2021: HURRIYET DAILY NEWS (365)

JANUARY

President Erdogan slams CHP over MPs remarks on headscarves

Turkey strongly condemns ‘heinous attack’ in Somalia

Turkey tightens measures amid case of virus variant

Virus cases decline due to restrictions, says health minister

Turkey welcomes Saudi-Qatari deal to reopen borders

US Capitol locked down as Trump supporters clash with police

US Congress formally certifies Joe Biden’s election win

Incidents in US ‘disgrace’ to history of democracy: Turkish president

President Erdogan urges self-criticism for Western world

Turkey, EU ready to work together

Trade deal to boost Turkey-UK strategic partnership: British envoy

President Erdogan urges EU for positive agenda

Vaccine appointments in Turkey begin with health workers

Turkey rolls out mass COVID-19 vaccination

France’s Macron sends letter to improve ties with Turkey

WhatsApp postpones new private policy update

Turkey carries out vaccinations at breakneck speed

Turkish, Greek teams resume talks at NATO

Turkey may start easing virus restrictions in March

Joe Biden sworn in as US president

Turkey, EU launch talks to renew migrant deal

Turkey will receive 10 million doses of Vaccine from China, says Erdogan

Turkey’s navy to be in strong position with 5 major projects: Erdogan

Ankara, Athens to resume exploratory talks on territorial claims

Ankara in contact with West African countries to rescue kidnapped sailors

Turkey, EU have mutual interest in positive agenda: German envoy

Govt to submit reform packages to parliament: Erdogan

Turkish president, SpaceX CEO discuss cooperation

Turkey, Elon Musk’s SpaceX mull new space projects

Turkish-Russian joint Karabakh center starts operating

UK variant of COVID-19 found in several Turkish cities, says health minister

FEBRUARY

Turkey condemns, ‘deeply concerned’ by coup in Myanmar

France wants strategic, normal dialogue with Turkey: Envoy

Turkey to reopen Mount Agri to climbers

Turkey condemns foreign criticism on protests at Bogazici University

Erdogan says Bogazici protests stem from opposition parties, not students

Turkey, Greece hold ninth technical meeting

Health workers set to receive second dose of virus vaccine

Federation formula for Cyprus not realistic anymore: Turkish Cypriot leader

Turkey-US ties won’t go anywhere unless YPG problem is resolved: Defense minister

Turkey singles out two-state formula to resolve Cyprus problem

Turkey criticizes US over its repeated demand for businessman Kavala’s release

Turkey not to ‘retreat’ on S-400 issue: Presidential spokesperson

Kidnapped Turkish sailors rescued after pirate attack

PKK slaughtered 13 Turkish citizens in N Iraq, says Defense Minister Akar

Erdogan accuses US of backing PKK over killings in northern Iraq

Turkey won’t leave safe zones beyond borders anytime soon: Erdogan

Heavy snowfall disrupts life in Istanbul

Erdogan, Putin hold phone conversation

NATO unity critical against terrorism: Turkish defense minister

Turkey to start normalization from virus restrictions as of March 1: Minister

Turkey seeks ‘win-win’ relationship with US: Erdogan

CHP’s campaign against Albayrak targets me, my family: Erdogan

Turkey says Greek F-16s harassed Turkish research ship in Aegean

Cross-border anti-terror operations are Turkey’s legitimate right: Erdogan

Armenian PM faces military’s demand to resign, talks of coup

Turkey opposes all types of coups, Erdogan says

Turkey’s Galataport to go live in April, Says Erdogan

Turkey summons Iranian envoy over disturbing remarks by Iran’s Baghdad ambassador

MARCH

Turkey lifts weekend lockdowns in low and medium-risk cities

Turkey eases lockdowns partially reopens restaurants

China’s Sinovac vaccine efficacy 83.5 percent: Turkish researchers

Military helicopter crashes in southeast Turkey

Nation mourns as Nation mourns as eleven Turkish soldiers killed in helicopter crash

