Latest News from Turkey
EU head Juncker gives no mission statement for Turkey
Exactly last year, at around this time, just as the European Commission was about to release its progress report on Turkey, we found out that the Commission’s envoy in Ankara, Jean Maurice Ripert, had been appointed as France’s new ambassador to Moscow.
Beşiktaş faces first Greek match-up, Trabzon to play in safe zone
As the Europa League starts its 48-team group phase on Sept. 18, Turkey’s Beşiktaş is preparing to host Asteras Tripoli, a first ever Greek match-up for the Istanbul side.
Turkey, US 'still close allies'
Turkey and US are close allies and the media is not an actor that forms Washington’s policies, Ambassador Wilson has said
Turkey’s Chief Prosecutor to Arrive in Bulgaria on 3-Day Visit
A Turkish delegation headed by the country's Chief Prosecutor, Hasan Erbil, is to arrive in Bulgaria on an official three-day visit at the invitation of Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov.
The delegation includes Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Hadi Salihoglu and other prosecutors.
Mischa Barton visits Adana for Golden Boll
The star of classic U.S. drama The O.C., Mischa Barton, came to Turkey’s southern province of Adana for the 21st Golden Boll Film Festival, where she was given a golden bracelet unique to Adana.
CHP leader warns PM over banking crisis amid Bank Asya row
Kılıçdaroğlu’s letter came a day after Erdoğan called on Turkey’s banking watchdog to take steps against Bank Asya
Turkish opposition leader to attend Beşiktaş match to support çArşı
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party will watch Beşiktaş’s UEFA Europa League tie against in the stadium alongside çArşı, as an act of solidarity with the supporters’ group whose members were recently charged with 'attempting to stage a coup'
UN special envoy says Cyprus peace talks enter new phase
A United Nations envoy says talks to reunify the ethnically divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus have moved up a gear with Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders looking to bridge gaps on core issues.
Turkish public buildings unsafe for workers
As Turkey debates work safety for laborers on private construction projects in the wake of a deadly incident in Istanbul, new pictures have emerged showing that those toiling at public buildings are little better off.
Turkish Food Exporters Seek Cuts in Russian Customs Duties
Turkish food exporters are seeking cuts in Russian import duties to boost their share of the vast Russian market where Western food imports have been banned.
According to Zechariah Mete, chairman of Turkey's association of grocery products exporters, they are not seeking preferential treatment by Moscow.
Turkish PM Davutoğlu says ‘even an atheist should have religious knowledge’
Davutoğlu also underlined that the need for formal state religious knowledge is essential in Turkey
Turkish government gearing up efforts to regulate ‘messy’ construction sector
Turkey is preparing legislation to tighten regulations for the construction business amid growing safety woes in the sector.
Lady Gaga hits Istanbul stage
US singer Lady Gaga, widely regarded as the natural heir to Madonna’s Queen of Pop throne, has hit the stage in Istanbul for her first performance in Turkey.
Unrest over education in Kurdish deepens with attacks on schools
The padlocks on the primary schools that were to provide education in Kurdish in southeastern Turkey were removed, while some public schools were attacked with Molotov Cocktails in response to the initial locks.
Davutoglu calls for a two-state solution in Cyprus
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has called for a two-state solution to the Cyprus problem.
Speaking during a visit to the Turkish-occupied part of the Mediterranean island, the new premier repeated the call made by Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's newly-elected President, early September. Erdogan's comments had irked officials in Athens and Nicosia.