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Turkey demands NATO hopefuls 'hand over your terrorists' before it approves membership: report

January 17, 2023

Turkey demands NATO hopefuls 'hand over your terrorists' before it approves membership: report

Finland accused Turkish President Erdogan of renewing his opposition as a response to Kurdish protests in Sweden, where demonstrators burned an effigy of him.

Top Democrat opposes Biden administration plan to sell warplanes to Turkey

January 14, 2023

Top Democrat opposes Biden administration plan to sell warplanes to Turkey

The Biden administration's plan to go through with a $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey is opposed by the Democratic chair of the Foreign Relations Committee.

Turkish court convicts the president of the country's medical association of terror charge

January 11, 2023

Turkish court convicts the president of the country's medical association of terror charge

Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci, the Turkish Medical Association president, was convicted of disseminating "terror organization propaganda" at a trial aimed at silencing government critics.

NATO secretary-general believes it's time for Sweden to join the military alliance

January 9, 2023

NATO secretary-general believes it's time for Sweden to join the military alliance

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary-general, believes it's time for Sweden to join NATO. Turkey has been holding up the process of allowing Sweden to join.

Sweden's top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey

December 19, 2022

Sweden's top court rejects extradition request for journalist wanted by Turkey

The top court in Sweden has denied an extradition request for Bulent Kenes, a journalist who is wanted by Turkey. He is accused of being involved in a coup attempt in Turkey.

4 Turkish nationals arrested in Greece on suspicion of smuggling migrants

December 16, 2022

4 Turkish nationals arrested in Greece on suspicion of smuggling migrants

Greek authorities arrested four Turkish nationals on suspicion of smuggling migrants. Authorities found the boat with nearly 100 people on board at an island near Athens, Greece.

Greek government slams Turkey for threatening Athens

December 12, 2022

Greek government slams Turkey for threatening Athens

Greek Foreign Minister Niko Dendias lashed out at Turkey threatening to bomb Athens. The relationship between the two NATO nations has been strained for a long time.

Turkey's pending Syria invasion motivated by politics, not security concerns, experts say

December 12, 2022

Turkey's pending Syria invasion motivated by politics, not security concerns, experts say

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has recently indicated a willingness to improve relations with Syria, which possibly could be a result of Russian encouragement.

Fire breaks out at Ciragan Palace Hotel in Turkey, no injuries were reported

December 9, 2022

Fire breaks out at Ciragan Palace Hotel in Turkey, no injuries were reported

A fire was reported on the fourth floor of the Ciragan Palace Hotel in Turkey on Friday. No injuries were reported, but guests and employees were evacuated.

Finland must lift arms embargo on Turkey in order to join NATO, according to Turkish foreign minister

December 6, 2022

Finland must lift arms embargo on Turkey in order to join NATO, according to Turkish foreign minister

Mevlut Cavusoglu has declared Finland must lift the arms embargo on Turkey to join NATO. Cavusoglu made the comments when he met with Finland’s Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen.