Turkey – Page 17 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Inhumane treatment’: Turkey accuses Greece of migrant ‘pushbacks’ into Turkish waters

Posted on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020By Editor

The Greek Coast Guard has been sending illegal migrants stranded on islands in the Aegean back to Turkish territorial waters, Turkey’s Interior Minister has said, accusing Athens of “torture.” … Read More >‘Inhumane treatment’: Turkey accuses Greece of migrant ‘pushbacks’ into Turkish waters

EU to discuss arms sales to Turkey with NATO and new US administration, Germany’s Merkel says

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020By Editor

The EU will consult with allies in the US-led NATO bloc and new US administration on weapon sales to Turkey, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in response to a Greek push for an arms embargo on Ankara. … Read More >EU to discuss arms sales to Turkey with NATO and new US administration, Germany’s Merkel says

EU calls for ‘responsible cooperation’ with Turkey over migration as bloc seeks to build relations with Ankara

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020By Editor

Speaking after a meeting of EU leaders in Brussels, European Council President Charles Michel said that the EU is ready to work with Turkey to address migration issues. … Read More >EU calls for ‘responsible cooperation’ with Turkey over migration as bloc seeks to build relations with Ankara

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‘Not an ordinary country’: Erdogan says US sanctions over S-400s ‘disrespectful’ to crucial NATO ally

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020By Editor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said imposing US sanctions on Ankara over its purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense missile systems would be a sign of disrespect for Washington’s vital ally. … Read More >‘Not an ordinary country’: Erdogan says US sanctions over S-400s ‘disrespectful’ to crucial NATO ally

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Iran slams Erdogan after Turkish leader recites poem claiming Iranian provinces are part of Republic of Azerbaijan

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020By Editor

Iran’s FM has blasted the Turkish president after he recited a controversial poem, which laments the separation of the historic region of Azerbaijan between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, during a victory parade in Baku. … Read More >Iran slams Erdogan after Turkish leader recites poem claiming Iranian provinces are part of Republic of Azerbaijan

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US Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act that includes sanctions on Russia & Turkey

Posted on December 12, 2020December 12, 2020By Editor

The annual Department of Defense funding bill passed the Senate on Friday despite facing Republican-led opposition. It includes sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and on Turkey, for its acquisition of S-400 missiles. … Read More >US Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act that includes sanctions on Russia & Turkey

Turkey’s Erdogan brushes off threats of EU sanctions, says Brussels ‘never honest’ with Ankara

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020By Editor

Any potential economic sanctions the EU might impose on Turkey do not concern the country much, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, accusing the bloc of never acting “honestly” towards Ankara. … Read More >Turkey’s Erdogan brushes off threats of EU sanctions, says Brussels ‘never honest’ with Ankara

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Israel, Turkey Might Look to Turn the Page as Biden Presidency Nears

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020By Editor

Relations between Israel and Turkey have soured over the past several years: while Tel Aviv has accused Ankara of supporting Hamas, an Islamist group deemed terrorist by Israel, Turkish officials have pointed the finger of blame at their Israeli counterparts, saying their policies against the Palestinians are unacceptable. … Read More >Israel, Turkey Might Look to Turn the Page as Biden Presidency Nears

Greece urges Turkey to stop migrants’ illegal crossings, says traffickers use ‘student visa’ loophole

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020By Editor

The Greek government accused Turkey on Tuesday of encouraging Somali migration through visa offers, urging Ankara to stop “coordinated” illegal migrant arrivals into Europe. … Read More >Greece urges Turkey to stop migrants’ illegal crossings, says traffickers use ‘student visa’ loophole

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Turkey threatens ‘grave consequences’ after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020By Editor

Ankara has condemned the seizure of a Turkish vessel in the Mediterranean by forces from east Libya, promising a robust response to the interception and calling for the ship to be allowed to continue its journey. … Read More >Turkey threatens ‘grave consequences’ after east Libyan forces seize its ship over alleged arms smuggling

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