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Sweden votes in NATO
A year after applying to join the US-led military bloc, Stockholm receives parliamentary approval Sweden’s Riksdag voted on Wednesday to join NATO, almost a year after the government in Stockholm applied for membership. The formal vote in the Riksdag was adopted with 269 votes to 37 and 43 members abstained from voting. “Historic decision today […]
President Niinistö: Sweden’s security is not vulnerable if Finland joins NATO first
Although both Nordic countries have held negotiations with NATO, Turkey and Hungary have not yet ratified their offers. The biggest obstacle has been Turkey, which has expressed its opposition to Finland’s and Sweden’s view of the PKK, which it considers a terrorist organization. However, his visit to Ankara last Friday the president Erdoğan said that […]
Niinisto: Sweden’s security OK if Finland joins NATO first
Helsinki – Sweden will not find itself in a vulnerable security situation even if Finland joins NATO first, the Finnish president said on Sunday, as both Nordic membership candidates negotiate bilateral military pacts with the United States. “It is possible that Finland will join NATO before Sweden,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said in an interview […]
Niinistö: "So far relieved," After visiting Turkey
Turkish President Erdogan promised that his country will start the ratification process of Finland’s NATO application during Niinistö’s visit to Ankara on Friday.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, including his alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. Russia is not party to the Rome Statute of the ICC and immediately dismissed the warrant as legally baseless. Ukraine, on the other hand, hailed […]
Turkey’s president says he will support Finland’s NATO bid
ISTANBUL – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his government would move forward with ratifying Finland’s NATO application, paving the way for the country to join the military bloc ahead of Sweden. The breakthrough came when Finnish President Sauli Niinisto was in Ankara to meet Erdogan. Both Finland and Sweden applied to become […]
The US urges Turkey to “quickly” ratify Sweden’s NATO membership
Washington [US]March 18 (ANI): After Turkey approved the process to ratify Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the US welcomed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s decision, saying the US is encouraging Ankara to “quickly ratify Sweden’s accession protocol as well”. In the statement, released by the White House, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said: […]
Turkey agrees to start the process for Finland’s NATO bid
Ankara [Turkey]March 18 (ANI): Turkey approved the process to ratify Finland’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, according to Anadolu Agency. According to Anadolu Agency, at a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto in Ankara, President Erdogan noted that Finland has fulfilled all its security […]
Erdogan gives green light to NATO applicants
The Turkish president said parliament will approve Finland’s membership application, while Sweden remains in limbo Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that his country’s parliament will ratify Finland’s application to join the NATO bloc. Before Finland and Sweden could join the alliance, Trkiye demanded that the Nordic nations crack down on alleged Kurdish […]
Turkey’s Erdogan says he will support Finland’s NATO bid
© Provided by Xinhua ANKARA, March 17 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Friday to ask parliament to vote on Finland’s NATO membership, but delayed Sweden’s proposal, saying Finland has taken concrete steps to address Turkey’s security concerns. “We have observed concrete and sincere steps from Finland recently. As a result of Finland’s […]
Live: ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes, including his alleged involvement in the abductions of children from Ukraine. Russia is not party to the Rome Statute of the ICC and immediately dismissed the warrant as legally baseless. Ukraine, on the other hand, hailed […]
Right now: Green light for Finland’s NATO membership
Finnish President Sauli Niinistö holds a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about Finland’s NATO application. During the press conference in Ankara, President Erdogan says that Finland’s NATO application will be sent to the Turkish parliament for ratification. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast Mike Winnerstighead of the security policy unit at FOI Mats […]
Friday’s papers: Niinistö in Turkey, Russia disappointed, Mari at the top of the poll
Most of Finland’s morning newspapers deal with President Sauli Niinistö’s visit to Ankara and expectations that Turkish President Erdogan will announce his public acceptance of Finland’s NATO membership on Friday.
