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Turkish ambassador to Kyrgyzstan walks out of iftar dinner in protest of Gülenist attendees

Turkey’s ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Cengiz Kamil Fırat, walked out of an iftar dinner organized last week by the grand mufti of Kyrgyzstan after he noticed members of...

Diyanet mosque fire in US state of Connecticut investigated as arson: report

A weekend fire at a Connecticut mosque that was built by Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) is being investigated as arson, The Associated Press reported. New...

Berlin vows to take more action against PKK supporters in Germany

Germany on Tuesday pledged to take stronger action against the activities of the illegal Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) as its supporters ramp up violence in the...

Turkey, Russia working on de-escalating conflict in Syria’s Idlib province: ministry

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his Russian counterpart discussed by phone developments in Syria’s Idlib province and measures to reduce tension in the area, the...

US asks Turkey to delay delivery of Russian missiles; Ankara unlikely to back down

The United States has asked Turkey to delay taking delivery of an S-400 Russian missile defense system, currently scheduled for July, in return for potentially approving the...

EU warns Turkey over oil drilling in Cypriot waters: report

European Union leaders warned Turkey on Thursday to respect the sovereign rights of Cyprus amid a growing dispute over a Turkish oil drilling ship that entered Cypriot...

Dutch Foreign Ministry tightens travel advisory for Turkey, highlights phone searches

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated its travel advice for Turkey on Monday to warn Dutch travelers regarding cell phone searches and free speech issues. The ministry said...

Goldman Sachs lowers expectations for Turkey’s contraction in 2019

Goldman Sachs, a global investment bank and financial services company, has lowered its expectations for the Turkish economy’s contraction at yearend 2019 from 1.5 percent to...

Turkish engineer killed in car bomb attack in Somali capital

A car bomb attack in the Somali capital of Mogadishu has killed a Turkish citizen, Daily Sabah reported. The man suffered critical injuries when explosives fitted to...

Opposition deputy implies Venezuelan help in Istanbul election results cancellation

A Turkish opposition deputy on Monday has said Venezuela’s national election board chair Tibisay Lucena, a controversial figure accused of rigging the elections in 2017, arrived...

Turkey criticizes Germany over accusations of torture

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Sunday in response to Germany’s call to remain committed to the UN Convention Against Torture (UNCAT). “Turkey is a...

[UPDATE] Turkish state banks sell $4.5 billion dollars to boost lira’s value: report

Turkish state banks sold around $4.5 billion last week, two sources told Reuters, including in a flurry of selling late on Friday, to support...

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