EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Istanbul, Turkey
An aerial view of people sitting in a circle marked by the municipality with social distance, because of the pandemic of the COVID-19 disease caused … Read more
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Turkey won’t abandon its Libyan brothers – Defence Minister
The Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday Turkey’s presence in Libya is to do whatever the international law and justice require, adding that … Read more
Malta: Turkish defence minister in Malta meeting with Bartolo on Libya situation
Malta’s foreign and EU affairs minister Evarist Bartolo on Saturday held a meeting with the Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, who is in Malta … Read more
Turkish Khashoggi murder trial opens
Twenty Saudi nationals have gone on trial in absentia in Turkey over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
He was killed inside the Saudi … Read more
Turkey wants French apology over Mediterranean warships incident
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday Turkey expects France to apologise after an incident between Turkish and French warships in the Mediterranean prompted Paris … Read more
Germany tells Turkey travel warning will be regularly reviewed
Germany will keep reviewing travel advice for Turkey, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas told his Turkish counterpart on Thursday, saying any decisions were coordinated with the … Read more
France suspends role in NATO naval mission in Mediterranean
France has informed NATO that it is suspending its involvement in a naval operation in the Mediterranean after the results of a probe into an … Read more
Turkish business group plans Libya trip to set post-war plan
A Turkish business delegation is set to visit Libya within two weeks to assess how Turkey’s companies and banks can help rebuild the war-torn country … Read more
Turkish company prepping offer to supply Libya power
Turkish power-ship operator Karadeniz Holding is preparing a bid to supply up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity to conflict-hit Libya and will submit it soon, … Read more
Leaders of Greece, Turkey discuss COVID-19 in rare call
The leaders of Greece and Turkey held a rare phone conversation, after months of increasing tension between the two neighbouring countries.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos … Read more
Turkey says Libya’s GNA demands Haftar withdraw from Sirte, Jufra
Libya’s internationally recognised government demands that Khalifa Haftar’s forces withdraw from the coastal city of Sirte and Jufra region as pre-conditions for ceasefire talks, Turkey … Read more
Libya faces real risk of partition
Wolfram Lacher, a senior associate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs, warned of a “real risk” of partition in Libya. Interviewed by … Read more
Turkey says Macron suffers “eclipse of the mind” over Libya
Turkey hit back at French criticism of its intervention in Libya, saying President Emmanuel Macron must have suffered an “eclipse of the mind” to oppose … Read more
Lufthansa closing down the flight operations of its subsidiary Sun Express Germany
Sun Express, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, will restructure its business to focus on leisure flights to and from Turkey, as well … Read more
Libyan and foreign forces mobilise at Sirte
Arab foreign ministers said on Tuesday they wanted to head off a new battle in Libya, where the warring sides are mobilising near the main … Read more
France will not tolerate Turkey’s “dangerous games” in Libya – Macron
France will not tolerate Turkey‘s military intervention in Libya, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (June 22), accusing Ankara of playing “a dangerous game”.… Read more
Turkey’s lonely tourist attractions face make-or-break week
Turkey’s Mediterranean coasts and historic attractions face a critical week as the government presses to open borders and salvage at least part of a tourist … Read more
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Istanbul, Turkey
An aerial picture taken by drone shows a general view of Galata Tower and Halic Bay at sunset during curfew in Istanbul, Turkey.… Read more
Turkey ready for fast reconstruction in conflict-torn Libya
Turkey is ready to rapidly start rebuilding conflict-torn Libya, a senior Turkish official said on Friday, after President Tayyip Erdogan’s senior deputies visited Tripoli this … Read more
Turkey says will work with Italy for stable peace in Libya
Turkey will work together with Italy to achieve stable peace and a political process that will yield results in Libya, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said … Read more
Turkey plans more military bases in north Iraq after offensive
Turkey plans to set up more temporary military bases in northern Iraq after stepping up its strikes against Kurdish militants there, a senior Turkish official … Read more
NATO to investigate Mediterranean incident between French, Turkish warships
NATO will investigate French accusations that Turkey’s navy failed to respond to an allied call to inspect a vessel this month in the Mediterranean, the … Read more
Photo Story: Eating out in times of pandemic in Turkey
Customers sit inside social distancing domes Turkce Meze restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey.
