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Only Russia benefits from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, says MP Paylan

Only Russia benefits from Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, says MP Paylan

The MP has criticized "war-mongers" after yesterday's clashes that left 99 soldiers dead, and called for a lasting ceasefire.

14 September 2022

Six more ships left Ukraine under grain deal, says ministry

Six more ships left Ukraine under grain deal, says ministry

Since the first vessel sailed under the İstanbul grain corridor deal on August 1, more than 65 ships have carried over 1 million tons of agricultural products from Ukraine.

2 September 2022

Finance minister says no need for concern over US sanctions warning

Finance minister says no need for concern over US sanctions warning

Last week, the US Treasury sent a letter to a leading business group in Türkiye and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance to warn them hat sanctioned Russia's oligarchs are attempting to bypass Western sanctions via Türkiye.

Finland to host NATO meeting with Türkiye, Sweden as Ankara presses for extraditions

Finland to host NATO meeting with Türkiye, Sweden as Ankara presses for extraditions

For the implementation of a trilateral memorandum signed in late June, the three countries established a permanent joint mechanism.

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Abbas' visit comes a week later Türkiye and Israel agreed to re-appoint ambassadors. Ankara's support for a two-state solution will continue despite the rapproachment, said Erdoğan.

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

Türkiye's president previously implied that Russia would give the green light for a new operation if Ankara reconciled with Damascus.

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

Varhelyi called the agreement "another milestone strengthening bilateral relations, stabilizing the region and fostering prosperity."

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan visits Ukraine: 'War will end at negotiating table'

Erdoğan and Guterres expressed hope that the "grain corridor" deal may lead to peace negotiations, while expressing concerns over the clashes near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.

Türkiye refutes new s-400 deal claims amid F-16 talks with US

Türkiye refutes new s-400 deal claims amid F-16 talks with US

The TASS report claiming that Ankara and Moscow signed a new deal for the S-400s was aimed at disrupting Türkiye's F-16 talks with Washington, said a former ambassador to the US.

Türkiye has received highest share of foodstuff exported from Ukraine since grain deal, says UN

Türkiye has received highest share of foodstuff exported from Ukraine since grain deal, says UN

The ships have carried a total of 563,317 metric tons of grain and other foodstuffs, the Joint Coordination Center has said.

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Government ally Bahçeli has also announced support for increased dialogue between Ankara and Damascus.

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

The two ships are carrying over 63,000 tons of grain and other foodstuffs, according to the ministry.

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Several empty grain vessels are sitting in Türkiye's waters waiting to arrange contracts, after which they will set sail for Ukraine, said the coordinator of the İstanbul center for the grain deal.

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

'Most political parties in Iraq are not happy about Türkiye's military bases'

'Most political parties in Iraq are not happy about Türkiye's military bases'

We spoke with Shunas Sherko Jdy of the Gorran Movement Diplomatic Relations Department about the ongoing protests of the Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr supporters in Iraq and the attack where nine civilians were killed in Zaxo.

5 August 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

The first ship that left Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion got clearance from the İstanbul coordination center yesterday.

Ukraine grain ship leaves İstanbul after inspections

Ukraine grain ship leaves İstanbul after inspections

The inspections lasted over an hour. After getting security clearance in İstanbul, the ship passed through the Turkish Straits en route to the port of Tripoli.

İstanbul coordination center starts inspecting first grain ship from Ukraine

İstanbul coordination center starts inspecting first grain ship from Ukraine

Following inspections by a delegation in İstanbul, where personnel from Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine and the UN work, the ship will sail on for Lebanon's Tripoli.

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Türkiye calls for restraint amid political crisis in Iraq

Rival groups have staged protests in Baghdad since the weekend. Ankara has called on all parties to act with common sense and restraint.

Türkiye's FM urges common sense in Serbia-Kosovo tensions

Türkiye's FM urges common sense in Serbia-Kosovo tensions

Minister Çavuşoğlu has held separate phone conversations with his counterparts from the two countries.

Ukraine grain deal: First ship sets off from Odessa

Ukraine grain deal: First ship sets off from Odessa

The vessel is expected to anchor off in İstanbul tomorrow for inspections before heading to Lebanon, according to Minister Akar.

Frontex 'turned a blind eye' to Greece's refugee pushbacks, shows leaked OLAF report

Frontex 'turned a blind eye' to Greece's refugee pushbacks, shows leaked OLAF report

Frontex officers did not report the actions in an attempt to not provoke reactions by Greece even when they became aware or witnessed illegal pushbacks, according to a leaked OLAF report

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

Ukraine grain deal may be a step towards cease-fire, according to Türkiye's FM

"Now it's time to focus on a cease-fire. This is not just a process to be carried out at the level of foreign ministers," Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Ukraine grain deal: UN chief welcomes opening of İstanbul coordination center

Guterres has thanked Türkiye, Russia and Ukraine for the implementation of last week's grain deal to secure grain export from Ukraine.

Türkiye-Armenia normalization: 'Reopening borders more important than mine clearance'

Türkiye-Armenia normalization: 'Reopening borders more important than mine clearance'

"Mine clearance is of course valuable, but the people don't use the mined area anyway. Border crossings, the railway and the airways should be opened as soon as possible," says the former mayor of the border province of Kars.

27 July 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

Türkiye's consulate in Mosul targeted in rocket attack during UNSC meeting over Zakho strike

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denounced the attack that came after the killing of civilians in an artillery strike in Zakho in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

UNSC discusses Zakho attack: 'No one wishes further escalation'

"This horrific attack on a well-known and clearly identifiable tourist site demonstrates a shocking disregard for civilian life," said the UN secretary-general's special envoy for Iraq.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

KRG officials said the bombardment targeted a group of Arab tourists in the region, killing at least eight people and wounding over 20.

Turkey summons Germany's ambassador over attack in Stuttgart

Turkey summons Germany's ambassador over attack in Stuttgart

The authorities in Germany condemned the attack while the country's ambassador was conveyed the expectation that the damage will be compensated.

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