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Turkey expects first F-35 delivery in 2018

Turkey expects first F-35 delivery in 2018

Turkey expects to take delivery of its first F-35A fighter jets in 2018, the Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said. The Turkish command intends to fully renovate its jet fleet by replacing all the older aircraft …

Turkish PM says country's strength going to rise

Turkish PM says country's strength going to rise

Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, giving a speech at AKP’s İstanbul Advisory Council, said that the government will continue to strengthen the country. Referring to the 93rd anniversary of the …

Turkey celebrates Republic Day

Turkey celebrates Republic Day

Turkey is set to officially mark the 93th anniversary of its republic’s founding day on Oct. 29, with celebrations for the day being excluded from a security-motivated ban on public events that the government imposed on the capital Ankara, …

Iraq denies Turkey taking part in Mosul offensive

Iraq denies Turkey taking part in Mosul offensive

Iraq's joint operations command denied Turkey was participating in military operations to retake Mosul from the ISIL group. "The spokesman of the Joint Operations Command denies Turkish participation of any kind in operations …

Turkey ready to 'take measures' in northern Iraq

Turkey ready to 'take measures' in northern Iraq

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says Turkey is ready to "take measures" in northern Iraq because Ankara is not satisfied with promises from the United States and Baghdad about the role of Kurdish militants and …

Turkish PM: Turkey has alternative to EU membership

Turkish PM: Turkey has alternative to EU membership

Turkey has an alternative to the EU membership, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said, TRT Haber TV channel reported Oct. 22. Yildirim noted that the future of Europe is impossible without Turkey. …

Yildirim: Turkey joins air strikes in Mosul operation

Yildirim: Turkey joins air strikes in Mosul operation

Turkey's air force has been involved in coalition air strikes on the Iraqi city of Mosul, part of the US-backed operation to flush out ISIL, the Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said. “Our Air Forces …

 Putin, Aliyev and Erdogan in Istanbul (PHOTO)

Putin, Aliyev and Erdogan in Istanbul (PHOTO)

Currently there is no official information yet about the Russian-Turkish negotiations in Istanbul, which is holding a special session of the World Energy Congress, but photographers managed to capture an important for the restoration of …

Yildirim: budget deficit is expected to be 1.9% in 2017

Yildirim: budget deficit is expected to be 1.9% in 2017

Turkey's budget deficit-to-GDP ratio is expected to be 1.6%  this year, rising to 1.9% in 2017, the Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said. The figure is expected to be 1.6% in 2018 and 1.35% in 2019. …

Saudi crown prince makes unplanned visit to Turkey

Saudi crown prince makes unplanned visit to Turkey

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, deputy prime minister and interior minister, Muhammad bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has made an unplanned visit to Turkey, Trend reported citing Anadolu Agency. Turkey’s Prime …

Moscow and Ankara create road map of reconciliation

Moscow and Ankara create road map of reconciliation

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim today to discuss a number of energy projects, future bilateral contacts and other issues, the …

Turkey is in band of stability, prime minister says

Turkey is in band of stability, prime minister says

The band of stability exists in Turkey for 14 years, and this is happening despite the attempts of coups. "During these years, the power of Turkey has tripled, at the same time we were able to prevent three coup attempts,’’ the …

Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala resigns

Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala resigns

Turkish Interior Minister Efkan Ala has resigned, Sputnik writes. His office is taken by Labor and Social Security Minister Suleyman Soylu, local media reported citing Prime Minister Binali …

Turkey celebrates Victory Day

Turkey celebrates Victory Day

Turkey is holding events dedicated to the 94th anniversary of a decisive victory in the country’s 1919-1923 War of Independence. It is the first time civilians have participated alongside the country’s leadership in …

Turkish PM: PKK responsible for attack in Sirnak

Turkish PM: PKK responsible for attack in Sirnak

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said there was no doubt that the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged a three-decade insurgency for Kurdish autonomy, was responsible for the attack in Sirnak province. …