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Turkish president tells allies it will not accept Sweden and Finland’s entry into NATO
World
May 19, 2022
Turkish president tells allies it will not accept Sweden and Finland’s entry into NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday his country “will say no to Sweden’s and Finland’s entry into NATO,” reiterating…
Erdogan says Turkey will break shackles of interest rates
Middle East
February 17, 2022
Erdogan says Turkey will break shackles of interest rates
ANKARA, Feb 17 (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Turkey will break the shackles of interest rates and…
Turkey’s new credit guarantee fund package worth 60 bln lira, minister says
Middle East
February 13, 2022
Turkey’s new credit guarantee fund package worth 60 bln lira, minister says
ANKARA, Feb 12 (Reuters) – Turkey’s finance minister announced on Saturday a new credit guarantee fund package worth 60 billion…
Uyghurs in Turkey call for boycott of Beijing Olympic Games
Middle East
January 24, 2022
Uyghurs in Turkey call for boycott of Beijing Olympic Games
ISTANBUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Dozens of people from China’s Uyghur Muslim ethnic group protested in Istanbul on Sunday, calling…
Turkey’s Erdogan says Russian invasion of Ukraine not realistic -NTV
Middle East
January 19, 2022
Turkey’s Erdogan says Russian invasion of Ukraine not realistic -NTV
ANKARA, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was cited on Tuesday as saying the prospect of a Russian…
After positive talks with the UAE, Erdogan seeks re-established relations with Egypt
Egypt
November 30, 2021
After positive talks with the UAE, Erdogan seeks re-established relations with Egypt
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country will seek steps of rapprochement with Egypt, after positive talks with…
Syrian singer Omar Souleyman released from custody in Turkey
Middle East
November 19, 2021
Syrian singer Omar Souleyman released from custody in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Syrian musician Omar Souleyman was released from custody in Turkey on Friday, his manager and…
Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension – officials
Middle East
November 15, 2021
Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey after years of tension – officials
ANKARA, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the UAE’s de facto ruler, will…
Israel denies espionage charge against couple arrested in Turkey
Middle East
November 14, 2021
Israel denies espionage charge against couple arrested in Turkey
JERUSALEM/ANKARA, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Israel is working for the release of an Israeli couple being held in Turkey, denying…
Cairo requests freezing drones deal between Turkey and Ethiopia
Egypt
October 14, 2021
Cairo requests freezing drones deal between Turkey and Ethiopia
Cairo asked the US and some European countries to help it freeze a deal under which Turkey would sell drones…