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Bolton: Turkey-US Crisis Could Be Over Instantly If Pastor Brunson is Released

Bolton: Turkey-US Crisis Could Be Over Instantly If Pastor Brunson is Released

The US National Security Adviser John Bolton has stated, “The US-Turkey crisis could be over instantly if Turkey releases Pastor Andrew Craig Brunson without condition.”

Statement by Russia: S-400s to be Delivered to Turkey in 2019

Statement by Russia: S-400s to be Delivered to Turkey in 2019

In a statement made by Russia, it has been announced that the S-400 air defense missile systems will be delivered to Turkey in 2019 as foreseen by the contract signed by the two countries.

Trump: I Got Citizen of Turkey Arrested by Israel Out of Prison for Erdoğan

Trump: I Got Citizen of Turkey Arrested by Israel Out of Prison for Erdoğan

The US President Donald Trump has said, “I like Turkey. I like the people of Turkey very much. Until now, I had a very good relationship with President Erdoğan. But, it cannot be a one-way street.”

2 People Detained Relating to Armed Attack on US Embassy: ‘They Plead Guilty’

2 People Detained Relating to Armed Attack on US Embassy: ‘They Plead Guilty’

Two people have been detained in relation with the armed attack on the US Embassy in Ankara. The Governorship of Ankara has stated, “The offenders have pleaded guilty.”

Co-Mayor Hüseyin Yuka of HDP Arrested

Co-Mayor Hüseyin Yuka of HDP Arrested

The Co-Mayor of the Kömür town, Hüseyin Yuka from the HDP, who was detained after four soldiers were killed in a military operation in Adıyaman, has been arrested on charge of “aiding and abetting a terrorist organization knowingly and willfully.”

Happy Sacrifice Feast

Happy Sacrifice Feast

We wish a happy Sacrifice Feast to all Muslim communities.

International Travel Ban on Journalist Meşale Tolu Lifted

International Travel Ban on Journalist Meşale Tolu Lifted

The international travel ban on journalist Meşale Tolu, who was released from prison in December 2017 after being arrested for eight months, has been overturned. Her next hearing will be held on October 16, 2018.

Letter from Osman Kavala at 9th Month of His Arrest

Letter from Osman Kavala at 9th Month of His Arrest

Osman Kavala, who has been behind bars in Silivri Prison since November 1, 2017, has sent a letter and said, “It is a strange thing not to see the face of justice for nine whole months.”

Erdoğan: Attack on Our Economy is No Different from Attack on Call to Prayer, Flag

Erdoğan: Attack on Our Economy is No Different from Attack on Call to Prayer, Flag

President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has shared a message in celebration of the Sacrifice Feast. Erdoğan has said, “An attack on our economy is no different than a direct attack on our call to prayer and our flag.”

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın: Attack on US Embassy is Attempt to Create Chaos

Presidential Spokesperson Kalın: Attack on US Embassy is Attempt to Create Chaos

An armed attack has been carried out against the US Embassy in Ankara by unidentified person or persons. There have been no casualties in the attack. The authorities in Turkey have defined the attack as "provocation."

S&P, Moody's Lower Turkey’s Credit Rating

S&P, Moody's Lower Turkey’s Credit Rating

After the international credit rating agency S&P downgraded Turkey’s credit rating from BB- to B+, the Moody’s has also lowered the credit rating of the country from Ba2 to Ba3.

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected Again

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected Again

The İzmir 3rd Heavy Penal Court has rejected the request of release submitted for the US Pastor Brunson, who has been placed under house arrest on charges of “committing crimes in the name of a terrorist organization” and “espionage.”

HDP’s Gülsüm Ağaoğlu Released

HDP’s Gülsüm Ağaoğlu Released

Arrested on charge of “propaganda” due to her speech in Nowruz, HDP Central Executive Board Member Ağaoğlu has been released with an international travel ban in the first hearing.

Albayrak Meets with Foreign Investors: We Have No Plan of IMF

Albayrak Meets with Foreign Investors: We Have No Plan of IMF

The Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak has met with almost four thousand foreign investors via teleconference. Albayrak has said, “We will take every possible step to increase the confidence in the economy of Turkey.”

Trump: We’re Cutting Back on Turkey

Trump: We’re Cutting Back on Turkey

Referring to Pastor Brunson kept in house arrest, US President Trump has said, “We will pay nothing for the release of an innocent man, but we are cutting back on Turkey”.

