Donald Trump names former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle as next US Ambassador to Greece
Dec 11, 2024, at 10:20 am
US President-elect Donald Trump has named former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle as the country's new Ambassador to Greece.
Turkey rescues 30 illegal immigrants off Aegean coast
May 15, 2020, at 07:04 pm
Istanbul/Xinhua/UNI: The Turkish coast guard rescued 30 illegal immigrants off Turkey's Aegean coast, local media reported on Friday.
Turkey sends special forces to reinforce observation posts in Syria's Idlib
Feb 07, 2020, at 07:54 pm
Moscow/Sputnik:Ankara is sending special forces troops to reinforce its observation posts in the Syrian province of Idlib, amid rising tensions in the de-escalation zone, Turkish state news agency Anadolu reported on Friday.
Four Turkish nationals dead, 3 injured in gas blast in Western Russia - Authorities
Jan 31, 2020, at 07:47 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Four Turkish nationals were killed and three others were injured in an explosion at a rubber products factory in the city of Mtsensk in Russia's western Oryol region, a representative of the regional emergency services told Sputnik on Friday.
Blast in northern Syria claims lives of 7 Turkish soldiers
Jan 09, 2020, at 07:26 pm
Damascus/Xinhua: The explosion that rocked a Turkey-held area in northern Syria has claimed the lives of seven Turkish soldiers, a war monitor reported on Thursday.
Turkey may close two military bases used by US "if necessary": President
Dec 16, 2019, at 03:57 pm
Ankara/Xinhua/UNI: Turkey may close two military bases where US soldiers are stationed if "necessary," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Turkey halves tariffs on US imports reciprocally
May 22, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Ankara, May 22 (Xinhua/UNI) Turkey decided to halve the additional duties on US imports in a reciprocal move, the trade minister said Wednesday.
At UN Assembly, Turkey calls on world to fulfil aid pledges for hosting Syrian refugees
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:45 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Stressing that his country has spent over $30 billion to care for more than three million Syrians and 200,000 Iraqis fleeing war in their own homelands, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to call on the world to fulfil its pledges of aid.
Rights defenders ‘must not be silenced,’ says UN office, urging Turkey to release activists
Jul 08, 2017, at 04:22 am
New York, July 7(Just Earth News): The United Nations on Friday voiced grave concern about the arbitrary detention and arrests of human rights defenders in Turkey and called on the Government to ensure that activists can carry out their work in a safe and enabling environment without fear.
EU-UN cash transfer plan for education aims to reach 230,000 refugee children in Turkey
Mar 18, 2017, at 05:40 am
New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The European Union and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have launched a large-scale cash transfer project to increase the number of refugee children attending school in Turkey.
In Turkey, UN chief Guterres discusses Syria, Iraq, Cyprus with President
Feb 12, 2017, at 12:32 pm
New York, Feb 12 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul to discuss the situations in Syria, Iraq and Cyprus.
In Turkey, UN chief Guterres spotlights collective responsibility for refugee protection
Feb 11, 2017, at 02:14 pm
New York, Feb 11 (Just Earth News): Underscoring the enormity of the plight of refugees, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday appealed for effective burden-sharing in supporting those who have been forced to flee their homes, as well as to those providing them refuge.
Russia, Turkey, Iran and UN hash out details of monitoring regime for Syria ceasefire
Feb 08, 2017, at 02:38 pm
New York, Feb 8 (Just Earth News): The delegations of Russia, Turkey and Iran as well as United Nations representatives held their first meeting yesterday to discuss the establishment of a ceasefire implementation regime in Syria that was decided at the 23-24 January talks held in the Kazakh capital of Astana, a UN spokesperson in Geneva said on Tuesday.
UN condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to Turkey
Dec 20, 2016, at 03:33 pm
New York, Dec 20 (Just Earth News):Strongly condemning the assassination on Monday of Russian Ambassador to Turkey Andrey Karlov in Ankara, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council emphasized that there is no justification for targeting diplomatic personnel and civilians.
In meeting with Turkey's President, UN chief stresses country's key role in fighting ISIL
Sep 04, 2016, at 01:42 pm
New York, Sept 4 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday met with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasizing the key role of Turkey in the fight against Da'esh (ISIL), Ban's office said.
