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Turkish opposition leader denounces political pressure after court removal

Political tensions intensified in Turkey after opposition leader Özgür Özel accused the government of interfering in democratic institutions following a controversial court decision that removed him from leadership of the main opposition party. Speaking during a large gathering in the......

Turkish police storm opposition headquarters amid political crisis

Political tensions escalated sharply in Turkey after riot police stormed the headquarters of the country’s main opposition party in Ankara following a controversial court decision regarding its leadership. Hundreds of police officers equipped with shields and tear gas entered the headquarters......

Erdogan orders closure of liberal Istanbul university

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the closure of a major private university in Istanbul during the academic year, according to an official decree published in the country’s official gazette. The decision revokes the operating license of Istanbul Bilgi University, a well-known......

Türkiye-Belgium economic ties deepen during Queen Mathilde’s visit

The recent visit of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Queen Mathilde marked a significant step forward in economic and diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Belgium. The five-day Belgian Economic Mission brought together government officials, business leaders and industry......

Erdogan accuses Israel of fueling regional tensions for strategic ambitions

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Israel of escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning that continued military confrontations risk destabilizing the entire region. Speaking to journalists during his return flight from Kazakhstan, Erdogan stated that Israel’s actions and military......

Erdoğan highlights strategic importance of the East-West Middle Corridor

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the growing geopolitical and economic importance of the Caspian-transit East-West Middle Corridor during an official visit to Kazakhstan, describing the route as a modern version of the historic Silk Road connecting Asia and Europe. Speaking at meetings in Astana alongside......

President Erdoğan highlights renewed momentum in Türkiye-EU relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that ongoing geopolitical developments are reinforcing the strategic importance of stronger ties between Türkiye and the European Union. Speaking during a meeting with Queen Mathilde in Istanbul, Erdoğan emphasized......

President Erdoğan welcomes Turkish Cypriot counterpart in Istanbul

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Tufan Erhürman in Istanbul on Thursday, in a meeting reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement between Türkiye and Northern Cyprus. The official ceremony took place at the historic Dolmabahçe Palace, where the two leaders later......

Erdogan calls Israeli leaders “child killers” in sharp escalation

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a direct verbal attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declaring that no power could threaten Türkiye or its leadership while accusing Israeli officials of killing children. The remarks mark a new escalation in tensions between the two......