Turkey re-opens restaurants, cafes, parks, beaches, lifts inter-city travel bans as the country … Read more
Turkey discusses lasting ceasefire during Libya visit
Senior Turkish officials discussed a lasting ceasefire and political solution in Libya, as well as energy cooperation, during a visit to Tripoli on Wednesday, Turkey’s … Read more
Reports Turkish warship harassed French ship off the coast of Libya
A senior Turkish military official said on it was “completely untrue” that the Turkish navy had harassed a French warship, denying an assertion by a … Read more
Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish targets in northern Iraq
Turkey’s Defence Ministry said its warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq’s Haftanin region on Wednesday, the second such operation launched against the Kurdistan … Read more
Jump in coronavirus cases rattles Turkish officials
Turkey may have to adopt a harder line on social interactions following a worrying jump in coronavirus infections but it has no plans to reverse … Read more
Merkel, Erdogan agree U.N. process for Libya should be bolstered
German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the conflict in Libya and the situation in the eastern Mediterranean in a video call with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, … Read more
Siege of Libya’s Sirte behind Turkey-Russia talks delay
Russia and Turkey postponed talks on defusing fighting in Libya due to discord over the Ankara-backed Tripoli government’s push to retake the key coastal city … Read more
5.7 magnitude earthquake in Turkey
An earthquake with a 5.7 magnitude shook Bingol province in eastern Turkey on Sunday, causing the collapse of a military observation tower which injured three … Read more
Turkish-Russian talks on Libya and Syria postponed
Russia and Turkey have postponed ministerial-level talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria, where the two countries support opposing sides in long-standing … Read more
Infections in Turkey on the rise again
The number of new coronavirus cases in Turkey rose to 1,459 in the last 24 hours from 1,195 a day earlier, health ministry data showed … Read more
Russia and Turkey to meet on Libya’s future on Sunday
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit Turkey on Sunday for talks, the two countries’ foreign ministries said on Saturday, … Read more
Turkish Airlines to resume flights to China, U.S. in June
Turkish Airlines will resume some international flights this month to China, South Korea and the United States among other destinations, the airline said on Friday, … Read more
Turkey restarts international flights
Turkey has restarted international flights for the first time since planes were grounded on March 28 to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
A plane belonging to … Read more
Turkey dismisses Egyptian proposal for Libya ceasefire
Turkey on Wednesday dismissed Egypt’s proposal for a ceasefire in Libya, saying the plan aimed to save Khalifa Haftar after the collapse of his offensive … Read more
Turkey relaxes coronavirus restrictions further
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey was largely lifting stay-at-home orders for people aged over 65 and for children as part of a further … Read more
UPDATED: Erdogan backtracks on weekend lockdown after public backlash
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday backtracked on extending weekend lockdowns following a public backlash, but warned about a rise in the number of daily … Read more
Turkey vows more support to secure gains in Libya conflict
President Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Thursday to ramp up Turkey’s support for its ally in Libya to lock in recent military gains, and promised joint … Read more
Turkey says to gradually resume flights with 40 countries in June
Turkey plans to resume flights with around 40 countries in June and has reached preliminary agreements for reciprocal air travel with 15 countries, Transport Minister … Read more
Turkey to open Iran, Iraq border to boost trade
Turkey will open its Gurbulak border gate with Iran and the Habur border gate with Iraq this week in order to help boost trade as … Read more
Turkish Airlines to start flights from 6 European countries on June 18
Turkish Airlines said on Tuesday it will start direct flights from 16 cities in six European countries to 14 cities in Anatolia as of June … Read more
Turkey re-opens restaurants, parks as it eases coronavirus measures
Turkey re-opens restaurants, cafes and parks on Monday and lifts inter-city travel curbs as the country eases restrictions taken to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
President … Read more
Turkey says may begin oil exploration under Libya deal in three-four months
Turkey may begin oil exploration in the eastern Mediterranean within three or four months under a deal it signed with Libya that was condemned by … Read more
Photo Story: Drive-in cinema in Istanbul amid coronavirus pandemic
People sit in their cars and watch a movie at the car park of CarrefourSA market in Istanbul, Turkey, amid the ongoing pandemic of the … Read more
Gradual re-opening in Turkey from June 1
Turkey will lift restrictions on intercity travel and allow restaurants, cafes, parks and sports facilities to reopen from June 1 as it eases restrictions imposed … Read more
Russian fighters flown out of western Libya after Haftar retreat
Russian fighters in Libya were flow out a town south of Tripoli by their Libyan allies after retreating from frontlines at the capital, the town’s … Read more
Libya: Haftar calls on his forces to rally against Turkey
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar called on his forces on Saturday to rally against Turkey, which has helped his Tripoli-based rivals turn the tide of a … Read more
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Istanbul, Turkey
An aerial picture taken by a drone shows Galata Tower during the curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Via EPA-EFE/TOLGA … Read more
UN investigates reports of Russia-made warplanes in Libya
Rival factions in Libya’s civil war both claim that Russia has transferred six MiG-29 fighters and two Su-24 attack jets to Al Jufra airbase in … Read more
Fears of escalation in Libya
Turkey warned on Thursday against any attacks on its interests in Libya by Khalifa Haftar’s forces after his Libyan National Army (LNA) threatened to respond … Read more
Turkey says attacks on its interests in Libya will have grave consequences
Turkey’s foreign ministry warned on Thursday of grave consequences if General Khalifa Haftar’s forces attacked Turkish interests in Libya.
The ministry’s spokesman said that Turkey, … Read more
Russian, Turkish foreign ministers back Libya ceasefire
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu backed an immediate ceasefire in Libya during a phone call on Thursday, Russia’s Foreign … Read more
Turkey imposes additional import tariffs on more than 800 items
Turkey has imposed an additional tariff of up to 30% on imports of more than 800 items including work and agriculture machinery, a statement on … Read more
Turkish Petroleum seeking Libya exploration permit
Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) has applied to Libya for an exploration permit in the eastern Mediterranean, Turkey’s Anadolu Agency reported.
Exploration will begin as soon as … Read more