International Apathy - Αnesthesia: Erdogan vows ‘good surprises’ & more Turkish ops in Syria

Days after Turkey said it had ended the controversial seven-month Euphrates Shield operation in northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the military is planning new offensives and “good surprises” in the coming months on Syrian soil.

Seeking Kurdish support, Turkey’s Erdogan calls himself ‘guardian of peace’

President Tayyip Erdogan described himself as a "guardian of peace" on Saturday as he called on Kurds in conflict-torn southeast Turkey to vote 'yes' in a referendum in two weeks time on reforms that would grant him sweeping new powers.

I will call Europe fascist as long as they call me dictator: Turkey’s Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said he would call the European countries fascists as long as they continue to call him a dictator.

War of Words Between Berlin and Ankara Worsens, Gets Personal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has hit back at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he once again referred to Germany's "Nazi" tactics over rallies in support of the upcoming referendum in Turkey, marking a new low in diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Srebrenica massacre: Turkey vows to mobilize Islamic world against Euro-fascism

Turkey will intensify its efforts against racism, Islamophobia and xenophobia on all international platforms, especially at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as Turkey’s government is currently the term president, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said March 14.

Putin ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Syria political settlement with help of US & others

Russia is cautiously optimistic about consolidating the Syrian ceasefire and moving towards a political settlement with the assistance of other players, including the US, President Vladimir Putin said at a joint briefing with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan's Nazi Claim 'Unacceptable': German Chancellery

Germany's chancellery on Monday hit out against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for likening a German ban on rallies by his ministers to "Nazi practices", calling the comparison "absolutely unacceptable".

Turkey says united, peaceful Syria impossible with Assad

Turkey still believes a united and peaceful Syria is impossible with President Bashar Assad but wants to proceed "step-by-step" and see the outcome of planned peace talks in Astana, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Friday.

Ankara Summons German Ambassador After Detention of Parliament Speaker

German Ambassador to Ankara Martin Erdmann was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry following a temporary detention of Turkish Parliament Deputy Speaker Ayse Nur Bahcekapili at the Cologne airport, a diplomatic source told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

Turkish military operation in Syria not against anyone but terror groups: Erdoğan

The Turkish military operation in Syria is not against anyone but terror groups, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Dec. 1. 

Kremlin does not reveal whether Erdogan clarified his stance on Assad

The Kremlin has preferred to refrain from comments on whether the Turkish president clarified his own statement on the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad when he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone.

Israeli defense minister urges EU to take tougher stance "against" Turkey

Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has reportedly urged the European Union to adopt a 'tougher stance' against Turkey and to learn from Russian President Vladimir Putin on 'how to deal with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,' the Haaretz daily reported on Tuesday.

Syria will not allow the tyrant Erdogan to interfere in its affairs: FM

The Foreign and Expatriates Ministry affirmed that the statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday which showed the true goals of the Turkish aggression against Syria, with the Ministry affirming that Syria will not allow him to interfere in its affairs and that it will cut off the hand that tries to harm it.

Kremlin expects Ankara’s explanation on Erdogan’s statement on Syria

The statement of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the true goal of Ankara’s steps in Syria came as a surprise and the Kremlin seeks explanations, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

Erdogan questions legitimacy of Cyprus Flag, trying to equate the aggressor with the victim

The Greek Foreign Ministry has denounced recent statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who angrily detested the legitimacy of the Cypriot flag that displays the whole island.

Erdogan dice que las fuerzas turcas entraron en Siria para derrocar a Assad

Las fuerzas turcas entraron en Siria para derrocar al presidente de este país árabe, Bashar Asad, declaró el presidente turco, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Erdogan Kaos: Turkish forces are in Syria to end Assad's rule

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Turkish Army entered Syria to end the rule of President Bashar Assad, whom he accused of terrorism and causing the deaths of thousands.

Erdogan: "Il existe de très nombreuses alternatives" à l'UE pour la Turquie

Le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan a affirmé mardi que la Turquie avait "de très nombreuses alternatives" à une adhésion à l'Union européenne, des déclarations qui surviennent alors que les relations entre Ankara et Bruxelles sont très tendues.

Syria without borders: Russia denies targeting Turkish troops in Al-Bab, Syria

Turkey's deputy prime minister said Monday that it was not Russian jets which carried out a deadly attack on Turkish troops last week close to the northern Syrian city of Al-Bab.

Turquie vs l'UE: Erdogan menace de laisser passer les migrants

Le président turc Recep Tayyip Erdogan a menacé vendredi d'ouvrir les frontières pour laisser passer les migrants voulant se rendre en Europe, au lendemain d'un vote du Parlement européen demandant le gel des négociations d'adhésion de la Turquie à l'UE.