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Turkey to uphold Montreux Convention, continue mediation efforts in Ukraine – Ahval

"Turkey will continue to fulfil its responsibilities for continued peace and stability in the Black Sea, including the meticulous implementation of the Montreux Convention,...

Turkey ranks 46th in World Air Pollution index – Bianet English

"Turkey was the 46th country with the most polluted air in the world in 2021, according to IqAir's annual World Air Pollution report. The...

Abramovich moors $1.3 billion superyachts in Turkey to avoid sanctions – Ahval

"Two superyachts belonging to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich have arrived in Turkey" reports Ahval News. Abramovich’s $700 million yacht, the Eclipse, which at 160...

Thousands celebrate Newroz in Istanbul, several cities across Turkey – Duvar English

"Thousands gathered across several provinces in Turkey to celebrate the Kurdish New Year Newroz, marking the arrival of spring, on March 20" reports Duvar...

No magic tap for Europe to replace Russian gas via Turkey – Al-Monitor

"Europe has been looking to Azerbaijan, Israel and other countries to transit gas via Turkey, but assuming political obstacles can be overcome, the massive...

Hamit Bozarslan on the Ukraine crisis: ‘Putin has trapped Turkey’ – Medya News

"Kurdish historian and political scientist Hamit Bozarslan* spoke to Ferhat Çelik of Mezopotamya News Agency on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing war between the two...

Turkey to host Ukrainian, Russian foreign ministers in first talks since invasion – Al-Monitor

"The top diplomats of Russia and Ukraine will meet in Turkey on Thursday for the first such high-level talks since Russia launched its invasion...

Turkish president decries ‘witch hunt’ against Russian artists – Al-Monitor

"Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today criticized hatred against Russians, including artists, in relation to the war in Ukraine" reports Adam Lucente in Al-Monitor.  “Just...

Court halts the execution of academic Can Candan’s dismissal from Boğaziçi University – Bianet English

"The administrative court has ruled that the execution of academic and documentary filmmaker Can Candan’s dismissal from Boğaziçi University shall be suspended" reports Bianet...

Ukraine Invasion Increases Friction Between Erdogan and Putin – The New York Times

"The Turkish and Russian leaders have found themselves on opposite sides of a host of armed conflicts. In Ukraine, the stakes may be higher...

How a 1936 treaty could force Turkey to take sides in the Ukraine war – CNN

"Turkey has officially labeled Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a war and says it will restrict some warships from passing through key waterways, in a move...

What does Russia-Ukraine crisis mean for Turkey’s economy? – Bianet

"Ukraine and Russia are two important partners of Turkey in tourism, import of agricultural products, natural gas, construction, infrastructure and weapon systems. Turkey’s foreign...

27 languages, 120 signatories: ‘Right to language is a human right’ – Bianet English

"On International Mother Language Day, the Network for Monitoring, Documenting and Reporting on Language Rights (DHİBRA) released a statement in the mother languages of...

THE THIRD AGE OF ERDOGAN’S FOREIGN POLICY by Rich Outzen and Soner Cagaptay

A brilliant synthesis of Turkey's foreign policy of two decades published in. CEPA February 17, 2022 and The Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policiy Turkey...

Iraqi court’s ruling on KRG gas puts Turkey on the spot – Al-Monitor

"A top Iraqi court has ruled that the 2007 oil and gas law affecting the Kurdistan Regional Government is unconstitutional in a heavy blow...

Report: Turkey’s political polarization affects perception of climate crisis – Bianet English

"According to the results of “Perception of Climate Change and Environmental Problems in Turkey in 2021” report, three out of every four people attribute...

Fehim Taştekin : « Islamic State collaborators received Turkish citizenship, official report shows » Al-Monitor

"A leaked report has revealed details about how the jihadi group used Turkey to traffic money and obtain supplies" says Fehim Taştekin in Al-Monitor. Shortly...

Turkey issues travel warning about Ukraine amid escalating tension – Bianet English

"The advisory has called on the citizens of Turkey to refrain from traveling to Ukraine's eastern regions if not necessary, adding that they should...

Six opposition leaders meet: Memorandum of understanding to be issued in 2 weeks – Bianet English

"The leaders of the main opposition CHP, İYİ Party, Future Party, DEVA Party, Felicity Party and Democrat Party have released a written statement following...

Plastic waste imported from Europe poisoning Turkey’s soil – Bianet English

"The amount of the carcinogenic substances of dioxin and furan found in the samples from dumpsites in Adana was 400,000 times higher than in...

« US raid raises questions on Turkey’s commitment vs. Islamic State » – Fehim Tastekin- Al-Monitor

"The Islamic State leader’s hideout a stone’s throw away from Turkey's border and Syrian Democratic Forces involvement in the raid have raised fresh questions...

New book: « The Alevis in Modern Turkey and the Diaspora: Recognition, Mobilisation and Transformation » Derya Ozkul, Hege Markussen

MARKUSSEN Hege Irene*, Derya ÖZKUL*, The Alevis in Modern Turkey and the Diaspora.: Recognition, Mobilisation and Transformation, Edinburgh University Press, 2022. In-Depth Reports: "Investigates the Alevis’ struggles...

As Russia menaces Ukraine, Crimea’s Tatars turn to Turkey – Al-Monitor

"Complex ties stretch across centuries and continents, but Turkey's affinity for its ethnic kin is taking a backseat to global relations with Russia" reports...

Council of Europe starts disciplinary process for Turkey over Kavala – Al-Monitor

"Rights groups are calling for Osman Kavala's immediate release, while Ankara calls the Council of Europe’s decision to start the lengthy process “malicious” and...

What’s in a Name? Why Turkey Is Now Türkiye – AFAR

“Bir Türkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?” asks Jeri Clausing in AFAR. Türkiye wants its name back. Nearly...

« Turkey bound for deeper turbulence in 2022: Seven critical questions » Yavuz Baydar-Ahval

Yavuz Baydar asks in Ahval "has Turkey entered the new year filled with signals on a "grand finale?"  "With the economic free-fall, the outcome of...

Fehim Taştekin: « Erdogan hopes fence-mending trip to Saudi Arabia eases financial woes » Al-Monitor

"Following normalization with the UAE in November, Erdogan plans to pursue reconciliation with Saudi Arabia next month, pressed by financial woes at home, as...

Turkey, Armenia to mutually appoint envoys to normalise ties -Turkish minister – Reuters

« Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that Turkey and Armenia will mutually appoint special envoys to discuss steps to normalise ties, and added...

Dying to Divorce: Turkish women’s campaign against domestic violence is set for Oscars – Guardian

"Two British film-makers have shone a light on a campaigning lawyer and her clients in an expose of misogyny and dangerous politics" reports Vanessa...

La Turquie veut développer ses relations avec les pays du Golfe «sans aucune distinction» – Figaro

"Le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan a déclaré lundi 6 décembre vouloir développer les relations d'Ankara «sans distinction» avec les pays du Golfe, avant...

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