In a scathing report on Turkey’s progress toward EU membership, the European Commission said the Turkish authorities continue to pressure civil society, aid groups and the media, and that political …
After signs of rapprochement, Turkey-EU ties sour again
Turkey’s relations with the European Union appeared to take a turn for the worse on Tuesday, as Ankara voiced dissatisfaction with the result of last week’s EU summit and the bloc said the country’s …
Turkey’s EU Membership Bid Evaporating, Commission Says
The European Union’s executive said on Tuesday that Turkey’s government was undermining its economy, eroding democracy and destroying independent courts, leaving Ankara’s bid to join the EU further …
Assad blames Turkey for Nagorno-Karabakh fighting, Russia sees ‘terrorism’ risk
Assad accused Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan of being the main instigator in the deadliest fighting between Armenian and Azeri forces for more than 25 years.
Greece says onus on Turkey to ease tensions
Greece welcomes moves by Turkey to de-escalate recent tensions in the east Mediterranean, its prime minister said on Tuesday, but Ankara needs to show a firmer commitment to improving relations.
Armenia’s Prime Minister Accuses Turkey of ‘Reinstating the Ottoman Empire’ in Sending Mercenaries to Nagorno Karabakh
When Armenia and Azerbaijan resumed Europe’s oldest “frozen war” over the breakaway territory of Nagorno Karabakh on Sept 27, the intimate nature of the fighting—between trenches so close that …
Greek premier meets with NATO chief over tension with Turkey
Greece’s prime minister has reiterated his country is prepared to hold talks with fellow NATO member Turkey about a dispute over maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean …
Syria’s Assad blames Turkey for fighting between Azeris and Armenians
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan of being the main instigator in the deadliest fighting between Armenian and Azeri forces for more than 25 years. In an …
Turkey stirring the pot? Why Armenians, Azeris are fighting again.
Karabakh, a case study in old borders, older rivalries, and the ability of outside powers – Turkey – to meddle.
U.S., NATO Talk Peace with Turkey While It Plays Active Role in Three Wars
Turkey is involving in conflicts in Syria, Libya and between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but has of far avoided a direct clash with fellow NATO member Greece over energy reserves in the Mediterranean Sea.