INFOS & ACTUS

In Line with Russian Understanding, Türkiye Withdraws from Checkpoint on Syria’s M4 Highway – Saeed Abdulrazek / AL-AWSAT

"Turkish forces have started withdrawing from a military checkpoint south of the M4 highway connecting Syria’s Aleppo and Latakia governorates in preparation of the...

Erdoğan accuses opposition of seeking approval from West – HURRIYET DAILY NEWS

"President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Feb. 3 accused the opposition parties of seeking the approval of the Western countries while framing their policies" reports Hurriyet Daily...

West’s consulate closures ‘intentional’: Foreign Ministry – HURRIYET DAILY NEWS

"The decision taken by the prominent western countries, including the United States, over an unclear security threat is intentional and serving the terror organizations, Türkiye’s...

Turkey’s diplomacy drive: Is this ‘zero problems’ 2.0? – Christopher Phillips / MIDDLE EAST EYE

"Facing a tough campaign for re-election in June, Erdogan is seeking reconciliation with his neighbours out of desperation and using diplomacy to bolster his...

Turkey’s inflation slows for third month ahead of election – RFI

"Turkey's inflation rate slowed for a third successive month in January, official data showed Friday, after a record that threw the economy into chaos...

Turkey ranks 103rd among 167 countries in global democracy index – DUVAR English

"Turkey ranked 103rd in the Economist's latest global democracy index. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) categorized Turkey as a "hybrid regime" which is a...

Risque d’attentat en Turquie : les Français appelés à éviter les lieux touristiques – Julie Malo / Le FIGARO

"Le Quai d'Orsay a appelé hier les Français à la plus grande vigilance. Les grands rassemblements et les lieux touristiques pourraient être la cible...

La sociologue turque Pinar Selek « paye la résistance au prix fort » – TV5 MONDE

"Réfugiée en France, la sociologue et militante féministe Pinar Selek est poursuivie depuis vingt-cinq ans par l'Etat turc pour un acte terroriste qu'elle n'a...

Swedish MFA to HNN: The NATO Ball Is in Turkey’s Court – Astri Edvardsen / HIGH NORTH NEWS

Tromsø, Northern Norway: Sweden and Finland have made great efforts to fulfill the agreement with Turkey and continue their joint path into NATO, says the...

‘Take your dirty hands off of Turkey’, Ankara’s interior minister tells US envoy – Ragip Soylu / MIDDLE EAST EYE

"Suleyman Soylu, an ardent critic of the United States, whom he blames for the 2016 military coup attempt, has been hitting out at Washington since...

Turkey’s Turning Point: What Will Erdogan Do to Stay in Power? – Hanri Barkey / FOREIGN AFFAIRS

"At a time of geopolitical shocks and conflict between Russia and the West, it is the unpredictability of domestic politics that most worries Erdogan....

Turkish prosecutor seeks up to 25 years in jail for Boğaziçi students over protest of appointed rector – DUVAR english

"In their final sentencing opinion (“mütalaa”), a Turkish prosecutor has demanded up to 25 years in prison for 14 Boğaziçi University students who staged...

Sending tanks not element for solution in Ukraine-Russia war: Erdoğan – HURRIYET DAILY NEWS

On 2 February 2023, HURRIYET DAILY NEWS reported that "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Feb. 1 that sending weapons to Ukraine would not serve as...

Turkey summons Western envoys in consulate closure row – FRANCE 24

"Turkey on Thursday summoned the ambassadors and top envoys of nine Western powers to condemn the mass closure of European consulates in Istanbul due...

Senators call on Biden to delay F-16 jet sale to Turkey until Finland and Sweden allowed into NATO – Haley Britzky / CNN

"A bipartisan group of senators urged President Joe Biden to delay the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey until Turkey agrees to allow...

Construction d’un mur entre la Bulgarie et la Turquie : l’UE doit payer, lance le président bulgare – Krassen Nikolov / EURACTIV

"La Bulgarie ne dira pas non aux drones et radars proposés par la Commission européenne pour assurer la surveillance de sa frontière avec la...

Opinion: Turkey’s press freedom trapped in the ballot box – Bülent Mumay / DW

"From the establishment of the modern Turkish Republic in 1923 to this day, the press in Turkey has never been able to enjoy complete...

Erdogan’s popularity surges to two-year high after boost in spending – Ragip Soylu / MIDDLE EAST EYE

"The popularity of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his party has hit a two-year high following a huge boost in spending and steps that have benefited...

Sweden’s NATO Problem Is Also Turkey’s NATO Problem – Alper Coskun / CARNEGIE

"The image of Turkey standing in the way of Sweden and Finland’s historic decision to join the alliance, against the backdrop of the war...

« En Turquie, l’État de droit recule, et l’influence russe s’accroît » – Marc Pierini / La CROIX

Marc Pierini, ancien ambassadeur de l’UE notamment en Turquie (2006-2011) et Syrie (1998-2002), propose une analyse de la situation de la Turquie à trois...

Pro-Iran group claims attack on Turkey’s base in northern Iraq – AL-MONITOR

"The so-called Bashiqa base, which has long been a source of tension between Ankara and Baghdad, is a frequent target of rocket attacks by pro-Iranian...

Défections. Le meurtre d’un chef des “Loups gris” déchire l’extrême droite turque – COURRIER INTERNATIONAL

"Figure montante de l’ultradroite, Sinan Ates a été assassiné le 30 décembre dernier. Les soupçons se portent sur le MHP, un parti d’extrême droite. Un...

La diplomatie d’équilibriste d’Erdogan – Courrier International

"Vous êtes en terminale ou en première spécialité histoire-géographie, géopolitique et sciences politiques (HGGSP) ? La Lettre de l’éduc est pour vous. Chaque semaine, Benjamin...

Turkey rises, Russia fades as Iran and Azerbaijan clash over Armenia – Al-Monitor/Amberin Zaman

"Conflict is looming once again between Armenia and Azerbaijan as regional powers maneuver in the Caucasus" reports Amberin Zaman in Al-Monitor. A small hotel in...

It’s A Golden Era For Russia-Turkey Relations – Aytuğ Özçolak/Diken

It’s A Golden Era For Russia-Turkey Relations — Just Look At The Data "As Russia has become increasingly isolated since the invasion of Ukraine, the...

Senator Van Hollen says no F-16s for Turkey if Sweden, Finland not admitted to NATO – Al-Monitor/Adam Lucente

"The Democratic senator also discussed concerns about Israel’s new government, China’s inroads in the Gulf and more at the Al-Monitor PRO event" reports Adam...

Entre la Turquie et la Syrie, un rapprochement risqué pour Erdogan – Hussam Hammoud / MEDIAPART

"À la suite de plusieurs pays, la Turquie a commencé à dialoguer avec le régime de Damas, après plus de douze ans d’inimitié en...

Turkey is running Northern Syria dry – Gisella Ligios / NEW INTERNATIONALIST

Gisella Ligios reports from Rojava on the threat of food and water insecurity, and its impact on farming livelihoods, in New Internationalist on January 30,...

Adhésion à l’Otan: la Finlande assure rester froide aux ouvertures d’Erdogan – COURRIER INTERNATIONAL

"Malgré des ouvertures de la Turquie, la Finlande a assuré lundi ne pas souhaiter entrer dans l'Otan sans sa voisine la Suède, avec qui...

Swedish flag burnt in Jakarta amid Turkey Nato row – BBC NEWS

"Protesters gathered outside Sweden's embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Monday to demonstrate against the burning of a Quran by a far-right Danish politician" reports...

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