Latest News from Turkey
Macedonian Fined for Offending Erdogan on Facebook
The Skopje Criminal Court sentenced "L.A". who holds dual, Macedonian and Turkish citizenship to a 400-euro fine which could be turned into a prison sentence if the fine is not paid, Turkey's Anadolu news agency reported on Friday.
The verdict says the accused was found guilty of having "published ironic statements and directed insults towards the leader of a foreign country".
Erdogan got Control over the Intelligence Agency and Fired more than 900 People
Turkey's Recep Erdogan received control over intelligence operations. This happened after the publication of two decrees in the official government bulletin. Reports Bgnes.
Climate scientist warns of possible increase in number of whirlwinds in Turkey
A climate scientist warned on Aug. 24 that Turkey could see an increase in the number of whirlwinds and severe storms at the beginning and end of summers from now on.
Turkey, Russia agree on procurement of S-400 missile: PM
Turkey and Russia had reached an agreement on the procurement of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia, and the final decision would be made by the executive committee of Turkey's defense industry, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım was quoted as saying on Aug. 25.
Turkey will never be EU member under Erdoğan: German FM
Turkey will never be a member of the European Union as long as it is governed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Aug. 24, accusing the Turkish president of failing to take accession talks with the bloc seriously.
Ankara blasts Germany over Gabriel remarks as war of words continues
Ankara has slammed Germany over German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel's statement that Turkey will never join the European Union as long as it is governed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Gabriel's remarks came on Aug. 24 amid a bitter ongoing war of words between Ankara and Berlin.
Media watchdog group urges Turkey to free French journalist
A media watchdog group is urging the immediate release of a French freelance journalist detained in Turkey on suspicion of terrorism while reporting on the Turkey-Iraq border.
A Turkish security source said photographs of the journalist with the Syrian Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) fighters had been found on his laptop.
Turkey Foreign Minister Attends NATO Meeting in Warsaw
Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is visiting Poland today in order to participate in the next meeting of regular political military consultations among the foreign ministers of Turkey, Romania and Poland to be held in Warsaw, reports turkish newspaper The Daily Sabah.
Six Russian senior diplomats have died suddenly overseas since November!
Russia’s ambassador to Sudan was found dead in the swimming pool of his Khartoum residence, officials have said.
He is the sixth senior Russian diplomat to have died suddenly overseas since last year’s US election.
Anti-Americanism reaches new peak in Turkey
As much of the world watched anger spiraling out of control Aug. 11-12 in Charlottesville, Virginia, some Turks were rather pleased with the events.
International Film Festival 'Love is Madness' Will be Held in Varna
On August 25, the XXV International Film Festival "Love is Madness" will be held in Varna, according to BGNES.
On August 25th, on the red path of the International Film Festival "Love is Madness" will take place many favorite Bulgarian stars from the screen and theater stage and prominent foreign guests, announced by the Festival and Congress Center - Varna.
KRG independence referendum not a 'casus belli' for Turkey: PM Yıldırım
Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said on Aug. 24 that the independence referendum of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), due to be held on Sept. 25, would not constitute a "casus belli" for Turkey.
"Between whom does a war break out? Between a state and another state. We do not recognize them as a state," Yıldırım said.
Iraqi Kurdish vote not a casus belli: Turkish PM Yıldırım
The planned independence referendum in the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) of northern Iraq is not a reason to start a war, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has said, after Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli claimed that the vote could be a "casus belli."
Germany says Turkey will never be EU member under Erdogan
Turkey will never be a member of the European Union as long as it is governed by Tayyip Erdogan, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said on Thursday, accusing the Turkish president of failing to take accession talks with the bloc seriously.
Germany Warns Turkey it Will Never Join EU While Erdogan Remains in Charge
Turkey will never be a member of the European Union as long as it is governed by its current president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has said, writes The Independent.