Ankara is a “crucial” trade partner for Moscow, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday. “Multi-dimensional cooperation of our countries is developing,” Novak said while in Turkey’s Aegean province of Izmir during an address at opening day of the 86th Izmir International Fair, where Russia is attending as a partner country. Novak said Russia […]

A Turkish man running to become mayor of a German municipality has told Anadolu Agency he wants to bring Turkish “hospitality, diligence, and practicality” to all the people of Offenbach, Frankfurt. Muhsin Senol, a 44-year-old financial consultant, is the only candidate with a migrant background in the contest, which will run until Sept. 10. Senol, […]

A Turkish national was seriously wounded in Thursday’s terrorist attack in central Barcelona, Turkey’s embassy in Madrid has confirmed. The Turkish citizen’s name will not be publicized before the family is informed. At least 13 people were killed and more than a hundred injured when a white van ploughed into a crowd in the Spanish […]

Belgian national allegedly joined terror group in Syria 3 years ago Turkish police sources on Tuesday said they detained a Belgian national in Istanbul last Thursday for suspected links to the Daesh terrorist organization. The sources said Istanbul anti-terrorist police arrested the man during an operation against Daesh in the city’s Fatih district as he […]

Turkish Air Force’s world-renowned demonstration team — SOLOTURK — dazzles crowds in capital Islamabad Turkish Air Force’s world-renowned demonstration team — SOLOTURK — joined Pakistan’s 70th independence day celebrations in capital Islamabad Monday, leaving the crowds dazzled with their unique display. Pakistan marked its independence from British colonial rule with rallies, gun-salutes, flag-hoisting ceremonies and […]

Move comes after President Erdogan urges Muslims to visit Al-Aqsa, support Palestinians A delegation from MUSIAD, Turkey’s Independent Industrialists and Businessmen’s Association, visited Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem on Friday, where delegation members performed Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. MUSIAD Chairman Abdurrahman Kaan told Anadolu Agency that the visit to the iconic mosque was intended to […]

Sigmar Gabriel says Berlin wants good relations with Turkey, but normalization depends on Ankara’s steps The German government signaled a willingness on Monday to normalize relations with Turkey, but also demanded changes in Ankara’s rhetoric and policy towards Berlin, amid months-long tensions between the two countries. “We are ready to extend a hand to Turkey. […]

Muslims in Quebec City have finally acquired their own cemetery, the city’s mayor and members of the Muslim community said Friday at a news conference. The announcement comes three weeks after a referendum narrowly defeated the establishment of a Muslim-only burial ground — a project headed by the Quebec Islamic Culture Centre — in a […]

European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has opposed calls for ending EU membership talks with Turkey amid political tensions between Ankara and several European capitals. “I believe that it is better for both sides, for the mutual relationship between Turkey and the EU, to continue talks,” Juncker said in an interview with German public radio broadcast […]

EU Affairs Minister Omer Celik on Tuesday slammed criticism about Turkey’s role in Europe. In a series of tweets from his official Twitter account, Celik denounced those who called for excluding Turkey from Europe. “Some simple-minded voices from Europe talk about excluding Turkey from Europe. “Those who voice such simple-minded approaches do not know Turkey. […]