Turkey

90-100 PKK members have been killed during Turkish army raids

The Turkish military says 100 PKK members have been killed, while more than 80 others have been wounded during air and artillery strikes in northern Iraq. Up to 100 members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, have been killed in raids conducted by the Turkish military in northern …

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Turkey seeks US action on Cyprus intention to drill for oil in the eastern Mediterranean

Turkey has contacted the US administration on Greek Cypriot plans to begin drilling for gas in the eastern Mediterranean. Greek Cyprus recently announced that it would begin drilling for oil and gas off the island’s southern coast on Oct. 1.

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US President discuss Syria situation with Turkey’s Prime Minister

US President Barack Obama and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke on Thursday about the violence in Syria. “The two leaders underscored the urgency of the situation, reiterated their deep concern about the Syrian government’s use of violence against civilians and their belief that the Syrian people’s legitimate demands …

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Turkish PM to visit Bulgaria in September

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to visit Bulgaria in September 2011. Erdogan will hold talks with Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boiko Borissov, President Georgi Purvanov and other top officials, the reports said. On the agenda will be bilateral relations and the Nabucco energy project.

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Azeri-Turkish council to hold its first meeting in Turkey

The very first meeting of a high-level strategic council between Ankara and Baku will be held in Turkey, announced Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Wednesday during an official visit to the Azerbaijani capital. Erdoğan and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev held a two-hour meeting upon the Turkish prime minster’s …

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NATO warns Turkey on buying air defense systems from China or Russia

NATO may avoid sharing ballistic missiles intelligence with Turkey if the nation decides to buy Chinese or Russian systems for its missile defense program. Ankara would have to operate without NATO’s intelligence information on incoming ballistic missiles if it chooses to buy Chinese or Russian systems for its

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