The US embassy in Ankara has been put on alert for fear of extremism. “During the holiday season, there is a potential increase in crime and violent extremism in Turkey,” he said. The warning states: “Planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public places, such as markets, malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of […]
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Putin ‘convinced’ that an ‘effective’ Russia-US dialogue is possible
Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he was “convinced” that an “effective” dialogue with the United States was possible, in his wishes for the end of the year to his counterpart Joe Biden, a few hours before their telephone conversation. “I am convinced (…) that we can move forward and forge an effective Russian-American […]
The United States condemns the closure of Hong Kong media
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Wednesday condemned the closure of a Hong Kong-based stand-up media outlet that had sided with the pro-democracy movement in the city, saying it undermined the “credibility” of the international financial center. “By silencing independent media, China and local authorities are undermining Hong Kong’s credibility and viability. Authorities that […]
The United States, France, Britain and Germany discussed the situation in Ukraine
The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Britain and the United States discussed the situation on the Ukrainian border and the upcoming dialogue with Russia, the German Foreign Ministry said on Twitter on Wednesday. The four foreign ministers also discussed the latest round of international talks in Vienna on Iran’s nuclear program and how to show […]
Libya: Prosecutors call for detention of culture minister accused of corruption
Libyan prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Culture Minister Mabrouka Touki as part of an investigation into corruption and misuse of public funds. The prosecutor’s office ordered Tuki’s detention, after the minister testified in the case for which he is accused. Tuki, a university professor who took over as head of the Ministry of […]
Biden and Putin will have a telephone conversation tomorrow
US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will hold a telephone conversation tomorrow, the White House and the Kremlin have announced, as Washington seeks to work with its European allies to coordinate its response to the rally. Russian military forces on the border with Ukraine. The two leaders will discuss a range […]
Turkish insistence on a two-state solution in Cyprus: ‘We will not waste another 53 years’, says Tsavousoglou
Turkey supports a two-state solution in Cyprus and will never relinquish its rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar told CNN Türk during a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the Cyprus Press and Information Office, referring to Turkey-Greece relations, Akar said “Greece’s efforts for militarization are futile. We […]
Northern Macedonia: Dimitar Kovacevski Receives Government to Form Government
The President of the Republic of Northern Macedonia, Stevo Pentarovski, instructed the new leader of the ruling Social Democratic Party (SDSM), Dimitar Kovacevski, to form a government shortly after noon. Now, according to the provisions of the country’s Constitution, the caretaker Prime Minister has 20 days to present his government’s program and ask for a […]
Turkey: Analysts see early elections after Erdogan’s latest measures
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has effectively opened the door to early elections, according to political analysts, following two recent announcements of a 50% pay rise and a deposit protection plan, Reuters reports. The two announcements came just five days apart as the Turkish pound plunged uncontrollably, with the Turkish currency slipping to a record […]
Borrell: Russia’s claim to stop EU / NATO enlargement to the east ‘completely unacceptable’
European Union (EU) Foreign Minister Joseph Borrell has called unacceptable the demands of the Russian government to guarantee its security and to stop the enlargement of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, especially to the east or east. of Ukraine to the latter. “The demands for security guarantees and to stop the […]
