Turkish President Erdogan Defends Hamas, Sparking Controversy Turkish President Erdogan defends Hamas, sparking controversy. Efforts to mend fences and promote regional stability between Turkey and Greece. Top News · May 14, 2024
Turkish President Erdogan Defends Hamas As Resistance Organization Turkish President Erdogan's statement on Hamas as a 'resistance organization' sparks debate and scrutiny of Turkey's stance on the Palestinian group. Top News · May 13, 2024
Greece And Turkey Pursue Normalization Amid Decades-Old Disputes Greek and Turkish leaders work towards normalization, addressing disputes through dialogue and cooperation. Efforts include easing visa procedures and addr... Top News · May 13, 2024
Turkey’s Erdogan meets Greek PM, sees ‘no unsolvable problems’ in ties On visit to Ankara, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitotakis says leaders ‘wish to intensify our bilateral contacts’. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2024
Turkey's Erdogan Urges More Pressure On Israel For Gaza Truce Turkey's President Erdogan criticizes U.S. and Europe for not pressuring Israel to agree to Gaza ceasefire amid escalating tensions. Top News · May 12, 2024
Greek PM To Visit Turkey In Quest For Better Relations Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be received Monday in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the latest sign of warming relations between the NATO neighbours. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
Turkey And Greece Seek To Strengthen Friendship Turkey and Greece are working on improving relations through trade, tourism, and dialogue, setting a positive tone for future cooperation. Top News · May 12, 2024
Greek and Turkish leaders ready for diplomacy talks amid Aegean tensions Greece and Turkey are stepping up rapprochement efforts, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visiting Turkey on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The trip is part of detente attempts after years of tensions centered on territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea. Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2024
Turkish President Erdogan Converts Former Byzantine Church Into Mosque Turkish President Erdogan converts The Church of St. Saviour in Chora into a mosque, sparking international debate on cultural heritage preservation. Top News · May 6, 2024
Turkey cuts trade with Israel but seeks role in resolving Gaza conflict Turkey has cut off trade with Israel as bilateral relations deteriorate over the Gaza conflict. The move follows domestic calls for a tougher stance against Israel, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a more prominent regional role. Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2024
Israel Trade Freeze Aimed At Forcing Gaza Truce: Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza. International Business Times · May 3, 2024
Turkey halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza The government described the step as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, adding the steps would remain in force until Israel allows a "sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza." WEKU · May 3, 2024
Turkey's Erdogan Criticizes US Crackdown On College Protests Turkish President Erdogan criticizes U.S. crackdown on college protests related to Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression. Top News · May 3, 2024
Turkey Cuts Off Trade With Israel Amid Gaza Conflict Turkey halts trade with Israel in protest against Gaza conflict, sparking concerns. Israeli officials criticize Erdogan's actions. Top News · May 2, 2024
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2024 Turkey stops all trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza Israeli foreign minister strongly criticises decision by President Erdoğan, accusing him of acting like a ‘dictator’
Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024 Turkey police arrest 210 at Istanbul May Day protests Authorities deployed more than 40,000 police officers across the city after banning protests in Taksim Square.
Evening Standard · May 1, 2024 Turkish police fire rubber bullets and use tear gas as they detain 210 in Istanbul President Tayyip Erdogan said on the eve of May Day that the annual protests would not be allowed to take place on Taksim Square
International Business Times · May 1, 2024 Istanbul Police Clash With May Day Protesters Turkish police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets and detained dozens of protesters after authorities banned May 1 rallies at Istanbul's historic Taksim Square.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2024 Aid flotilla from Turkey aims to break Gaza blockade but risks fresh crisis A group of international activists are seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza with a flotilla of vessels carrying aid. But with 10 people killed by Israeli security forces in a similar mission 14 years ago, fears are growing that the latest flotilla could provoke a fresh crisis.
Top News · Apr 26, 2024 Dutch PM Rutte Seeks NATO Secretary General Support From Turkey Dutch PM Rutte seeks Turkish support for NATO chief candidacy amid challenges and uncertainties within the alliance.
Top News · Apr 26, 2024 Turkey's Erdogan Postpones White House Visit President Erdogan delays White House visit amid escalating tensions with the US over Syria and S-400 issues. Uncertainty looms over future diplomatic effor...
International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024 Erdogan's White House Talks With Biden Postponed: Turkish Official A rare meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House has been postponed, a Turkish official said Friday, amid tensions over the Gaza war.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2024 Like Germany’s president, I love a good kebab. Cosying up to autocrats like Erdoğan, less so Germany’s complicity with Turkey’s repressive regime worries me more than its döner diplomacy, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir
International Business Times · Apr 25, 2024 Turkey Central Bank Holds Key Interest Rate Steady Turkey's central bank held its key interest rate steady on Thursday but warned it could hike it again as the country's soaring inflation remains a headache for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024 ‘Cliched’: Turkish-Germans react as president brings kebab on Istanbul trip Frank-Walter Steinmeier faces backlash on social media as Turkish diaspora argue move fails to treat them as equals