The Turkish military said on Wednesday that it returned fire from fighters from Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) that is linked to al-Qaeda on the Syrian side of the border in the Kilis province. The General Staff said in a statement posted on its website that troops fired …
Read More »Bulgaria to build border fence for easing Syrian influx
Bulgaria said Wednesday it plans to build a fence on its southeastern border with Turkey to limit the number of illegal Syrian immigrants entering the country and creating a refugee crisis. Deputy Interior Minister Vasil Marinov said the ministry had proposed building a 30 kilometre (19 mile) long, three metre …
Read More »EC open to continue accession talks with Turkey
The European Commission has called on the bloc’s governments to reopen stalled membership talks with Turkey despite this year’s crackdown on protesters. The Commission’s annual report has criticized the Turkish government for its “uncompromising stance in the face of dissent” and use of “excessive force” by police
Read More »EU reveals progress report on Turkey
The European Union Commission unveiled today its progress report on Turkey, highlighting a number of important steps taken by Turkey over the past 12 months in terms of judicial reforms and the peace process.
Read More »Davutoglu: Turkey does not support radical groups in Syria
Turkish foreign minister has rejected claims that his country is supporting terrorist and radical groups in Syria, putting the blame on world’s inaction for rapid proliferation of the fighters linked with terrorist organization.
Read More »PKK leader says he’s still hoping for peace with agreement Turkey
The outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan said Monday that he was still hopeful about a peace deal with the Turkish state, but argued that Ankara needed to shift the process into a new gear.
Read More »French President to visit Turkey
France’s Industry and Development Minister Arnaud Montebourg, who paid an official visit in Turkey between October 9-12, announced that French President Francois Hollande would visit Turkey in the shortest time possible.
Read More »Turkey says Chinese missiles won’t affect relations with US
Turkish Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz has said that Turkey’s missile deal with China will not create any problems between Turkey and the US, citing statements made by United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Thursday, while Republicans in the US Senate have reportedly urged the US administration to pressure …
Read More »Turkey to continue efforts for PKK to leave country
Turkey will continue its efforts for PKK militants’ leaving the country’s territory, Deputy Prime Minister Beshir Atalay said. According to him, the militants’ leaving the country is currently the priority for Ankara.
Read More »Russia expects Azerbaijan to join Eurasian Customs Union jointly with Turkey
If Azerbaijan joins the Eurasian Customs Union, it will most likely be jointly with Turkey, deputy chairman of the Inter-Commission Working Group on International Cooperation and Public Diplomacy of the Public Chamber of Russia, Sergei Markov told journalists in Baku on Thursday.
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