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Erdoğan vows to 'fix İzmir's deficiencies' after polls
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has vowed to "rejuvenate" the traditionally opposition-governed city of İzmir if his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) secures victory in the upcoming municipal elections.
Ankara responds to Israeli accusations against Erdoğan
A spokesperson for the Turkish Foreign Ministry has responded to recent statements made by Israeli officials against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, accusing them of attempting to shift the focus away from their country's actions in Gaza.
Pope Francis Urges Ukraine to "Wave the White Flag": Pursue Peace Talks with Russia Now
Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to embrace negotiations with Russia to end the devastating war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives over the past two years.
Grave situation in Gaza requires urgent attention, Fidan tells Blinken
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his U.S. counterpart Antony Blinken that the situation in Gaza is grave and requires urgent attention as he called for an immediate ceasefire and uninterrupted humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
Türkiye strikes oil, gas cooperation deal with Somalia
Türkiye and Somalia have reached an oil and gas cooperation agreement for the Horn of Africa, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has stated, in the latest step in strengthening ties between the two countries.
Türkiye ready to host Ukraine-Russia peace summit, Erdoğan says
Türkiye is ready to host a peace summit between Russia and Ukraine, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Friday after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Istanbul.
NATO member Türkiye has been positioning itself as a potential mediator between Moscow and Kiev since Russia launched its invasion more than two years ago.
Lesvos to launch fast-track visas for Turks from April 1st
Lesvos will launch fast-track visas for Turkish tourists from April 1st, the mayor of Mytilini Panagiotis Taktikos announced on Thursday.
The announcement follows an agreement by Athens and Ankara, approved by the EU, to revive a previous scheme the special Schengen Express Visa program for Turkish citizens wishing to visit certain eastern Aegean islands.
Erdoğan unveils plans for southern Türkiye's development
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced his intentions to advance regional development in Türkiye's south following the construction of the country's inaugural nuclear power plant in Mersin.
Netanyahu committing genocide in Gaza with Western support: Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that Netanyahu, with the support of the Western powers, has been committing outright genocide against the Palestinian people, and he affirmed that the world is witnessing one of the greatest barbarities of the century.
Vucic receives birthday greetings from world leaders, diplomats
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday received birthday greetings from many international officials as well as foreign diplomats in Belgrade.