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Egypt’s first lady welcomes her Turkish counterpart visit to Egypt

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 08:49 GMT

Egypt’s first lady Intisar El-Sisi welcomed Turkish counterpart Emine Erdoğan, who is accompanying Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his current visit to Egypt.

Egypt’s Sisi, Turkey’s Erdogan emphasize advancing relations

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 - 09:48 GMT

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan the importance of advancing ties.

Kremlin: No exact dates defined as of yet for Putin-Erdogan’s possible meeting

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 - 02:24 GMT

Turkish President Erdogan held talks on Friday in Istanbul with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.

Erdogan: Relations with Egypt to resume with a ministerial meeting

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 - 09:30 GMT

In an interview in Turkey, Erdogan said that he had spoken with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi for from 30 to 45 minutes on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Erdogan: Turkey in contact with Egypt to take step at highest level

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 12:18 GMT

Turkish-Egyptian ties have strained since 2013 when Erdogan criticized the Jaune 30 Revolution that thwarted the ruling of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group. Also, Turkey’s relations with some Gulf countries are strained due to its support to terrorists and interference in other neighboring countries’ affairs like Libya and Syria.

Turkish Opposition leader: We lost Egypt due to Erdogan’s ‘personal whims’

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 - 10:10 GMT

In her speech to her party’s parliamentary bloc on International Women's Day, Wednesday, she said that Turkish people had paid the price for Erdogan’s decisions to lose Egypt.

Erdogan continues to control judiciary, arresting 21 citizens released by court

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 - 09:49 GMT

The 24 people, who were accused by the Turkish authorities of trying to seize the airport during the coup attempt, were retried, after cassation decisions issued by the Supreme Court.

U.S. set to sanction Turkey over Russian defense system: Reuters

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 - 11:47 GMT

The United States is poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition last year of Russian S-400 air defense systems.

Turkish gov't criticized over increased violence against women

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 - 10:40 GMT

Turkey's opposition party leaders have criticized the government for "not doing enough to prevent violence against women."

Erdogan’s Ottoman Empire revival dreams revealed by Seljuk Empire map

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 - 11:50 GMT

Külünk, who is close to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, published the map on Twitter to mark the anniversary of the battle that fell on August 26.

‘Turkey Tribunal’ to hold trial on Erdogan’s rights violations, Int'l organizations demand addressing his war crimes in Syria, Libya

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 - 11:11 GMT

Turkey Tribunal, a not-for-profit human rights organization registered in Belgium, will hold the session on September 21 and 25.

Turkish opposition leader slams Erdogan on Turkey’s foreign policy with Egypt

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 - 05:19 GMT

During the opening ceremony of the Turkish AK Party Rize Provincial Organization, Erdogan accused the CHP of pursuing the interests of other countries

US concerned over Turkey-backed fighters in Syria, human rights abuses

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 - 07:33 GMT

The US State Department has expressed concern over reports that Turkey-backed fighters have committed human rights abuses in northeast Syria, according to a new inspector general's report.

Did you know that Hagia Sophia was born & lived in Egypt?

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 - 01:38 GMT

Controversial Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned the Hagia Sophia Museum into a mosque and opened it for prayers for the first time in 86 years, which sparked a global outrage.

Turkish foriegn policy deemed strategic dilemma for NATO

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 - 02:01 GMT

This strategic dilemma, according to the study. is rooted in Turkey’s new regional foreign and security policy, based in part on its “Blue Homeland” doctrine.

In pics: Turkish Hagia Sophia opens for 1st Muslim prayer in 86 years

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 - 11:58 GMT

The Orthodox Church of Greece announced July 24 is a mourning day for Christians in protest of performing Muslim prayer in Hagia Sophia cathedral, while churches in Cyprus rang out a funereal tone for five minutes.

Egypt’s Sisi and Trump agree on de-escalation in Libya

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 09:35 GMT

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al Sisi had a phone call Monday with his American counterpart Donald Trump on which both leaders agreed to deescalate the situation in Libya through pushing for an immediate ceasefire followed by political dialogue, reported Egyptian Presidency.

Militias not able to advance further in Sirte, army to defend Libya through all means: Commander Khaled al-Mahgoub

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 - 10:45 GMT

The Libyan National Army (LNA) Mobilization Commander Khaled al-Mahgoub affirmed that Militias affiliated with the government of National Accord were located 140 kilometers away from Sirte

EU calls on Turkey to stop violations of arms embargo on Libya

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 - 12:11 GMT

Borrell's statement came during a press conference held on Monday in Brussels after a meeting of foreign ministers from European Union member states.

NASA scientist jailed in Turkey for 3 years says case against him was 'garbage'

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 - 08:54 GMT

After four years of detainment, Serkan Golge, his wife, and their two sons are finally back in the United States.

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