Politics

Turkish Cypriot Leader Urges Halt to Actions Diminishing Trust in Cyprus Talks

Efforts to resolve the longstanding Cyprus dispute remain stalled as Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides failed to reach a consensus on new confidence-building measures. The two leaders met for an hour in the United Nations-controlled buffer zone, focusing their discussions on strategies to advance the negotiation process. Despite the talks, Erhürman reported that both sides could not agree...

Türkiye Drives Regional Peace Through New Disarmament Efforts

Türkiye is poised to initiate a disarmament process with the PKK and its affiliates, a move that could bolster stability in Iraq and enhance peace efforts throughout the region, according to Türkiye’s Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş. Speaking in Ankara alongside Iraqi Parliament Speaker Heybet Halbusi, Kurtulmuş expressed optimism that this initiative, anticipated to commence next month, would not only reinforce peace and stability in...

Erdoğan Cautions Greece: Stop Arming Islands in the Aegean Sea

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a stern warning to Greece, urging it to cease bolstering its military presence on the Aegean islands....

Founders of New Turkish Opposition Party Under Intense Investigation

In Türkiye, the newly formed New Party (YP), spearheaded by Özgür Özel after a division from the Republican People's Party (CHP), is already encountering...

Özgür Özel Sparks Online Debate as Türkiye’s New Party Grows Nationally

Türkiye's New Party (YP), under the leadership of Özgür Özel, is actively setting up party offices nationwide as it gears up for the 2028...

Erdoğan Urges Tougher Policies Against ‘Algorithm Fascism’ in Digital Communications

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has raised concerns about the impact of social media algorithms, which he referred to as "algorithm fascism," warning that...

91 Lawmakers Exit CHP as Özgür Özel Forms New Party

In a significant realignment within Türkiye's political scene, 91 lawmakers have departed from the Republican People's Party (CHP) under the leadership of former party...

Türkiye and TRNC Commemorate Cyprus Operation Anniversary Amid Island Tensions

Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) are commemorating the 52nd anniversary of the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation with official ceremonies in...

Internal Rift Threatens to Divide Türkiye’s Main Opposition, CHP

The Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Türkiye is on the brink of a potential split, driven by rising internal tensions. Following his defeat to...

Turkey Urges Restart of Istanbul Peace Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine

Türkiye has renewed its call for the resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, advocating for the revival of the Istanbul negotiation format....

Finnish Leaders Dismiss Trump’s Assertion on US Control of Greenland

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent assertion that the United States should control Greenland, Finnish leaders have expressed their opposition, emphasizing the...

Greek Leader Urges NATO Caution During Talks on Turkish Fighter Jets

As discussions unfold regarding the potential resumption of F-35 fighter jet sales to Türkiye by the United States, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has...

Regional Cooperation Boosted as Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Georgia Engage in Crucial Talks

Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are convening in Istanbul for their 10th trilateral ministerial meeting, a significant event aimed at bolstering regional...

Erdoğan Denies Government Role in Opposition Party Conflicts

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has clarified that his administration is not involved in the internal conflicts and legal challenges currently facing the country's...