Turkey ‘deeply concerned’ over deadly protests in Iraq
ANKARA
Turkey on Sunday expressed concern over the use of force in response to fresh anti-government protests in Iraq.
"We are deeply concerned over reports regarding the use of disproportionate use...
President Erdogan meets Equatorial Guinean counterpart
ISTANBUL
Turkey's President received on Friday his counterpart from Equatorial Guinea in Istanbul.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and first lady Emine Erdogan welcomed president Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and his wife at...
Macron 'positively assesses' Sochi deal on Syria
MOSCOW
The French president has “positively assessed" the recent Turkish-Russian deal on Syria in a phone talk with his Russian counterpart, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
During his conversation with France’s...
Germany should act in line with alliance spirit: Turkey
ANKARA
Turkey's foreign minister on Saturday called on Germany to act in line with the “spirit of alliance” on Turkey’s anti-terrorism operation in northern Syria.
“What we expect from Germany is...
Turkish Cypriot premier hails anti-terror push in Syria
HATAY, Turkey
The Turkish Cypriot prime minister on Saturday said his country has always stood with Turkey in its legitimate fight against terrorism.
“We Turkish Cypriots have always taken the side...
Turkey to extend troops deployment in Lebanon
ANKARA
Turkey will extend its deployment of troops in Lebanon for another year as part of the UN’s interim force, according Friday to the Official Gazette.
The decision came after parliament...
Turkey backs Montenegro's EU membership
BELGRADE, Serbia
Turkey announced on Friday that it supports Montenegro's membership in the EU and NATO.
Speaking after a meeting with his Montenegrin counterpart Mevludin Nuhodzic in the Montenegrin capital of...
NATO defense ministers' meeting ends in Brussels
ANKARA
NATO secretary general expressed the alliance's commitment in Afghanistan as the two-day NATO defense ministers meeting in Brussels ended on Friday.
"After 18 years, 29 allies and many partners stay...
Turkish, Qatari defense ministers meet in Brussels
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with his Greek, French, Afghan and Qatari counterparts at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Friday, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry.
The...
Turkish defense minister meets counterparts in Brussels
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met with his Greek, French, Afghan and Qatari counterparts at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Friday, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry.
The...
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Russia accuses US, NATO of moving troops to its border
MOSCOW
The US is moving its troops to Russia’s borders, a top Russian official said on Tuesday.
Over 40,000 people and 15,000 units of military equipment...
Turkey's daily virus cases hit new peak
ANKARAa
Turkey reported over 59,000 more coronavirus cases on Tuesday, its highest single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
A total of 59,187 cases, including...
Turkey declares partial lockdown during Ramadan
ANKARA
Turkey on Tuesday announced a two-week partial lockdown to help curb a recent rise in the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Speaking to...
Turkey to host Afghan peace meet from April 24 to May 4
ANKARA
Turkey announced on Tuesday that a keenly awaited international conference on the Afghan peace process will be held in Istanbul from April 24...
Russia warns US to stay away from Black Sea
MOSCOW
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov called "provocative" the US maneuvers in the Black Sea and warned Washington to "stay away" from it.
Speaking at...