Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
European leaders respond cautiously to Turkey vote
World
April 17, 2017
European leaders respond cautiously to Turkey vote
Germany said on Monday the close result in Turkey's referendum on expanding Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's powers was a big…
Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge
Middle East
April 17, 2017
Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge
President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in a referendum on Sunday to grant him sweeping powers in the biggest overhaul of…
Turkey says EU exercising democracy selectively, wrong to stand by Netherlands
Middle East
March 14, 2017
Turkey says EU exercising democracy selectively, wrong to stand by Netherlands
Turkey's foreign ministry on Tuesday said the European Union was exercising democratic values selectively and that it should not be…
EU to assess planned Turkish constitutional changes
World
March 13, 2017
EU to assess planned Turkish constitutional changes
The European Union will assess planned Turkish constitutional changes in light of the country's status as a candidate for EU…
Merkel visits Turkey amid frayed relations over fight against terror, free speech
Middle East
February 2, 2017
Merkel visits Turkey amid frayed relations over fight against terror, free speech
German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Turkey on Thursday for the first time since July's failed coup, seeking to bolster a…
Aleppo evacuation plan said to be back on track
Middle East
December 15, 2016
Aleppo evacuation plan said to be back on track
An evacuation of rebel-held areas of Aleppo was back on track on Thursday despite clashes overnight and was expected to…
Turkish leader threatens to open migrant floodgate to Europe
Middle East
November 26, 2016
Turkish leader threatens to open migrant floodgate to Europe
Turkey threatened Friday to open the migrant floodgates if the European Union halts its membership talks, as criticism grows of…
Turkey’s Erdogan says Belgium a center for PKK militants and coup plotters
Middle East
November 16, 2016
Turkey’s Erdogan says Belgium a center for PKK militants and coup plotters
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Belgium of being an important center for supporters of both the outlawed Kurdistan…
Erdogan hints at referendum on Turkey joining EU
Middle East
November 14, 2016
Erdogan hints at referendum on Turkey joining EU
Accusing Brussels of wanting Turkey to abandon its bid to join the EU, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted in…
EU will have to face consequences if it halts Turkey talks: Erdogan spokesman
Middle East
November 10, 2016
EU will have to face consequences if it halts Turkey talks: Erdogan spokesman
The European Union will have to accept the consequences if it decides to halt membership negotiations with Turkey, President Tayyip…