Türkiye will directly intervene to stop any attempt to fragment Syria and will prevent any attempts by militants to obtain autonomy after clashes in southern Syria, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday. His warning against fragmentation, in comments to reporters in Ankara, appeared aimed at Israel as Türkiye considers this to be Israel's ultimate aim in Syria. NATO member Türkiye supports Syria's new government and has called for a ceasefire between the Bedouin and Druze fighters. Fidan said Israel wanted a divided Syria to make the country unstable, weaker and a liability to the region, and...
Türkiye in International Media
In a statement to the press, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye said, "Considering what is happening in and around Europe, the Union's need for a dynamic and solution-oriented member such as Türkiye is apparent." The Turkish leader stated that the European Union should not wait even a single day to resume accession negotiations with Türkiye. "We expect them to understand that it is not possible to advance relations with such an ambivalent attitude that we have faced far too often. Considering what is happening in and around Europe and the dissent within the EU,...
On July 21, President Erdoğan commented on the recent developments in Syria, accusing Israel of its unwillingness to allow regional stability and of continuing to take provocative actions. Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye opposes Syria's division and that Syria’s unity and recovery align with regional stability and Türkiye's interests. On July 13, fierce clashes broke out between Druze armed groups and Bedouin tribes in Syria’s southern Suwayda province. Syrian regime’s Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defence forces later intervened. Citing the need to prevent the regime's armed forces from entering southern Syria, Israel began striking...
Türkiye will maintain its support for Gaza. According to TRT Haber television channel, Erdoğan stated, “We will continue to support Gaza. We are closely monitoring the steps taken by the United States on this matter. Our Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan is in constant contact with his American counterpart. The international community that consistently supports Israel can no longer conceal anything.” The President of Türkiye further stated: “There are currently three questions regarding the ceasefire negotiations. First, where the Israeli soldiers will be located and in which exit zones after the ceasefire. Second, Hamas and Israel...
DNA study reveals female-centred society at Türkiye’s Neolithic Çatalhöyük settlement (Turkmenistan)
A comprehensive DNA study conducted at the Çatalhöyük settlement in Konya, recognised as one of the world's earliest known cities, has highlighted the central role of women in society during the Neolithic period. This research, spanning 12 years and involving a team of 47 scientists from 11 countries, including Türkiye, offers new insights into the organisation of early farming societies. As part of their research, scholars analysed the skeletal remains of 395 individuals who lived between 8000 and 5800 BCE, and they successfully sequenced the DNA of 131 individuals. The majority of individuals were discovered buried beneath the houses—a distinctive hallmark of burial...
"The international community should recognise the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and establish diplomatic, political, and economic relations with this state. This should take place as soon as possible." This statement was made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his visit to the island of Cyprus. BTA announced the news according to TRT Haber's report. Erdoğan visited the Mediterranean island yesterday to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Türkiye's military operation in Cyprus in 1974. This date is commemorated as the "Day of Peace and Freedom" for Ankara and Turkish Cypriots. Erdoğan met with Turkish Cypriot leader...
In a statement issued by the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, it was noted that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke on the phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. It was reported that during the meeting, Türkiye-Russia bilateral relations, the regional situation, and global issues were discussed. Erdoğan stated that Russia and Ukraine should commence the third round of negotiations without delay. President Erdoğan expressed Türkiye’s willingness to continue hosting the talks once all parties agree on a suitable time. Regarding the latest situation in Syria, Erdoğan stated that the clashes,...
Türkiye has successfully repatriated a statue of Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius, 65 years after it was smuggled out of the country, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said Saturday. "It was a long struggle ... a concrete result of our years-long pursuit of justice," Ersoy said on social media platform X, calling it a "historic achievement" made possible through the combined efforts of diplomacy, law and science. He added the ancient statue will soon be unveiled to the public in Ankara in a special exhibition. The statue, originally looted from the ancient city of Boubon in southwestern T...
The failed coup attempt is a triumph of democracy and independence that will be etched into Türkiye's history. The Presidency's Head of Communications Prof Burhanettin Duran addressed the panel titled "July 15: Memory, Justice, and Future" held by the Directorate of Communications in Ankara. In his speech, Prof Duran underlined that the night of July 15 marked a turning point for Türkiye and the Turkish nation. He said that the response against the actions of FETÖ once again demonstrated the nation's unwavering loyalty to the state. Duran added that the failed coup attempt was etched into history as a decisive...