March 2016
Three Explosions Heard During Extensive Police Operation in Brussels
A police operation in Brussels related to last week's suicide attacks led to three explosions and the disarming of a suspect carrying explosives. The operation…
Brussels Attacks: Emergency Meeting of EU Ministers
An emergency meeting of EU interior and justice ministers is set to take place in Brussels following the recent suicide bombings that killed over 30…
Erdogan: We Delivered One of the Brussels Attackers to Belgium Who Was Released
Turkey's President Erdogan claims that Turkey arrested and handed over a terrorist involved in the Brussels attacks to Belgium, which subsequently released him. This incident…
Erdogan: Turkey Faces One of the Largest Waves of Terrorism in Its History
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Turkey is facing a significant wave of terrorism, particularly from ISIS and Kurdish rebels, following a recent suicide bombing in…
Istanbul Explosion; Erdogan Expresses Condolences to Iran and Israel
Turkish President Erdogan expressed condolences to Iran and Israel following a suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed five people, including one Iranian and three Israelis.…
Zarif's Visit to Turkey Aims to Enhance Economic Cooperation Between the Two Countries
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Turkey to enhance economic cooperation and discuss the Syrian crisis. His meetings with Turkish officials come amid a…
Turkish Security Officials: One Suspect in Ankara Bombing was PKK Member
A bombing in Ankara on March 14, attributed to the PKK, resulted in 37 deaths. Turkish authorities are responding with arrests and military action against…
When Erdogan's Wife Considers Ottoman Harem as a School for Women's Education
Emine Erdogan, the wife of Turkey's president, has controversially described Ottoman harems as schools for women, sparking backlash from women's groups and political figures. Her…
Europe's Proposal: Immediate and Widespread Expulsion of Illegal Migrants from Greece
Donald Tusk of the EU proposed an immediate mechanism to expel illegal migrants from Greece during talks with Turkey's Prime Minister. This proposal aims to…
Attack by Two Women on a Police Station in Istanbul
Two women attacked a police station in Istanbul with grenades and gunfire, leading to their eventual neutralization by police. This incident is part of a…