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Ankara summons ambassador of France

Ankara summons ambassador of France

The ambassador of France in Ankara was summoned to the Foreign Ministry where he was told that Ankara strongly denounces the Senate of France to host YPG members and to award them medals of honor.

Erdoğan, Macron discuss NATO bids of Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan, Macron discuss NATO bids of Sweden, Finland

The two leaders also spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war, according to an official statement.

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

“We condemn this political ruling and demand the immediate release of the arrestees,” says the Assembly of Citizens from Turkey (ACORT) in a joint statement calling for justice for the eight people convicted and arrested in the Gezi retrial.

‘Mistaken identity’: Person detained in France over Khashoggi’s murder released

‘Mistaken identity’: Person detained in France over Khashoggi’s murder released

The suspect from Saudi Arabia, who was detained in Paris over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing, has been released a day later after identity verification has confirmed that he is the wrong person, a senior judicial officer has announced.

9 December 2021

Jamal Khashoggi murder | One of the suspects caught in Paris

Jamal Khashoggi murder | One of the suspects caught in Paris

“It is excellent news that the French police did not turn a blind eye to the presence in France of Khaled al-Otaibi, a suspected member of the team that carried out the Khashoggi murder,” says RSF Secretary General Christophe Deloire.

8 December 2021

Attack on Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya’s grave in Paris

Attack on Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya’s grave in Paris

Having lost his life in exile in France's capital city of Paris, Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya’s grave has been attacked; the grave stones have been broken down.

15 November 2021

‘Obligation to know Turkish’ | 4 academics from France leave Galatasaray University

‘Obligation to know Turkish’ | 4 academics from France leave Galatasaray University

Four academics from France who have been unable to fulfil the obligation of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to know B2 level Turkish for a work and residence permit have left Galatasaray University.

Council of Higher Education insists on ‘Turkish’ at Galatasaray University

Council of Higher Education insists on ‘Turkish’ at Galatasaray University

The academics from France working at Galatasaray University are required to know at least B2 level Turkish so that their residence and work permits will be renewed. The talks with the Embassy of France in Ankara have remained inconclusive.

29 June 2021 Hülya Çetinkaya

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Ahead of today's meeting with his counterpart Le Drian, the minister wrote an opinion piece for daily L'Opinion.

Germany and France reiterate their call for Osman Kavala’s release

Germany and France reiterate their call for Osman Kavala’s release

The Human Rights Ambassador of France and the Human Rights Commissioner of Germany have released a joint statement about the continued arrested of rights defender and businessperson Osman Kavala.

France to Turkey’s state-run news agency: A propaganda body spreading fake news

France to Turkey’s state-run news agency: A propaganda body spreading fake news

In a series of social media messages, France's Interministerial Committee for the Prevention of Crime and Radicalization has accused Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) of being a propaganda body and spreading fake news about France.

Homosexual Jewish prisoner from France attacked in prison in Turkey

Homosexual Jewish prisoner from France attacked in prison in Turkey

Fabien Azoulay, a homosexual and Jewish citizen of France, has been in prison in Turkey for the last 4 years.

‘Sofagate’ protest in France: ‘We support Ursula von der Leyen’

‘Sofagate’ protest in France: ‘We support Ursula von der Leyen’

A group of women have gathered in front of Turkey’s Embassy in Paris and protested the country for not giving an equal seat to European Commission President von der Leyen with European Council President Michel and President Erdoğan.

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Turkey extends work permits of some academics from France

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has extended the work permits of 14 academics from Galatasaray University for 3-6 months; no work permit has been granted to some academics yet.

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

The president has had a video conference with his counterpart from France.

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

GALATASARAY UNIVERSITY

Will academics from France be deported by Turkey?

Following the ‘cartoon’ crisis between Turkey and France, the academics of Galatasaray University are now required, for the first time, to pass a language test. The academics have released a joint declaration in response.