Turkey only aims to protect its rights: President Erdogan

Egypt’s respect for Turkish continental shelf ‘important’: Defense chief

US to ask Turkey ‘to host’ intro-Afghan peace talks

Turkey sentences five to life over 2016 Russian envoy killing

Erdogan, Putin remotely start nuclear reactor construction

Turkey, Russia, Qatar express determination in combatting terrorism in Syria

President Erdogan unveils economic reform package

Greece is safe haven for FETO terrorists: Turkish Foreign Ministry

Turkish, Greek diplomats to meet soon to discuss bilateral ties, Aegean issues

Peace in Syria depends on Western support to Turkey: Erdogan

Turkey to become a top auto maker, says Erdogan

Turkish prosecutor files indictment for dissolution of HDP

Political ban on 600 HDP members sought in dissolution indictment

Three dead as Greece dumps asylum seekers in Aegean Sea

Heads of Turkish Central Bank dismissed

Turkey’s withdrawal from convention concerns Europe

Education, health remain EU’s priority in helping Syrian refugees in Turkey: Envoy

NATO must keep Turkey close despite differences, Blinken says

Turkish, American top diplomats meet in person in Brussels

Chinese foreign minister visits Turkey

Turkey offers help to resolve Suez Canal blockage

Biden invites 40 leaders, including Erdogan, to virtual climate summit

Turkey approves development plans for Istanbul canal: Minister

Turkey invests to address water shortage: Erdogan

Turkey to start giving BioNTech vaccine in next few days

Turkish officials urge international burden-sharing on Syria

APRIL

Vote on law proposal for investigation of public employees stirs debate

Historical artifacts not registered officially over past decade at archeology museum

Direct charter flights from Russia, Ukraine to Cappadocia start

Turkey expresses concern over Jordan’s arrests of ex-officials

Turkey detains 10 retired admirals over maritime treaty declaration

Top EU officials meet Erdogan for talks on migration, trade

Turkey summons China’s ambassador over Twitter posts

New Turkish envoy sees good prospect for ties with US

Two US warships to sail in Black Sea until early May: Turkish ministry

Turkish, Ukrainian presidents meet in Istanbul

First tests of Turkey’s indigenous Moon rocket engine successful: Minister

First int’l flight of this year Brings Russians to airport in Milas

Turkish engineers trained in Russia take jobs at country’s first nuclear power plant

Underground ancient city to be unearthed

US cancels Black Sea deployment of two warships: Turkey

Turkey wants harmony with Greece: President Erdogan

Ukranians urged to vacation in Turkey after Russia’s travel ban

UK warships to sail for Black Sea in May as Ukraine-Russia tensions rise

Turkey pushes back French, Greek vessels out of its continental shelf

Turks feel more depressed after a year of pandemic: Study

Opposition’s claims on $128 billion Central Bank reserves untrue: Erdogan

Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan FMs to meet in Istanbul

President Erdogan, US President Biden speak over phone

Turkey launches ground, air operation in northern Iraq

Turkey denounces Biden’s statement on 1915 events

Erdogan says Biden’s remarks on events of 1915 are ‘unfounded, contrary to facts’

Despite tension, Turkey stands ready to open new era with US

Evacuations ships to wait at sea off Istanbul in case of major quake

Biden’s ‘genocide’ remarks not assigning blame: Blinken

Long lockdown triggers exodus from big cities

MAY

Coronavirus death toll reaches 40,504 as daily cases hit 28,817

Biden made ‘genocide’ remarks for two reasons: Turkish VP

Ottoman sultan’s iconic portrait donated to Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality

Turkey seeks new dialogue mechanisms with Egypt: AKP spokesman

Turkish, Russian leaders discuss coronavirus pandemic over phone

Restoration works at Sumela Monastery nears end

Turkey, US to launch dialogue process for F-35: Defense industry head

Turkey condemns Israeli raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque

Turkey’s first armed unmanned surface vessel ready to launch missile

Turkey calls on world to stop Israeli aggression in Jerusalem

Turkey launches diplomatic initiative against Israeli aggression in Al-Aqsa

Ankara readying for Erdogan-Biden meeting at NATO summit

Weary Gaza marks Eid al-Fitr amid Israeli attacks

Ankara urges swift int’l action against Israel

Israeli strikes destroy Gaza building with offices of Al Jazeera, Associated Press

