Turkey

Turkey and Gulf states to launch talks for free trade pact

After years of tension, Turkey launched a diplomatic charm offensive in 2020 to mend ties with Gulf countries, namely the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia.

By REUTERS
21/03/2024

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Discover how to shop in Turkey for your favorite brands at half the price, all without the expenses of traveling and excess baggage fees with Yollando's shipping service.

20/03/2024

Why wasn’t October 7 prevented? Time to look to the West

Even if it is possible that they didn’t know the exact date of the attack, it’s still reasonable to ask for soul-searching in the West and among Western allies about why Oct. 7 wasn’t prevented.

Turkey says aid drops, maritime plan for Gaza positive but not a solution

Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli, sending aid by ground was easier, cheaper, and more effective.

By REUTERS
13/03/2024

Turkey's Erdogan calls for pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

Speaking at a fast-breaking dinner during Ramadan with foreign ambassadors in Ankara, Erdogan criticized Western countries for backing Israel

By REUTERS
12/03/2024

Egyptian activist tells ‘Post’ she condemns Hamas and October 7 massacre

Dalia Ziada condemned the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 but then faced a wave of threats and criticism at home and had to flee to the US.

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Erdogan: 'Netanyahu earned his place alongside Hitler, Stalin'

In another bout of fiery remarks, Turkish President Erdogan, who has refused to condemn Hamas's October 7 attacks, compares Netanyahu to fascist leaders and Israel akin to a war criminal state.

09/03/2024

Turkey, US discuss Ukraine, Gaza, ways to improve ties, foreign min says

Hakan Fidan said officials from the countries held several rounds of discussions on topics including Syria, Ukraine, Gaza, defense industry cooperation, energy, and counterterrorism.

By REUTERS
09/03/2024
A Turkish flag, with the New and the Suleymaniye mosques in the background

Turkey charges six people with spying for Israel's Mossad

A Turkish court in January ordered the arrest of 15 people and the deportation of eight others suspected of having links to Mossad and targeting Palestinians living in Turkey.

By REUTERS
08/03/2024

Turkey's Erdogan says March election will be his final, state media reports

Erdogan, modern Turkey's most successful politician, has led the country for more than two decades.

By REUTERS
08/03/2024
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