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Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting

Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting

EU foreign ministers will discuss the Eastern Mediterranean issue in an extraordinary meeting.

‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’

‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’

UNICEF has raised concerns that eight children under the age of five died in the Al Hol refugee and displacement camp in northeastern Syria in less than a week.

Pentagon 'concerned' by tensions between Turkey, France

Pentagon 'concerned' by tensions between Turkey, France

As Turkey continues drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean, France and Greece held joint military drills.

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

The President's remarks came ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

While France's Macron has asked Turkey to cease its hydrocarbon exploration activities, President Erodğan has said that all Turkey's actions in the region are legitimate.

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

"We have to wear a mask. You see [people] with masks under their chins. This shouldn't happen," the President has warned.

Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

Greece calls the EU for an emergency meeting, AKP's Ömer Çelik accuses Athens of aggression, Brussels says it is "worried."

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

Erdoğan says Turkey 'won't be confined to its shores,' to continue drilling

The President has called for a formula that "protects everyone's rights" in the eastern Mediterranean, the ministers of defense and foreign affairs have also reiterated that Turkey will continue its hydrocarbon activities.

‘The party escalating tension in the Mediterranean is not Turkey, but Greece’

‘The party escalating tension in the Mediterranean is not Turkey, but Greece’

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a written statement in response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, which has declared Turkey’s seismic research in the Mediterranean “illegal.”

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

Minister: Turkey's Oruç Reis vessel reaches destination for seismic research

The Energy Minister has said that the search activities in Mediterranean and Black Sea will continue nonstop for achieving Turkey's "energy independence."

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Erdoğan says Turkey's economy on the rise, cites fridge sales

Following the spike in the dollar, Erdoğan performed the Friday prayer at Hagia Sophia and then addressed the people in front of the museum-turned-mosque.

Turkey, Azerbaijan continue joint military drills

Turkey, Azerbaijan continue joint military drills

The two countries have begun joint drills following the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

Turkey says Greece-Egypt maritime border deal 'null and void'

The demarcated area is located on Turkey's continental shelf, as reported to the UN, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.

Germany lifts travel warning for four cities of Turkey

Germany lifts travel warning for four cities of Turkey

Several popular holiday destinations in Turkey are now exempted from Germany's travel warning list.

Border crossing between Turkey, Iraq's KRG closed due to coronavirus

Border crossing between Turkey, Iraq's KRG closed due to coronavirus

The Habur-Ibrahim Khalil border crossings reopened in May after being shut down at the start of March.

Turkey denounces US firm's oil deal with SDF

Turkey denounces US firm's oil deal with SDF

An oil firm has reportedly signed a deal with the SDF for oil extraction and improvement of oil fields in eastern and northeastern Syria.

Haftar threatens Erdoğan, says they won't accept a 'second Turkish invasion' of Libya

Haftar threatens Erdoğan, says they won't accept a 'second Turkish invasion' of Libya

"The Turks stayed in Libya for 300 years and the Libyans saw nothing but evil," the LNA leader has remarked.

Former UK Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore named new MI6 chief

Former UK Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore named new MI6 chief

Former United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore has been named as the new chief of MI6, the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Moore is known to be a keen fan of Beşiktaş football club in Turkey.

World-renowned women: To the women in Turkey, we stand with you and hear you

World-renowned women: To the women in Turkey, we stand with you and hear you

Actresses, artists and singers from around the world have joined the social media campaign that started after Pınar Gültekin was murdered by a man. Women post their black-and-white pictures, attaching the note, "Challenge accepted."

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

"We are ready to discuss all issues; the Aegean, continental shelf, islands, airspace, research and screening efforts, and Eastern Mediterranean along with other bilateral matters with Greece without any precondition," the presidential spokesperson has said.

Foreign Minister: Greece must accept that İstanbul was conquered in 1453

Foreign Minister: Greece must accept that İstanbul was conquered in 1453

During a joint press conference with his counterpart from Spain, Minister Çavuşoğlu said that the conversion of the monument into a mosque was Turkey's internal matter.

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Libya's Turkey-backed government says it will respond to threats from Egypt

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu said only a political solution would work in Libya, Erdoğan discussed the recent developments in the country with Merkel.

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

Kremlin says Hagia Sophia better as a mosque as it will be free to visit

Kremlin says Hagia Sophia better as a mosque as it will be free to visit

"Our Turkish partners explained that everything will be preserved in the best possible way, and everyone will be able to visit Hagia Sophia. Moreover, I will tell you, there were quite expensive tickets to Hagia Sophia," Peskov has said.

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Having already spent over a year behind bars in Turkey, Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda."

Turkey's ruling, opposition parties condemn Armenia over clashes with Azerbaijan

Turkey's ruling, opposition parties condemn Armenia over clashes with Azerbaijan

Turkey will continue to stand with Azerbaijan, four parties have said in a joint statement.

US: Get out of TurkStream and Nord Stream 2 projects or risk the consequences

US: Get out of TurkStream and Nord Stream 2 projects or risk the consequences

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has argued that TurkStream and Nord Stream 2 pipeline projects are “not commercial projects, but Kremlin’s key tools to exploit and expand European dependence on Russian energy supplies.”

Turkey 'rejects' EU's condemnation of Hagia Sophia's conversion

Turkey 'rejects' EU's condemnation of Hagia Sophia's conversion

"Had Borell said, 'It would be better if it remained a museum,' I would respect that but we reject the word 'condemnation'," Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Bomb attack on joint patrol of Turkey, Russia in Syria's Idlib leaves three wounded

Bomb attack on joint patrol of Turkey, Russia in Syria's Idlib leaves three wounded

Turkey and Russia have been conducting joint patrols since mid-March to ensure cessation of hostilities.

EU condemns Turkey over Hagia Sophia decision

EU condemns Turkey over Hagia Sophia decision

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell has said, “The Foreign Affairs Council has condemned the Turkish decision to convert such an emblematic monument as Hagia Sophia back to a mosque.”

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet

President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.

Khashoggi case in Turkey is important as the Saudi trial was 'a parody,' says UN rapporteur

Khashoggi case in Turkey is important as the Saudi trial was 'a parody,' says UN rapporteur

A court this month began trying 20 Saudi citizens in absentia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

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