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Journalists' dismissal from Hürriyet in European Commission report
“Turkey 2020 Report” of the European Commission has referred to the dismissal of 45 journalists from daily Hürriyet for their trade union activities. Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) İstanbul Chair Banu Tuna has commented on the report for bianet.
8 October 2020
Hikmet Adal
TURKEY SLAMS THE REPORT
European Commission: There is serious backsliding of rights and freedoms in Turkey
The Commission’s “Turkey 2020 Report” has noted that “under the conditions of the Presidential system, the serious backsliding of the respect for democratic standards, rule of law, and fundamental freedoms continued.” Turkey has slammed the report.
7 October 2020
Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions
The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.
2 October 2020
EU summit on Eastern Mediterranean crisis postponed after President quarantined
Charles Michel reportedly tested negative for coronavirus but was put in quarantine.
23 September 2020
Trilateral video conference: Turkey, Greece ready for exploratory talks
Ahead of the EU leaders summit in early October, President Erdoğan, Germany’s Chancellor Merkel and President of the European Council Michel met in a video conference. It has been emphasized that Turkey and Greece are ready to start talks.
23 September 2020
EASTERN MEDITTERANEAN
European Parliament warns Turkey of sanctions, Turkey says it is ‘biased, unfair’
In a resolution adopted by 601 votes in favour, 57 against, the European Parliament has condemned Turkey’s actions in the Eastern Mediterranean and expressed support for Cyprus and Greece. Turkey has slammed the resolution in a written statement.
18 September 2020
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN CRISIS
EU warns Turkey in the annual State of the Union Address
Addressing the Eastern Mediterranean crisis in her annual State of the Union Address, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has noted that “nothing is justification for Turkey’s attempts to intimidate its neighbors.”
16 September 2020
Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece
"If you are part of the problem, how can you mediate between Turkey and Greece, or between Turkish and Greek Cypriots?" Çavuşoğlu has told the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Relations.
11 September 2020
Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary
While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?
9 September 2020
Pınar Tarcan
Foreign Minister of France warns Turkey of sanctions over Eastern Mediterranean
Noting that the main issue on the agenda of EU leaders’ summit will be Eastern Mediterranean, France’s Foreign Minister Le Drian has accused Erdoğan of “creating an Islamic national atmosphere to conceal the reality of the economic situation in Turkey.”
7 September 2020
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Foreign Ministry: EU's demand from Turkey to stop hydrocarbon activities 'out of line'
"As confirmed by the EU Court of Justice, the EU has no authority in this matter. This request is against both the EU's own acquis and international law," the ministry has stated.
28 August 2020
LATEST IN THE EASTERN MEDITERREANEN CRISIS
EU decision of possible sanctions on Turkey: They could apply to ships
High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs Borrell has urged Turkey to abstain from any unilateral actions amid increasing tensions between Turkey and Greece. Merkel has called on EU countries to be on the side of Greece.
28 August 2020
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
Greece ratifies maritime border deal with Egypt, issues new Navtex
Turkey views the deal as an infringement of its continental shelf.
28 August 2020
Turkey issues new alert for drilling in Eastern Mediterranean
Two days after the EU foreign ministers meeting, Ankara has announced that it will start a new drilling operation tomorrow.
17 August 2020
Foreign Minister: Turkey will respond to any harassment of its drillship
As the European Union foreign ministers have met to discuss the Eastern Mediterranean crisis, Minister Çavuşoğlu has spoken at a press conference with his counterpart from Switzerland.
14 August 2020
Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting
EU foreign ministers will discuss the Eastern Mediterranean issue in an extraordinary meeting.
14 August 2020
Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly
The President's remarks came ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
14 August 2020
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN TENSIONS
Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson
Greece calls the EU for an emergency meeting, AKP's Ömer Çelik accuses Athens of aggression, Brussels says it is "worried."
12 August 2020
Statements by the US and EU on Osman Kavala’s continued arrest
Yesterday marked the 1,000th day of arrested rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala’s imprisonment. The US and the European Union have released statements, raising concerns over “deterioration in basic rights” in Turkey.
28 July 2020
Turkey again not included in EU's safe travel list
Citizens of Turkey cannot enter the EU unless they are closer relatives to an EU citizen, long-term residents of the EU or work in the health sector, according to the European Council recommendations.
17 July 2020
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Turkey 'rejects' EU's condemnation of Hagia Sophia's conversion
"Had Borell said, 'It would be better if it remained a museum,' I would respect that but we reject the word 'condemnation'," Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.
14 July 2020
EU condemns Turkey over Hagia Sophia decision
High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell has said, “The Foreign Affairs Council has condemned the Turkish decision to convert such an emblematic monument as Hagia Sophia back to a mosque.”
14 July 2020
Libya: Turkey accuses Brussels of 'sanctioning GNA' as EU foreign ministers meet
President Erdoğan has spoken with Vladimir Putin on the Libya conflict.
13 July 2020
HRW, Amnesty International call on EU Ministers to ‘address rights concerns in Turkey’
Ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council discussion on EU-Turkey relations on July 13, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have sent a joint letter to Josep Borrell and Ministers of Foreign Affairs of EU member states.
9 July 2020
EU lifts travel restrictions on 14 countries, Turkey not one of them
Under the current rules, citizens of Turkey or the US cannot enter the European Union (EU) unless they are close relatives of an EU citizen, long-term residents of the EU, or work in the healthcare sector.
1 July 2020
EU Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Appointment of Trustees to HDP Municipalities
Vice President of European Commission Borrell has said, “Decisions and actions taken by the Turkish authorities against municipalities with mayors from opposition parties remain of deep concern, in particular when they appear to be politically motivated.”
19 May 2020
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Why Does Turkey Use Toxic Substance Banned in EU for Harming Reproductive Health?
The use of Thiacloprid, a hazardous chemical, is banned in European Union (EU) countries for polluting groundwater and showing adverse effects on reproductive health of humans. But, why is this toxic substance still used in Turkey?
12 May 2020
Bülent Şık
Turkey is Determined to Reach Full Membership to the EU, Says President Erdoğan
President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan shared a message on May 9 Europe Day. “We should seize the opportunity these difficult days offer us in a good way, in order to revitalize the relations between Turkey and the EU,” said Erdoğan.
11 May 2020
37 Percent of EU’s Waste in Turkey
According to the statistics shared by the Eurostat, the European Union (EU) countries exported 31 million tons of waste in 2019, 11.4 million of which was to Turkey. The country has ranked first in the statistics, well ahead of other countries.
4 May 2020
EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment
European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on Turkey Sánchez Amor and Chair of EP’s Delegation to EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee Lagodinsky have made a statement about the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement.
16 April 2020
EU Interior Ministers Denounce Turkey's 'Use of Migration'
The ministers met in Brussels for emergency talks after Turkey's move to open its borders for refugees.
5 March 2020
EU Calls for Rapid De-Escalation in Idlib
High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell: “Ongoing escalation around Idlib needs to stop urgently. There is a risk of sliding into a major open international military confrontation.”
28 February 2020
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