President Tayyip Erdogan told he will reconsider the position on joining the European Union if Turkey was kept waiting much longer and if the current attitude, described by him as a ‘hostile mentality’ of some member states persists. Erdogan says Turkey could reconsider its position on Europe https://t.co/BZz9WopMMr pic.twitter.com/OurAPakLK0 — Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) April 25,…
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Kremlin calls for ‘respect’ of Turkish referendum
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called to respect the choice made by Turkey at Sunday’s referendum on expanding presidential powers, according to ITAR-TASS news agency. “The referendum is absolutely a sovereign affair of the Turkish Republic,” – Peskov underlined. “We believe that everyone should respect the expression of will of the Turkish people.” According to…
Erdogan receives congratulations
World leaders congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following the Yes victory in Sunday’s historic referendum, reports the Anadolu news agency. As of 11.30 p.m. local time (2030GMT), unofficial results showed the Yes camp on 51.41 percent while the No had 48.59 percent. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was the first leader to congratulate Erdogan in a…
Condolences: Istanbul New Year attack
‘Another deadly attack hit Istanbul overnight, killing at least 39 men and women and injuring dozens more, while they were celebrating the beginning of the New Year. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those, who have been injured” – said HR Federica Mogherini…
Kayseri: EU condemns terrorism
“The EU strongly condemns all acts of terrorism. The PKK, including its affiliate TAK, is listed as terrorist organisation in the EU with action being taken against them by the EU institutions and the Member-States”, – says the statement of the European External Action Service (EEAS) reacting on Kayseri attack in Turkey. The EU top…
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