Turkish prosecutors target group highlighting femicide
The Turkish authorities have tried to silence activists who aim to prevent gender-motivated killings. We Will Stop Femicide (WSF) said…
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Ukraine praises role of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones against Russian military hardware
Ukraine claims its Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones have destroyed numerous Russian armored vehicles, missile systems and trucks. The drones have…
Turkey’s financial markets flounder as Erdogan’s policies baffle employers
Turkey stopped trading on all listed stocks after sudden drops triggered a circuit breaker, with the lira falling further and…
Turkey now masters the skies with devastating military drones
Turkey’s allies have been crushing their enemies on battlefields where they previously faced defeat until they were assisted by Turkish…
Turkey and Egypt in talks to reestablish ties but many issues remain unresolved
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry says Cairo wants to restore relations with Turkey during current bilateral talks but many issues…
Erdogan cements Turkey’s drone dominance with new generation of silent killers
Turkey has unveiled a new generation of military drones, bolstering the country’s reputation as a world leader in unnamed aircraft…
Erdogan demands EU cash in migrant dispute
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he will hold talks in Brussels today (Monday) while demanding more European Union cash…
EU refuses to open Greek border to migrants
Greek and Turkish police have fired teargas at their land border as relations strain over the growing numbers of migrants…
Tensions rise on Greek-Turkish border amid migrant influx
The Greek coastguard has fired shots at a migrant boat on the Aegean Sea amid rising tensions with Turkey. Video…
Turkey opens borders to EU for migrants
Turkey is being accused of helping hundreds of migrants cross into Greece in what appears to be a coordinated effort…
Putin and Erdogan demand Libyan ceasefire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia’s veteran leader, Vladimir Putin, have called for a Libyan ceasefire. The two populist…
Turkey’s Erdogan dismisses US calls to ditch Russian kit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dismissed a US proposal to ditch its Russian S-400 missile defences, saying the suggestion…
Turkey ignores Trump as Syria bombing starts
Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Turkey’s economy over its strikes against US allies in Syria. But Turkish planes have…
Turkey’s ex-PM ditches faultering Erdogan
Former Turkish prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, who was forced out of office in May 2016, has emerged as an outspoken…
Turkey threatens to reopen EU migrant route
Turkey plans to resettle 1 million refugees in northern Syria and has threatened to reopen the sea route into Europe…
Putin tempts Turkey away from Nato with fighter jet
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will sell Turkey the SU-57 stealth fighters, which could jeopardise Ankara’s membership of Nato. Turkish…