Erdogan: “The international status of the Turkish Cypriots is equal” – 2024-03-03 15:41:44

Erdogan: “The international status of the Turkish Cypriots is equal”
 – 2024-03-03 15:41:44

Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke of “equal international status” for the Turkish Cypriots, declaring today the opening of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum organized by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Referring to the war in Gaza, he accused Israel of committing genocide, while asserting that Turkey is building mutually beneficial relations in the diplomatic field. Specifically, … Read more

Turkish Exports to Russia Drop 33% in February Amid US Sanctions Threat

Turkish Exports to Russia Drop 33% in February Amid US Sanctions Threat

Exports from Turkey to Russia fell 33% year-on-year in February to $670 million, down from $1.1 billion last year. The threat of US sanctions against companies continuing to do business with Russia has forced Turkey to reconsider its trade with the Russian Federation. Turkish exports to the Russian market decreased in February up 33% year … Read more

Turkey: Changes to the “Red Book” of National Security – 2024-02-29 01:15:25

Turkey: Changes to the “Red Book” of National Security
 – 2024-02-29 01:15:25

The National Security Council of Turkey, during its scheduled meeting in April, is expected to proceed with the update of the “National Security Policy Document”, a text which essentially describes the internal and external security doctrine of the country. According to the state-run Anadolu news agency, the update of the text is on the orders … Read more

“Blurred” landscape for Putin’s visit to Turkey – 2024-02-28 07:48:13

“Blurred” landscape for Putin’s visit to Turkey
 – 2024-02-28 07:48:13

Assurances regarding the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Turkeygives Recep Tayyip Erdogan, expressing his belief that “it will not be delayed”, as he characteristically said. It is noted that earlier today Putin and Erdogan had a telephone conversation, on the occasion of the Turkish president’s birthday. Speaking to journalists, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: … Read more

NATO: Mark Rutte is favorite for the post of Secretary General – 2024-02-24 08:15:24

NATO: Mark Rutte is favorite for the post of Secretary General
 – 2024-02-24 08:15:24

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is getting a rival in the race for the leadership of NATO after the announcement of the President of Romania, Klaus Ioannis, to claim the position. After the withdrawal of Charles Michel, who had announced that he would run for the European Parliament, ultimately withdrawing also the announcements of Ursula … Read more

The Turkish-designed KAAN fighter made its first flight – 2024-02-23 17:06:22

The Turkish-designed KAAN fighter made its first flight
 – 2024-02-23 17:06:22

The Turkish 5th generation fighter aircraft KAAN made its maiden flight. The prototype of the fighter jet took off this morning from Ankara’s Murted Military Airport. In fact, the KAAN aircraft is planned to join the Turkish Air Force in 2028. “It took off at 08.50 and landed at 09.01. The crew said the flight … Read more

The minaret of Hagia Sophia is being dismantled – 2024-02-23 14:22:19

The minaret of Hagia Sophia is being dismantled
 – 2024-02-23 14:22:19

One of the four minarets surrounding Hagia Sophia is being dismantled as cracks were found in it. Last July, the Minister of Tourism and Culture of Turkey, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, announced the implementation of projects to strengthen the stability of Hagia Sophia. In this context, he had announced the dismantling of the first minaret, the … Read more

Erdogan on militant KAAN: “It will inspire fear in the enemies” – 2024-02-23 06:36:55

Erdogan on militant KAAN: “It will inspire fear in the enemies”
 – 2024-02-23 06:36:55

The pre-election speech of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Afyonkarahisar was solemn, after the successful maiden flight of the Turkish 5th generation KAAN fighter. “Turkey has left behind another critical stage on its path to the production of its own fifth-generation aircraft,” he said, speaking at an open rally ahead of the municipal elections on March … Read more

Deadly Mine Disaster in Ilic: Health and Environmental Risks Spark Outrage

Deadly Mine Disaster in Ilic: Health and Environmental Risks Spark Outrage

AFPThe mine in Ilic after the disaster NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 22:04 Mitra Nazar correspondent Turkey Mitra Nazar correspondent Turkey In the teahouse in the main street of the Turkish town of Ilic, the mine disaster is still the talk of the town. “We are dejected,” Hasan said. “The boys under the rubble are our neighbors, our … Read more

USA: The American Rangers were surprised by the 50,000 Turkish immigrants – 2024-02-20 00:33:09

USA: The American Rangers were surprised by the 50,000 Turkish immigrants
 – 2024-02-20 00:33:09

Immigration and its management are a major headache for most Western countries. In the US, it tends to dominate in the run-up to November’s presidential election, hurting Joe Biden’s prestige and re-election prospects. As the Pacemaker writes, VolThe numbers are revealing: in 2023, the US received ten times more illegal arrivals than all of Europe … Read more