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EU-Turkey talks include Brussels criticism over İmamoğlu arrest, protest crackdown

European Union officials raised concerns about the arrest of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the detention of protesters during a high-level economic meeting with...

Israel accuses Turkey of aiming for ‘protectorate’ in Syria as it steps up attacks: report

Israel stepped up airstrikes on Syria overnight, declaring the attacks a warning to the new Islamist rulers in Damascus as it accused their Turkish...

Turkey denounces Israeli minister’s ‘dangerous’ Al-Aqsa visit

Turkey on Wednesday condemned a visit by Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City,...

EU treads carefully with Turkey despite ‘worrying’ developments

The European Union said Wednesday it will carefully "recalibrate" its engagement with Turkey, citing "worrying developments" following a crackdown on anti-government protests, but insisted...

Cyprus says ‘progress’ in UN-backed talks on divided island

Cypriot leaders agreed Wednesday to press on with trust-building measures that could revive the abandoned peace process on the divided island, the UN said...

EU enlargement commissioner cancels visit to Turkey over mayor’s arrest

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has canceled an upcoming visit to Turkey, where she was scheduled to attend a diplomacy forum and meet...

Turkish foreign minister to attend NATO meeting on European security, Ukraine

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on April 3-4, following talks in Paris on European security,...

US ambassador nominee says he would advise Erdoğan against collision course with Trump

In a Senate hearing marked by bipartisan scrutiny of Turkey’s regional conduct, US ambassador nominee Tom Barrack said he would advise Turkish President Recep...

Erdoğan tells Putin Turkey-Russia cooperation ‘key’ to resolving conflicts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, that cooperation between Turkey and Russia is crucial for resolving regional conflicts, his...

Rubio says US has ‘concerns’ about ‘instability’ in Turkey over protests

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday voiced concern for stability in Turkey as authorities cracked down on protests, while saying Washington wanted...

UK urges Turkey to uphold rule of law amid protests

Britain on Thursday urged Turkey's government to uphold the rule of law amid mass protests that have followed the arrest of İstanbul's popular opposition...

Trump praises Erdoğan amid political crackdown that rattled Turkish markets: report

US President Donald Trump offered public praise for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday, expressing support for a government facing mass anti-government protests...

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