Security Council condemns recent terrorist attack in Turkey
Aug 24, 2016, at 02:07 pm
New York, Aug 24 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly†terrorist attack at a wedding ceremony in the city of Gaziantep in Turkey on 20 August, during which at least 54 people were killed and over 200 injured.
UN and OSCE experts condemn Turkey’s crackdown on media
Jul 29, 2016, at 01:44 pm
New York, July 29 (Just Earth News): Two top media freedom experts of the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on Thursday condemned the ongoing crackdown on journalists and the media by the Government of Turkey in the wake of the recent attempted coup.
Turkey: In call with Foreign Minister, Ban seeks update on current probe into attempted coup
Jul 28, 2016, at 01:25 pm
New York, July 28 (Just Earth News): In a telephone call with the Turkish Foreign Minister on Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sought an update on current investigations and measures to hold those responsible for the attempted coup to account, and reiterated his expectation that Turkey adhere to its international human rights obligations.
Ban urges Turkish authorities to respect constitutional order, human rights amid state of emergency
Jul 22, 2016, at 01:41 pm
New York, July 22 (Just Earth News): Following the declaration of a three-month state of emergency in Turkey as a result of an attempted military coup late last week, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged Turkish authorities to ensure that constitutional order and international human rights law are fully respected.
UN human rights chief urges Turkey to uphold rule of law in response to attempted coup
Jul 20, 2016, at 04:44 am
New York, July 19 (Just Earth News):The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday called on Turkish authorities to respond to the attempted military coup on Friday by reinforcing the protection of human rights and strengthening democratic institutions and checks and balances.
Mar 19, 2016, at 09:55 pm
Istanbul, Mar 19 (IBNS): At least four people were killed in a suicide bomb attack in Turkish city Istanbul on Saturday, media reports said.
NATO warns Russia over alleged violation of Turkey's airspace
Jan 31, 2016, at 09:04 pm
New York, Jan 31 (IBNS): Asking to take all necessary measures to ensure no more violations occur, NATO on Saturday warned Russia after Turkey summoned the Russian ambassador over the claimed violation of its airspace.
Ban holds first joint meeting with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders
Jan 22, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, Jan 22 (Just Earth News/IBNS): In his first joint meeting with the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged them to "capitalize on the current positive momentum" to reunite the island under a federal government.
Putin calls downing of Russian warplane as a stab in the back
Nov 25, 2015, at 01:15 am
Moscow, Nov 24 (IBNS): Russian President Vlaadimir Putin on Tuesday called the shooting down of a warplane from Russia by Turkey as a "stab in the back", media reports said.
Ban welcomes decision by Turkey to provide access to burial sites in Cyprus
Nov 06, 2015, at 01:42 pm
New York, Nov 6 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Following a confirmation from the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community, Mustafa Akinci, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday welcomed the decision by Turkey to allow access to the Committee on Missing Persons excavation teams, to 30 suspected burial sites in the military areas in the north of Cyprus.
Worsening weather off coast of Lesvos leads to tragedy for refugees and migrants
Oct 30, 2015, at 02:30 pm
New York, Oct 30 (IBNS): At least 15 people have died and some 38 others are missing in five incidents involving smuggler boats carrying hundreds of refugees and migrants by sea between Turkey and the Greek islands, according to the United Nations refugee agency.
Ban urges immediate de-escalation of tensions after recent attacks in Turkey
Sep 09, 2015, at 03:04 pm
New York, Sep 9 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday condemned the recent attacks against Turkish security personnel that have resulted in dozens of casualties, and urged an immediate de-escalation of tensions.
Ban condemns series of terrorist attacks in Turkey
Aug 11, 2015, at 02:21 pm
New York, Aug 11 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Monday’s series of terrorist attacks in Turkey, including on the security forces, both in Istanbul and in the south-east provinces, as well as on the United States Consulate in Istanbul.
Suicide bombing kills 28 in Turkey
Jul 21, 2015, at 02:36 am
Suruc, July 20 (IBNS) At least 28 people were killed in a suicide attack in the Turkish town of Suruc on Monday, media reports said.
Ban saddened by Turkish coal mine tragedy
May 17, 2014, at 05:29 pm
New York, May 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his solidarity with the people of Turkey following the coal mine tragedy in Soma, and said he hopes that measures will be taken to prevent such disasters in the future.