Showing posts with label Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Turkish President Puts All Kurdish-Held Towns in Syria, Iraq on "Notice"

Turkish President Puts All Kurdish-Held Towns in Syria, Iraq on "Notice"
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced just a day after pro-Ankara forces seized Afrin that Turkey’s military "operation"/invasion in Syria will target other Kurdish-held towns – and may even spill over into Iraq.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

We Will Not Allow A Kurdish State on Our Borders

A Kurdish State
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey will not allow the foundation of a Kurdish state on its southern border, reiterating earlier comments on the Democratic Union Party (PYD) and its armed wing the People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Des députés suédois attaquent Erdogan pour génocide

Des parlementaires suédois ont saisi la justice contre le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan qu’ils accusent de génocide, de crimes contre l’humanité et de crimes de guerre dans le sud-est de la Turquie.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

EU Parliament Urges Suspension of Turkish Accession Talks

The European Parliament on Thursday asked for Turkey's European Union accession talks to be suspended if Ankara implements a constitutional overhaul, backed by a referendum in April, which expands the powers of President Tayyip Erdogan.

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Turkish Foreign Ministry condemns Schulz’s remarks on Erdoğan rally in Germany

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry on June 29 condemned remarks by Martin Schulz, the leader of Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD), over a potential rally by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan who will visit the country as a part of the G-20 summit in Hamburg next week.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Euro MPs urge scrapping Turkey accession talks over Erdogan's sweeping powers

The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs have adopted a resolution urging Brussels to formally suspend EU accession talks with Turkey, if a constitutional change granting President Erdogan sweeping powers goes ahead.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Berlin opposé à la rupture des pourparlers d'adhésion à l'UE avec Ankara

Le chef de la diplomatie allemande, Sigmar Gabriel, a mis en garde vendredi contre la rupture des négociations d'adhésion de l'UE avec la Turquie, malgré les inquiétudes des Européens sur les droits de l'Homme dans ce pays.

Sunday, March 26, 2017

Turkey may hold referendum on EU accession process: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Turkey may have a Brexit-style referendum on whether to continue European Union membership process after the April 16 constitutional referendum.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

EU Commission Summons Turkish Envoy Over Erdogan’s Remark on Safety of Europeans

The European Commission has summoned Turkey’s EU ambassador, Selim Yenel, to get an explanation over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s comments on safety of Europeans, its spokeswoman said Thursday.

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Merkel ally says Turkey's Erdogan 'not welcome' in Germany

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has crossed a line by comparing Berlin's government to the Nazis and is no longer welcome in Germany, a senior ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday.

Saturday, March 18, 2017

Erdogan Expects Parliament to Restore Capital Punishment

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saturday said he expected parliament to approve restoring capital punishment after the April 16 referendum on expanding its powers, a move that could end Ankara's bid to join the EU.

The future of Europe: Erdogan urges Turks in EU to have at least 5 kids

Turkish President Recep Erdogan has urged all Turks living in Europe to have at least five children, saying they are the future of the continent and that it would be the best response to the “injustices” imposed on expatriates there.

Saturday, March 11, 2017

'Nazi Remnants, Fascists': Erdogan Goes Ballistic Amid This Step by Netherlands

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan labeled the Dutch authorities "Nazi remnants" and "fascists" for revoking the landing permission for Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, who was expected to meet with the Turkish expats in the Netherlands.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Erdogan threatens to open borders to migrants after EU Parliament vote

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday threatened to throw open Turkey's borders to illegal migrants after the European Parliament voted to back a freeze in membership talks with Ankara.