Erdogan calls on Europe to support Turkey’s moves in Libya
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called on Europe to support its work in Libya, where it is providing military support to the internationally-recognized government, if … Read more
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EU cuts pre-accession aid to Turkey by 75%
The EU has cut pre-accession aid to Turkey by 75%, according to a letter sent to the European Parliament by EU foreign affairs commissioner Josep … Read more
Chances of Libyan breakthrough in Berlin in doubt, Erdogan threatens to “teach a lesson” to Haftar
Turkish threats to “teach a lesson” to Libyan strongman Gen. Khalifa Haftar following a breakdown in Tuesday’s cease-fire talks in Moscow has cast serious doubt … Read more
Erdogan says Turkey starting troop deployment to Libya
Turkey is beginning to send troops into Libya in support of the internationally recognized government in Tripoli, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, days before … Read more
Turkey still confident the cease-fire in Libya would hold
Turkey said it was still confident the cease-fire in Libya would hold despite strongman Khalifa Haftar’s refusal to sign a permanent truce.
Haftar walked away … Read more
Hyundai starts production for the all-new i10 in Europe
Hyundai Motor has announced the start of production for the all-new i10 at the Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi plant in İzmit, Turkey.
The latest model … Read more
2,000 Syrian fighters deployed to Libya
In an exclusive report The Guardian reports that a total of 2,000 Syrian fighters have travelled from Turkey or will arrive imminently to fight on … Read more
Haftar asks for time on agreement on Libya’s ceasefire
Talks in Russia aimed at agreeing on an unconditional and open-ended ceasefire in Libya failed to achieve a breakthrough on Monday and have been adjourned … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in talks with Turkish President in Ankara
A handout photo made available by the Turkish President’s Press Office shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte … Read more
Erdogan meets head of UN-recognized Libyan government
Recep Tayyip Erdogan held talks with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj in Istanbul on Sunday, just days after Khalifa Haftar, a military strongman in eastern … Read more
Eight children among refugees found dead off the coast of Turkey
A handout photo made available by the Turkish Coast Guard shows a Turkish Coast Guard diver searching for refugees who were lost from a sunken … Read more
US expected to intervene in easing tension in East Mediterranean
The United States will be assuming an active role in easing tensions created by Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean and Aegean, particularly following its maritime … Read more
UN led Libyan peace talks to be held in Berlin
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Libyan peace talks will be held in Berlin, as Turkey and Russia appealed to Libya’s warring … Read more
Haftar rejects ceasefire calls
Khalifa Haftar rejected the call for a ceasefire by Russia and Turkey. He added that the offensive on Tripoli and other cities will continue.
Libya … Read more
Tunisia refuses Turkish request to use its territory to intervene in Libya
Tunisia has “categorically” refused the use of its territory in the on-going Libya conflict between the UN-recognised government based in Tripoli and the army of … Read more
Erdogan and Putin call for Libyan ceasefire starting on January 12
The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Russian President Vladimir Putin have urged for a ceasefire in Libya starting on January 12, calling for … Read more
Haftar’s foreign ally likely responsible for military academy attack – UN Libyan envoy
The United Nations Libya envoy said on Monday that a country supporting commander Khalifa Haftar’s self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) was likely responsible for a … Read more
Egyptians MPs call for boycotting Turkish products
Egyptian MP Ismail Nasr El-Din and other colleagues called on his government to boycott Turkish products.
Nasr El-Din said the call comes in response to … Read more
Egypt warns grave consequence over Turkish military intervention in Libya
Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned of the grave consequences against any Turkish military intervention in Libya, stressing that such an intervention would hinder any … Read more
Turkish soldiers deployment in Libya starts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said Turkish soldiers had begun deploying to Libya after parliament approved such a move last week.
“Our soldiers’ … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s government condemns Turkish interference in Libya
Saudi Arabia’s government condemned the latest Turkish interference in Libya, state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.
The Saudi Kingdom denounced Turkey’s parliament approval of … Read more
Haftar calls for Jihad against Turkey’s involvement in Libya
Khalifa Haftar declared on Friday military mobilization and “Jihad” against Turkey’s plan to send troops to Libya to support the UN-backed Government of National Accord … Read more
Egypt condemns Turkish parliament approval to send forces to Libya
Egypt strongly condemned the Turkish parliament approval of a memorandum of understanding presented by the Turkish president to send military forces to Libya.
The Foreign … Read more
Libyan Interior Minister urges Haftar to surrender after vote in Turkish Parliament
The Libyan Express reported that Libyan Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha, after the endorsement of the Turkish Parliament on sending troops to Libya, said that now … Read more
Trump warns Turkey against military intervention in Libya, Greece, Israel and Cyprus also criticize decision
President Donald Trump warned his Turkish counterpart against sending troops to fight in Libya hours after the Turkish parliament voted to authorize such a move.… Read more
Turkish Parliament authorise sending troops to Libya
MPs in Turkey have authorised sending troops to Libya to help the UN-supported government in Tripoli battle forces loyal to a rival government.
They voted … Read more
Turkey’s parliament set to approve sending troops to Libya
Turkey’s parliament is to vote on whether to send Turkish troops to Libya, to back the UN-recognised government in the capital, Tripoli, that is battling … Read more
Erdogan warns up to 250,000 people fleeing from Syria’s Idlib towards Turkey
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that up to 250,000 migrants were fleeing from the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib towards Turkey, adding that Ankara … Read more
Turkish Airlines expanding fleet, opening 4 new routes in 2020
Turkish Airlines will open four new routes in 2020 as it expands and updates its fleet, according to the chairman of Turkey’s flag carrier.
“We … Read more
Turkey readies to approve troop deployment to Libya, Merkel, Erdogan and Putin discuss diplomatic solution
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday said the motion signed by Turkish president on troops deployment to Libya is to be submitted in parliament … Read more