Turchia
Vai alla Scheda Paese »Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people
— Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Turkey threatens to cancel EU deal over Greek coup ruling
Turkey has threatened to cancel a deal with the European Union on taking back migrants who cross over to Greece. Turkish officials are unhappy about a decision by the Greek Supreme Court not to extradite a group of eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece after a failed coup in ...
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Violence costs world economy $13.6 trillion in year: WEF report
The total economic impact of violence on the world economy in 2015 was estimated to be $13.6 trillion, according to a recent report endorsed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), which particularly highlighted attacks in Turkey, France and Belgium.
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Still early for constitutional draft in Syria: Turkish official
Turkey is not aware of a constitutional draft handed over to Syrian officials from a Russian delegation in Astana, a Foreign Ministry official has said, noting that the stages of the political transitional process have been outlined by U.N. Security Council.
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UN relief officials urge Security Council to push for greater humanitarian access in Syria
Source: UN Security Council Country: Syrian Arab RepublicAfter describing Syria's grim humanitarian situation in a briefing today, they also urged sustained action by the Security Council to maintain the ceasefire and end the conflict.SECURITY COUNCIL 7870TH MEETING (AM) SC/12694 26 JANUARY 2017 Describing reports of severe suffering, starvation and ...
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Israeli official to visit Turkey on Feb 1 for political discussions
The Israeli Foreign Ministry’s undersecretary will meet his Turkish counterpart next week for political consultations over the two countries’ normalization process, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hüseyin Müftüoğlu said Jan. 26.
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Ankara considers German invitation to Can Dündar as ‘provocation’
The German Justice Ministry’s invitation to an official reception to former Cumhuriyet editor-in-chief Can Dündar as a guest of honor is a “provocation” ahead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Turkey, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Müftüoğlu has told reporters.
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Turkey's new citizenship rules attract foreign investors
Turkey is looking to attract foreign property investors by offering them Turkish citizenship if they buy real estate in the country worth at least $1 million.
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Germany to scrap 'lese majeste' law after Turkey row
The German government voted on Jan. 25 to scrap a "lese majeste" law that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had sought to employ against a popular German television satirist.
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Minister George Vella presents Maltese presidency priorities at European Parliament
Minister for Foreign Affairs George W. Vella presented the priorities of the Maltese presidency of the European Union at the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET).Minister Vella primarily addressed the EU enlargement process and gave an overview of the state of play concerning the progress registered by individual countries ...
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Turkey says waiting to see outcome of Trump's Syria safe zones call
Turkey is waiting to see the outcome of U.S. President Donald Trump's pledge to order safe zones in Syria, and has long advocated such a plan, Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Hüseyin Müftüoğlu said on Jan. 26
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Turkey strongly condemns terror attack in Somalia
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a deadly terror attack in Somalia that killed at least 14 people on Jan. 25, according to an official statement released later in the day.
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Turkey has issued over 16 million visas online since 2013
More than 16 million foreigners were issued with Turkish visas between April 2013 and Jan. 1, 2017 since a new electronic system was launched, the Foreign Ministry announced on Jan. 25.
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Turkey summons German charge d’affaires over Can Dündar reception invitation
The Turkish Foreign Affairs Ministry has summoned the German charge d’affaires in Ankara to express its reaction over German Justice Minister Heiko Maas’ invitation of Turkish journalist Can Dündar to a reception in Berlin, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) reported on Jan. 24.
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Updated - Corruption index: Malta loses 10 places to 47, worst place ever, PN reacts
Malta has lost 10 places in one year on the Corruption Perceptions Index, falling to its worst ever 47th placing since it started to be monitored by Transparency International in 2004.The latest figures were published last night, with Malta dropping from the 37th place in 2015 to the 47th in ...
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Tanzania: Tanzania, Turkey to Rev Up Business
[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -Tanzania and Turkey will have a business council to identify investment opportunities and seek ways of tackling trade challenges in the two countries.
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Tanzania: Private Sector Foundation Set to Form Tanzania-Turkey Secretariat
[Daily News] The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has embarked on procedures to form a secretariat for the Business Council between Tanzania and Turkey at a high pace following President John Magufuli's directive to fast-track stronger trade relations between the two countries.
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Turkey condemns Israeli settlements
Turkey has condemned the Israeli government’s approval of the construction of 2,500 additional units in “illegal settlements on the Palestinian territories it keeps under occupation,” a written statement by the Foreign Ministry said Jan. 25.
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UN seeks $3.4 billion for regional response to Syrian crisis
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey, WorldThe 2017 response plan sets out the framework within which the humanitarian community will respond to the needs of 13.5 million Syrian men, women and children this year. May I start by ...
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34 soldiers fail to appear in coup hearing due to participation in al-Bab battle
An Istanbul court trying 62 soldiers on allegations that they raided Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on the night of the July 15, 2016, coup conducted its first trial on Jan. 23 in the absence of 34 on-duty soldiers who are currently participating in Turkey’s Euphrates Shield operation in northern Syria.
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Turkey, Tanzania ink deals to boost trade, development
Turkey and Tanzania have signed nine agreements in defense, economic development, and health during a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the East African country, according to Anadolu Agency.
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British PM May to visit Turkey on Jan 28
British Prime Minister Theresa May will visit Turkey on Jan. 28 and meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a spokesman said on Jan. 24, as the British leader seeks to prepare for post-Brexit trade deals.