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Turkey sentences five to life over 2016 Russian envoy killing
A Turkish court on March 9 sentenced five suspects to life in jail over the 2016 murder of Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov in Ankara, state news agency Anadolu reported.
Six other suspects were acquitted while seven others were convicted of membership of an armed terrorist group.
Turkish MPs criticize US senators’ letter on Turkey
A group of Turkish MPs have criticized a letter sent by 54 US senators to President Joe Biden urging his administration to push Turkey's leadership to do more to protect human rights.
Erdogan does not rule out meeting with Greek PM
With exploratory talks between Greece and Turkey set to resume later this month, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not rule out a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
"In all our talks [with European leaders], we have always had a positive approach on the issue of meeting with Mr Mitsotakis," Erdogan said after Friday prayers.
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Biden seeking to turn the page in ties with Turkey, says Kalin
Incoming Democratic President-elect Joe Biden wants to turn the page in Washington's relations with Ankara, Turkey's presidential spokesman has said according to reports.
Erdogan: those who threaten us with sanctions will be disappointed
Those who threaten Turkey with sanctions will end up disappointed, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday.
In a videotaped message for a highway opening, the Turkish president noted that his country "will never hesitate to use its sovereign rights," Anadolu agency reported.
Erdogan says US sanctions disrespect ally Turkey
President Tayyip Erdogan said that US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of Russian defense systems was disrespectful to an important ally in NATO, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Friday.
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Turkey to be patient and see what trend emerges after Biden takes office: Erdoğan
President Tayyip Erdoğan said that possible U.S. sanctions over Turkey's purchase of Russian defense systems would be disrespectful to an important ally in NATO, state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Dec. 11.
Turkish Judge Sentenced Hundreds for Life in Jail over 2016 Coup Attempt
A Turkish court has sentenced leaders of the attempted coup in 2016 to life imprisonment, convicting hundreds of army officers, pilots and civilians over the failed effort to overthrow President Recep Erdogan.
European Council president holds call with Erdogan amid East Med tensions
European Council President Charles Michel on Thursday held a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to the former's spokesman Barend Leyts.
Erdogan calls on East Med states to reach ‘formula acceptable for all’
Only hours after Turkey announced plans to issue gas exploration and drilling licences in the Eastern Mediterranean, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged states in the region to agree on a commonly accepted "formula."