NATO hopeful says Ankara ready to ‘fulfill promise’
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
NATO hopeful says Ankara is ready to fulfill promise
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
NATO negotiations, elections and exciting summer plans: Finland in the world press
Sweden saw the meeting as a step forward despite Turkey’s blockade and objections. “The most important thing today is that we have gathered,” the Swedish negotiator Oscar Stenström told reporters at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Politico reported. Stenström added that the countries have agreed on further meetings. The article also discusses the alliance’s speculation about […]
Erdogan portrait lit up in NATO-bound country media
The demonstration in Helsinki was organized by pro-Kurdish ?anti-authoritarian? activists A group of protesters burned a portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in front of their nation’s embassy in Helsinki over the weekend, Finnish media reported on Wednesday. Four people ended up being arrested during what turned out to be a chaotic incident, the […]
EU nation’s MEPs green light joining NATO
Meanwhile, two members of the bloc have not yet ratified Helsinki’s bid Finland’s Riksdag voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to join NATO. The vote was held before Hungary and Turkey had the chance to ratify the Nordic nation’s accession to the US-led military bloc. The bill was supported by 184 MPs in the 200-seat parliament, while […]
Portrait of Erdogan burned in Finland in front of NATO voice media
The demonstration in Helsinki was organized by pro-Kurdish ?anti-authoritarian? activists A group of protesters burned a portrait of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in front of their nation’s embassy in Helsinki over the weekend, Finnish media have reported. The episode occurred amid tensions ahead of Wednesday’s vote on NATO membership. A majority of MPs passed […]
Sweden’s Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record
ANKARA – Tokyo 2020 Olympic men’s pole vault champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis broke his own world record with a jump of 6.22 meters (20.4 feet) in the All Star Perche in France over the weekend. “Mondo Duplantis cleared 6.22 meters to add a centimeter to his own pole vault world record at the All Star […]
NATO member may delay vote on expansion
A Hungarian official has suggested lawmakers may need more time to consider bids from Sweden and Finland to join the bloc Hungary, one of only two NATO members yet to formally approve bids from Sweden and Finland to join the western military bloc, may need more time than expected for its lawmakers to vote on […]
New NATO talks with Turkey resume in mid-March: Sweden’s prime minister
STOCKHOLM, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — Talks between Sweden, Finland and Turkey would resume in mid-March, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told local media Wednesday evening. “We have just confirmed this today,” says Kristersson to SVT, without specifying a date for such talks. Turkey has postponed a trilateral meeting with Sweden and Finland on their North […]
NATO chief sees ‘some signs’ China may support Russia’s war
Warsaw, Poland – NATO’s chief said on Wednesday that the military alliance has seen “some signs” that China may be planning to support Russia in its war in Ukraine, and he strongly urged Beijing to refrain from what would be a violation of international law. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press […]
Fighter jets, earthquakes, NATO efforts: Are US-Turkish ties on the mend
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Monday came in the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have shattered the Turkish leader’s projection of his country as a regional hegemon. With Turkey turning into a recipient of generous US humanitarian aid, will Ankara play the role of […]
Xinhua Middle East News Roundup at 2200 GMT, 20 February
ANKARA – At least three people were killed and 213 others were sent to hospital after two new earthquakes shook southern Turkey on Monday night, Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said. Rescue teams have been working at three wreck sites to rescue six people trapped in the latest tremors, Soylu told reporters in southern Hatay […]
Blinken calls for NATO expansion during the visit to Turkey
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Ankara on Monday that the Biden administration supports the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey. He also expressed confidence that both Sweden and Finland will soon join the NATO alliance. The US Congress must approve the $20 billion sale of F-16s, which includes […]
Blinken supports NATO expansion, fighter jet sales in Turkey visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration supports the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, and expressed confidence that both Sweden and Finland will soon join the NATO alliance, as he visited Ankara for talks with Turkish leaders on the Monday. The US Congress must approve the $20 billion sale of […]
Türkiye may evaluate Finland, Sweden NATO bid separately: Turkish FM
