June 2023
50 Arrested at Istanbul Pride Parade; Activists: We Will Not Accept Hatred and Denial
Turkish police arrested at least 50 individuals during a pride parade in Istanbul, reflecting the government's increasing repression of LGBTQ+ rights under Erdoğan's leadership. Activists…
Erdogan: Sweden Must Stop Kurdish Protests
Turkish President Erdogan has demanded that Sweden stop protests by PKK supporters in order to approve Sweden's NATO membership. Swedish officials assert that they have…
Free Fall of the Turkish Lira; 15% Interest Rate Increase Proves Ineffective
The Turkish lira fell by 3.3% to its lowest value after the central bank raised interest rates to 15%, a move analysts deemed insufficient. This…
U.S. Defense Secretary Calls for Turkey's Approval of Sweden's NATO Membership
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged Turkey to approve Sweden's NATO membership during a brief meeting with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler. This request comes…
Committee Supporting Fariba Adelkhah Calls for Her Return to France
The Committee supporting Fariba Adelkhah has called for her return to France on the anniversary of her detention, highlighting her inability to leave Iran despite…
Erdogan at the Inauguration Ceremony: I Will Defend Turkey's 'Existence and Independence'
Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in for a new term as Turkey's President, vowing to defend the country's independence amid a challenging economic climate. His…
Sweden Will Soon Join NATO; Joe Biden, President of the United States, Announced
Joe Biden announced that Sweden is expected to join NATO soon following discussions with Turkey. This development is significant as it reflects the strengthening of…