Turkey

The foreign ministers of Russia, Syria, Turkey and Iran have met in Moscow for high-level talks on rebuilding ties between Ankara and Damascus after years of animosity during Syria’s war. Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad was…

Turkeyhas issued rebuilding regulations on Friday for a region devastated by earthquakes this month to enable companies or charities to help in the urgent task of building new homes for the millions who need rehousing after the…

An Afghan Taliban-run aid organization has donated $50,000 to Turkey earthquake victims. The donation towards earthquake victims in Turkey was confirmed according to a tweet with a photo of the representative allegedly handing over the…

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has solicited financial aid for victims of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in South Turkey and North Syria which occured on Monday February 6, 2023 causing monumental…

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Turkey has surrendered two Armoured Personnel Carrier vehicles (APCs) to the chief of defence staff of the Gambia armed forces at the defence headquarters in Banjul. The APC vehicles worth over…

The EU has announced that it has allocated to Turkey the full six billion euros Ankara sought in return for its hosting of Syrian refugees. After the biggest refugee crisis since World War II in 2015 saw a million people arrive in Europe,…

At least 93 people have been arrested on 29th October, 2020 over their suspected links to the far-left DHKP-C terror group. This was done as part of Istanbul-based counter-terrorism operations across 12 provinces of Turkey. Security…

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…

Permanent representative of Cyprus to the UN, Andreas Mavroyiannis, has accused Turkey of engaging in an "expansionist and imperialistic policy" that is creating "very, very explosive and dangerous” problems for neighbouring countries."…

Turkey's armed forces has begun annual exercises in the breakaway republic of Northern Cyprus. Turkey's hunt for gas and oil reserves in waters claimed by Greece has put a huge strain on the relationship between the two NATO members.…

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 army has launched a new base in the area of Jabal Al-Akrad near the northern city of Latakia in Syria. The new base, according to Turkish sources, is intended t undermine the Syrian army's move towards the district around…

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…

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…

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…

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…