ANKARA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s foreign minister reiterated Thursday that his country may evaluate Finland’s and Sweden’s bids to join NATO separately. “We could evaluate Finland’s NATO membership process separately from Sweden,” Mevlut Cavusoglu said at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Turkish capital, Ankara. “Türkiye’s position on […]
Finland, Sweden to join NATO soon, they have fulfilled the obligation
BRUSSELS – Finland and Sweden will join NATO in the autumn when they have met all of Ankara’s requirements. However, their accession protocol has not yet been ratified by Hungary and Turkey, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said at a press conference on Wednesday after meeting NATO defense ministers. “Both Sweden and Finland have now […]
Swedish Prime Minister issues update on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military bloc at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister updates on NATO’s future prospects
Stockholm has indicated that it is willing to abandon its goal of synchronizing the connection with Finland Sweden may be forced to abandon its plan to join NATO alongside Finland and instead become part of the military alliance at a later date, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has admitted. Sweden’s Prime Minister claimed that such a […]
Live: Moldova closes airspace a day after warning of Russian plot
Moldova temporarily closed its airspace on Tuesday, a day after the small eastern European country’s president claimed Russia was plotting to topple his government – a charge denied by Moscow. The move comes as NATO defense ministers gathered for talks on how to increase their military support to Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. […]
Live: EU adds Russia to its blacklist of tax havens
The European Union added Russia to its blacklist of tax havens, part of a series of economic measures taken against Moscow since its invasion of Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters it was more important that applications from Finland and Sweden to join NATO be ratified quickly than together as the alliance’s defense […]
NATO aspiring to abandon neighbor – media
When Trkiye blocks Swedish access, Finnish media reports that Helsinki can proceed on its own After declaring that Finland and Sweden would join NATO, the Finnish government is now preparing to leave its neighbor behind, Iltalehti daily reported on Monday, citing insider sources. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto summoned the leaders of political parties to his […]
NATO aspirant abandons neighbor – media
When Trkiye blocks Swedish access, Finnish media reports that Helsinki can proceed on its own After declaring that Finland and Sweden would join NATO together, the Finnish government is now preparing to leave its neighbor behind, Iltalehti daily reported on Monday, citing insider sources. Finnish President Sauli Niinisto summoned the leaders of political parties to […]
Finland’s president talks about the chances of NATO’s bid without Sweden
The idea of separate bids reportedly arose out of a diplomatic spat with Trkiye Helsinki remains determined to join NATO alongside Stockholm, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has said. The two Nordic countries applied simultaneously, but due to the differences in their relations with alliance member Trkiye, their bids may be viewed separately by Ankara. “We […]
Finland’s president comments on NATO’s bid without Sweden
The idea of separate bids reportedly arose out of a diplomatic spat with Trkiye Helsinki remains determined to join NATO alongside Stockholm, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto has said. The two Nordic countries applied simultaneously, but due to the differences in their relations with alliance member Trkiye, their bids may be viewed separately by Ankara. “We […]
Several nations are sending search and rescue teams to Trkiye
ANKARA – Several nations have dispatched search and rescue teams to southern Trkiye in the wake of two deadly earthquakes that hit 10 provinces. Azerbaijan was the first country to send a team shortly after a Level 4 alert was declared that included a call for international aid in the quake-hit areas. More than 400 […]
Foreign embassies in Turkey lower their flags to half-mast
ANKARA – Many countries’ embassies and foreign missions in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday lowered their flags to half-mast and shared messages of solidarity after Monday’s strong earthquakes in southern Trkiye. The gesture came after Trkiye on Monday declared seven days of national mourning in the wake of the deadly tremors. Flags were flown […]
Sweden bans protest against Koran burning
Trkiye has said it may block Stockholm’s NATO application over the desecration of the Islamic holy book Swedish police have denied anti-Islam activists permission to burn the Koran in front of the Turkish embassy, citing an increase in terror threats following a similar act last month. Ankara threatened to block Sweden’s application for NATO membership […]
Finland can reassess NATO’s bid Foreign Minister
The country can imagine joining the alliance without fellow candidate Sweden, said Pekka Haavisto Sweden’s recent difficulties in obtaining Turkey’s consent to join NATO may cause Finland to seek only accession to the US-led military alliance, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto has indicated. Helsinki and Stockholm submitted their applications for NATO membership together and would […]
