Turkey

Bulgaria has asked for an additional EUR 6 M in order to cope with the ongoing refugee influx, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetlin Yovchev revealed on Monday. Yovchev, who attended an emergency cabinet sitting over the refugee crisis, told reporters

Germany has given the green light for the opening of the 22nd chapter in the EU accession negotiations. The formal launch of talks regarding the chapter on regional policy, which was delayed until after the release of the 2013 EU progress report

Bulgaria has reiterated its support for Turkey and Western Balkan countries’ EU accession efforts. “Bulgaria has always been consistent in its support for the European future of the countries from the region. We are convinced that European integration is the only right way to achieve prosperity, security and

Turkish Interior Minister Muammer Guler has denied statements that his country is constructing a wall along its border with Syria. Guler has clarified that fences are being constructed on the Turkish- Syrian border

Soldiers with the Northern Hurricane Brigade armed group, which is fighting on the side of the Syrian opposition, surrendered to the Turkish authorities. According to data of the local media, 85 people have surrendered to a police station close to the border after Turkey opened fire at the Syrian territory. …

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 …

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 …

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

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.

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.