Government of Turkey
Erdogan threatens to send Syrian refugees to Europe
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Ankara will send the 3.6 million Syrian refugees in Turkey to Europe if European countries label the country's military incursion in Syria as an occupation.
"We will open the gates and send 3.6 million refugees your way," Erdogan said in speech to lawmakers from his AK Party. [Reuters]
AHI slams Turkish presence in Cyprus’ EEZ, calls for US sanctions
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) has issued a statement condemning the "rapid escalation" of Turkey's presence inside Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, while urging Washington "to demonstrate its will to punish Turkey for its illegal activity."
Turkey’s preparations for Syria operation continuing, Akar says
Turkey's preparations and deployments for its planned military offensive in northeastern Syria are continuing, broadcaster NTV cited Defence Minister Hulusi Akar as saying on Wednesday.
Turkish parliament approves motion on Iraq, Syria
The Turkish parliament on Oct. 8 ratified a motion, extending the state's authority, to launch cross-border military operations in northern Iraq and Syria for another year.
The motion came ahead of Turkey's planned safe zone operation in northern Syria.
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Turkey wants to deepen ties with Serbia: Erdoğan
Turkey wants to "deepen and diversify" bilateral relations with Serbia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Oct. 7.
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Serbia and Turkey Pledge to Boost Defence Cooperation
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic welcomed his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Belgrade on Monday as the two leaders announced that Belgrade and Ankara will upgrade their cooperation on defence as well as sealing a series of other agreements.
Turkey to open consulate general in Serbia's Novi Pazar
Turkey will open a consulate general in Serbia's Novi Pazar city, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Oct. 7.
Main opposition CHP slams gov’t operation in N Syria
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) spokesperson Faik Öztrak on Oct. 7 slammed the government's decision to launch a new military operation into the east of Euphrates River in northern Syria.
US troops' retreat from N Syria has begun: Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Oct. 7 confirmed that the U.S. troops started withdrawing from positions in northern Syria and pledged to secure the border.
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Support for local authorities that take in migrants
As the government scrambles to respond to increasing pressure on the Aegean islands amid a spike in arrivals of irregular migrants from Turkey, plans are in the works to offer compensation to local authorities that shoulder the burden of some 20,000 transfers to the mainland over the coming months.