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Turkey lobby has failed to shift US stance on issues straining bilateral relations: report

A recent report by a Washington-based think tank has shown that Turkey’s lobbyists in the US, comprising 11 organizations, failed in 2020 to change...

Greece claims Turkish coast guard pushed migrants its way: report

Greece accused Turkey on Tuesday of acting like a “pirate” in waters between the two regional rivals, claiming that its coast guard escorted and...

Netherlands’ investigation into possible war crimes of Syrian rebels paused due to Turkey: report

A Dutch government-supported investigation into possible war crimes by rebel groups in Syria was paused due to conditions for cooperation set by the Turkish...

[Opinion] Can Turkey-Ukraine relations alter the power dynamic in the Black Sea?

Türkmen Terzi The competition between Turkey and Ukraine in the energy and tourism sectors has in no way negatively impacted attempts to strengthen cooperation between...

Press organizations call on Turkey to release Syrian journalist Shama, halt deportation proceedings

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in two separate statements on Friday called on the Turkish government to immediately release...

Turkey grants INTERPOL staff diplomatic immunity ahead of İstanbul meeting

Turkey on Friday granted a series of privileges to International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) staff attending the 89th annual meeting of its General Assembly...

Turkey not invited to Biden’s upcoming Summit for Democracy

Turkey has not been invited to an online summit that will be hosted by US President Joe Biden Dec. 9-10, according to a list...

Iranian intelligence threatens and abducts dissidents living in Turkey

Iranian intelligence threatens and abducts dissidents living in Turkey’s Van province, including journalists, politicians, businesspeople and artists, the Stockholm Center for Freedom reported on...

Turkey denies moving S-400 batteries to İncirlik Air Base

The Turkish Defense Ministry has denied media reports suggesting that batteries of an air defense system Turkey bought from Russia despite Washington’s objections have...

FM says joint working group to be established with US to discuss disagreements

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced that a working group will be established between Turkey and United States to discuss a wide range...

Rights groups call on Turkish gov’t to ensure protection of rights of Turkmen nationals residing in Turkey

Thirty-three nongovernmental organizations in a joint statement on Tuesday called on the Turkish government to uphold its international legal obligations and ensure the protection...

Turkey revokes accreditation of 9 honorary consuls before end of their tenure

The Turkish Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of nine honorary consuls despite the fact that their tenure was expected to end in 2025,...

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