Turkey’s president says no support for Sweden’s NATO bid
ISTANBUL – Turkey’s president cast serious doubt on NATO expansion on Monday after warning Sweden not to expect support for its bid to join the military alliance following weekend protests in Stockholm by anti-Islam activist and pro-Kurdish groups. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized Rasmus Paludan’s protest against the Koran on Saturday, saying it was an […]
Xinhua Middle East News Roundup at 2200 GMT, 23 January
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Sweden on Monday that it should not expect Turkey’s support to join NATO after the Koran was burned outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. “Those who allow such shameful acts in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm cannot expect good news from us about NATO membership,” […]
Dutch activist goes ahead with Koran-destroying spree
Edwin Wagensveld was not arrested after agreeing not to burn the Islamic holy book Edwin Wagensveld, head of the anti-Islamic group Pegida, tore down a copy of the Koran in front of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives on Sunday in The Hague, echoing a recent stunt outside the Turkish embassy in Sweden that outraged the […]
Trkiye rules out support for NATO’s hopeful bid
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rebuked Sweden for allowing a Koran-burning stunt and denied the country’s lack of ?respect? Turkey’s on-again, off-again support for Sweden’s application to join NATO has apparently ended for good due to Ankara’s outrage over a Koran-burning demonstration allowed outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. “The Swedish administration should not bother […]
Pegida leader moves ahead with Koran-destroying spree
Edwin Wagensveld was not arrested after agreeing not to burn the Islamic holy book Edwin Wagensveld, head of the anti-Islamic group Pegida, tore down a copy of the Koran in front of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives on Sunday in The Hague, echoing a recent stunt outside the Turkish embassy in Sweden that outraged the […]
The Pegida leader continues his Koran-destroying spree
Edwin Wagensveld was not arrested after agreeing not to burn the Muslim holy book Edwin Wagensveld, head of the anti-Islamic group Pegida, tore down a copy of the Koran in front of the Netherlands’ House of Representatives on Sunday in The Hague, echoing a recent stunt outside the Turkish embassy in Sweden that outraged the […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO prospects
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a “direct hate crime” in violation of an agreement to join NATO Trkiye has accused Sweden of not fulfilling its obligations to crack down on “terrorist” groups and exterminate theirs “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat comes after […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO prospects
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a ?direct hate crime? in violation of an agreement to join NATO Türkiye has accused Sweden of failing to meet its obligations to crack down on “terrorist groups” and root out their “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat […]
Sweden’s Prime Minister condemns Koran burning
Stockholm – Sweden’s prime minister has condemned this weekend’s burning of a Koran in Stockholm as “deeply disrespectful”, raising tensions with Turkey as the Nordic country courts Ankara over its NATO bid. Far-right politician Rasmus Paludan set fire to a copy of the Muslim holy book in front of the Turkish embassy in the Swedish […]
Turkish activists set fire to the Swedish flag (VIDEO)
The protest broke out in response to the burning of the Koran in Stockholm Protesters set a Swedish flag on fire in Istanbul on Saturday in response to an anti-Islam activist burning a copy of the Koran in public near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. The incident took place amid a diplomatic spat between Turkey […]
Turkish activists set fire to the Swedish flag
The protest broke out in response to the burning of the Koran in Stockholm Protesters set a Swedish flag on fire in Istanbul on Saturday in response to an anti-Islam activist burning a copy of the Koran in public near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. The incident took place amid a diplomatic spat between Turkey […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitment
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a “direct hate crime” in violation of an agreement to join NATO Trkiye has accused Sweden of not fulfilling its obligations to crack down on “terrorist” groups and exterminate theirs “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat comes after […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitment
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a ?direct hate crime? in violation of an agreement to join NATO Türkiye has accused Sweden of failing to meet its obligations to crack down on “terrorist groups” and root out their “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat […]
Finland granted Turkey an extradition request last fall
In October, Finland deported the man to Turkey at Ankara’s request.
