Cyprus FM accuses Turkey of using gunboat diplomacy to promote own interests
“I’m wondering if Turkey feels so comfortable with its position. Why do they refuse to discuss with Cyprus, a member of the EU and the UN?” he asked.
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The Turkish government issued advertising bans for Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest Tuesday when the platforms refrained from complying with a controversial social media law human rights advocates say will stifle free speech online.
Erdogan looks for new allies ahead of elections
The next elections are not scheduled until June 2023, but the growing popularity of the opposition has made him aware of his vulnerability in a possible snap election.
Turkish Parliament passes law restricting rights groups and foundations
Civil society groups will face intense scrutiny under anti-terrorism legislation
Turkish TV station shut down after broadcasting pro-Kurdish views
Olay TV, owned by businessman and former minister Cavit Caglar, began broadcasting on November 30 and was pulled off the air on Friday.
Turkey’s parliament extends Libya military intervention
Turkish presence in Libya is linked to its broader interests in the eastern Mediterranean region
Turkey Detains 11 over Abduction of Iranian Dissident
Iran’s state media said in November that Iranian intelligence ministry officers arrested Chaab over suspected involvement in a 2018 attack on a military parade .
Erdogan Says EU Should Get Rid of Its ‘Strategic Blindness’
Erdogan continued by saying that Turkey will not accept plans and maps that aim to confine the country to the coasts off Antalya.
Turkey reports magnitude 5 earthquake in southeastern city of Siirt
A magnitude 5 earthquake is are a mid-ranking earthquake that can cause considerable damage, according to The Associated Press.
Turkish opposition politician investigated for criticizing Qatar military deal
We have reached a point where the state’s army is sold to Qatar in a first for the country’s history,” he said during a TV interview.
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Leaders from the Arab world weighed in to congratulate America’s new president, Joseph R. Biden, after he was inaugurated on Wednesday
https://allarab.news/arab-leaders-congratulate-biden-say-they-look-forward-to-working-with-new-administration/
Deadly suicide attacks shake Bagdad market killing at least 32 people.
https://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2021/01/21/Three-killed-16-injured-in-Baghdad-market-suicide-bombing-Iraq-police
