Ankara increased its efforts for a ceasefire Ukraine and to ensure Russia’s invasion to the country do not escalate to a point that would pose a threat to Turkey. However, neither Turkey’s nor other countries’ efforts can soften Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Tayyip Erdogan’s effort to persuade Putin to a ceasefire and humanitarian corridor
A few days ago, I wrote about the danger that olive groves face. While the press was still covering the importance of the situation, we are now facing a different threat. Sensitive areas, i.e. protected areas and areas that are important for nature, reserved for scientific studies and are not allowed for construction, are opened
Turkey speeds up in its diplomatic efforts to ensure a ceasefire in Ukraine. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 6 as talks with the United States and the United Kingdom continue at the presidential level. Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın announced on March 5 that Erdogan would continue
The Ukrainian crisis has become increasingly alarming. The attack of Russian troops on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, has alarmed everyone, including the International Energy Agency (IEA). Currently, there is no danger of radioactive leakage, but if it does, Turkey may be exposed to fallout; It reminds me of the Chernobyl
Maybe I’m asking the question in a difficult time. Annual inflation rate was announced as 54.44 percent by Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) on March 3; February inflation alone is 4.81 percent. The Independent Inflation Research Group (ENAG) had just announced its monthly forecasts of 44 percent and 123.80 percent for 12 months. On the other
The Russia-Ukraine crisis has shown that the use of force in the 21st century can cause serious public backlash. And even in countries that are party to the conflict, the public antagonizes against harming civilians. Reports that only 12 percent of the Russia population is supporting the war against Ukraine – if accurate – illustrate
It’s been weeks since he was killed, but the assassination of Halil Falyalı remains a mystery as “A strange mafia story.” Was there behind the “execution” assassination of Halil Falyalı a move to achieve a change of the “baron” of the criminal organization in Northern Cyprus? Or was Falyalı, who came to the Turkish agenda
“Ukraine is one of us, and we want to see them in EU,” that is what Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said on February 28, about Ukraine under Russian occupation. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was speaking at the same time, calling out to the EU. “Please show the same sensitivity
Turkey’s six opposition party leaders sign a draft constitution that their coalition agreed upon after a months collaboration with a public event titled “For Tomorrow’s Turkey,” on February 28. The draft constitution grounds the coalition’s proposition to change current Presidential Government System, which came to an effect with 2017 referendum and transitioning into “Strengthened Parliamentary
February 28, 2022, marks a critical turning point for Turkey in domestic and foreign policy. Undoubtedly, the most critical development in foreign policy is the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) government’s decision to implement the 1936 Montreux Straits Convention in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This decision, which will restrict the passage