Turkey moving to gradual normalization phase

Turkey speeds up diplomatic efforts to stop Israeli aggression

Sea saliva threatens underwater life off Istanbul

Erdogan is not anti-Semitic: Turkish Jews

Red Bull sues Turkey’s local soda company

World’s first all-carbon superyacht Khalilah stands off Bodrum

Poland to buy 24 Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkey

Turkey to administer 30 mln doses of BioNTech jabs in June, says minister

Turkey detains top ISIL suspect wanted by US

President Erdogan to hold roundtable call with US CEOs

Sea saliva begins to threaten Black Sea coasts

Arrest warrant issued against fugitive mob boss

Ismir to host all-women motorcycle race

Ties with Turkey very critical to US: Senior official

Kanal Istanbul construction to start at end of June: Erdogan

Turkey, Greece agree on 25-article cooperation package

JUNE

Russia extends suspension of flights to Turkey

US envoy in Turkey seeking to ensure aid to Syrians

Clivegozu best option to deliver aid to Syrians: UN envoy

Low-cost armed Turkish drones shaping future warfare: Report

Mucilage may kill Black Sea: Expert

Turkey neutralized over 18,000 terrorists since 2015, says minister

Turkey to keep troops at Kabul airport if its terms are met: Minister

Turkey launches campaign to clean Marmara Sea of mucilage

We will clean entire Sea of Marmara: President Erdogan

Turkey to have positive agenda at scheduled Erdogan-Biden meeting

Factory discharging untreated wastewater into Marmara Sea sparks debate

US Navy warship crosses Bosphorus, enters Black Sea

1,800-year-old statue found in ancient Metropolis

President Erdogan meets Biden, other leaders at NATO summit

Recent meeting with Turkish president was ‘very good’: Biden

IYI Party calls on parliament to nominate co-founders of BioNTech for Nobel prize

Turkey collects nearly 3,300 cubic meters of mucilage from sea

Turkey urges against vaccine nationalism

Expert warns of threat mucilage poses to small boats in Dardanelles

Turkey to leave pandemic behind ‘soon’: Erdogan

Turkey to use oxygenation technology to protect Marmara Sea from mucilage

US to seek extradition of Turkish businessman over money laundering charges

Ankara announces new NAVTEX in Aegean Sea

Turkey starting to vaccinate people aged 18 and above

Turkish, Russian leaders discuss bilateral ties over phone

Turkey, US discuss cooperation on airport in Afghan capital

Turks send Spend under lockdown for last time

Turkey to launch Turksat 6A satellite next year: Erdogan

Turkish, Russian top diplomats to discuss regional issues in Antalya meeting

President Erdogan vows to complete Kanal Istanbul in six years

JULY

Erdogan unveils new action plan for violence against women

Turkey to hold high-level meeting to decide on Kabul airport: Defense minister

Ankarah blasts US report on Trafficking in Persons

Founder of Ciftlik Bank extradited to Turkey

CHP spokesperson criticizes privatization of Turkey’s electricity transmission company

Turkish intelligence nabs top FETO terrorist in C Asia: Erdogan

Turkey sees sharp decline in virus cases thanks to vaccine drive

Turkish, American fighter jets to carry out NATO patrols

Turkish company company applies to explore for oil in E Med

Visitors captivated by multiple floors, rooms in Turkey’s ancient Zag Caves

Turkey urges Greece to avoid provocations, calls for commons sense

Study suggest eating invasive species to protect marine ecosystem

Turkish authorities considering ways to give boost to vaccinations

Biden taps ex-senator Jeff Flake to be US envoy to Turkey

Turkey marks 5th anniversary of 2016 coup d’etat attempt

Turkey’s foreign ministers, US envoy discuss Afghan peace

Turks affected by flood disaster in Germany recall harrowing night

Turkish Navy saves 80 irregular migrants in Mediterranean

Turkish side has not intention to retreat from two-state solution: Erdogan

Turkey to hold talks with Taliban: Erdogan

Taliban ‘wants to develop good ties with Turkey’

Germany wants very good relations with Turkey: Merkel

Turkey seeks change in climate change agreement

Turkey says UNESCO’s remarks on Hagia Sophia Mosque ‘biased’

