Turkish President Gül urges the parties in Egypt to step back from the brink of massive violence and find compromise following the July 3 coup. Conflict between pro- and anti-Morsi groups in Egypt could spread out of control and give birth to chaos in the
Read More »Turkish PM calls urgent meeting to discuss Syria crisis
A three-hour-long emergency meeting on recent developments on the Turkey-Syria border was held at Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s office today. Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, Chief of General
Read More »Turkish Cypriots to hold early elections
Turkish Cypriots will go to polls on July 28 in an early election. After a group of lawmakers from Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ (TRNC) ruling National
Read More »Turkish Cypriot President calls on EU to end embargo
President Dervis Eroglu of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) called on EU to end isolation and embargo, including the restrictions on freedom of travelling.
Read More »Indian FM visits Turkey
Indian Embassy in Ankara organized an iftar Tuesday with the participation of Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khursid who is paying an official visit to Turkey.
Read More »Turkey is still patient on Syria, says PM
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has signaled that Turkey could take action as clashes between Kurds and al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front fighters rage just over Turkey’s border with Syria, saying
Read More »Turkish FM received Egyptian envoy to Ankara
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu held a meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador Abdurrahman Salahaddin in Ankara July 19 over the tensions between both countries that peaked after Turkey adopted a critical
Read More »Greek FM says Turkish and Greek Cypriots are responsible for finding solution
Greek Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos, who was in Ankara for a one-day official visit on Friday, said that Greek and Turkish Cypriots are responsible for finding a resolution to the Cyprus issue.
Read More »Turkey says international community must act on Syria
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu urged the international community, first and foremost the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to move into action for Syria.
Read More »Turkish President to visit Armenia
Turkish President Abdullah Gul will travel to Baku August 15 to attend the summit of Turkic-language states. Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will be accompanying the Turkish leader on his visit, with a number of official meetings on the President’s agenda.
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