Latest in Tag: Turkey Highlight
Latest in Tag: Turkey
Prosecutor general orders Morsi tried for espionage along with Brotherhood leaders
Former president has refused to cooperate with investigators, says Morsi’s defence lawyer
MOI confiscates 1500 imitation firearms bound for Port Said
The firearms imported from Turkey can be converted to fire live ammunition, says interior ministry
Turkish journalist released after 115 days in jail
Metin Turan, a reporter for Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), was arrested during violent clashes in August
Turkey says ball in Iraq’s court over oil dispute
Iraq’s federal government in Baghdad and Kurdistan have long been at odds over how to share the region’s vast energy wealth, a dispute which is seen as impeding the development of new energy projects.
Egypt to “diversify” foreign relations: Fahmy
Foreign minister talks Russia, Qatar in interview
Foreign Ministry hits back at Egypt’s critics
Egypt responds to US criticism of Protest Law and reiterates rejection of latest Erdogan remarks
Egyptian-Turkish business remains stable amid diplomatic row: Analysts
After diplomatic downgrade, Egyptian-Turkish economic relationship is questioned
Egypt and Turkey expel ambassadors amid diplomatic row
Both ambassadors labelled “persona non grata” as Egypt-Turkey rift deepens
Egypt dismisses Turkish ambassador
Erdoğan’s comments on Egypt deepen the rift between Ankara and Cairo
Syrian opposition seek to heal deep divisions in Istanbul
They were due to continue through Sunday evening, the coalition said.
Erdogan denies support for Al Qaeda in Syria
Erdogan: Turkey is not providing shelter or support to Al Qaeda-linked groups in Syria
The presidency is keen on issuing the Protest Law: Presidential spokesman
Turkish PM’s “narrow partisan views are pushing relations with Turkey to a path we wanted to avoid,” says Badawy in a press conference
Morsi’s trial sparks reactions in Egypt and beyond
Islamists across the Arab World decry court’s legitimacy
Turkey fulfils sultan’s dream with opening of Bosphorus rail tunnel
The bold project was first imagined by a sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdoul Medjid, in 1860, but he lacked the technology and funds to take his idea further.
Turkey police fire tear gas to disperse court protesters
The Ankara court on Monday rejected a demand by the victim’s lawyers that the defendant be detained and ruled instead that he could take part in hearings via video conference for security reasons.
EU restarts membership talks with Turkey after 3-year break
Keen to breathe new life into Ankara’s long-stalled effort to prise open the EU door, the 28-nation bloc agreed to the resumption in principle in June, but then postponed talks in protest over Turkey’s spring crackdown.
ErdoÄźan Needs to stand with Egypt, not the Muslim Brotherhood
By Adel El-Adawy The Egyptian-Turkish relationship has reached a low point and can be considered severed, because of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan’s full-fledged support for the Muslim Brotherhood at the expense of the majority of Egyptians and the Egyptian state. As Egyptian Ambassador to Turkey, Abdel Rahman Salah explained: “The fear of ErdoÄźan’s government …
Turkey lifts ban on Islamic headscarves in civil service
Female civil servants are now allowed to wear the veil while their male counterparts can sport beards, both symbols of Muslim piety which were banned by Turkey’s first president Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Syria warns Turkey will ‘pay dearly’ for rebel support
“It is not possible to use terrorism as a card and put it in your pocket. Because it is like a scorpion which won’t hesitate to sting you at any moment,” said Assad.
Syria warns Turkey will ‘pay dearly’ for rebel support
Relations between once close allies Damascus and Ankara have deteriorated since a popular uprising which began in March 2011 in Syria snowballed into a full-blown conflict
Turkey peace process in limbo after Kurd pullout halted
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has, in turn, accused the PKK of breaking its promises, saying that barely 20% of its fighters had left Turkish soil for bases in Iraqi Kurdistan and most were women, children and the elderly.
Ecuadorian ambassador to return to Egypt
Ecuador’s ambassador to Egypt will return to Cairo after being recalled last month
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
Musical Chairs
You have to admit that despite all the heartaches that we have come to encounter in Egypt, the place is becoming quite the rollercoaster ride. It is interesting to watch how roles are being exchanged at dizzying velocity. A once villain is now considered prince charming, a once prince charming is now seen as a …
Fahmy hosts Turkish opposition member in Cairo
Deputy head of the Turkish Republican People’s Party discusses Egyptian-Turkish relations
Turkish lira at record low, threatening growth
The lira touched 2.0839 to the dollar before climbing back to 2.0696, from 2.0580 at Wednesday’s close.
Turkey ambassador returns to Egypt
Egypt is yet to make a decision as to whether or not it will be sending its ambassador back to Ankara
Troubled Egyptian- Turkish trade relations: FEDCOC
The economic ties between the two countries are under threat after the Turkish Prime Minister’s comments regarding Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb
Foreign ministry and Egyptian churches condemn Erdogan’s statements
The Egyptian government strongly criticises comments made by Turkey’s prime minister
Egypt-Turkey market link project stalled
Following Egypt’s political turmoil, the linking of the Egyptian and Turkish stock exchanges postponed