Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Politics
Will Erdoğan Survive Turkey’s Elections?
On Sunday, May 14, the Turkish general elections will decide whether incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan retains his seat. Erdoğan's main rival is Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the leader of the opposition. Political commentators are billing the 2023 election as the...
Military
Putin and Erdogan: Architects of Revisionism
The violation of international law and disregard for international treaties by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine is a dark sign of revisionism
Diplomacy
Turkey Bars Warships From Black Sea Straits Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Turkey barred warships from passing through key straits in the Black Sea in a bid to de-escalate the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Monday.
The move came after Ukraine asked Turkey to activate a 90-year-old international pact that can be used to...
Health
Erdogan, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife, Emine, have tested positive for coronavirus, as they announced on Saturday
Politics
Turkey No More: Erdogan Changes Country’s Name to “Turkiye”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan released a statement earlier this month announcing that he will change Turkey's name to "Turkiye."
"The word 'Turkiye' represents and expresses the culture, civilization and values of the Turkish nation in the best way," read...
Greek News
The Nationalist Turk Who Discovered His Greek Roots
Ibrahim Yaylali was a nationalist Turk who discovered his Greek roots and made a 180-degree turn, becoming an activist for human rights
Diplomacy
Turkey Slammed by Europe for Expelling Ambassadors
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Saturday decision to expel ten ambassadors from his country has been termed "incomprehensible" by the governments of several EU nations. His most recent actions could lead to yet another diplomatic row between Turkey and...
Greek News
Turkey Issues Navtex North of Cyprus, Nicosia Responds
Cyprus responded to a Navtex issued by Turkey on Friday evening announcing new research from seismic ship Oruc Reis north of Cyprus
Diplomacy
Erdogan Paid a Whopping $30.5 Million to Trump’s Allies, Report Says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly paid lobbyists $30.5 million in order to influence the former Trump administration
Greek News
Germany Supports Turkey in the Aegean Over EU Ally Greece
Greece has decried Germany for supporting Turkey after Berlin's decision to sell six new submarines to Ankara, even after the country's hostile rhetoric