Turkey and EU

Time for EU to make room for Turkey - Erdogan

Time for EU to make room for Turkey - Erdogan

The European Union should overcome its prejudices and take Turkey on as a full member, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during the official opening ceremony of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum. "We declare that …

Ankara resumes economic dialogue with Brussels

Ankara resumes economic dialogue with Brussels

After a six-year hiatus, the Türkiye-EU High-Level Economic Dialogue is set to resume in Brussels on April 2. The decision to revive the dialogue was made at the EU General Affairs Council meeting last December and later approved …

EU appeals to Ankara over mass protests

EU appeals to Ankara over mass protests

The European Commission urged Turkey to “uphold democratic values” amid mass protests over the arrest of Istanbul' mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. “The arrest of the mayor İmamoğlu and the protesters give …

Turkish airline banned from Europe

Turkish airline banned from Europe

Turkey’s Southwind Airlines, which is banned by the EU from flying in the eurozone, has announced its intention to challenge the ban in European courts. The Turkish carrier is preparing to file a claim with the relevant …

Fidan: Türkiye aspires to join EU

Fidan: Türkiye aspires to join EU

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reiterated Türkiye's determination to become a member of the European Union. Fidan said …

French spy ring uncovered in Türkiye

French spy ring uncovered in Türkiye

A recent operation by Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) uncovered an espionage ring linked to France’s Directorate-General for External Security (DGSE). Led by Ahmet Katie, the ring supplied false …

Ankara urges EU to rethink its policy

Ankara urges EU to rethink its policy

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that the European Union should adopt a strategic mindset and move away from employing "identity …

Turkey and EU differ in views on anti-Russia sanctions

Turkey and EU differ in views on anti-Russia sanctions

Turkey and the European Union differ in their positions on sanctions against Russia, Turkish presidential adviser Akif Cagatay Kilic said. "We have a different view on this issue, we adhere to the UN position. …

Türkiye expects from EU more fair attitude towards Türkiye

Türkiye expects from EU more fair attitude towards Türkiye

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the EU should adopt a more fair and prudent attitude towards Türkiye, according to Turkish diplomatic sources on Monday. Fidan and EU’s commissioner for neighborhood and enlargement …