Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkish police arrested 178 people on terrorism charges before the NATO summit in Ankara.

Fidan Meets Russia’s Spy Chiefs: What Was Really Discussed in Moscow?

Turkey's Defense Minister views the upcoming NATO summit as a critical milestone shaping the alliance's strategic direction.

Zelenskyy urges US and Europe to join negotiations with Russia in letter to Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declares Türkiye a leading actor in resolving regional crises, citing the Iran war as an example.

Erdoğan says Türkiye has emerged as a central diplomatic actor in regional conflicts and international negotiations.

Turkey’s road to Europe starts at freeing political prisoners, not drone factories: EP rapporteur

The European Parliament voted 381-107 to urge EU sanctions against Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, citing human rights violations and judicial repression, though the non-binding resolution requires separate Council approval to implement measures.

Turkey’s search for a Middle East order

The UK and other nations ban social media for children under 16 due to concerns over cyberbullying and mental health.

Turkey's ruling party sought to remove Justice Minister Akın Gürlek from an EU sanctions list through backchannels, but Brussels refused unless Ankara improved democracy and rule of law, setting off tensions over unprecedented individual targeting.

Armenia's parliament completed elections with Civil Contract Party winning 49.7% amid mixed economic forecasts: World Bank raised growth projections while IMF expects slowdown to 5.25%, as Russian phytosanitary restrictions threaten key export markets.

US-Turkish relations improved despite Turkey's worsening ties with Israel and non-participation in the Iran war.

The European Parliament will vote June 17 on a nonbinding resolution urging EU sanctions against Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek for allegedly weaponizing the judiciary for political purposes, though final EU sanctions require member state approval.

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman backs Erdoğan's warning on Eastern Mediterranean issues.

President Trump signaled a potential US-Iran agreement this weekend, canceling threatened military strikes and suggesting Vice President Vance attend signing, though Iran's foreign ministry cautiously stated negotiations remain incomplete and unconfirmed.

Erdoğan vows to pursue accountability for Israel's military actions in Palestinian territories.

Turkey exported its first warship to a NATO and EU member, Romania, marking a historic milestone for Ankara's defense industry, which now ranks 11th globally and constructs over 50 naval platforms simultaneously valued at approximately 28 billion dollars.

Trump confirms upcoming Turkey visit

Turkey exported its first warship to NATO and EU member Romania, delivering the Offshore Patrol Vessel CAm. Roman, marking a historic milestone for Ankara's defence industry amid expanding European military cooperation.

A metro in Istanbul derailed, injuring three people, after a new line was inaugurated.

President Erdoğan met Singapore's Prime Minister Wong in Istanbul to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in defense, logistics, aviation, maritime, and finance, building on their 2014 strategic partnership and $1.07 billion trade volume.

Turkish authorities arrested 37 opposition party members on corruption charges.

The UAE bans social media for under-15s, joining nations like Australia and the UK in restricting access.

India’s Mediterranean Signal Forces Ankara to Recalculate

The NATO Summit and Turkey’s Rising Influence in the Global System

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Ankara's diplomatic role is growing stronger internationally.

Turkey officially opened a new airport in Ankara to serve NATO summit leaders.

Turkey's ruling party prepares a roadmap for a new Constitution at a meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Turkey's World Cup video sparks controversy, featuring Erdogan and military footage instead of soccer.

Russia restricted Armenian imports and banned transit of goods following pest detections, while Prime Minister Pashinyan, after his party's parliamentary election victory, stated Armenia will not resume CSTO membership payments amid escalating regional tensions.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visits Moscow to discuss Middle East and Ukraine issues with Russian officials.

EU seeks ‘active’ role in Cyprus talks despite Turkish opposition

Turkey's illiberal turn under Erdoğan has become an international export through digital platforms.

President Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to achieving full domestic defense production, citing geopolitical shifts and noting annual defense exports have grown from $248 million two decades ago to weekly generation of that amount, while delivering a patrol vessel to NATO ally Romania.

Erdoğan meets Romanian president in Istanbul after warship handover

Türkiye and China are deepening their partnership, with bilateral trade surpassing fifty billion dollars while expanding cooperation across energy, technology, transportation, and green development sectors, reflecting centuries-old connections now entering a stronger phase.

President Erdoğan vows to invest in Istanbul, determined to solve its problems, particularly traffic.

NATO's future direction will be shaped at the upcoming Ankara summit, says Defense Minister Güler.

Turkey's National Security Council says it will not allow any fait accompli in Northern Cyprus.

Secretary of State Rubio confirmed Trump will attend NATO's July 2026 summit in Ankara, signaling significant alliance changes. Analysts question whether Turkey, with NATO's second-largest military, can uphold democratic principles given President Erdoğan's authoritarian consolidation of power through purges and political repression.

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni reveals she quit smoking, earning praise from fellow world leaders at the G7 summit.

Israel, Turkey, Cyprus and regional powers are reconfiguring Eastern Mediterranean control over strategic space, energy routes and trade corridors linking Europe to Asia, shifting focus from Palestinian issues toward competition in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurates Ankara Airport to ease congestion and support upcoming international events.

The European Parliament will vote June 17 on urging EU sanctions against Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek for allegedly weaponizing the judiciary for political purposes, though such nonbinding measures require Council approval.

President Erdoğan's cabinet convened at Beştepe to discuss US-Iran peace negotiations, NATO Summit preparations in Ankara, counterterrorism progress, and global economic impacts on Turkey's markets.

The United States and Iran announced a nuclear deal agreement, though Tehran simultaneously accused Washington of creating obstacles, highlighting persistent tensions between the nations despite the diplomatic breakthrough on this significant international security matter.

Fidan meets US envoy ahead of NATO summit

NATO’s war summit to convene in Ankara in July

Prime Minister Pashinyan's election victory in Armenia keeps peace negotiations with Azerbaijan alive, with analysts urging Turkey and the United States to capitalize on diplomatic momentum through border opening and trade initiatives to build regional economic benefits.