Government of Turkey
President Erdoğan says any EU sanctions would not have big impact
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Dec. 9 that any sanctions imposed by the European Union on Turkey will not have a great impact, adding that the bloc had never acted honestly or kept its promises.
France tells Turkey to clarify positions if it wants constructive ties
France's foreign minister told his Turkish counterpart on Tuesday that a renewed constructive relationship with the European Union could only happen if Ankara clarified its position on several subjects.
EU must see the facts, Greece provokes: Turkish FM
Turkey is expecting the European Union to act strategically based on the facts as Greece continues provocations, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Dec. 8, ahead of a summit that will take place on Dec. 10 regarding the decision over imposing sanctions on Turkey.
- Read more about EU must see the facts, Greece provokes: Turkish FM
- Log in to post comments
Ankara sharpens rhetoric ahead of EU summit
After expressing good intentions and a willingness for talks last week, Ankara has sharpened its rhetoric over the past three days against Athens, Nicosia and Brussels, ahead of a European Council meeting on Thursday and Friday where the possibility of sanctions against Turkey will be discussed.
- Read more about Ankara sharpens rhetoric ahead of EU summit
- Log in to post comments
Turkey safe haven for international investors: Minister
Turkey offers significant opportunities for investors looking for a new and safe haven, and the country launched a mobilization in the economy and justice fields to become an attraction center for investments, the country's treasury and finance minister has said.
Turkey to strengthen justice system: Vice president
Turkey's vice president on Dec. 7 said the country would take measures to strengthen its judicial system.
"In the coming months, we'll take some new steps towards strengthening the rule of law, and a predictable, easily accessible, fast and efficient judicial system," Fuat Oktay told the lawmakers in a speech on the 2021 budget.
Opposition head slams govt's COVID-19 response
Amid new restrictions to fight the second wave of COVID-19, Turkey's main opposition leader on Dec. 7 criticized the government's handling of the outbreak.
- Read more about Opposition head slams govt's COVID-19 response
- Log in to post comments
Turkey touts economic, legal confidence-building steps
Turkey is focused on macroeconomic stability with transparent policies as well as fast and comprehensive reforms in the economy and law fields, as part of confidence-building measures, the country's industry and technology minister said on Dec. 7.
Turkey urges fair resource sharing in east Med
Turkey urges a fair sharing of the resources in the Eastern Mediterranean while establishing welfare, peace and stability in the region, said the nation's foreign minister on Dec. 7.
- Read more about Turkey urges fair resource sharing in east Med
- Log in to post comments
Turkish Parliament begins 12-day long 2021 budget talks
The Turkish Parliament has begun discussions on the government's 2021 budget, which focuses on tackling the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy as its priority.