Recep Tayyip Erdogan
After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque
Middle East
August 22, 2020
After Hagia Sophia, Turkey turns another museum into mosque
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish government formally converted a former Byzantine church into a mosque Friday, a move that…
Turkey’s Erdogan says only solution in Mediterranean is dialogue
Middle East
August 13, 2020
Turkey’s Erdogan says only solution in Mediterranean is dialogue
ANKARA (Reuters) — President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that the only solution to Turkey’s dispute with Greece over energy…
Turkish lira hits another historic low amid pandemic
Middle East
August 7, 2020
Turkish lira hits another historic low amid pandemic
LONDON (AP) — Turkey’s currency tumbled further Friday, hitting another record low. The Turkish lira dropped to 7.3677 against the…
Joining the conflict in Libya, Turkey sees economic gains
Middle East
July 30, 2020
Joining the conflict in Libya, Turkey sees economic gains
CAIRO (AP) — When Turkey’s president signed a security deal last year to back one of the sides in Libya’s…
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for Muslim prayers
Middle East
July 24, 2020
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia opens as a mosque for Muslim prayers
ISTANBUL (AP) — Thousands of Muslim faithful made their way to Istanbul’s landmark Hagia Sophia on Friday to take part…
Pentagon report: Turkey sent up to 3,800 fighters to Libya
Middle East
July 19, 2020
Pentagon report: Turkey sent up to 3,800 fighters to Libya
Turkey sent between 3,500 and 3,800 paid Syrian fighters to Libya over the first three months of the year, the…
Turkey’s Erdogan says Egypt’s actions in Libya are illegal
Middle East
July 17, 2020
Turkey’s Erdogan says Egypt’s actions in Libya are illegal
ISTANBUL (Reuters) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced Egypt and the United Arab Emirates on Friday for supporting forces…
Turkey marks fourth anniversary of failed 2016 coup attempt
Middle East
July 16, 2020
Turkey marks fourth anniversary of failed 2016 coup attempt
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey marked the fourth anniversary of an attempted 2016 military coup Wednesday with ceremonies and memorial events…
Erdogan declares Hagia Sophia a mosque after Turkish court ruling
Middle East
July 11, 2020
Erdogan declares Hagia Sophia a mosque after Turkish court ruling
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan declared Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia a mosque on Friday with the first Muslim prayers to…
France-Turkey spat over Libya arms exposes NATO’s limits
Middle East
July 5, 2020
France-Turkey spat over Libya arms exposes NATO’s limits
BRUSSELS (AP) — The festering dispute between France and Turkey over a naval standoff in the Mediterranean Sea has shone…