Oct 06 E.U. criticizes Turkey for ‘backsliding’ on democracy, fundamental rights By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union says it sees no reason to speed up membership talks with Turkey. In a scathing report, the EU's executive arm on Tuesday criticized the country for failing to uphold democratic standards, protect the independence of its courts… Continue reading
Sep 29 Pompeo voices support for talks between Greece, Turkey By Elena Becatoros, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed support for talks between Greece and Turkey, NATO allies whose relations deteriorated to the point where both had warships facing off in the Mediterranean Sea. Continue reading
Sep 22 Turkey, Greece soon to resume talks on maritime boundary disputes By Associated Press Turkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks aimed at resolving long-festering disputes, following a weeks-long standoff between the neighbors over maritime boundaries and rights to exploit offshore oil and gas resources. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: Turkey’s Erdogan criticizes U.N. for leaving countries ‘on their own’ at start of pandemic By Associated Press Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday criticized the start of the pandemic “where countries were left on their own,” stressing that “effective multilateralism requires effective multilateral institutions.”… Continue reading
Sep 05 Erdogan raises rhetoric in Greece standoff in Mediterranean By Andrew Wilks, Associated Press Ankara is currently facing off against Greece and Cyprus over oil and gas exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean. All sides have deployed naval and air forces to assert their competing claims in the region. Continue reading
Aug 07 Behind the #ChallengeAccepted campaign, rising Turkish femicides and hostility toward a womens’ rights treaty By Ali Rogin There are several theories for how this latest selfie meme began, but many users have traced the viral moment back to a campaign combating violence against women in Turkey. Continue reading
Jul 10 Turkey’s president formally makes Hagia Sophia a mosque By Suzan Fraser, Associated Press The decision by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sparked deep dismay among Orthodox Christians. Originally a cathedral, Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque after Istanbul's conquest by the Ottoman Empire but had been a museum for the last 86 years. Continue reading
Jun 05 Libya’s Turkey-backed Tripoli forces take back another town By Samy Magdy, Associated Press Forces allied with the U.N.-supported government in Libya's capital say they have retaken another key western town from rivals who have been waging a year-long offensive on Tripoli. Continue reading
May 04 Turkey announces plan to ease virus restrictions By Associated Press Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a plan to gradually ease restrictions imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic as deaths and infections fall. Continue reading
Apr 28 Turkey sends medical equipment to help U.S. fight virus By Associated Press A top official said Turkey is sending 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of disinfectant, 1,500 goggles, 400 N95 masks and 500 face shields. Turkey has sent similar medical equipment aid to a total of 55 countries… Continue reading