July 2016
Erdogan Orders Changes in Turkey's Military Structure
Turkish President Erdogan has announced significant changes to the military structure, placing the army, navy, and air force directly under the Ministry of Defense and…
Turkish Officials Dismiss Hundreds of Military Personnel and Shut Down Over 130 Media Outlets
Turkish authorities have dismissed over 2,400 military personnel and shut down more than 130 media outlets in a crackdown following a failed coup attempt. This…
Turkish Prime Minister: America's Approach to the Gulen Issue Broke Our Hearts
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim criticized the U.S. for not extraditing Fethullah Gulen, claiming it has damaged U.S.-Turkey relations. He emphasized that evidence of Gulen's…
Turkish Prime Minister: Presidential Guard to Be Dissolved
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced the dissolution of the Presidential Guard following a failed coup attempt, citing its involvement in the coup. The government…
Erdogan's Order to Close Over 2300 Civil and Educational Institutions in Turkey
President Erdogan has ordered the closure of over 2300 institutions in Turkey, including schools and charities, accusing them of ties to his political rival Fethullah…
Baku Takes Control of a Prominent University Linked to Gülen
The Azerbaijani government has taken control of Caucasus University, previously linked to Fethullah Gülen, amid concerns from students about the future of the institution. This…
Erdogan: The Structure of Turkey's Armed Forces Will Be Reconstructed
President Erdogan announced plans to restructure Turkey's military following a failed coup attempt. He highlighted the need for vigilance against potential future coups and acknowledged…
99 Generals and Admirals of the Turkish Army Officially Accused of 'Attempting a Coup'
Ninety-nine Turkish generals were accused of attempting a coup, leading to widespread suspensions of judges, teachers, and police, totaling over 60,000. The Turkish government claims…
Turkey Bans University Professors from Traveling Abroad
The Turkish government has banned university professors from traveling abroad and ordered those already abroad to return, as part of a broader crackdown following a…
Obama and Erdogan Discuss Gulen's Extradition in Phone Call
Barack Obama and Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the extradition of Fethullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup. The Turkish government has submitted…
UN Human Rights Commissioner Criticizes Repression in Turkey
UN Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein criticized Turkey's crackdown on judges and warned against reinstating the death penalty following a failed coup. International…
Who is Fethullah Gülen?
The article discusses Fethullah Gülen, a cleric living in exile in the U.S., who has been accused by Turkish President Erdoğan of orchestrating a failed…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
Continued Arrests of Generals and Prosecutors in Turkey
Turkey has arrested approximately six thousand individuals, including military generals and prosecutors, in connection with a failed coup attempt that resulted in over 260 deaths.…
A Coup Attempt Fails in Less Than 24 Hours
A coup attempt in Turkey was thwarted within 24 hours, with government supporters taking to the streets and military personnel being arrested. Erdogan condemned the…
Latest Developments Related to the Failed Coup in Turkey
A failed coup attempt in Turkey led to the detention of over 2,800 military personnel and more than 2,700 judicial officials. President Erdogan claims the…
Theresa May Begins Her Term as the New Prime Minister of Britain
Theresa May has officially taken office as the new Prime Minister of Britain after David Cameron's resignation following the Brexit vote. She has appointed Boris…
Team 3 of Group F Reaches the Final of the European Championship!
Portugal defeated Wales 2-0 to reach the final of Euro 2016, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the first goal. Despite a rocky start in the tournament,…
Queen Elizabeth at the Scottish Parliament: Staying Calm in Today's World is Difficult
Queen Elizabeth addressed the Scottish Parliament, highlighting the challenges of staying calm in a rapidly changing world, without mentioning Brexit. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland's First Minister,…