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Turkish officials reportedly suspect that an Israeli intelligence report detailing an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump on Air Force One was fabricated. The claim was authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com.
Fatih Karahan, the governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT), has visited Damascus for discussions with senior Syrian officials, marking a significant visit by a Turkish official.
Key actors in Türkiye's 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aimed at the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group, met on Thursday as the country awaits the next stage of the process.
Taliban officials met with EU representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss the return of Afghan migrants. The closed-door talks focused on the dignified return of Afghans, with some human rights activists decrying the EU visas issued for the Taliban delegation.
Despite BYD's stance suggesting a freeze on investments for a new factory in Turkey, Ankara remains optimistic that the billion-dollar project has not been abandoned. Turkish officials believe positive developments regarding the massive investment will soon emerge.
A top Turkish official stated that the recent Iran-centered conflict has highlighted the critical importance of energy security and exposed the fragility of the global economy.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman declined to disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles.
Turkish officials have informed investors that ongoing conflicts could hinder economic growth and contribute to rising prices within the country.
Hulusi Akar, chair of the Turkish parliament’s Defence Committee, posted a threatening message on X targeting Greek Cypriots. The message warned those 'dreaming of Easter' in Cyprus that it would be their last.
Turkish officials are encouraging Muslims living abroad to report incidents of Islamophobia to relevant authorities, including the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). This initiative addresses concerns about rising Islamophobia.
At the Three Seas Initiative parliamentary summit, Croatian Speaker Gordan Jandroković highlighted the region as an EU strategic center. Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş urged unity against 'brute force' and committed to deeper cooperation, while Ukrainian Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk advocated for Ukraine's EU, NATO, and 3SI membership.
A former Turkish official and government advisor, known as the 'father' of the Turko-Libyan memorandum, issued provocative statements against Greece, escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and threatening Turkish action if Greece persists in its stance.
A Turkish official states that current energy price volatility is likely temporary and that Türkiye is implementing measures to mitigate its effects, acknowledging a period of heightened global uncertainty.
A Turkish official stated that a missile intercepted by NATO air defense systems near Turkish airspace was actually targeting Cyprus, not Turkey, contradicting earlier reports.
A Turkish official, Burhanettin Duran, has described the Feb. 28, 1997 process as a 'planned, systematic and comprehensive social engineering project'.
A Turkish official stated that Türkiye will not allow Israel's aggression to extend into the Horn of Africa, reiterating opposition to Israel's actions in Palestine.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has again criticized Turkish officials on social media, this time publishing a map to support its claims that Turkey occupies more territory than Israel.
Alican Uludağ, a journalist for Deutsche Welle, has been rearrested by Turkish authorities. This marks another instance of his detention by Turkish officials.
Turkey has informed Canada of its decision to participate as a founding member in the Bank for Defense, Security and Resilience, a Turkish official told Reuters on Monday.
Turkish officials and policymakers at the Erciyes Summit emphasized the growing link between climate change, water scarcity, and food security as critical national security challenges, urging stronger cooperation.
Georgian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish officials have inaugurated the full launch of the modernized Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway, following extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction work aimed at boosting trade and freight transport.
Turkish officials, including Admiral Yaycı, have made new provocative statements asserting Turkey's 'Blue Homeland' doctrine and plans for an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) up to 200 nautical miles in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. These declarations outline Turkey's claims over significant maritime areas.
A Turkish official stated that the research and development achievements of the Turkish defense industry could serve as a catalyst for other sectors, also highlighting localization efforts within the industry.
Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Giannis Loverdos sent a clear message to Turkey regarding statements by Hakan Fidan, stating Greece desires peace but will not accept threats.
Sofia University has rejected accusations of antisemitism, declaring itself the target of a "defamatory and discrediting campaign" and accusing the Israeli ambassador of "gross interference in academic autonomy."
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
Three public officials in Turkey have been suspended and one detained over allegations that they improperly accessed land registry records belonging to Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.
Omer Çelik, a Turkish official, made provocative statements, calling the militarization of Greek islands and close cooperation between Greek Cypriots and Israel a 'source of instability' in the Eastern Mediterranean.
A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by Nato air defence systems, Turkish officials said on Wednesday. The defence ministry said it had been “engaged and neutralised by Nato air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean”. It did not specify the missile’s intended target. A Turkish official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the missile had been “aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veer...
Turkish officials express sympathy for Iran but urge 'greater flexibility' as Ankara discusses establishing a 'buffer zone' within Iran to counter US-armed Kurdish groups.
A top Turkish economy official, Şimşek, announced significant progress in the government's economic program, noting that inflation has reached its lowest point in 50 months.
A top Turkish official has called for the creation of a new constitution, aiming to replace the existing 'coup constitution' and usher in a 'new Türkiye.'
A top Turkish official reiterated a call for the European Union to include Ankara in its new trade and industrial policies, as the bloc seeks to boost its competitiveness.
Cyprus's foreign ministry has condemned the visit of the Turkish Vice President to northern Cyprus, while the Turkish official stated that Turkey brought peace to Greek Cypriots. This highlights ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on the status of the region.
A Turkish official detailed the country's ambitious 2035 renewable energy targets and its ongoing energy transformation efforts, aiming to enhance global supply security.
Football club Sarajevo has reached an agreement with Turkish officials, allowing them to play against Bašakşehir at Koševo Stadium should their Conference League second qualifying round match proceed.
Türkiye and Pakistan have extended their congratulations to Azerbaijan on its Independence Day. President Zardari of Pakistan and Turkish officials felicitated the Azerbaijani leadership on this occasion.
Turkish official Fidan has stated that the European Union's perceived lack of will is a significant impediment to relations between Ankara and Brussels.
Turkish officials are actively promoting Istanbul as a regional financial center, seeking to capitalize on the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict involving Iran on Gulf economies.
Athens is reportedly analyzing what it perceives as an 'attack' by Turkish official Fidan, seeking to understand Ankara's true targets and motivations during a critical international juncture.
Former Constitutional Court president Haşim Kılıç and ex-AKP minister Hüseyin Çelik have sharply criticized Turkey’s judiciary and executive presidency system, labeling them a 'disaster.'
Turkey has announced that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over NATO skies, marking another near-miss incident and escalating the threat to the region.
The Vice President of Turkey's ruling AK Party, Hüseyin Yayman, made provocative comments regarding Greece's defensive moves in the Aegean Sea, stating that the weapons on the islands are insufficient against Turkey, linking it to the Middle East war.
Vera Çelik, the youngest councilor in Zurich, who wears a headscarf, has reportedly been congratulated by Turkish officials and media, leading to her defending herself amidst the attention.
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and en route towards Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air defence systems, Turkish officials said Wednesday, in an incident that underscored fears of a widening regional war.
Two Turkish journalists were detained by Israeli security forces in Tel Aviv while reporting live, drawing strong condemnation from Turkish officials.
Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications for the Turkish Presidency, stated that Turkey strongly opposes Israeli actions in Palestine and the region, vowing not to allow its aggression to spread to the Horn of Africa.