Latest in Tag: Erdogan Highlight
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Turkish citizen accused of spying has detention extended for a third time
Turkish embassy has contacted RaĹźit Ă–ztĂĽrk, confirms he is being treated well
Fahmy hosts Turkish opposition member in Cairo
Deputy head of the Turkish Republican People’s Party discusses Egyptian-Turkish relations
Foreign ministry and Egyptian churches condemn Erdogan’s statements
The Egyptian government strongly criticises comments made by Turkey’s prime minister
US slams Erdogan claim on Morsi ouster
White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the comments were “offensive and unsubstantiated and wrong.”
Turkish leaders meeting about Egypt postponed
Meeting will take place on Thursday at Ankara
Turkish heads meet to discuss Egypt
Turkey’s president, PM, Foreign minister, meet to discuss latest developments in Egypt
No reconciliation with those with blood on their hands: PM
Government faces international criticism, receives support from Coptic Church
Obama and ErdoÄźan discuss Egypt
Obama and Erdogan “expressed concern” about the situation in Egypt
More demos likely, Turkey’s ‘Standing Man’ tells AFP
Erdem Gunduz caught the country’s attention by standing silently and alone in Istanbul’s iconic Taksim Square
Foreign ministry warns Turkey on Egypt stance
Ministry calls Turkish statements on Egypt a “transgression of diplomatic norms”
International community condemns Cairo and Alexandria violence
Ministry of Foreign Affairs source defends government response, saying violence “regrettable” but police were “provoked”
Next generation Brotherhood
It is no secret that the current political events in Egypt are dealing the Muslim Brotherhood perhaps the biggest blow in their 85 year history. I would dare say that this is much more severe than the assassination of Hassan Al-Banna or the execution of Sayyid Qutb. The organisation, which has historically endured oppression from …
Turkish investors support Egypt despite political dispute
Turkish businessmen are committed to their strategy of increasing their investments in Egypt to $5bn by 2017, at a rate exceeding 300%
Turkey’s Erdogan says Morsi ‘my president’ in Egypt
Erdogan said Sunday that ousted Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi was the only legitimate president of Egypt
Turkey’s ‘silent man’ vigils go on as protests fizzle out
The police presence on the square was much smaller than in previous days and the area was mostly overrun with tourists and commuters resuming their normal routines.
Turkey police storm protest park after PM ultimatum
Thousands of campers scrambled as police trampled tents, pulled down banners and broke down barricades in the park,
Turkey premier agrees to halt contentious park project
PM Erdogan made the concession in his first talks with a group of protesters, a move they welcomed as “positive”
Turkey PM gives protesters ‘last warning’
A day after meeting with protest leaders and offering to hold a referendum on plans to redevelop Gezi Park, Erdogan resumed his combative stance
Erdogan falters as society advances
By Lewis King The recent political upheaval across Turkey has generated an unprecedented volume of media coverage that has drawn international attention to the underlying social and ideological differences that divide Turkish society and politics. Many actors emphasise this ideological divide in order to galvanise their bases, thus ensuring that these divisions continue to play …
Turkey, the Arab world, and the myth of moderate Islamism
By Nervana Mahmoud For years, Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Erdogan was generally considered an example of “moderate Islamism”, a loose label that was generally based on a comparison with other Islamist dictatorships, like Iran, or with the various semi-secular autocratic regimes that dot the Arab and Muslim world. There was never a comparison with a …
Turkey PM braces for showdown with protesters
“I call for an immediate end to the demonstrations, which have lost their democratic credentials and turned into vandalism,” Erdogan said
Turkey defends democratic credentials as tear gas flies
Turkey’s embattled government insisted it was “not a second-class democracy” even as police tear-gassed protesters massed in the streets
Turkey arrests prime suspect in Hatay blasts
With the latest arrest, Turkey now holds four people in jail while four others have been freed pending trial.
Egypt redoubles efforts to find solution to Syrian crisis
President Mohamed Morsi attempts to restart the Syrian Quartet Initiative after car bombs in Turkey prompt stern warning from Ankara
El-Haddad delivers message to Turkey
President Mohamed Morsi attempts to restart the Syrian Quartet Initiative after car bombs in Turkey prompt stern warning from Ankara
Kurdish rebels begin pullout from Turkey
A major step towards ending a decades-long conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people
Editor’s letter: Is a Turkish model what we really want?
A few days ago I had conversation with my Turkish friend, a Middle East researcher, about the Egyptian revolution and how a “Turkish model” is overrated in the eyes of Egyptians. It is often suggested that Egypt should follow Turkey’s “successful” path. Those who argue this often base their case on selective facts and simplistic …
UN envoy, German minister in Turkey for Syria talks
Peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle were in Turkey on Saturday for talks on the Syrian conflict.
Turkey and the pitfalls of the Ottoman revival
It is essential for Turkey to pause and reflect on its Middle Eastern policy and on what kind of model it would like to present to the Arab world.
Turkish loan signals strengthening ties
President Mohamed Morsy signed a $1 billion loan agreement as the first step in a financing deal that comes amid high-level cooperation between the two countries.