Greek officials who set foot on contested islands in the Aegean Sea will face Turkey’s wrath that will be “worse than that in Afrin,” a Turkish presidential advisor has charged. Athens swiftly denounced his rant. “We will break the arms and legs of the [Greek] Prime Minister [Alexis Tsipras] or of any minister, who dares […]
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Serbian FM sings in Turkish during Erdogan’s visit (VIDEO, PHOTO)
Published time: 11 Oct, 2017 20:30 The visit of Turkey’s president to Serbia has been marked by some odd moments, with Belgrade’s FM singing in Turkish and Recep Tayyip Erdogan being greeted by a large banner reading “Welcome Sultan.” Read more Erdogan is on a two-day visit to Serbia to meet senior officials and to […]
Violence erupts during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s speech in New York
Screenshot via Turkey Untold/Twitter Another appearance by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan erupted in violence on American soil Thursday, months after Erdogan’s security detail was accused of attacking protesters in Washington DC. At least three demonstrators were escorted out of the Marriott hotel in New York City Thursday, as Erdogan delivered remarks at an event […]
Germany bars Erdogan’s bodyguards charged in US brawl from Hamburg G20 summit – report
The German Foreign Ministry has informed Ankara that the Turkish security officials who were involved in an outbreak of violence during protests near the Turkish embassy in Washington, DC should not come to Germany for G20 summit, Die Welt daily reports. The ministry “made it clear” to Turkey that those charged in the US over […]
Dramatic photos show referendum protesters in Turkey take the streets after Erdogan’s narrow win
REUTERS/Huseyin Aldemir Protesters took to the streets in Turkey on Monday less than one day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s power-extending referendum win. According to the Associated Press, hundreds of protesters were shouting “thief, murderer, Erdogan” while banging pots and pans. “We are protesting today because the results announced by the government are not the […]
Turkey goes to polls in referendum on expanding president Erdogan’s powers
Turks are voting in a nationwide referendum on Sunday which will decide whether the president’s powers are expanded. The weeks leading to the vote saw tensions not only within Turkey but also with some EU states which banned Ankara’s rallies. In January, Turkish MPs approved a constitutional reform package seeking to place significant executive powers […]
Turkish Vote to Broaden Erdogan’s Powers Is No Sure Thing
A Turkish constitutional overhaul that is at stake in a referendum Sunday would ensure stability, President Erdogan says; foes from across the political spectrum fear for democracy if changes that would undercut the parliamentary system pass. WSJ.com: What’s News US
‘You’re Erdogan’s hostage, close borders,’ far-right populist Wilders tells Dutch PM
Published time: 14 Mar, 2017 09:26Edited time: 14 Mar, 2017 09:27 The war of words between Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and far-right populist Geert Wilders exploded in a face to face debate on Monday as Wilders called on Rutte to close the Netherlands’ borders. Read more “You are being taken hostage by [Turkish President] […]
GERMANY: Erdogan’s Nazi claims are ‘absolutely unacceptable’
AFP Berlin (AFP) – Germany’s chancellery on Monday hit out against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for likening a German ban on rallies by his ministers to “Nazi practices,” calling the comparison “absolutely unacceptable.” “The government will make this very clear” to Turkey, Peter Altmaier, chief of staff at the chancellery, told public broadcaster ARD. […]
