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Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

"It is out of the question for Turkey to shoulder more burden or to be a part of an initiative that does not comply with international regulations on right to asylum," said the spokesperson of the ministry.

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

If Russia and Ukraine agree in their next meeting in İstanbul, a UN plan to open a "grain corridor" can be implemented, Çavuşoğlu has said.

SPOT launches “Free the Gezi 8 campaign” in the UK

SPOT launches “Free the Gezi 8 campaign” in the UK

SPOT will hold a demonstration in front of Turkey's Embassy in London on May 7, demanding freedom for eight convicts of the Gezi Case.

Greenpeace delivers half a million petitions to 10 Downing Street against waste exports to Turkey

Greenpeace delivers half a million petitions to 10 Downing Street against waste exports to Turkey

Having become the top plastic waste importer of Europe, Turkey imported some 468,000 tons of plastic waste from the UK in the last three years.

Bengi Ünsal appointed as the new director of Institute of Contemporary Arts in UK

Bengi Ünsal appointed as the new director of Institute of Contemporary Arts in UK

The first director appointed under the chairpersonship of Wolfgang Tillmans, Ünsal joins the ICA as it prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary. In March 2022, she will become the first woman to serve as the organization’s director in 55 years.

11 January 2022

UK to accept proof of vaccination from 37 more countries, including Turkey

COVID-19

UK to accept proof of vaccination from 37 more countries, including Turkey

The United Kingdom has decided to end self-isolation for fully vaccinated people from 37 more countries of the world, including Turkey. The country will accept the proofs of vaccination with the vaccines approved by the UK.

England keeps Turkey on Covid red list

England keeps Turkey on Covid red list

In the fourth peak of the pandemic, Turkey has remained on the list of high-risk countries announced by the UK's Department of Transport.

Foreign minister slams opposition over 'refugee hub' claims in UK media

AFGHANISTAN CRISIS

Foreign minister slams opposition over 'refugee hub' claims in UK media

Reports that the UK was seeking to set up "refugee processing centers" in Turkey have led to a political debate between the government and the opposition.

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

MIGRATION FROM AFGHANISTAN

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

"No official request has been conveyed to us from any country up until today. Should there be such a request, we would not accept it anyway," the ministry has said.

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

A new wave of immigration would be inevitable if Afghanistan and Iran do not take necessary measures, President Erdoğan has stressed.

COVID-19: Turkey remains on England’s ‘red list’

COVID-19: Turkey remains on England’s ‘red list’

England has updated its travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak. While Turkey has remained on the “red list”, Bahrain, India, Qatar and United Arab Emirates have moved to the “amber list.”

Turkey to resume flights from the UK, Denmark

Turkey to resume flights from the UK, Denmark

Bilal Ekşi, the CEO of Turkish Airlines, has announced that the passengers who receive negative PCR tests 72 hours prior to departure will be allowed to enter Turkey.

Messages of solidarity from Oxford to Boğaziçi University

Messages of solidarity from Oxford to Boğaziçi University

Academics from Oxford University have denounced the rector appointment to Boğaziçi by a Presidential decree and expressed their solidarity with the students and faculty of the university amid ongoing protests.

13 February 2021

Unions in Turkey, UK demand suspension of free trade deal over labor concerns

Unions in Turkey, UK demand suspension of free trade deal over labor concerns

The UK signed its first free trade agreement for the post-Brexit period with Turkey. The labor unions in both countries now demand its suspension until the government of Turkey “recognizes and respects the rights of working people and unions.”

29 January 2021

Free trade agreement between Turkey and the UK

Free trade agreement between Turkey and the UK

The United Kingdom (UK) has signed its first “free trade agreement” for the post-Brexit period with Turkey. Trade Minister Pekcan has announced that the new deal covering all industrial, agricultural goods is set to take effect on January 1.

30 December 2020

‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan

‘Turkey successfully deals with the pandemic in every field,’ says Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has addressed the reporters following the cabinet meeting yesterday. He has announced that distance education amid the COVID-19 pandemic will continue until February 15, 2021.

29 December 2020

One in three people has COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey

One in three people has COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey

According to the results of a study jointly conducted by Dokuz Eylül University in Turkey and University College London in the UK, one in three people in Turkey and one in six people in the UK are hesitant to have a potential COVID-19 vaccination.

21 October 2020

Turkey removed from UK’s safe travel list

COVID-19

Turkey removed from UK’s safe travel list

UK's Secretary of State for Transport has announced that Turkey has been removed from their safe travel list as it defines the number of new COVID-19 cases in a different way. The ones who travel from Turkey to the UK will now have to self-isolate.

Prosecutor’s office requests red notice for politician Osman Baydemir

Prosecutor’s office requests red notice for politician Osman Baydemir

The Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has issued a written request demanding that a red notice be issued against former HDP MP and Diyarbakır Metropolitan Mayor Osman Baydemir and the politician be extradited from the UK.

18 September 2020

‘Are you okay?’

PENNED BY VERDA YÜCEER

‘Are you okay?’

Meanwhile, we all watch these cheap reality shows: Every other day, another incident due to animosity towards immigrants... I am wondering if they are okay after arriving in the UK. What about you? Are you okay? Because I am not.

3 September 2020 Verda Yüceer

Former UK Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore named new MI6 chief

Former UK Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore named new MI6 chief

Former United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore has been named as the new chief of MI6, the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Moore is known to be a keen fan of Beşiktaş football club in Turkey.

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.

39 Dead People at the Back of a Truck in England

PENNED BY ADİL OKAY

39 Dead People at the Back of a Truck in England

“Their dead bodies reached London. Just like thousands of refugees - migrants who drowned in the Mediterranean and whose dead bodies hit the shores.”

25 October 2019 Adil Okay

Turkey as a New Destination for Plastic Waste: Fivefold Increase in Import

Turkey as a New Destination for Plastic Waste: Fivefold Increase in Import

According to a report released by the Greenpeace East Asia, Turkey’s import of plastic waste from other countries has increased fivefold. Turkey’s import of waste from the UK has exceeded 10 thousand tons as of October 2018.

May: We Want to See Human Rights Obligations Upheld in Turkey

May: We Want to See Human Rights Obligations Upheld in Turkey

After her meeting with President Erdoğan, Prime Minister of the UK Theresa May has said, “We want to see democratic values and international human rights obligations upheld in Turkey.”

Erdoğan Welcomed by Protesters in London

Erdoğan Welcomed by Protesters in London

President Erdoğan, who has been on a three-day visit to the UK, has been greeted by protesters on his way to the Chatham House in London, where he would deliver a speech. Protesters have welcomed Erdoğan with banners, which read, “Terrorist.”