Turkey questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sweden has been accused by Turkey of not fulfilling its obligations to crack down on “terrorist groups” and weed out their “propaganda” under an agreement signed in exchange for Ankara’s approval to join NATO. – World news – The latest diplomatic spat comes after an anti-Islam activist was allowed to burn a […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a ?direct hate crime? in violation of an agreement to join NATO Türkiye has accused Sweden of failing to meet its obligations to crack down on “terrorist groups” and root out their “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat […]
Trkiye questions Sweden’s NATO commitments
Ankara accused Stockholm of allowing a “direct hate crime” in violation of an agreement to join NATO Trkiye has accused Sweden of not fulfilling its obligations to crack down on “terrorist” groups and exterminate theirs “propaganda” under a deal it had signed to earn Ankara’s blessing to join NATO. The latest diplomatic spat comes after […]
Trkiye cancels the visit of the NATO hope’s defense minister
The move comes after a picture of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was hung in the Swedish capital Ankara has canceled the planned visit of Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar, revealed on Saturday. The move comes after members of the Kurdish community held an anti-Turkish protest in Stockholm. “At this point, […]
Trkiye cancels the visit of the NATO hope’s defense minister
The move comes after a picture of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was hung in the Swedish capital Ankara has canceled the planned visit of Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar, revealed on Saturday. The move comes after members of the Kurdish community held an anti-Turkish protest in Stockholm. “At this point, […]
Turkey cancels Sweden’s defense minister’s planned visit to Ankara
Turkey has canceled the Swedish defense minister’s planned visit to Ankara because the Nordic country gave permission to protesters to hold an anti-Turkey demonstration outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said there was “no sense” in Sweden’s Defense Minister Pål Jonson’s trip on January 27 because Sweden has taken no […]
Trkiye cancels visit of defense minister from NATO hopeful
The move comes after a picture of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was hung in the Swedish capital Ankara has canceled the planned visit of Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar, revealed on Saturday. The move comes after members of the Kurdish community held an anti-Turkish protest in Stockholm. “At this point, […]
Sweden gives the green light outside the Turkish embassy
The new diplomatic spat comes as Stockholm awaits Ankara’s blessing to join NATO Police in Sweden have said they will allow the leader of a hard-right party to burn a copy of the Koran near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm, reportedly prompting Ankara to summon its Swedish envoy over the “provocative act”. Anti-Islam activist Rasmus […]
Trkiye denies the connection between the F-16 agreement and Nordic NATO bids
Ankara hopes to buy 40 new Lockheed-produced jets, but the deal has opponents in Washington Turkey’s proposed purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the US and its gatekeeping for NATO as Finland and Sweden seek to join the US-led military bloc are “not related,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has insisted. The arms sale would […]
NATO allies US, Turkey Trying to mend fences but cracks remain
WASHINGTON – The United States and Turkey tried on Wednesday to iron out differences that have strained relations for years but failed to report progress in resolving differences over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and NATO expansion that have strained ties between the allies. At a meeting in Washington, Foreign Minister Antony Blinken and visiting Turkish […]
F-16 deal dependent on Turkey’s support for NATO expansion, Syria
Washington – Turkey’s request for F-16 fighter jets from the US and the possibility of another Turkish military operation in northern Syria are expected to top the agenda during talks in Washington when Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets with Foreign Minister Antony Blinken on Wednesday. Analysts say any F-16 deal would be tied to […]
Sweden’s refusal to investigate Erdogan’s doll incident ‘absurd’: Turkish FM
ANKARA, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Tuesday claimed as “absurd” a Swedish prosecutor’s decision not to investigate a protest in Stockholm where the effigy of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was hung. “The decision by the (Swedish) prosecutor’s office not to investigate the incident is extremely absurd, and we all know what the […]
Sweden, Finland must send “terrorists” to Turkey for NATO bidding
ankara, turkey – Sweden and Finland must deport or extradite up to 130 “terrorists” to Turkey before the Turkish parliament will approve their bid to join NATO, President Tayyip Erdogan said. The two Nordic states applied last year to join NATO after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but their bid must be approved by all 30 […]
Trkiye adds uncertainty to Sweden’s NATO bid
While Stockholm says it is in a “good position” for accession, Ankara is less enthusiastic Top Swedish and Turkish officials have made contradictory statements about negotiations to unblock Stockholm’s NATO bid. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told reporters on Monday that the country was in a “very good position” – hours after Turkish President Recep […]
Trkiye adds uncertainty to Sweden’s NATO bid
