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Turkey wants Sweden to extradite Kurdish author who died 7 years ago

Turkey wants Sweden to extradite Kurdish author who died 7 years ago

Ankara has asked Stockholm to extradite several "terrorism" suspects to approve its NATO membership. Kurdish author Mehmet Sıraç Bilgin, who died in 2015, is among them, according to the state-run news agency.

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’

Finland and Sweden ‘ready to address Turkey's concerns’

Sweden’s Prime Minister Andersson and Finland’s President Niinisto met with Biden in Washington to discuss their NATO membership. Addressing Turkey's veto, both leaders said, "We will commit to Turkey’s security."

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

Stoltenberg: NATO is addressing Turkey's concerns over Sweden, Finland

"When an ally, an important ally as Turkey, raises security concerns, the only way to do that is to sit down and find ways to find a common ground and an agreement on how to move forward," the NATO chief has said.

Theodor Kramer Prize, rewarding writers in resistance or in exile was awarded to Meral Şimşek

Theodor Kramer Prize, rewarding writers in resistance or in exile was awarded to Meral Şimşek

"To receive this award gives me great pride and sorrow," says writer and poet Meral Şimşek.

Erdoğan: Turkey will say no to Sweden and Finland's NATO bid

Erdoğan: Turkey will say no to Sweden and Finland's NATO bid

President Erdoğan repeated that Turkey will oppose Sweden and Finland from joining NATO.

'NATO has never brought safety to the world'

'NATO has never brought safety to the world'

Amineh Kakabaveh, an MP from Sweden comments on the current debates on Sweden's application for NATO memberships and Turkey's demands for lifting its veto.

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

According to the information leaked to the press from the Presidency, Erdoğan's demands contradict the ECHR and NATO might be on the brink of a crisis.

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Turkey's FM hopeful for F-16s after meeting with Blinken, reiterates opposition to Sweden, Finland

Minister Çavuşoğlu has visited the US secretary of state New York for the first meeting within the framework of the "US-Turkey Strategic Mechanism."

Sweden, Finland, NATO and Turkey's veto

Sweden, Finland, NATO and Turkey's veto

Sweden's prime minister openly stated that one issue they will discuss with Biden will be Turkey's veto threat. They also know that the main problem of Turkey's administration in the context of NATO is neither Sweden nor Finland. The problem is between the Turkey's administration and the US.

18 May 2022 Turhan Kayaoğlu

‘We have begun to feel the winds of the Cold War again,’ says Turkey’s foreign minister

‘We have begun to feel the winds of the Cold War again,’ says Turkey’s foreign minister

Minister Çavuşoğlu will meet with US Secretary of State Blinken and UN Secretary-General Guterres in New York today.

Will Sweden hand over dissident author to Turkey to become a NATO member?

Will Sweden hand over dissident author to Turkey to become a NATO member?

Journalist Erik Wiman from Sweden interviewed the political exiles in the country whom Turkey asks to be deported to Turkey. They are all hoping that Stockholm will adhere to the "principles".

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

Borrell optimistic for a solution to Turkey's objections to Sweden, Finland

Both the EU foreign policy chief and the president of Finland have expressed hopes that the problems can be overcome.

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Women from across the world call on the UN to ‘take action regarding the attacks against Kurds’

Seventy-five women's organizations and individuals from five continents have urged the UN to mobilize its mechanisms regarding attacks on Makhmour, Sinjar, and Rojava.

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan insists Turkey will not approve Sweden and Finland joining NATO

NATO’s Stoltenberg says Ankara’s security concerns need to be addressed.

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Çavuşoğlu explains what Turkey wants in return for accepting NATO membership of Sweden, Finland

Accusing the two countries, especially Sweden, of aiding the PKK, Ankara opposes their NATO membership.

Erdoğan says Turkey doesn't support 'terrorist guesthouses' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO

Erdoğan says Turkey doesn't support 'terrorist guesthouses' of Sweden, Finland joining NATO

"We currently do not have a positive position on the issue of Sweden and Finland," the president has told reporters.

“Turkey is using the judiciary to revenge from the opposition”

“Turkey is using the judiciary to revenge from the opposition”

EP Turkey Rapporteur Sánchez Amor, the European Socialists Party (PES) and Socialists, Democrats & Greens Group (SOC) in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have made statements condemning the Kaftancıoğlu decision.

European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'

European Parliament adopts Turkey report: 'Persistently further from EU values'

"Turkey's position in crucial geopolitical affairs cannot be an alibi to further deepen the authoritarian trend in the country," said the parliament's Turkey rapporteur.

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

“It could be any one of us in Shireen’s place, we call out to the Turkish and international media to demand justice for our friend Shireen,” said Abdulaziz Muhammed, Al-Jazeera Turkey representative.

Turkey again second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

Turkey again second-worst country for LGBTI+s in Europe

For the last four years, Turkey ranks 48th in ILGA Europe's Rainbow Index, surpassing only Azerbaijan.

Nine-year-old child dies after being shot in head near Turkey-Syria border

Nine-year-old child dies after being shot in head near Turkey-Syria border

“The state is obliged to provide safe places to live for children,” said the Urfa Bar Association about the death of the child.

Turkey sets up 'crisis desk' for kidnapped citizens in Haiti

Turkey sets up 'crisis desk' for kidnapped citizens in Haiti

A passenger bus with at least eight citizens of Turkey was kidnapped on Sunday.

‘Turkey among countries that offer cheapest citizenship’

‘Turkey among countries that offer cheapest citizenship’

In many countries around the world, citizenship is offered through certain investment programs. Turkey is among the few countries where citizenship can be obtained cheaply.

Governor: 1.3 million foreigners reside in İstanbul

Governor: 1.3 million foreigners reside in İstanbul

Some 500,000 of the foreigners legally residing in İstanbul are refugees from Syria under "temporary protection," according to the statement.

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

“We condemn this political ruling and demand the immediate release of the arrestees,” says the Assembly of Citizens from Turkey (ACORT) in a joint statement calling for justice for the eight people convicted and arrested in the Gezi retrial.

Third meeting held by special representatives for normalization process

Third meeting held by special representatives for normalization process

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has released a written statement regarding the third meeting of the special representatives for the normalization process between Turkey and Armeni̇a.

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

“A reproduction of a cell in Silivri Prison, Europe’s biggest prison in the outskirts of İstanbul that symbolizes the repressive regime in Turkey, will accompany this march”, which will also be joined by RSF and Amnesty International.

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Groups gathering under the name of “Gezi North America” have protested the verdict in the Gezi retrial in New York, Boston and Los Angeles: “We were all in Gezi then, and we continue to stand with Gezi now.”

Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence

Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence

Berlin calls for the immediate release of Kavala in accordance with an ECtHR decision.

'Erdoğan bows before Saudis who dismembered a person in our country'

'Erdoğan bows before Saudis who dismembered a person in our country'

Weeks after handing over the Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, the president paid a visit to the country to meet its king and crown prince.

‘Not the fear, but shared values mostly pointed out now’

‘Not the fear, but shared values mostly pointed out now’

Anna, a university student in Germany, is one of dozens of volunteers helping the people displaced from Ukraine. We have spoken with Anna about her experience as a volunteer, the situation in Berlin and the “double standard” criticism faced by Europe.

23 April 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

It wouldn't be realistic for Ankara to join sanctions against Russia while acting as a mediator, Çavuşoğlu has said.

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