Erdogan Urges Lifting U.S. Sanctions on Iran, Return to Nuclear Deal
A French diplomatic source also said on Thursday that Iran has given encouraging signs over the last few days about resuming nuclear diplomacy and opening informal talks
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Erdogan Pledges Stronger Freedoms in Plan Critics Say Puts Pressure on Turkish Judiciary
'Improving freedom of expression, organization and religion is the goal we have so far worked the hardest on,' the Turkish president claims
Doctors Skeptical of Interests Behind Turkey's COVID Restrictions Softening
'Political and economic interests must not take precedence over human life', Turkish Medical Association warns, as Turkey reopens restaurants and some schools
Under Pressure From Turkey, Kosovo May Overturn Decision to Open Jerusalem Embassy
After his predecessor's move to establish ties with Israel, Kosovo's PM-designate Albin Kurti reconsiders the embassy's location
Erdogan Calls for Thawing of Strained Ties With U.S.
Turkish president softens tone after accusations of U.S. support of Kurdish militants, saying common interests far outweigh differing opinions
Analysis Biden Hasn’t Called Erdogan Yet, and They Have a Lot to Talk About
Their administrations’ relationship has started on the wrong foot, and it’s unclear how it will improve if neither side is willing to concede on key issues
Turkey Will Expand Operations Against Kurdish Militants, Erdogan Says After Iraq Killings
Ankara accuses Kurdish PKK militants of killing 13 Turkish captives in northern Iraq
Turkey Investigates Dutch Far-right Politician Wilders for Calling Erdogan a 'Terrorist'
'This fascist who attacked our president would have been a damn Nazi if he had lived during World War II,' said a spokesman Erdogan's AK Party in response
Turkish Police Detain 159 People at Protests Over Erdogan-appointed University Head
Students at the Bogazici University in Istanbul began their protests nearly a month ago, saying the appointment of Melih Bulu as rector was undemocratic
Analysis Erdogan Winks at Israel and Expects a Door to the White House
With Biden in charge, the Turkish president suddenly faces someone who cares about things like human rights. So Ankara is talking about restoring full diplomatic relations with Israel
Opinion Erdogan’s Take on the Holocaust Is Cynical, Selective and Self-serving
In his three minute video address for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Turkey's president didn’t even mention the word ‘Jew.’ And in his listing of genocides, one was notably missing
For Armenians in Israel, a Sad Holiday and an Identity Crisis Following Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has left many Armenians in Israel angered by their adopted homeland’s reported role in helping arm Baku and its ongoing refusal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide as a holocaust
Analysis Erdogan-picked University Chief Gave Students the Perfect Way to Fight Back
Bogazici University's new rector confessed his love for Metallica, whose 'Master of Puppets' has become the anthem of a protest against President Erdogan’s heavy hand in Turkey's higher education system – where he seeks to reconcile traditionalism with aspirations of international prestige
Turkish Professors Join Growing Protest Against Erdogan-appointed University Chief
In a rare demonstration, hundreds of students and about two dozen faculty members say the appointment of Melih Bulu at the leading Turkish school was undemocratic
Turkish Police Clash With Students Protesting Erdogan-appointed University Chief
Faculty members at Bogazici University, one of Turkey's top establishments, say appointment of rector with ties to ruling party 'clearly violates academic freedom and scientific autonomy'
Analysis Erdogan Reaches Out to Israel – but New Allies Will Influence Jerusalem’s Response
Up until a few years ago, Erdogan’s statements would have been welcomed as an important diplomatic message whose fruits Israel should quickly harvest, but the new geopolitical map demands more caution
Erdogan Says Turkey Wants Better Ties With Israel
Turkey's president says ties could be different if not for 'issues with people at the top level,' calls Israel's Palestinian policy 'unacceptable'
Erdogan: Turkey Hopes to 'Turn New Page' With U.S., EU in 2021
Earlier in December, Washington sanctioned Ankara over acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defenses ■ Speaking to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party, Erdogan said 'artificial agendas' tested Turkey's ties with the EU and United States in 2020
Opinion Thanks to Erdogan, Turkey Hasn’t Been This Isolated for 50 Years
The U.S. has slapped sanctions on Turkey. Europe is losing patience with Erdogan. Relations with Russia and Iran aren’t rosy, and Ankara shouldn’t count on Qatar
Turkey Says Won’t Back Down on S-400 Purchase Despite 'Hostile' U.S. Sanctions
Washington says the S-400 anti-air systems Turkey purchased from Russia pose a threat to its F-35 fighter jets and to NATO's broader defense system
Analysis With Biden and Troubles in Europe, U.S. Sanctions on Turkey Are Only the Beginning
Biden, who called Erdogan a dictator, is expected to be tougher on Turkey than Trump
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Turkey Over Purchase of Russian Air-defenses
Turkey condemns sanctions as 'grave mistake,' threatens to retaliate over a move it says would harm ties between NATO allies
Analysis As Israel Normalizes Ties With Arab Countries, Signs of Renewed Friendship With Turkey
Several developments suggest the beginnings of reconciliation, two years after Ankara recalled its ambassador and 10 after the watershed Mavi Marmara incident, but Israel is in no hurry
New Netflix Show Is Going to Upset Turkey's Erdogan
Erdogan beware: Innovative new Turkish drama 'Ethos' centers around feminine solidarity, features a lesbian couple and critiques religious institutions
EU Set to Approve Sanctions Over Turkish Gas Drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean
Individuals accused of planning or taking part in unauthorized drilling off Cyprus would be punished, in lieu of punishing Turkey, whose economy and currency are already weak
Erdogan Says Turkey Won't Bow to Threats in Conflict With Greece Over Gas Reserves
In August, tensions flared when Ankara sent a survey vessel to map out energy drilling prospects in the Mediterranean also claimed by Athens
Erdogan Says He Hopes France Will Soon Get Rid of Macron 'Burden'
The two NATO allies, who have clashed over caricatures of Prophet Muhammad and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, are at loggerheads ■ 'If you love Armenians so much, you should give them Marseilles,' Erdogan says
Erdogan Dashes Hopes of Reforms After Slamming Jailed Kurdish Leader
Thousands of Turks are currently jailed on terrorism charges, following the failed 2016 coup attempt, including politicians, academics and journalists
Analysis Biden Win May Be the Straw to Break Erdogan's Back
The new U.S. administration will want to settle accounts with Erdogan, who is already neck-deep in domestic damages caused by his associates
Opinion The Turkish Economy’s Problem Isn’t Interest Rates, It’s Erdogan
A new central bank governor and finance minister won’t mean anything as long as the president is enforcing his destructive policies