The new Europe? Turkish terrorist wanted for murder is arrested in Hungary while smuggling migrants
In a Europe of open borders, terrorists can make it all the way to Hungary and smuggle migrants along the way
Turkish parliament postpones vote on Sweden’s NATO membership
Turkey says Sweden must extradite PKK members considered terrorists by Ankara
Turkey cancels energy cooperation with Israel
The move is the latest evidence of deteriorating relations between the countries as Turkey recently reiterated its support for Hamas
Erdoğan praises Hamas as ‘group of mujahideen defending their lands,’ calls West’s support for Israel a ‘state of mental illness’
The Turkish government has engaged in rallying calls from the Islamic world and the West’s adversaries to denounce Israel’s activities in Gaza
Hungarian parliament refuses new vote on Sweden’s NATO accession as foreign minister claims Turkish ratification will ‘change nothing’
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó told press in New York that Hungary will make a sovereign decision on Sweden’s application without pressure from abroad
Turkey moves to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership
After presidential approval, Turkey’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO bid moves to the parliament in Ankara
3 NATO countries want to de-mine the Black Sea
The move comes after a Turkish ship was hit by a mine a few days ago
Turkey’s Erdoğan visits Hungary for St. Stephen’s Day to discuss Sweden’s NATO membership and energy security
Turkey plays a key role in Hungary’s natural gas supply
War in Ukraine rekindles tri-national Black Sea fleet idea
Turkey would have the lead role in such a naval force
Grain silos hit in huge explosion at Turkey’s Derince Port, injuring 12
The Turkish Grain Board confirmed around a dozen of its silos and outbuildings containing substantial volumes of grain were hit in the blast
Ukrainian tanks are running on Russian oil refined in Hungary and Turkey
Kyiv is almost completely dependent on fuel imports to maintain its war effort
After grain deal collapses, Russia and Turkey discuss Black Sea grain shipments for ‘countries most in need’
Russia says Ukraine used the agreement for commercial gains
Putin warns grain deal may be coming to an end, deal set to expire today as last ship leaves port
The Turkish president says he and Putin are “on the same page” regarding an extension
Brussels must ‘clear way’ for Turkey’s EU membership in exchange for approval of Swedish NATO bid
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg seemed to warm to the proposal, but not all EU leaders agree
Erdoğan taken to run-off in hotly contested Turkish presidential election
The incumbent Turkish president failed to win an outright majority in the first round, the first time in three elections
Germany: Pro-Erdoğan campaign posters plastered across Nuremberg, German-Turkish citizens could tip election in favor of Islamic populist
The move caused outrage among a number of local politicians, but the German city’s administration insists it remains politically neutral
Russia, Ukraine extend agreement on Black Sea grain exports but differ on length of agreement
The agreement was to expire on Sunday, and an accord was reached on Saturday with Turkish mediation
NATO shouldn’t trust Hungary and Turkey, claims German newspaper Die Welt
Hungary is “authoritarian” and NATO should consider withholding sensitive information from Turkey and Hungary, Die Welt foreign policy commentator Clemens Wergin writes
PM Orbán: ‘Europe suffers from war psychosis’
Orbán said the majority of the world’s nations want peace
Border crossing attempts into Bulgaria from Turkey are up 30% this year
Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has called for tougher sentences for people smugglers to alleviate the pressure on border guards
Quran burnings should not prevent Swedish NATO membership, says NATO chief
Turkish President Erdoğan has insisted his country will not approve Sweden’s NATO membership while the country allows the burning of the Quran in public demonstrations
EU steps up aid to earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria
The EU is sending 420 tons of aid to Turkey worth €1.1 million
Germany to issue visas to hundreds of thousands of Turkish and Syrian earthquake survivors
All those affected by the earthquakes must be accepted, Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has said
Quran-burning protest by anti-NATO activists banned by Swedish authorities
Swedish authorities claimed the demonstration would pose “a serious disturbance to national security”
Hungary sends 55-strong elite rescue team to earthquake-hit Turkey
The team is entirely self-sufficient and will not need to rely on local infrastructure for over a week
Finland is ready to join NATO without Sweden
A majority of Finns back joining the defense alliance without Sweden, and sources suggest the Finnish government is prepared to do so without its neighbor
Thousands dead in Turkey earthquake labeled worst natural disaster to hit region in a century
Thousands of buildings have collapsed trapping people under the rubble, while oil and gas pipelines to Europe have also been significantly damaged
Norway bans planned anti-Islam protest outside Turkish embassy over fears of Quran book burning
The decision was made by Norwegian police upon the advice of the country’s foreign ministry after Turkey summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Ankara to express its outrage over the planned demonstration
Hungary slams Swedish ‘stupidity’ after Quran book burning jeopardizes NATO accession talks
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said the book burning was “unacceptable” and suggested Sweden “behave a little more carefully”
Turkey is an ally for energy, immigration and supports a peace deal in Ukraine, Hungarian government says following delegation visit
On Tuesday, Turkish Defense Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with both Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán and Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó in Budapest
Finland could join NATO but Sweden can’t, claims Erdoğan
The Turkish president suggested his country may green-light Finland’s NATO ambitions but told Sweden it must extradite “terrorists” back to Ankara before any talks can begin
Greece stopped 260,000 illegal migrants from entering Europe in 2022
Greek authorities also arrested approximately 1,500 suspected people smugglers
Migrants paying smugglers up to €10,000 each to cross Bulgarian border with Turkey
Despite authorities attempting to crack down on the rising smuggling activity along the Balkan migratory route, smugglers are often dealt with too leniently and handed suspended sentences
French conservatives outraged after EU provides €23 million in taxpayer money for baby-boosting programs in Turkey
EU sends millions in funding to Turkey when French parents must wait a year for a place in a nursery
Turkish police arrest suspect in Istanbul bombing that killed 6
The terrorist attack in downtown Istanbul killed six and injured 81
Hungary delays vote on Swedish and Finnish NATO membership
Hungary officially supports the two countries’ NATO membership, but due to Turkish concerns, it is reluctant to move forward at the present time
Turkey’s capital city says no to more migrants after riots break out
Local authorities will not accept new registrations for temporary protection status after tensions rise between Turks and Syrian migrants