Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has accused Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of not telling the truth since the foreign-backed unrest erupted in Syria. “Erdogan has not said a single word of truth since the beginning of the crisis in Syria,” Assad said in an interview with the Turkish media which was posted on the… Continue reading Assad Says Erdogan Lies
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Kabul University Hosts Turkish Students
Forty Turkish students have enrolled at the Kabul University to obtain their bachelors degree. Minister of Higher Education Ubaidullah Ubaid said the high quality of teaching in educational institutions in Afghanistan has attracted many students from the region and the world. “The admission of Turkish students in our university will strengthen our relations with Turkey,… Continue reading Kabul University Hosts Turkish Students
No Normal Ties with Israel Soon: Erdoğan
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel’s apology alone is not enough to restore ties between Ankara and Tel Aviv, adding that Tel Aviv has to deliver on promises before normalization of relations can take place. In a telephone call to Erdogan on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized to Turkey for the… Continue reading No Normal Ties with Israel Soon: Erdoğan
PKK Declares Formal Ceasefire with Turkey
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has announced a formal ceasefire with the Turkish government after the PKK’s jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan this week ordered to halt the 28-year armed struggle against Ankara. “Since March 21 and from now on, we as a movement, as the PKK … officially and clearly declare a ceasefire,” the PKK’s… Continue reading PKK Declares Formal Ceasefire with Turkey
Israel And Turkey Resume Full Diplomatic Ties
Israel has announced a full resumption of diplomatic ties with Turkey after apologizing for the deaths of nine Turkish activists in an Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound international flotilla. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had apologized to Turkey during a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for… Continue reading Israel And Turkey Resume Full Diplomatic Ties
Blasts Rocked Turkish Capital; Ankara
A bomb attack has targeted the Turkish Justice Ministry, and two other bombings in Ankara have hit the headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the headquarters of the Turkish Telecommunications Workers’ Union. On Tuesday, unidentified assailants threw two hand grenades at the building of the Justice Ministry, and a group of… Continue reading Blasts Rocked Turkish Capital; Ankara
Document from Jabhat al-Nusra Reveals Turkish Government Recruits Terrorists in Syria
A document from “Jabhat al-Nusra” terrorist group has revealed that the Turkish government of the Justice and Development Party is recruiting mercenaries to work for “Jabhat al-Nusra” terrorist group or to carry out intelligence missions. Al-Manar Channel website published a document it received from an injured person working with the armed terrorist groups. The person said that… Continue reading Document from Jabhat al-Nusra Reveals Turkish Government Recruits Terrorists in Syria
Fire destroys 680 shops in Ankara
Some 680 shops were burned down on Wednesday in a fire at a market in Ankara, TRT Haber reported. The fire took place around midnight local time at the market Yunus Emre, known as “the Russian market”. Fire brigades are involved on the scene. No dead or injured are reported despite the damage. Arson is… Continue reading Fire destroys 680 shops in Ankara
Turkish PM Erdogan Equates “Zionism” to “Fascism”
At a United Nations Conference in Vienna, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called “Zionism” a “Crime against Humanity.” Erdogan actually lumped “Zionism” in with “Fascism,” and called them crimes against humanity. He made the statement as he condemned what he called, “Islamophobia.” “Zionism” is often used to refer to the right of the Jewish people… Continue reading Turkish PM Erdogan Equates “Zionism” to “Fascism”
12 million sign petition against hijab ban In Turkey
More than 12 million Turkish citizens sign a petition to lift a controversial ban imposed by the Ankara government on wearing headscarves in public places. Ahmet Gundogdu, the head of the Confederation of Public Servants’ Trade Unions, said the union collected 12.3 million signatures in the campaign against the hijab ban. “We do not want… Continue reading 12 million sign petition against hijab ban In Turkey
Blast outside US Embassy in Ankara
At least two people killed and others wounded as a result of an explosion outside the US Embassy in the Turkish capital, Ankara. The victims are reportedly a Turkish security guard and an embassy staff of American origin. At least three people, including a woman, were also wounded. Ankara has confirmed that a Turkish citizen… Continue reading Blast outside US Embassy in Ankara