Turkey has said that any attempt by Greece to expand its maritime border would be an “act of war” as it prepares for new military drills north of Cyprus this week.Leaders of Nato, of which both …
In Turkey, Lake Turns Into Graveyard For Migrants
Lake Van, a vast body of water nearly seven times the size of Lake Geneva, has become a death trap for Afghan, Pakistani and other migrants seeking security and work. The sinking of two boats in June …
‘Hypocritical’: Turkey slams EU warning over east Mediterranean
Turkish VP refutes EU threat for sanctions as Turkish military gets ready to carry out military exercises off Cyprus.
Turkey, Iran and Russia unite to slam US oil deal in Syria
Turkey, Russia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to Syrian “sovereignty” on August 26 and slammed an oil deal that a US company allegedly has with American-backed partners in eastern Syria. Turkey, …
‘Hypocritical’: Turkey condemns EU’s move over east Mediterranean
Turkish VP refutes EU threat for sanctions as Turkish military gets ready to carry out military exercises off Cyprus.
Grumpy Virgin bows out as drag becomes a political act in Turkey
Death of entertainer Huysuz Virjin, 87, highlights hardening of attitudes towards queer or trans people …
EU prepares sanctions against Turkey over gas exploration dispute with Greece
The measures, meant to limit Turkey’s ability to explore for natural gas in contested waters, could affect individuals, ships or the use of European ports, the EU’s top diplomat said.
EU could sanction Turkey if no progress on Mediterranean crisis
The EU on Friday warned Turkey it could face fresh sanctions — including tough economic measures — unless progress is made in reducing soaring tensions with Greece and Cyprus in the eastern …
EU mulls sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean tensions
The EU is considering imposing economic sanctions against Turkey over its gas drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean while urging Ankara to engage in a dialogue, the bloc’s foreign policy …
UAE hits back at Israel deal critics: ‘Nothing but fear and hate’
The UAE took to Twitter to accuse Iran, Qatar and Turkey in particular of being wedded to a worldview defined by conflict and antisemitism.