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Senior Turkish officials stressed the nation's commitment to strengthening maritime security and technological capabilities amid increasing geopolitical competition and global instability, referencing the 'Blue Homeland' doctrine.
Turkish officials are accelerating preparations for the country's next Medium-Term Program (OVP) and budget planning, with the program expected to be released in the first week of September.
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has again criticized Turkish officials on social media, this time publishing a map to support its claims that Turkey occupies more territory than Israel.
Taliban officials met with EU representatives in Brussels for the first time to discuss the return of Afghan migrants. The closed-door talks focused on the dignified return of Afghans, with some human rights activists decrying the EU visas issued for the Taliban delegation.
Despite BYD's stance suggesting a freeze on investments for a new factory in Turkey, Ankara remains optimistic that the billion-dollar project has not been abandoned. Turkish officials believe positive developments regarding the massive investment will soon emerge.
Turkish officials, including Admiral Yaycı, have made new provocative statements asserting Turkey's 'Blue Homeland' doctrine and plans for an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) up to 200 nautical miles in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean. These declarations outline Turkey's claims over significant maritime areas.
Turkish officials have informed investors that ongoing conflicts could hinder economic growth and contribute to rising prices within the country.
A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft reportedly crashed over occupied Crimea, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board, with Russia's defense ministry attributing the incident to a likely technical malfunction, as confirmed by Russian sources.
Vera Çelik, the youngest councilor in Zurich, who wears a headscarf, has reportedly been congratulated by Turkish officials and media, leading to her defending herself amidst the attention.
Turkish officials express sympathy for Iran but urge 'greater flexibility' as Ankara discusses establishing a 'buffer zone' within Iran to counter US-armed Kurdish groups.
Turkey has become a vocal critic of Israel's military actions in Gaza, leading to a diplomatic spat where Turkish officials have used strong language like 'dictator' and 'genocide' in reference to the conflict.
Türkiye's AK Party is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century as the country's dominant political force. Officials are highlighting President Erdoğan's leadership and vowing to continue the party's agenda.
Alican Uludağ, a journalist for Deutsche Welle, has been rearrested by Turkish authorities. This marks another instance of his detention by Turkish officials.
Turkish officials and policymakers at the Erciyes Summit emphasized the growing link between climate change, water scarcity, and food security as critical national security challenges, urging stronger cooperation.
Georgian, Azerbaijani, and Turkish officials have inaugurated the full launch of the modernized Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway, following extensive rehabilitation and reconstruction work aimed at boosting trade and freight transport.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman declined to disclose the content of discussions held with Turkish officials regarding reported entry restrictions affecting Turkish Cypriots, citing diplomatic principles.
Former Constitutional Court president Haşim Kılıç and ex-AKP minister Hüseyin Çelik have sharply criticized Turkey’s judiciary and executive presidency system, labeling them a 'disaster.'
Turkey has announced that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over NATO skies, marking another near-miss incident and escalating the threat to the region.
A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by Nato air defence systems, Turkish officials said on Wednesday. The defence ministry said it had been “engaged and neutralised by Nato air-and-missile defence assets deployed in the eastern Mediterranean”. It did not specify the missile’s intended target. A Turkish official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the missile had been “aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veer...
Two Turkish journalists were detained by Israeli security forces in Tel Aviv while reporting live, drawing strong condemnation from Turkish officials.
Officials from Iran and Turkey have recently met to discuss expanding tourism cooperation, focusing on promoting diverse attractions beyond well-known destinations to each other's markets.
Turkish officials reportedly suspect that an Israeli intelligence report detailing an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Trump on Air Force One was fabricated. The claim was authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com.
Key actors in Türkiye's 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, aimed at the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group, met on Thursday as the country awaits the next stage of the process.
Football club Sarajevo has reached an agreement with Turkish officials, allowing them to play against Bašakşehir at Koševo Stadium should their Conference League second qualifying round match proceed.
Türkiye and Pakistan have extended their congratulations to Azerbaijan on its Independence Day. President Zardari of Pakistan and Turkish officials felicitated the Azerbaijani leadership on this occasion.
Turkish officials are actively promoting Istanbul as a regional financial center, seeking to capitalize on the economic repercussions of the ongoing conflict involving Iran on Gulf economies.
Turkish officials are encouraging Muslims living abroad to report incidents of Islamophobia to relevant authorities, including the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). This initiative addresses concerns about rising Islamophobia.
Three public officials in Turkey have been suspended and one detained over allegations that they improperly accessed land registry records belonging to Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and en route towards Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air defence systems, Turkish officials said Wednesday, in an incident that underscored fears of a widening regional war.