“Foreign Talents”: Turkish Drag Queens And Nigerian Church Singers Granted UK Visas TEC News August 30, 2025 There has been a 178% increase in annual applications for the UK’s ‘Global Talent visa’ program since 2019.
Turkey Shuts Ports and Skies to Israel TEC News / AFP August 29, 2025 Foreign minister Hakan Fidan told lawmakers the restrictions target arms shipments and official flights linked to Israel.
Turkey: Russia Ready To Freeze War in Ukraine’s South TEC News / AFP August 29, 2025 Following a summit between Putin and Trump, Turkey’s foreign minister says Moscow has eased some demands, raising hopes for renewed negotiations.
Turkey Effectively Bans All Ships Connected to Israel Zolta Győri August 22, 2025 Without a formal announcement, Ankara started requiring proof from all vessels arriving that they have no connection to Israel on any level.
Cyprus: Greek Cypriots Locked Up by Turks for Visiting Their Land Uzay Bulut August 21, 2025 The EU continues to fund the Turkish-occupied part of Cyprus despite ongoing breaches of international law by its self-declared authorities.
Trump-Putin Summit Could Conclude With Ceasefire Deal Zoltán Kottász August 8, 2025 Ukraine is worried about being left out of peace negotiations.
Turkey Detains Erdogan Critic After Council of Europe Speech TEC News / AFP August 6, 2025 Enes Hocaoğulları is in prison after condemning Ankara’s human rights record.
West Must Defend Odesa To Thwart Putin, Says Report TEC News July 31, 2025 Chatham House warns that Russia’s Black Sea ambitions hinge on control of Ukraine’s southern coast.
Germany Advances Taxpayer-Funded Islamic Curriculum Despite Warnings Javier Villamor July 29, 2025 What we are witnessing is not a spontaneous process of growing religious pluralism, but a well-structured plan by organisations with a clear ideological agenda.
Greece Threatens To Block Turkey From EU Defense Fund TEC News / AFP July 24, 2025 Athens warns it will veto Turkish access to the EU’s €150bn SAFE scheme unless Ankara guarantees its weapons won’t be used against Greece.
