Turkish police on Monday detained 159 people over protests in Istanbul against President Erdogan’s appointment of a new rector at one of the country’s top Universities, the Istanbul Governor’s office said.
Tag: Turkey
Erdogan ditches WhatsApp as Ankara urges Turks to use domestic apps in fight against digital fascism
The media office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reportedly shutting down its WhatsApp groups over privacy concerns.
Turkey and UK sign Free Trade Deal
Turkey and the UK Tuesday signed a historic free trade agreement, set to go into effect New Year’s Day, this Friday 1st of January
Turkey’s Erdogan to discuss U.S. strains if Biden takes office
President Tayyip Erdogan said he would discuss strained U.S. relations with President-elect Joe Biden if he takes office, playing down the possibility of sanctions over Turkey’s purchase of Russian missile defence systems.
German frigate conducts an illegal search of a Turkish vessel
A German frigate serving under a Greek-commanded EU naval mission conducted an hours-long and illegal search early on Monday on a Turkish cargo ship carrying humanitarian supplies in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea to war-torn Libya.
Azerbaijan delays takeover
Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called “ecological terror.”
Mass Protests in Armenia demand PM to resign
Thousands in Yerevan called for PM to quit after signing a deal to end the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
“Russia to monitor Karabakh ceasefire” Erdogan Says
Russia to monitor the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire says Erdogan.
Turkey interested in producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
Turkey to locally produce Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V.
Turkey congratulates Poland on its Independence Day
Turkey congratulates Poland to its Independence Day and aims to increase relations.
“US sanctions obstructing return of refugees” says Assad
US sanctions hinder return of Syrian refugees.
New economic alignment after resignation of failed minister
Turkey to offer new opportunities to foreign investors.
An overview of leaders who don’t acknowledge the current election result and are waiting for the result fraud investigations
Strognmen of the world dont acknowledge Biden as the supposed President-elect.
Turkish Treasury Minister Albayrak resigns
Turkish Treasury Minister Albayrak resigns.
France bans the Grey Wolves
France bans Turkish Nationalist Organisation.
If you voted for Joe Biden you hate Muslims, plain and simple
If you voted for Biden you hate Muslims, plain and simple.
Russia to consider Iranian proposal to end Nagorno-Karabagh conflict
Russia consider Iranian proposal to end conflict.
Two Turkish MMA fighters prevent more havoc in Vienna
Two Austrian-Turks saved Police Officer and elderly woman in Vienna.
How a group of mothers are trying to end abduction by PKK
Anti-PKK sit-in in Diyarbakir grows stronger by the day; partners in misfortune become companions.
3 year old girl rescued after 91 hours under the ruble
A 3-year-old girl was pulled out of the rubble alive on Tuesday days after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Turkey’s Aegean region.
Death toll rises in Izmir
6,6 magnitude earthquake so far cost 69 lives.
Mother and three children rescued after 18h under rubble
A Turkish mother and three of her children were pulled on Saturday from under the rubble of a collapsed building where they had been trapped for almost 18 hours, following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 27 people.
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict groups meet for peace talks
The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan met international mediators in Geneva on Friday in the latest round of talks to resolve conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, where hundreds have been killed in more than a month of fighting.
Turkeys Izmir hit with an Earthquake and Tsunami; 17 dead, 763 injured.
The earthquake was felt intensely in Seferihisar as well as in the city center and surrounding districts. It was stated that some buildings in Izmir collapsed and many buildings were damaged. AFAD reported that 17 people lost their lives, including 1 drowning, and 763 people were injured in the earthquake.
Armenian air strikes kills 21 civilians
Azerbaijan accused Armenia of killing 21 people and wounding dozens in a missile strike near Nagorno-Karabakh on Oct. 28, the deadliest reported attack on civilians in a month of fighting over the disputed region.
Poland seeks defence cooperation with Turkey and supports EU entry
As two countries that place particular emphasis on their defence and security, Poland values and hopes to further cooperation in both fields, Poland’s Ambassador to Turkey Jakub Kumoch said, adding that Warsaw also supports Ankara’s accession to the European Union.
Cruise ship recycling is booming
Carnival Fantasy was a ship famous for its outlandish décor, all-night revelry and its size—back when 2,000 was an incredible number of passengers. The “Fun Ship” vibe
Turkish government condemns Charlie Hebdo
Ankara has accused Charlie Hebdo of promoting hatred after the French satirical magazine published a front-page caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, amid cultural tensions between France and Muslim countries.
Dutch anti-Islam Politician under pressure from President Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is suing Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders after the anti-Islam politician posted a series of tweets against the Turkish leader, including one that described him as a “terrorist.”