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Most Germans regard Turkey as “untrustworthy” partner for EU, poll reveals

A recent opinion poll by TNS Emnid has revealed that majority of Germans regard Turkey as an untrustworthy partner for the European Union (EU). According...

Turkish singer steps down as UNESCO goodwill ambassador in protest of Turkey stance

Revered Turkish singer Zülfü Livaneli, who has been holding a post as UNESCO goodwill ambassador since 1996, has resigned, accusing the organization of "hypocrisy",...

Joining EU not the only option of Turkey, EU affairs minister says

Newly appointed European Union Affairs Minister Ömer Çelik has said joining EU is not the only option that Turkey has, adding that EU has...

Erdoğan gives ultimatum to EU for visa exemption in migrant deal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that if the talks fail to result in a visa exemption for the Turkish citizens in European Union (EU)...

Merkel tells Erdoğan Turkey needs strong parliament

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Turkey needs a strong parliament at a meeting on the...

EP’s Schulz: Turkey drifts away from European values, on way to becoming ‘one-man state’

European Parliament President Martin Schulz has said that Turkey is swiftly drifts away from European values and on the way to becoming a “one-man...

US says concerned by approval of bill on lifting MPs’ immunity

United States Deputy Department Spokesperson Mark Toner said in a press statement released on Friday that the US is concerned that the parliament’s approval...

EU says parliament’s decision to lift MPs’ immunity is ‘a matter of serious concern’

European Union Commissioner Johannes Hahn and High Representative for EU Federica Mogherini released a joint statement on Turkish parliament’s decision to lift more than...

Foreign ministry summons EU ambassador Haber over remarks on visa deal

Turkish foreign ministry on Tuesday has summoned the EU Ambassador to Turkey, Hansjörg Haber over his remarks on the visa deal between Turkey and...

Kilis mayor calls on NATO, UN to create safe zone against ISIL attacks

Kilis Mayor Hasan Kara has called on the NATO and the United Nations (UN) to take action for the creation of a safe zone...

Erdoğan’s spokesperson blasts BBC for ‘justifying’ PKK

Turkish president's spokesperson has criticized the BBC for an interview with one of the leaders of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), accusing the BBC of...

Turkish gov’t doubts ISIL ‘deliberately’ targets Kilis, advises locals not to go out

A senior government official has recommended residents of the Turkish border province of Kilis, where 17 people have been killed by rockets fired from...

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