May 29, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan triumphs in election test, extending 20-year rule

President Tayyip Erdogan and supporters on Monday revelled in an election victory lengthening his rule into a third decade while Turkey's opposition, which once counted on winning, braced for "difficult days" against an increasingly autocratic government.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan turns away reform-minded challenger to win another term

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned away a challenger who sought to reverse his authoritarian-leaning changes

Chicago Sun-Times · May 29, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan wins another term as president, extends rule into 3rd decade

With more than 99% of votes counted, unofficial results showed Recep Tayyip Erdogan with 52% of the vote, compared with 48% for his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2023

Turkey presidential runoff: Incumbent Erdogan claims victory

Erdogan’s government vetoed Sweden’s bid to join NATO and purchased Russian missile-defense systems. But it also helped broker a crucial deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments and averted a global food crisis.

The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023

Turkey election 2023 live: Erdoğan declared victor in presidential election – as it happened

Incumbent to rule for another five years after securing more than 52% of the vote

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Turkey summons German envoy over detention of Turkish journalists

Turkey summoned the German ambassador in Ankara on Wednesday to express condemnation over the detention in Germany of two journalists from a pro-government Turkish newspaper, the Foreign Ministry said, in the latest case of tensions between the two NATO allies.

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