CNN | Turkey angered by German protest artwork ahead of G20 summit CNN The row comes at a time of strained relations between Turkey and Germany. German Chancellor Angela Merkel in March questioned Turkey's commitment to democracy and the rule of law, while Erdogan suggested Germany's Nazi past might not be entirely ... Turkey's Erdogan says loyal to Qatar, Arab states' demands unacceptable Turkey's Erdogan won't choose between Trump and Putin European critcism of Turkey 'unfair', Erdogan tells FRANCE 24 |
Reuters | Exclusive: Kurdish YPG militia expects conflict with Turkey in northern Syria Reuters Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus retorted that his country was not declaring war but that its forces would respond to any hostile move by the YPG, which he described as a small-scale army formed by the United States. The mounting tensions ... Tens of thousands in Syria protest expected Turkey attack Uh oh: Turkey moves military near US-backed YPG in Syria Turkey accuses the US of creating 'terrorist armies' and warns of military intervention |
NPR | Airlines In Turkey And Dubai Cleared From Laptop Ban NPR The Department of Homeland Security order affected 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa (Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco). As NPR's Greg Myre noted, unlike the list of ... Electronics ban on flights from Turkey to US lifted: Dogan agency US Lifts Laptop Ban on Flights From Turkey, Dubai US lifts laptop ban on flights from Turkey, eyes now turned to UK |
Thousands Turn Out For March For Justice In Turkey NPR People unhappy with the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have hit the road. Some 250 miles of road, from the capital Ankara to Istanbul. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: In Turkey, thousands of people unhappy with the government of President ... |
BBC News | Purged: The officers who cannot go home to Turkey BBC News Last July, a botched military coup led to fighting on the streets of Ankara and Istanbul. Quickly peace was restored, the perpetrators were arrested - and a purge began of thousands of people, from judges to teachers, accused of links with the plotters ... |
euronews | Thousands trek in 'Justice March' from Ankara to Istanbul CNN Kocaeli, Turkey (CNN) Hobbling around with bandages on her feet at a rest stop just 70 kilometers (about 43 miles) from Istanbul, Pakize Yucekan is one of the thousands of people participating in a "Justice March" organized by the main opposition party ... Turkey: opposition leader appeals to ECHR over Erdogan referendum In 250-Mile March, Turkey's Opposition Starts to Find Its Way Turkey protesters stage long march against Erdogan |
U.S. News & World Report | EU Lawmakers Call for Freeze in Turkey Accession Talks U.S. News & World Report STRASBOURG (Reuters) - EU lawmakers called for a suspension of Turkey's membership talks with the European Union on Wednesday, saying President Tayyip Erdogan's crackdown on opponents meant Ankara did not meet the bloc's democratic criteria. Turkey's dream of joining the EU could end today Hahn due in Turkey ahead of vote on suspending EU talks |
Reuters | Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on Syria de-escalation zones Reuters Russia and Iran, which back President Bashar al-Assad's government, and Turkey, which supports some of the rebels, aim to reach a consensus on the zones by the end of August, when their delegations are set to meet again in the Kazakh capital. The ... Russia, Iran, Turkey Fail to Agree on Syrian Safe Zones Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting in Astana |
Travel Weekly UK | Turkey: How to sell Travel Weekly UK Incredible scenery, a rich cultural heritage, world-class beaches and welcoming people to boot – look at Turkey on paper and all seems fine and dandy. Indeed it is, in some respects; several operators have added product for this year, new hotels have ... |
Washington Post | Reports: Turkey detains 12 human rights activists in raid Washington Post ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish media reports say police have raided a hotel where a group of human rights activists were meeting and detained all 12 participants. The Hurriyet newspaper says the raid occurred late Wednesday on Buyukada island, in the Sea ... Director of Amnesty International Turkey must be released from incommunicado detention |