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NATO Discharges Officer Showing Atatürk as Enemy

NATO Discharges Officer Showing Atatürk as Enemy

NATO has discharged the technician who added Atatürk to the “Biography of Enemy Leader”, and an officer who opened a fake social media account in the name of Erdoğan.

17 November 2017

Turkey Withdraws Troops from NATO Drill, Dollar Exceeds 3.90 TL

Turkey Withdraws Troops from NATO Drill, Dollar Exceeds 3.90 TL

President Erdoğan has announced that Turkey has withdrawn its 40 soldiers from a NATO exercise. Erdoğan also signaled an offensive into Afrin: “We need to clear Afrin of the YPG”.

17 November 2017

Germany Decides to Withdraw From İncirlik

Germany Decides to Withdraw From İncirlik

The İncirlik Air Base which has become a subject of dispute between Germany and Turkey was discussed in the Ministerial Cabinet in Germany today. Germany has decided to withdraw its troops from the base.

Asylum Application of Turkish Army Soldiers to Germany Accepted

Asylum Application of Turkish Army Soldiers to Germany Accepted

Asylum applications of some of the soldiers who were assigned in Germany as part of the NATO mission and were relieved of their duties following the July 15 coup attempt, have been accepted.

NATO Calls on Turkey, the Netherlands to Defuse Tension

NATO Calls on Turkey, the Netherlands to Defuse Tension

Secretary General of NATO Stoltenberg has called on Turkey and the Netherlands to defuse the escalating dispute while the EU urged Turkey to avoid “excessive statements”.

‘Closing İncirlik Base Not on Agenda’, Says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

‘Closing İncirlik Base Not on Agenda’, Says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has stated “Right now, closing the İncirlik Military Base is not on the agenda but if the states which come for ISIS will not provide support, there is no need for it to remain”.

President Erdoğan: FSA is Not a Terrorist Organization

President Erdoğan: FSA is Not a Terrorist Organization

Stating that no support was received from the NATO in Operation Euphrates Shield in al-Bab, President Erdoğan has noted; “They say, ‘Turkey supports Daesh’. We are the ones who have put up the greatest fight against Daesh. FSA is a resistance movement consisting of moderate opponents”.

29 December 2016

Çavuşoğlu: There Should be a Secular Framework in Syria

Çavuşoğlu: There Should be a Secular Framework in Syria

Turkey has defended Syria’s territorial integrity and the need for a secular framework from the beginning, says Minister of Foreign Affairs Cavuşoğlu

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: We Are Concerned About Kilis

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg: We Are Concerned About Kilis

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg in his statement as to attacks on Kilis has expressed that he is worried that the situation might deteriorate and this directly affects Turkey’s security.

Luxemburg Warns Turkey to not Rely on NATO

Luxemburg Warns Turkey to not Rely on NATO

Luxembourgian Minister of Foreign Affair Asselborn has stated that NATO’s guarantee of aid is practiced only when “an ally is explicitly attacked”.

19 February 2016

NATO Calls for Extraordinary Meeting

NATO Calls for Extraordinary Meeting

NATO has called member countries for an extraordinary meeting upon Turkey’s request.

24 November 2015

NATO Criteria in Military Expenses, and Turkey

NATO Criteria in Military Expenses, and Turkey

NATO convokes its members to increase their military expenses. Prof. Dr. Nurhan Yentürk states Turkey already goes beyond NATO’s limit when domestic safety expenses are included, and says no accurate transparency is achieved.

10 July 2014 Haluk Kalafat

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

The Turkish Prime Ministry announced on Wednesday they had responded to the deadly cross-border shelling from Syria by immediately firing back on Syrian army positions. Parliament also passed a motion allowing the government to send troops abroad if necessary amidst a flurry of international responses.

USA Pushes Turkey to Join Missile Shield Project

USA Pushes Turkey to Join Missile Shield Project

Top officials from Turkey and the USA met in Brussels on the sidelines of a NATO meeting to discuss the missile defence system project intended to be set up against a supposed threat from Iran. The USA pushes Turkey to join the project.

15 October 2010 Erhan Üstündağ

Peace Parliament: Pave the Way to a Solution, not to NATO

KURDISH QUESTION

Peace Parliament: Pave the Way to a Solution, not to NATO

The Turkish Peace Parliament warned the government to refer to NATO for a solution of the Kurdish question. Spokesman Bakkalcı said, "The solution to the Kurdish question is not calling on NATO but negotiations by middlemen".

7 July 2010 Tolga Korkut

Thousands of People Say "Enough" to 60 Years of Nato

There were protests against NATO in Ankara, Istanbul and Eskişehir. Around 2,500 people gathered for a protest in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

5 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Anti-NATO Fair in Kadıköy

The Global Peace and Justice Coalition is marking the 60th anniversary of NATO with a protest fair in Kadıköy, Istanbul on 13 and 14 March. There will be debates, music and games.

12 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

“Turkey Should Leave NATO” Urge Peace Activists

Pacifists are meeting in Istanbul on 4 April to stage a “No to NATO” rally. 24 groups have called for the closure of NATO bases in Turkey.

5 February 2009 Bawer Çakır

Kosovo’s Independence Dividing the World

Several countries, including Turkey, have recognised Kosovo’s independence. Those opposing the move fear that it will set a precedence for other regions.

20 February 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

Kosovo Declares Independence

Kosovo Declares Independence

The Kosovan parliament has made a unilateral declaration of its independence from Serbia. The EU and the USA support independence, while Serbia and Russia oppose it.

17 February 2008 Tolga Korkut

Talabani Gives PKK Ultimatum

Iraqi President Talabani warns the PKK that if activities do not stop, they will have to leave.

17 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

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