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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 434

Turkey-EU relations

In this photo dated October 16, 2019, Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders passes army trucks blocking the roads to prevent protesting farmers from reaching parliament in The Hague, Netherlands (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
October 27, 2020, 6:21 pm
Erdogan sues Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker for calling him a ‘terrorist’
Dutch leader backs Geert Wilders, who posted a cartoon of Turkey’s president with a hat resembling a bomb on Twitter, as row between Ankara and Europe deepens
By Susan Fraser
Illustrative: In this July 9, 2019 file photo, a Turkish Navy warship patrols near Turkey's drilling ship 'Fatih' that was making its way towards the eastern Mediterranean near Cyprus to begin drilling operations. (Turkish Defence Ministry via AP, Pool)
August 17, 2020, 8:46 am
EU urges Turkey to halt gas hunt in disputed east Mediterranean areas
Tensions on the rise with Greece after Ankara sends warships and research vessels into areas claimed by Athens, rejects ‘sanctions and threats’
By AFP
Thousands of Syrian refugees walk from the Turkish side of the border between Turkey and Syria, in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey, June 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File)
December 17, 2019, 6:21 pm
Erdogan says lack of refugee aid forced Turkey into Syria operation
‘Nobody seems inclined to help us,’ leader complains, blasting Europe in attempt to justify campaign against Kurds
By AFP
A man (C), allegedly an US citizen and a member of the Islamic State group (IS), who was deported by Turkish officials and rejected by Greek police, standing in a no man's land at the border between Turkey and Greece near Pazarkule, is seen from the Turkish side in Edirne, on November 11, 2019. (Photo by DHA / DHA / AFP) / Turkey OUT
November 11, 2019, 11:04 pm
Turkey begins deporting foreign jihadists; Greece sends one back
American, Danish and German Islamic State fighters said expelled, with over 20 more to be sent back to home countries soon
By AFP and ToI Staff
The drilling vessel Fatih deployed by Turkey to search for gas and oil in waters considered part of the EU state's exclusive economic zone on June 24, 2019 (AFP)
July 16, 2019, 11:52 am
Turkey says EU funding cuts won’t affect drilling off Cyprus
Ankara accuses bloc’s FMs of being ‘prejudiced and biased’ for sanctions in protest of Turkish operations in occupied waters
By AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, acknowledges supporters during a rally as he leaves after delivering a speech at the conservative Justice and Development Party (AKP) headquarters in Istanbul, on April 16, 2017, following the results of a nationwide referendum. (AFP Photo/Bulent Kilic)
April 18, 2017, 1:48 am
Turkey says Trump called Erdogan to congratulate on referendum win
US president’s call comes amid opposition claims of fraud and European fears of growing authoritarianism in Ankara
By AFP
People cheer and flash a four-finger sign called "the rabia sign" as the Turkish president delivers a speech in Istanbul, on April 15, 2017, during a rally on the eve of the constitutional referendum. (Ozan Kose/AFP)
April 16, 2017, 6:24 am
Tense Turkey braces for crunch referendum on Erdogan powers
Polls show a race too close to call; critics fear a bolstered presidency could lead to authoritarian rule
By Stuart Williams
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures as he delivers a speech during a campaign rally on the eve of the constitutional referendum, on April 15, 2017 in Istanbul. (Ozan Kose/AFP)
April 16, 2017, 6:00 am
Erdogan, Turkey’s pugnacious ‘chief,’ eyes new poll knockout
The man who has dominated Turkish politics since 2002 hopes Sunday’s referendum will help consolidate his position – and his legacy
By Stuart Williams
People cheer and wave Turkish national flags or flags reading "yes" while the Turkish president delivers a speech in Istanbul, on April 15, 2017, during a rally on the eve of the constitutional referendum. (Ozan Kose/AFP)
April 16, 2017, 5:54 am
What changes under Turkey’s new constitution plan?
If passed in Sunday’s referendum, new rules would mean longer emergency rule, allow the president to appoint top officials, increase government influence in judicial appointments
By AFP
A man walks past a huge billboard picturing Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and with an inscription which translates as 'Yes' on March 23, 2017 in Ankara. (AFP/Adem Altan)
March 25, 2017, 8:27 pm
Erdogan says would be ‘easier’ if EU rejects Turkey bid
President threatens to reevaluate relations with the European Union, says ‘Turkey is no one’s whipping boy’
By AFP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures amid confetti during a rally in Istanbul on March 11, 2017. (Ozan Kose/AFP)
March 24, 2017, 1:41 am
Erdogan: I’ll keep up ‘Nazi’ taunts if I’m called ‘dictator’
While looking to preserve vital trade links, president says Turkey to rethink its ties with EU
By AFP
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