Tag: Turkey

In March, relations between Ankara and Berlin deteriorated sharply in the run-up to an April 16 referendum in Turkey.

Authorities detained the soldiers in raids focused on the central Turkish province of Konya.

More than 120,000 people have been purged from jobs in the civil service and armed forces.

The sanctions that were lifted pertained to the hiring of Turkish workers and operations of Turkish companies in Russia.

Detention warrants were issued for the dismissed judges and prosecutors, Turkish TVs said.

“If another country wants to hold an election or vote in its embassies or consulates here in Germany, it is ...

The government blames Gulen for last year’s coup attempt, charges he denies.

The nationwide sweep was one of the largest operations in months against suspected supporters of Fethullah Gulen.

The CHP filed an appeal last week asking for a stay of execution against the election commission’s announcement.

Russian and Turkish ministers reached “a common understanding.”

The Turkish government planned to campaign in the Netherlands.

Since the failed coup in July, 2016, 3,886 members of the judiciary have been expelled.

Ankara has complained in the past about a lack of U.S. support for that campaign.

Some 700 people were released under judicial control.

There is a difference between the terms Islam and Islamist,” Merkel said.

The Syrian civil war has displaced millions of people.

“More than 41,000 people have been jailed pending trial in connection with the attempted coup."

“The fight against terrorism would continue to be carried out unflinchingly," a Turkish official said.

Russian ambassador to Turkey was shot dead at close range.

The ambassador was reportedly attacked shortly after giving an opening speech at an event.

“Turkey is an important partner of the EU. But in partnerships, the will to cooperate has to be two-sided.”

An official said the 73 were part of the 103 academics authorities issued warrants for.

The action is part of a government clampdown since a failed military coup.

"This is a dark day for the media in Turkey."

"No Nigerian student is arrested or detained in Turkey," the envoy said.