Tunceli Governorship Says ‘No Fire’, Ferhat Tunç Shares Video

Tunceli Governorship Says ‘No Fire’, Ferhat Tunç Shares Video

The Governorship of Tunceli has made a statement about the fire that broke out in Dersim and lasted during the last week. While the governorship has stated, “News about the fire do not reflect the truth,” Ferhat Tunç has shared a video of the fire captured on August 15.

4 Soldiers Killed in Adıyaman

4 Soldiers Killed in Adıyaman

Four soldiers have lost their lives in Adıyaman, three soldiers have been injured. The governorship announced that three of the soldiers have been killed by “friendly fire”.

Industrial Production Increases by 3.2 Percent in June, Falls Short of Expectations

Industrial Production Increases by 3.2 Percent in June, Falls Short of Expectations

The industrial production in June 2018 has increased by 3.2 percent in comparison with the same month last year. The analysts previously expected a 4.4-percent increase.

US: Turkey is not to Test Patience of Trump

US: Turkey is not to Test Patience of Trump

US Vice President Pence and White House Spokesperson Sanders have denounced Turkey surtaxing some US products.

Baby Caretta Carettas Reach Sea in Çıralı

Baby Caretta Carettas Reach Sea in Çıralı

Baby Caretta Carettas, also known as loggerhead sea turtles, have left their nests in the Çıralı beach in Kemer, Antalya and walked towards the sea. It has been stated that the number of nests has reached 150.

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Release Verdict for Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Release Verdict for Amnesty Turkey Chair Kılıç

Kept in custody for over a year, lawyer Kılıç has been ordered to be released by the court. “His arrest was political, the release complies with law”.

15 August 2018 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Minister of Commerce: We Counter US with 553-Million-Dollar Surtax

Minister of Commerce: We Counter US with 553-Million-Dollar Surtax

Speaking about the additional customs duties imposed on the US, the Minister of Commerce Ruhsar Pekcan has said, “We have doubled the tax rates of 22 items. We will give the necessary response.”

Social Media Detentions in Kayseri

Social Media Detentions in Kayseri

Charged with “propagandizing for three illegal organizations on social media”, one university student and furniture worker have been detained in Kayseri.

TurkStat: Unemployment in May is 9.7 Percent

TurkStat: Unemployment in May is 9.7 Percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that unemployment in May 2018 has fallen by 0.5 points compared to the same month last year and become 9.7 percent. The women’s participation in labor force has increased by 0.5 points.

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected

Request for Release of Pastor Brunson Rejected

Higher court has rejected the demand that house arrest of Pastor Brunson and international travel ban imposed on him be revoked.

100 Percent Surtax on Some US Products

100 Percent Surtax on Some US Products

Presidential decree on 100 percent surtax on some products imported from the US has been published on the Official Gazette.

Social Media Operation in 2 Cities

Social Media Operation in 2 Cities

11 people have been taken into custody in Antep and Konya as part of an investigation into their social media posts.

Paintings of Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan Become Feast Cards

Paintings of Jailed Journalist Zehra Doğan Become Feast Cards

HDP Muş MP Gülüstan Kılıç Koçyiğit has the paintings of the imprisoned journalist and painter Zehra Doğan printed on cards and sent them to jailed politicians to wish them a happy feast.

No Progress in Meeting in White House; ‘Trump Fed Up with Turkey’

No Progress in Meeting in White House; ‘Trump Fed Up with Turkey’

White House Security Adviser Bolton and Ambassador to Washington Kılıç have held a meeting. Reporting the meeting, Bloomberg correspondent has said, “Fed up with Turkey, Trump is refusing to offer anything else in exchange for Pastor Brunson”.

Erdoğan: We’ll Impose Boycott on US’s Electronic Products

Erdoğan: We’ll Impose Boycott on US’s Electronic Products

President Erdoğan says Turkey will boycott US's electronic products and those who invest in foreign currency "will bankrupt".

Pastor Brunson’s Attorney Appeals to Higher Court

Pastor Brunson’s Attorney Appeals to Higher Court

The attorney of Pastor Andrew Craig Brunson has appealed to a higher court, requesting that Brunson be released from house arrest and his international travel ban be lifted.

Yıldırım: US Should Take First Step for Solution

Yıldırım: US Should Take First Step for Solution

Parliamentary Speaker Yıldırım has stated that the US should respect law, and said, “[The US] should seek solution by respecting our laws instead of imposing its demands through sanctions and president’s irresponsible tweets”.