Latest News from Turkey
More families join forces against PKK's child abduction
Three more families on Sept. 11 joined a sit-in protest in southeastern Turkey outside the provincial office of a Turkish opposition political party long accused by the government of having links to the PKK terror group.
Turkish president, German chancellor discuss migration, Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke on Sept. 11 to German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the phone, according to Turkey's Presidential Communications Directorate.
Children sell books to feed stray animals
A group of children in southern Turkey came up with a brand-new project in which they collected books and sold them to support stray animals.
Fire set off blasts at army depot, says Turkish Cypriot official
A Turkish Cypriot official says a fire at a military depot has set off explosions that forced the evacuation of a nearby village but caused no fatalities.
Growth of Migrants' Attempts to Enter Bulgaria from Greece Again
The Ministry of Interior reports an increase in attempts of migrants to enter Bulgaria from Greece. Interior Minister Mladen Marinov explained that additional police and gendarmerie teams had been sent along the border with Bulgaria's neighbour. According to him, there is no need for the country to use army units for security, BNR reported.
NATO: Turkey an 'important ally' in fighting terrorism
Turkey has been a significant ally in international efforts to counter terrorism, the chief of the NATO alliance said on Sept. 11.
Turkish president tells mayors to leave politics aside
Mayors in all provinces of Turkey should leave their political views aside and serve all equally in office, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, stressing the "picture of unity" at a time when it is "needed most" was remarkable.
Moldova Rights Activists Target Erdogan at Football Match
Human rights activists from the "Occupy Guguta" movement in Moldova unveiled a banner on Tuesday night at the national football match between Moldova and Turkey, with a critical message for the authoritarian Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Athens and Nicosia coordinate stance
Slamming Turkey's stance against Cyprus, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and visiting Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades reiterated on Tuesday that Athens and Nicosia stand shoulder to shoulder and are ready to take measures against Ankara's "unlawful actions."
Turkey, EU political dialogue to be held in Brussels
Turkey and the EU will hold a political dialogue meeting in Brussels on Sept. 13, said a statement from the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sept. 11.
Turkish machinery sector focuses on US, Russian markets
Turkey's machinery sector is focusing on the U.S and Russian markets as the growth in the eurozone is having a slowdown, said head of the Machinery Exporters' Association (MAIB).
Turkey's defense industry profile on the rise: Defense industries head
Turkey's stature and profile in the global defense industry is rising more and more each day, the head of Turkey's Defense Industries Presidency said on Sept. 10.
Turkey seeking stronger post-Brexit trade with UK: Official
Turkey's trade ties with the U.K. will grow stronger after Brexit, said the head of the Turkish Presidency's Investment Office on Sept. 10.
AHEPA president spells out support for Greece
In 2021, the annual conference of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), which will be attended by thousands of members, will take place in Athens instead of the United States, as part of its support for the recovery of the Greek economy and the promotion of a positive narrative for the country in the wake of the 10-year crisis.
Turkey beats Moldova in EURO 2020 football qualifiers
Turkey defeated Moldova with a 4-0 win in Group H of the EURO 2020 qualifiers on Sept. 10.