Turkey orders police to evict opposition leaders from CHP headquarters amid political crisis

Authorities in Turkey have ordered police to remove the leadership of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) from its headquarters in Ankara, escalating a political crisis following a controversial court decision. The move comes after a court ruling that reinstated former party leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and annulled......

Ten Turkish Islamic State suspects arrested in Syria in joint intelligence operation

Ten Turkish nationals suspected of links to the Islamic State group have been arrested in Syria during a joint intelligence operation involving Turkish and Syrian security services, according to Turkish state media reports. The individuals were subject to Interpol Red Notices and were located as part of coordinated counterterrorism efforts......

Morocco tomato exports extend lead over Spain globally

Morocco has strengthened its position in the global fresh tomato trade, maintaining its lead over Spain for a fourth consecutive year in export volumes and widening its advantage in value for a second year. The shift reflects a broader realignment in agricultural competitiveness between the two countries, driven by sustained growth in Moroccan......

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 institution with more than 20,000 Turkish......

US signals NATO frustration over Iran war stance

Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg for a two-day meeting of NATO foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president that the alliance is deeply dissatisfied with its response to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering brings together allies at a moment of rising friction over military commitments, burden sharing, and......

Nato allies unsettled by Trump troop policy reversal

Marco Rubio arrived in Helsingborg, Sweden, on Friday for a meeting of Nato foreign ministers carrying a message from the United States president on allied shortcomings during the Iran conflict while facing growing concern over shifting US military commitments in Europe. The gathering took place against the backdrop of confusion over Washington’s......

JPMorgan expects Turkey’s Central Bank to raise interest rates to 40%

Investment bank JPMorgan Chase has predicted that the Central Bank of Turkey could soon increase its main interest rate to 40% in response to recent financial and political pressures affecting the country’s economy. According to analysts from the bank, the Turkish lira continues to face instability due to growing political uncertainty......

Moroccan activists freed after Gaza flotilla interception by Israel

Several Moroccan nationals detained during the interception of a maritime convoy bound for Gaza have been released following days of uncertainty over their status. The group, which included a journalist, was part of a larger flotilla carrying humanitarian participants who attempted to reach the enclave by sea. Their release marks a shift from......

Turkey to urge NATO unity ahead of Ankara summit in July

Turkey is expected to call for stronger unity within NATO ahead of the alliance’s upcoming leaders’ summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on July 7–8. According to diplomatic sources, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will convey Ankara’s expectation that the summit should reinforce NATO’s cohesion and......

France and Turkey top Europe’s prison overcrowding with 131 inmates per 100 places

According to a recent study compiled by the University of Lausanne for the Council of Europe, France and Turkey are the two European countries facing the highest levels of prison overcrowding. Both countries record an average of 131 detainees for every 100 available prison places. The report, based on data from early 2025, highlights a widespread......

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 representatives to strengthen cooperation......

Turkish diaspora strengthens Türkiye’s global influence

The Turkish diaspora continues to play an important role in expanding Türkiye’s international presence and influence, according to Turkish officials during the 43rd Turkish Day Parade in the United States. Speaking at the annual celebration in New York City, Turkish Ambassador Sedat Önal highlighted the growing impact of Turkish......

Turkish Foreign Minister to visit Germany for strategic dialogue talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to travel to Germany on Monday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and reviving strategic discussions between the two countries. The visit will take place within the framework of the third meeting of the Türkiye-Germany Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, where......

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