Health minister urges citizens to get vaccinated

Turkey expresses concern over developments in Tunisia

Turkey takes additional measures on Iran border against irregular migrants

Massive forest fire engulfs Mediterranean districts

Country fights to control multiple fires as four killed

Most of forest fires under control: Minister

Erdogan thanks Russian counterpart for supporting fight against wildfires

AUGUST

Turkey unites in fight against multiple forest fires

Efforts continue to put out forest fires as death toll rises

Fight against wildfires continues for 7th day

Aerial support speeds up on eighth day of Turkey fires

US regrets Turkey’s concerns over Afghan migrants

Turkey to plant over 250 million saplings after devastating wildfires

Wildfires deal blow to world-famous pine honey production

At least 15 killed in passenger bus crash in Turkey’s west

All forest fires brought under control in Turkey except two: Minister

Officials discuss possible virus measures for September

Heavy rainfall, floods hit Turkey’s Black Sea provinces

Erdogan mulls possibility of meeting with Taliban leader in future

Death toll from northern Turkey floods rises to 31

No survivors of firefighting plane crash in southern Turkey

Afghan president leaves the country as Taliban move on Kabul

Kabul planes mobbed as Afghans make a desperate dash to exit

Turkey in dialogue with all sides in Afghanistan, including Taliban: FM

US denies Erdogan-Biden deal on Afghan refugees

US envoy dismisses claims over secret deal on Afghan refugees

76 pct of pollution in Marmara Sea comes from Istanbul, shows research

Turkish president, Greek premier discuss Afghanistan, migration

Turkey slams US for continued support to YPG

Turkey taking all necessary measures against migrant pressure: Erdogan

British minister denies claims of establishing refugee hubs in Turkey

Turkish troops returning to homeland from Afghanistan: Ministry

Civilians, US troops among dozens killed in Kabul airport attack

Turkey yet to decide on Taliban request to run Kabul airport

Evacuation of Turks from Kabul done in less than 48 hours: Minister

Turkey ready to lend any kind of support for Afghanistan unity: Erdogan

Ministry to monitor ‘effects’ of K-Pop on young Turks

Turkey, UAE accelerate reconciliation process

SEPTEMBER

Turkey’s first corn maze opened in Istanbul

Turkey to buy five firefighting planes: Minister

Most of COVID deaths in Turkey are among unvaccinated: Minister

Italian Noah’s Ark researcher buried in grave overlooking Mt Ararat

President blames main opposition party of backing terrors suspects

Erdogan urges parents, teachers to get COVID-19 vaccine

Turkish FM warns against civil war in Afghanistan

Turkey carefully following Afghanistan as interim gov’t announced: Erdogan

President Erdogan due in New York for UN General Assembly

Turkey plans to offer BioNTech booster shots starting November

Two Turkish soldiers killed, three injured in northwestern Syria

Turkey, US work in good faith to solve problems in Afghanistan: Defense chief

Turkey, Azerbaijan, Pakistan start joint military exercises

Turkey cannot shoulder new migration burden, Erdogan tells German counterpart

Deputy foreign minister to visit Washington on political consultations

Visiting Sultanahmet Mosque enormous experience, says Obama

SpaceX to launch Turkey’s 1st indigenous communications satellite

US, Turkey discuss strength of ties, opportunities ahead: Washington

Turkey never has hesitations regarding humanitarian aid to Afghanistan: Erdogan

Turkey blasts ‘provocative’ Greek move in its maritime territory

Erdogan calls on US businesspeople to believe in Turkey’s potential

Health minister urges social distancing as cases rise

Defense Ministry denies reports that 5 generals resigned

As two NATO countries, Turkey, US should be in very different position: Erdogan

Top Turkish official meets with Russian, French diplomats in New York

Nobody can interfere in Turkey’s defense system acquisitions: Erdogan

Turkey pledges support for stability of region on first anniversary of Karabakh war

Turkish, US presidents to meet during G20 Leaders’ Summit in Italy

Ex-football player wanted for homicide

Erdogan, Putin discuss warplanes, submarine cooperation

OCTOBER

‘Missing man’ joins search efforts looking for himself

Turkey vows to ‘resolutely’ protect its own, Turkish Cyprus’ rights in E Med

Cultural racism ‘universal problem’, says Erdogan

Turkish Navy pushes Greek Cypriot research vessel

Turkey will not accept fabricated maps in east Med: Erdogan

Turkey-Greece hold consultative talks in Ankara

Erdogan vows to resolve economic difficulties of Turkey

Ankara warns Athens against arms race

Turkey accuses US of not telling truth to Congress, people on Syria

MHP leader slams US for supporting YPG

IEA chief pleads for ‘real global action’ on climate

Ratified Paris climate accord to bring major changes in Turkey

US condemns cross-border attack on ‘NATO ally Turkey’

Taliban pays first visit to Turkey after takeover of Afghanistan

US, Greece sign extension of defense cooperation pact

Turkey presents options to UK for armed drone purchase: Minister

Turkish healthcare firm becomes official supplier to NASA

Turkey to boost trade ties with Africa: Erdogan

US consulting with Turkey on resolving F-35 row: State Department

Turkey-Nigeria to deepen bilateral cooperation: Erdogan

Turkey stakes its claim over F-35 payment: Erdogan

Disinformation on social media threatens democracy: Erdogan

Envoys who backed Kavala to be made ‘non grata’: President Erdogan

Some 78 percent of Turkey’s adult population double jabbed

Microsoft founder visits top tourist attractions in Turkey’s west

US seeking cooperation with Turkey on ‘common priorities’

Erdogan says he is ‘likely’ to meet Biden in Glasgow with F-35 top on agenda

US should deliver F-35s we paid for: Turkish FM

Turkish president set to attend summits in Italy, UK

Statuary heads of Aphrodite, Dionysus unearthed in ancient Aizanoi

Turkey, US agree on formation of joint mechanism to strengthen ties

NOVEMBER

Turkey, US to hold second round of talks for F-35s

Some 13 million people in Turkey still unvaccinated

Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death of chief expert at TUBITAK

Turkey, US to form working group over PKK, FETO, S-400s: FM

Turkey’s first choice is to be in F-35 program: Presidential spokesperson

Fog covers Istanbul, disrupts traffic

Ilica dam to contribute 3 bln liras to Turkish economy annually: Erdogan

Former intelligence official sentenced to 23 years in prison

Turkey plans to introduce 2nd, 3rd nuclear power plants: Erdogan

Ankara refutes Greek claims that it was forcing migrants into waters

Turkish, Polish foreign ministers discuss migrant crisis at Belarus border

Turkey bans Iraqis, Syrians, Yemenis from flying to Belarus

Final deck of new bridge connecting Europe, Asia installed in Canakkale

Turkey’s armed drones put to test in Hungary: Report

Erdogan: F-35s were not given to us, some new offers are coming

Turkey, US in talks over F-16s, F-35s: Defense minister

Turkey, US hold high-level defense meeting in positive atmosphere: Ministry

US affirms Turkey’s military modernization needs, Pentagon says

US committed to deepening cooperation with Turkey: Official

Turkish, US presidential aides discuss ties, regional matters

Seal of Hittite prince found in mound

Low second dose rates endangering vaccination momentum

Elections will be held as scheduled, in 2023: Erdogan

Abu Dhabi crown prince visits Turkey

Unilateral actions should be avoided in runup to Libyan polls: Security Council

Minister urges to ‘comply with pandemic restrictions’

Turkey restricts travel from southern Africa as new variant sparks concern

Afghan economy needs to be revived to prevent refugee crisis: Erdogan

Wild winds in Turkey claim lives, close Bosphorus strait

Classes canceled after deadly storm sweeps several provinces 

DECEMBER

Turkey follows mobilization of U.S. troops in Greece’s Dedeagac

Top Turkish, US diplomats discuss bilateral relations

Turkey to follow China’s economic growth strategy: Erdogan

US vows to prevent any Russian invasion of Ukraine

NATO, EU states interested in export of Turkish drones: Foreign minister

Southern provinces record sharp rise in new virus cases

Turkey, Qatar sign 15 agreements to boost bilateral cooperation

Turkish, Qatari firms to talk on Kabul airport: Erdogan

Countries come together for protection of Med Sea

Punishment for violence against women to be increased: Erdogan

Turkey to protect its citizens against disinformation: Erdogan

First cases of Omicron variants detected in Turkey

Next three months crucial to control Omicron strain, says expert

Health Ministry ‘keeping close eye on Omicron’

Operations launched after death toll from bootleg alcohol rises

Shrunken Human heads found during smuggling operation

Erdogan meets leaders at 3rd Turkey-Africa Summit

Erdogan pledges 15 mln Covid vaccine doses for Africa

SpaceX launches Turksat 5B communications satellite

President Erdogan vows inflation will fall

Ex-intel chief confirmed Israel’s role in Soleimani killing

US diplomat arrested on suspicion of selling fake passport

Passport of arrested US citizen unveiled

Ankara accuses Greece of intense armament for military superiority

First Turcovac batch dispatched for wide use

New economic model will place Turkey among top 10 economies: Erdogan

Probe launched over terror links of some Istanbul Municipality staff

Scientific independence guarantee of political independence: Erdogan

Metaverse can cause addiction, loss of cognitive skills: Turkish experts

Deadly disease detected in farm-grown sea bass

Istanbul’s virtual lands sold in scramble in metaverse world

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