Swedish Crime Boss Arrested in Turkey TEC News / AFP July 4, 2025 The arrest comes as Sweden faces a major surge in organised crime
Charlie Hebdo Goes East: Turkey Jails Cartoonists as Mobs Chant ‘Revenge’ Vicky Francis July 3, 2025 A cartoon showing two people—possibly Muhammad and Moses—sparks arrests, violence, and official condemnation in Erdoğan’s increasingly Islamist state.
Turkey Arrests Editors Over Alleged Mohammed Cartoon TEC News / AFP July 1, 2025 Four staff members from a magazine have been arrested after Erdogan accused the publication of blasphemy.
“Goodwill Gesture”: Kurdish Terrorists To Destroy Weapons TEC News / AFP July 1, 2025 The PKK has taken several historic steps as part of a broader effort to end the armed conflict.
Opposition Municipal Officials Arrested in Izmir TEC News / AFP July 1, 2025 According to opposition party CHP’s vice pesident, Murat Bakn, several senior officials were among those detained.
Turkey Opposition Party Leaders Face Possible Jail Time TEC News / AFP June 30, 2025 Critics say the case is a politically-motivated attempt to undermine the party of Erdoğan
Scholars to Greece: Time To Recognize Assyrian Genocide Uzay Bulut June 27, 2025 “Recognition is not only a matter of historical accuracy but also one of solidarity and ethical responsibility.”
Turkey Orders Opposition TV off Air for 10 Days TEC News / AFP June 26, 2025 The government regulator alleges that the channel incited “hatred and hostility.”
Armenian PM Visits Turkey for “Historic” Meeting TEC News / AFP June 20, 2025 The two countries will discuss efforts to sign a comprehensive peace treaty.
Trump Willing to Meet Ukraine, Russia Leaders TEC News / AFP June 3, 2025 The U.S. president’s announcement comes after the most recent ceasefire negotiations made no substantial progress.
