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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