Turkey

EU warns Turkey against plan to open Cyprus ghost town

Jul 28, 2021 01:56

The European Union (EU) has warned Turkey against opening up the abandoned Cypriot town of Varosha, criticizing the plan as a breach of United Nations resolutions.
Two Turkish soldiers killed, two wounded in attack in northern Syria: Ministry

Jul 25, 2021 07:24

Turkey’s Defense Ministry says two Turkish soldiers have been killed and as many wounded in an attack on their armored vehicle in northern Syria.
Refugee boat sinks off Turkey with 45 on board

Jul 23, 2021 09:03

A migrant boat carrying 45 people sank off southwest Turkey, prompting the coast guard to launch a search and rescue mission, the Turkish defense ministry said Friday.
Iraqi politicians slam Turkey’s interventionist remarks, vow strong response

Jul 22, 2021 13:41

A number of Iraqi politicians and lawmakers have reacted to recent interventionist remarks by Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu during his recent visit to the city of Sirnak in southeastern Turkey, vowing strong response to any infringement of the Iraqi sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Iran, Turkey, as two great powers of Islamic world, have important role in resolving regional issues: Rouhani

Jul 21, 2021 14:33

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran and Turkey have an important role in resolving regional issues due to their great status both in the region and the Islamic world.
EU slams Turkish plans for Cyprus as 'unacceptable'

Jul 21, 2021 03:34

The European Union (EU) has blasted as “unacceptable" the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “two-state” plan for the resolution of disputes over the divided island of Cyprus.
Turkey's Erdogan set to visit Northern Cyprus amid tensions

Jul 18, 2021 03:57

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Northern Cyprus to mark the anniversary of Turkey's 1974 invasion, a visit that is bound to draw the ire of Greek Cypriots.
Drone footage shows mass flamingo deaths, Turkey investigates cause

Jul 15, 2021 10:24

Thousands of flamingos are found dead on the dry bed of Turkey's Lake Tuz, alarming environmentalists and prompting authorities to investigate what caused the mass deaths.
Syria hails UN resolution to extend cross-border aid mechanism as ‘achievement’

Jul 11, 2021 08:17

The Syrian foreign minister has hailed as an “achievement” a newly-adopted United Nations resolution to extend the cross-border aid operation into the West Asian country, as the move would compel the West to respect the territorial integrity of Syria.
Astana talks: Iran, Russia, Turkey renew commitment to peace in Syria

Jul 09, 2021 11:21

The 16th round of the Astana talks aimed at resolving the Syrian conflict concluded on Thursday, with the guarantor states renewing their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity.