Delegations from Turkey, Ukraine, the UN, and Russia are planning to meet and discuss renewing the Black Sea Grain Agreement on May 10-11 in Istanbul, Turkish Defense Ministry said on May 9, as reported by news agency Anadolu.
Turkey’s Top Election Challenger Pledges Closer Ties to NATO and EU
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, aiming to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said in an interview that if he wins on Sunday he would strengthen Turkey’s role in NATO and revive a bid to join the EU.
Fury as Turkey offers Abramovich safe haven along with other sanctioned Russian oligarchs
Russian oligarch and former Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich is one of several billionaires with ties to Vladimir Putin that appears to be taking advantage of Turkey’s unique stance.
Turkey Massively Denying Residence Permit To Russians
Russians have encountered problems with obtaining and renewing a tourist residence permit in Turkey. The rate of refusal to obtain residence permits has begun to grow sharply in almost all regions, …
Analysis: Erdogan again? Amid rubble of Turkey’s quake, voters demand to be heard
As the sun beat down on a Turkish tent camp for earthquake survivors, Bahattin Kar emerged from his makeshift shelter to complain about the lack of electricity and water, the unfair distribution of …
A defining election for Turkey
After dominating politics for two decades, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces the toughest political challenge of his career as Turkey prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections on Sunday.
What’s at stake in Turkey’s landmark elections?
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will face his toughest political challenge yet when the nation votes this month, with the opposition sensing its best chance yet of ending his two decades in power and reversing his policies.
The economic impact of Turkey’s elections: Six potential scenarios
As Turkey heads to the polls for presidential and parliamentary elections this month, the consequences for its troubled economy are likely to be significant and wide-ranging. Financial stability, …
Is this the End of Turkey’s Erdogan?
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Ankara rejected US proposal to transfer Russian S-400 air defense system from Turkey to Ukraine
The United States proposed that Turkey send Ukraine the S-400 air defense system it purchased from Russia, but Ankara refused, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said, Turkish news agency Anadolu reported on May 7.