Huffington Post | Turkey's problems are of its president's own making The Seattle Times It's a large labyrinth. As he drifts from room to room — and there are about 1,000 of them in his new palace — Erdogan no doubt has time to reflect on Turkey's travails and perhaps ponder how events can escape the control of even the most ... ISIS Is at War With Its 'Other' -- Turkey's Secular Democracy Turkey 'left its doors open to Isil' say critics after Istanbul bombing Turkey in the shadow of terror |
Financial Times | Turkey to offer citizenship to Syrian refugees Financial Times Speaking in Kilis, a town in southern Turkey that has seen its population doubled by those fleeing the civil war in neighbouring Syria, the Turkish leader said that the country's interior ministry was taking steps to offer citizenship to those who ... Turkey to grant citizenship to Syrian refugees, President Erdoğan says Syrians in Turkey could become citizens: Erdogan |
Aljazeera.com | Will the Turkey-Israel deal end Gaza's siege? Aljazeera.com This week, Israel and Turkey announced a deal to repair and normalise relations after a six-year rift in their diplomatic relationship following the deadly attack on the Mavi Marmara, which left 10 Turkish citizens dead. Although the deal fulfilled ... Did Turkey abandon Hamas in Israel deal? MURAT YETKİN >Turkey to help Israel take back bodies of two soldiers from Hamas How Turkey's Reconciliation Deal With Israel Harms the Palestinians |
Express.co.uk | Austria warns it will LEAVE EU if Turkey wins controversial Brussels bid Express.co.uk Far-right party leader Norbert Hofer said Turkey joining the bloc could be the game changer that forces Austrians to call for an EU referendum in a bid to break away. He said: “I believe that people are able to learn, that political structures are able ... 'Austria will stay in EU if Turkey stays out' – presidential candidate Hofer to RT |
The Guardian | The Observer view on Turkey's fight against terrorism The Guardian Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey's neo-Islamist president, was quick to claim, not for the first time, that the world has failed to recognise his country's sacrifices in Syria's five-year-old civil war. Turkey was on the front line, but it was everyone's ... |
Telegraph.co.uk | Russia and Turkey to 'coordinate' Syria policy Telegraph.co.uk Russia and Turkey will “coordinate” their policies over Syria, the countries' foreign ministers said on Friday, in a major diplomatic realignment that could be a major blow for the Western goal of ousting Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. The ... |
Financial Times | Turkey and Russia reassess role in Syria Financial Times Diplomats are, however, wary of any swift change of tack by Turkey and Russia, the outside forces arguably most integral to the continuation of Syria's bloodshed. Turkey, by opening its southern frontier, has been the lifeline for rebels fighting ... Russia closes 'crisis chapter' with Turkey Russia, Turkey back at negotiating table after 7-month crisis over downed jet Putin and Erdogan mend ties after Russia-Turkey jet incident |
CNN | What's behind Turkey's harrowing cocktail of terror CNN (CNN) Like millions around the world, I grieve in solidarity with Turkey. A place that played a key part in my personal religious journey is suffering again -- this time in Islam's holiest month. Turkey, home of the majestic Blue Mosque, and resting ... |
BBC News | After Erdogan apology, Russia brings Turkey in from the cold BBC News Outside the Turkish Embassy in Moscow there is a heap of flowers and a hand-coloured paper flag left in sympathy after this week's suicide attack in Istanbul. The pile is small and the carnations have wilted in the sun, but the gesture reflects a ... The Istanbul Attack Could Bring Turkey and Russia Together Russia, Turkey to “cooperate” in solving Syrian crisis Turkish Stream may turn Turkey into energy hub, says expert |
USA TODAY | Turkey tightens control on gas cylinders to curb terrorism USA TODAY Turkey has been having growing problems with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) – a militant movement against Turkish control of Kurdistan, which Ankara considers a terrorist group and outlawed long ago. Some of these problems come in the form of ... |