23 February 2021

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

Erdoğan's 'soothing' statements may not be enough to avoid EU sanctions, warns Le Drian

France's foreign minister has responded to Erdoğan's call for stronger cooperation and dialogue with European countries.

23 November 2020

France signals ‘sectoral sanctions’ against Turkey

France signals ‘sectoral sanctions’ against Turkey

France’s Secretary of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune has accused Turkey of being “aggressive in many fields and in Islamism.” Referring to the sanctions postponed by the EU, he has noted that “all options are on the table."

16 November 2020

Foreign Ministry: Turkey to 'harshly' react to France's ban on 'Grey Wolves' group

Foreign Ministry: Turkey to 'harshly' react to France's ban on 'Grey Wolves' group

The group has been banned after a monument for Armenian Genocide was defaced with "Grey Wolves" and "RTE" slogans.

5 November 2020

‘Tense situation in France is a hate crime that is the result of religious-racist politics’

KNIFE ATTACK IN NICE

‘Tense situation in France is a hate crime that is the result of religious-racist politics’

The HDP Central Executive Board has released a written statement about the deadly knife attack in Nice: "We, as the HDP, call on all peoples and faiths to act together in common sense and peace, and to stand against this barbarism.”

30 October 2020

Turkey condemns knife attack in France

Turkey condemns knife attack in France

In a statement condemning the knife attack that has claimed the lives of three people in Nice, Turkey's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said, "There can be no reason to excuse the killing of a human being and justify violence."

29 October 2020

Access block to vice minister’s Charlie Hebdo tweet in France

Access block to vice minister’s Charlie Hebdo tweet in France

In France, an access block has been imposed on the tweet of Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Dr. Serdar Çam, who used swearwords in addressing the weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo after it published a cartoon of Erdoğan.

29 October 2020

Economic relations between Turkey and France amid Erdoğan’s call for boycott

Economic relations between Turkey and France amid Erdoğan’s call for boycott

President Erdoğan said, “I hereby call on my nation; just like France says, ‘Don't buy products with Turkish brands,’ I call on my people to not buy French products.” But what are the current economic and commercial relations between the two countries?

27 October 2020

Turkey says France 'increases tension by recalling its envoy'

Turkey says France 'increases tension by recalling its envoy'

Criticizing President of France Macron, Erdoğan said that “he needed a mental check.” In response, France has recalled its ambassador to Paris. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has said, “France increases tension by recalling its envoy.”

26 October 2020

Erdoğan to US: Whatever your sanctions are, don’t be late to impose them

Erdoğan to US: Whatever your sanctions are, don’t be late to impose them

Addressing Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom, President Erdoğan has said, “There is a so-called parliamentarian in the Netherlands; you shall know your place. Fascism is not in our book, it is in your book.”

26 October 2020

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Germany, France slam Turkey for restarting operations of Oruç Reis

While Foreign Minister of France Le Drian has accused Turkey of "carrying out provocative acts,” Germany’s Maas has found it “unacceptable” that Turkey has once again sent its seismic research vessel Oruç Reis to the Eastern Mediterranean.

16 October 2020

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

‘Turkey is the best partner for those who want to get results on a win-win basis’

RULING AKP SPOKESPERSON

‘Turkey is the best partner for those who want to get results on a win-win basis’

Speaking about the Eastern Mediterranean crisis amid ongoing tension with Greece, ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik has stated that “for those who want to get results on a win-win basis, there is no better partner than Turkey.”

23 September 2020

Foreign Minister calls on EU for neutrality between Turkey, Greece

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

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

"We must be tough with the Turkish government and not with the Turkish people, who deserve more than the Erdoğan government," Macron has reportedly said ahead of a meeting on the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

10 September 2020

Eastern Mediterranean meeting in Corsica Island

Eastern Mediterranean meeting in Corsica Island

Led by France, the European Union (EU) countries with a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea will come together in an unofficial meeting in Corsica Island and discuss the recent escalation of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

9 September 2020

Foreign Minister of France warns Turkey of sanctions over Eastern Mediterranean

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

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