Turkey

Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the Türkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mevlut Cavusoglu, have discussed bilateral relations.Prince Faisal bin Farhan had the discussion with Mevlut Cavusoglu during a phone call on…

Three civilians has been killed in a Turkish drone attack on Iraq refugee camp.The refugee camp is in northern Iraq in an area Turkish president recently threatened to "clean up, said a Kurdish lawmaker.Rashad Galali, a Kurdish MP from…

Turkey’s security teams have reported that not less than 210 irregular migrants were rescued in the eastern part of the country, while 36 others were rescued along the country's western coastline.This was disclosed after a probe into…

Turkish security forces have destroyed two terrorist shelters in the eastern Tunceli province.The provincial governorate on Wednesday October 21, 2020, said in a statement that "The provincial gendarmerie command launched a…

The Turkish intelligence services have arrested a Palestinian man suspected of spying on Arab nationals living in Turkey.A senior Turkish security official, who asked for anonymity, said on 18th of October, 2020, that the spy was working…

A Daesh/ISIS terrorist wanted by France with a red notice has been arrested in southern Turkey.Security sources stated that Police nabbed Soumaya Raissi in the Adana province on Friday October 16, 2020.The source which asked for…

Turkish police have caught 15 asylum seekers in the northwestern province of Tekirdag.Local authorities reported on 16th October, 2020 that, "The anti-smuggling teams of local police stopped a light commercial vehicle during a regular…

Turkey has condemned the ongoing human rights violations in China's Xinjiang region, home to the ethnic Uighur community.Turkey’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday October 7, 2020, stated this at the UN General Assembly.The country again…

Turkey’s top health official has announced that effort to develop an indigenous vaccine against COVID-19 has reached the human trials stage.Health Minister Fahrettin Koca revealed this on Saturday October 3, 2020, while speaking to…

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has said that many areas of the European Union summit decisions concerning Turkey were “divorced from realities”.At the summit, Cyprus withdrew its opposition to sanctions on Belarus while other EU leaders…

Turkey’s parliament speaker, Mustafa Sentop, has condemned United States House of Representatives Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, for anti-Turkey remarks.Sentop made his remarks on Saturday September 26, 2020, on his Twitter account.“I…

The Foreign Minister in Turkey, Mevlut Cavusoglu, has extended his condolences to Ukraine for a military plane crash that killed 22 people.Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday September 25, 2020, on his Twitter account that, "I share the…

Turkey's interior Ministry has in a circular imposed new Covid-19 restrictions across the country amid rising fatalities.The restrictions now expands from 14 to all of 81 provinces in Turkey.In the circular released on Thursday…

Palestine and Azerbaijan have congratulated Turkey on the discovery of major natural gas reserves in the Black Sea.Turkey’s Communications Directorate said Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

Turkey's transport and infrastructure minister Adil Karaismailoglu has concluded talks on flight resumptions with 92 countries.Karaismailoglu said this during a press release on Friday August 14, 2020.He stated that Turkey will continue…

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has condemned statements made by Greek officials and a flag-burning protest in Greece after the first Islamic prayers were held at Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia.While expressing his strong indignation over the…

By Dr. Mehnaz AfiridiAs a Muslim woman and Professor, I have been teaching a class in Venice, Italy every winter on “Venice and the Other,” it is a class that focuses on the Jewish and Muslim historical and artistic influences in…

A rights group, We Will Stop Femicides Platform, and some other rights team have come together to protest against the killing of Turkish women on the streets.This was triggered by a recent murder of Pinar Gultekin, a 27 year olf…

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has paid a surprise visit to Hagia Sophia.The visit on Sunday July 19, 2020 was aimed at taking stock of the conversion work.Erdogan paid the unannounced visit days before the first Muslim…

A Turkish court has annulled 1934 government decree turning Istanbul's Hagia Sophia into a museum.The court annulment on Friday, 10 July, 2020, paved way for the Hagia Sophia building's conversion back into a mosque despite international…

A Turkish court has begun the trial of 20 Saudi nationals indicted over the killing of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.The trial began at Istanbul province's main court in Caglayan district on Friday July 3, 2020.According to Andrew…

Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has vowed to regulate immoral acts on social media.Erdogan announced government control over social media following alleged insults directed at his daughter and son-in-law when they announced the…

The President of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, Mr. Taha Ayhan, and the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, have held a bilateral meeting.The meeting, which was held on June 10th 2020, in Istanbul, was scheduled…

Turkey has faulted Twitter for suspending more than 70,000 accounts that supported President Tayyip Erdogan.Turkish authorities alleged on Friday June 12, 2020, that the social media company was damaging the government's reputation and…

About 36 asylum seekers of different nationalities including women and children were rescued on Monday by Turkey when the Greek Coast Guards pushed them back into Turkish territorial waters.According to a security source who spoke on…

Turkish authorities have disclosed plan to ease the restrictions on all mosques in the country.While disclosing this on Thursday May 28, 2020, the country's interior ministry officially informed the 81 provinces about the guidelines…

President of Turkey, Recep Toyyib Erdogan has reaffirmed his country’s support for Palestine as the Muslims around the world celebrated Eidl Fitri, the holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.In a video address to the US…

Turkey has imposed a four-day nationwide lockdown for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.While disclosing this on Friday May 22, 2020 Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, warned of tough measures if people fail to follow physical distancing…

Turkey has today summoned the international community to condemn Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank.Ibrahim Kalin, the presidential spokesman, said the occupation and annexation are crimes and calls on the world to take a stand.He…

Turkey has accused five nations of conspiracy, stressing that the countries have formed 'alliance of evil'.The countries, which include Cyprus, Egypt, France, the United Arab Emirates, and Greece, were accused of denouncing Turkey’s…