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…
Train Traffic Between Iran and Turkey Resumes After Brief Suspension
Freight train traffic between Iran and Turkey has resumed after being halted due to a bombing attributed to the PKK. The bombing severed a significant…
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…
The identity of one of the attackers at a church in northern France has been announced as 19-year-old Adel Karimi
Adel Karimi, a 19-year-old attacker, has been identified in a church attack in northern France where an 84-year-old priest was killed. He had previously attempted…
Turkish Prime Minister: Constitutional Changes Will Be Made
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim announced an agreement among parliamentary leaders to make minor constitutional changes to address systemic deadlocks. This comes amid growing concerns…
Train Services Between Iran and Turkey Halted Following Explosion on Railway Route
Train services between Iran and Turkey have been suspended due to a remote-controlled bomb explosion on the Turkish railway, which damaged the railway line and…
Turkey; Government Supporters and Opponents Join Forces in a March Against the Coup
On July 24, tens of thousands of Turkish citizens marched in Istanbul against a failed coup attempt, uniting both government supporters and opponents. The event…
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…
Seven of the Victims in the Munich Shooting Were Teenagers and Foreign Nationals
A shooting in Munich resulted in the deaths of nine individuals, seven of whom were teenagers of foreign descent. The assailant, an 18-year-old of Iranian…
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…
The Day After the Coup; 'Coup within a Coup'?
A failed coup in Turkey led to a massive crackdown, resulting in the arrest or dismissal of around 50,000 individuals, including teachers and judges. President…
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…
European Union: Turkey Must Respect the Rule of Law and Fundamental Freedoms
The European Union has expressed concern over Turkey's declaration of a state of emergency following a failed coup attempt, urging respect for the rule of…
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…
Germany to Turkey: Limit the State of Emergency
Germany's Foreign Minister has called on Turkey to limit its state of emergency following a failed coup attempt, emphasizing the need for adherence to the…
Israel: Law Passed Allowing Expulsion of Knesset Members
The Israeli Knesset has passed a controversial law allowing for the expulsion of members who incite racism or support armed actions against Israel. This law…
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…
WikiLeaks Publishes About 300,000 Emails from Members of Turkey's Ruling Party
WikiLeaks has released approximately 300,000 emails from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, leading to the Turkish government blocking the site. This disclosure is seen…
Death of Dozens of Civilians in Possible Coalition Attack on ISIS-Controlled Village in Syria
A U.S.-led coalition airstrike in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 56 civilians, including children, during ongoing conflicts with ISIS. The Syrian Democratic Forces are…
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…
Turkish Media: Former Air Force Commander Denies Involvement in Coup
Former Turkish Air Force Commander Akin Ozturk denied involvement in the recent failed coup, claiming he tried to prevent it. This denial comes amid significant…
Ministry of Interior: No Individual or Official Has Entered Iran from Turkey After Recent Events
Iran's Deputy Security Minister stated that the recent coup attempt in Turkey did not pose a security threat to Iran, and no officials have crossed…
What Will Happen to the Eight Turkish Soldiers Seeking Asylum in Greece?
Eight Turkish soldiers fled to Greece seeking asylum after the failed coup in Turkey. The Turkish government demands their extradition despite the lack of a…
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…
Incirlik Air Base Will Not Reopen Until Turkish Air Force is Fully Cleared
The Turkish military has closed the Incirlik airbase, used by the U.S. for airstrikes against ISIS, until the Turkish Air Force is fully cleared of…
Coup in Turkey?
A coup attempt has occurred in Turkey, with President Erdoğan urging citizens to resist the military's actions. The military has declared martial law and taken…
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…
Turkish Prime Minister Reports on 'Rebellion of Some Military Personnel Against the Government'
On Friday evening, unusual events occurred in Istanbul and Ankara, including gunfire and military activity. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim labeled the incidents as an…
ISPA: Only 28% of Women Support the Use of Chador with Headscarf
A recent survey by ISPA shows that only 28% of Iranian women support wearing the black chador with headscarf, indicating a significant shift in attitudes…
Iran and Bulgaria Discuss Gas Corridor to the Black Sea
Iran and Bulgaria are discussing the establishment of a gas corridor from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea, with potential routes through Greece, Armenia,…
A Death That Is Hard to Believe
Abbas Kiarostami, a pivotal figure in Iranian cinema, passed away on July 5, 2016, marking a significant loss for both Iranian and global cinema. His…
Turkey's Proposal to Russia for Cooperation Against ISIS
Turkey's Foreign Minister has proposed cooperation with Russia to combat ISIS, highlighting a shared interest in fighting a common enemy. This proposal comes after a…
Beyond the Istanbul Airport Terrorist Incident
The article discusses the underlying issues of terrorism in Turkey, particularly focusing on the recent Istanbul airport attack and its connections to global terrorism, identity-seeking,…
Increased Security Measures at London Heathrow Airport Following 'ISIS Threat'
Security measures at London Heathrow Airport have been intensified due to a reported threat of a terrorist attack by ISIS targeting flights to the U.S.…
Who is Fueling the Trend Towards ISIS in Kosovo?
A 19-year-old from Kosovo, who previously joined ISIS, reveals the radicalization process in his country, highlighting the role of Islamic charities funded by Gulf states.…