Turkey - Page 17

December 13, 2023

Somalia's president says his son didn't flee fatal accident in Turkey and should return to court

Somali president states that son will appear in Turkish court on charges in fatal crash which killed motorcycle courier

December 13, 2023

Fresh sanctions on Hamas leaders highlights key NATO ally's troubling relationship with terrorists

Turkey's increasingly ardent support for Hamas has placed the U.S. in a difficult situation as Ankara continues to shield terrorist leaders from Israel and its allies.

December 12, 2023

Turkish lawmaker suffers heart attack after declaring Israel will 'not be able to escape the wrath of God'

Saadet Party Kocaeli Deputy Hasan Bitmez gave a speech on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying Israel will "not be able to escape the wrath of God," before fainting.

December 12, 2023

Turkish soccer club president punches ref in face in wild melee; all matches suspended

The Turkish Football Federation suspended soccer matches on Tuesday after a team's president punched a referee in the face following a 1-1 draw.

December 11, 2023

Turkey faces calls for action as Somali president's son allegedly flees country after causing fatal crash

The Turkish government facing growing demands to address the case of the Somali president's son, who allegedly fled the country after causing a fatal traffic crash.

December 9, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan slams UN Security Council as 'Israel Protection Council'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blasted the UN Security Council as the "Israel protection council," after the U.S. vetoed a cease-fire resolution in Gaza.

December 4, 2023

Turkey’s Erdogan says Netanyahu will face ‘war criminal’ trial after Israel-Hamas war

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has labeled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the "Butcher of Gaza" and says he will face a "war criminal" trial.

November 23, 2023

Turkey sees another big interest rate hike amid double-digit inflation

Turkey's central bank on Thursday issued a five percent interest rate hike in hopes of combatting the Eurasian nation's double-digit inflation rate.

November 17, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan to visit Germany as differences over the Israel-Hamas war widen

Turkey, despite being a NATO member, has taken a divergent stance, championing the Palestinian cause and vociferously criticizing the Israeli invasion of Gaza.

November 14, 2023

Turkey cozies up to Iran after praising Hamas 'mujahideen,' seeks reconciliation on key issues

Turkey seems to be trying to balance its desire for closer ties with its Arab neighbors with its allegiance to NATO and its seeming support for Hamas.