Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Lebanon conflict could spark new refugee surge in Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on18 October, 2024 With Israel continuing its Lebanon offensive, the United Nations says a quarter of a … Continue ReadingLebanon conflict could spark new refugee surge in Turkey
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan criticizes UN’s failure to protect staff from Israeli strikes Cem CetingucPosted on15 October, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday said it is concerning for the international system that the U.N. … Continue ReadingErdoğan criticizes UN’s failure to protect staff from Israeli strikes
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Türkiye to implement ‘legal reforms’ aimed at combating impunity Cem CetingucPosted on14 October, 2024 Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has announced that comprehensive reforms in Türkiye’s penal execution system will dismantle the public perception … Continue ReadingTürkiye to implement ‘legal reforms’ aimed at combating impunity
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan calls on officials to strengthen relationships with citizens Cem CetingucPosted on14 October, 2024 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has emphasized the importance of close relations between state officials and citizens, calling for … Continue ReadingErdoğan calls on officials to strengthen relationships with citizens
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Germany links Eurofighter sale to Türkiye with conditions related to Greece Cem CetingucPosted on14 October, 2024 Türkiye has requested to purchase 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets as part of a broader military … Continue ReadingGermany links Eurofighter sale to Türkiye with conditions related to Greece
Categories General HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdogan signals new Peace Process with Kurds Atilla YeşiladaPosted on13 October, 2024 Turkey’s President Erdoğan has commented on a possible new peace process with the Kurds, and … Continue ReadingErdogan signals new Peace Process with Kurds
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Foreign Minister Fidan warns of potential nuclear war Cem CetingucPosted on10 October, 202410 October, 2024 Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday warned the risk of the Russia-Ukraine war spreading … Continue ReadingForeign Minister Fidan warns of potential nuclear war
Categories Business HIGHLIGHTS Politics Minister Şimşek focuses on strengthening economic ties from Gulf nations Cem CetingucPosted on10 October, 2024 The economic program the government is implementing is working, Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said, adding that … Continue ReadingMinister Şimşek focuses on strengthening economic ties from Gulf nations
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics CHP mayor Imamoglu may be banned from politics “soon”—Turkish sources Atilla YeşiladaPosted on10 October, 2024 While there is 4 years until the next elections, the presidential race is already shaping … Continue ReadingCHP mayor Imamoglu may be banned from politics “soon”—Turkish sources
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics What do Turks think of Israel? New survey shows fear Atilla YeşiladaPosted on10 October, 2024 Turkish President Erdogan, who assumed the mantle of his second job, namely AK Party chairman … Continue ReadingWhat do Turks think of Israel? New survey shows fear
Categories General HYPED Politics AKP internal report: Voters want better economy, justice Cem CetingucPosted on9 October, 20249 October, 2024 The Turkish electorate’s priorities have changed since last year’s elections as the economy and justice … Continue ReadingAKP internal report: Voters want better economy, justice
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdogan ally Bahceli extends olive branch to Kurds Cem CetingucPosted on9 October, 2024 Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), a member of the government’s People’s … Continue ReadingErdogan ally Bahceli extends olive branch to Kurds
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Comparing Trump and Harris’ positions on Turkey Atilla YeşiladaPosted on8 October, 2024 Middle East Institute compared proposed polices of presidential candidates Harris and Trump regarding Afghanistan and … Continue ReadingComparing Trump and Harris’ positions on Turkey
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Greece and Türkiye reach ‘certain level of trust,’ states Greek Foreign Minister Cem CetingucPosted on7 October, 2024 Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis has said that Athens and Ankara have gradually reached “a … Continue ReadingGreece and Türkiye reach ‘certain level of trust,’ states Greek Foreign Minister
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Poll analysis: CHP/Imamoglu leads rivals in presidential race, his party is not doing so well Atilla YeşiladaPosted on4 October, 2024 DİEN Research, a new polling outlet, shared the results of the election survey it conducted … Continue ReadingPoll analysis: CHP/Imamoglu leads rivals in presidential race, his party is not doing so well
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkey reaps gains as Iran faces setbacks in the Middle East: AFP Cem CetingucPosted on4 October, 2024 Despite being one of Israel’s fiercest critics, Turkey has been measured in its response to … Continue ReadingTurkey reaps gains as Iran faces setbacks in the Middle East: AFP
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkish military prepared for defense as regional conflicts escalate Cem CetingucPosted on4 October, 2024 The Netanyahu administration appears intent on spreading Israel’s conflict with Hamas to wider regions. President … Continue ReadingTurkish military prepared for defense as regional conflicts escalate
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Turkish Cypriot leader may meet Greek counterpart, but peace talks unlikely Cem CetingucPosted on30 September, 2024 Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar has indicated willingness to meet with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, but with … Continue ReadingTurkish Cypriot leader may meet Greek counterpart, but peace talks unlikely
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics US offers Turkey a ‘sweet deal’ for turning over S-400 missiles to NATO command Cem CetingucPosted on30 September, 2024 When Turkish President Recep Erdogan brokered a $2.5 billion deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin … Continue ReadingUS offers Turkey a ‘sweet deal’ for turning over S-400 missiles to NATO command
Categories HIGHLIGHTS Politics Erdoğan skips Biden’s dinner, returns to Turkey Cem CetingucPosted on28 September, 2024 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sept. 26 returned home after completing his visit to … Continue ReadingErdoğan skips Biden’s dinner, returns to Turkey