While Stockholm says it is in a “good position” for accession, Ankara is less enthusiastic Top Swedish and Turkish officials have made contradictory statements about negotiations to unblock Stockholm’s NATO bid. Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson told reporters on Monday that the country was in a “very good location” – hours after Turkish President Recep […]
US senator aims to block $20 billion deal with NATO member
Bob Menendez has spoken out against selling F-16 fighter jets to Trkiye, saying Ankara must act as a “reliable ally” Plans by President Joe Biden’s administration to approve a $20 billion sale of US-made F-16 fighter jets to Turkey have hit a potential roadblock, as a key member of the Senate has vowed to block […]
Trkiye summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan picture
Protesters in Stockholm hung a puppet of the Turkish leader upside down from a lamppost Ankara has accused Sweden of failing to take necessary measures against terrorism after a group of protesters hoisted a picture of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a bridge near Stockholm City Hall. On Thursday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned […]
Trkiye summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan picture
Protesters in Stockholm hung a puppet of the Turkish leader upside down from a lamppost Ankara has accused Sweden of failing to take necessary measures against terrorism after a group of protesters hoisted a picture of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a bridge near Stockholm City Hall. On Thursday, the Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned […]
Turkish prosecutors begin an investigation into protests against Erdogan in Sweden
ANKARA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) — Turkish prosecutors on Friday opened an investigation into a protest against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Stockholm, Sweden’s capital, the semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. The decision came after the Turkish president filed a criminal complaint with Turkish prosecutors over the protest. “A criminal complaint has been submitted to Ankara’s […]
Xinhua Middle East News Roundup at 2200 GMT, 12 January
DAMASCUS – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday called on Turkey to remove its military presence on Syrian soil and end its support for rebels in Syria so that constructive talks between the two countries can move forward. Assad made the remarks during a meeting with the visiting Russian president’s special envoy for Syria Alexander […]
Türkiye summons Swedish envoy for protests against Erdogan
ANKARA, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned Swedish Ambassador Staffan Herrstrom to protest the “terrorist propaganda” against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The ministry relayed Turkey’s reaction to the anti-Erdogan protests held by supporters of Syria’s Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Sweden’s capital […]
Sweden, Turkey are not expected to back down in the tug of war for NATO accession
Sweden said on Sunday that Turkey is asking too much in return for being allowed to join NATO, as Ankara is effectively demanding the impossible – that Stockholm override a ruling by its own supreme court. But analysts say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is unlikely to withdraw his permit, at least not before the […]
The United States to increase military cooperation with NATO hopefully
The two states are negotiating a legal framework concerning the presence of American soldiers on Swedish soil The United States and Sweden have begun talks on a new security agreement to govern future US troops in the country, which applied to join the NATO bloc last year in response to Russia’s military action in Ukraine. […]
Sweden on its NATO membership: Turkey is asking too much
“Sweden is confident that Turkey will approve its application for NATO membership, but we cannot meet all Turkish demands,” Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Sunday, quoted by the Reuters agency. “Turkey has confirmed that we have done what we said we would do, but they also say they want things that we cannot […]
Sweden cannot meet some of Turkey’s demands for NATO bids, says the prime minister
Salen, Sweden – Turkey, which for months has blocked NATO membership bids from Sweden and Finland, has made some demands that Sweden cannot accept, Sweden’s prime minister said on Sunday. “Turkey has confirmed that we have done what we said we would do, but it also says that it wants things that we cannot, that […]
Sweden complains that the NATO member is asking for the impossible
Trkiye demands too much, despite several concessions, says Stockholm Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has complained during a security conference on Sunday that Turkey has made impossible demands on the country as a condition for joining NATO. Turkey”has confirmed that we have done what we said we would do, but it also says that it […]
Sweden complains that NATO countries are asking for the impossible
Trkiye demands too much, even after receiving many concessions, says Stockholm NATO member Turkey has piled impossible demands on Sweden as conditions for joining the military bloc, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson complained during a security conference on Sunday. Türkiye “has confirmed that we have done what we said we would do, but it also says […]
Swedes oppose Turkey’s NATO demand investigation
Almost 80% are against changing a law to speed up membership of the bloc, a DN/Ipsos poll has shown An overwhelming majority of Swedes believe their country should not betray its legal principles to meet Turkey’s conditions for ratifying Stockholm’s NATO bid, according to a new Ipsos poll commissioned by Dagens Nyheter and released on […]
Swedes are adamant about Turkey’s NATO demand investigation
Almost 80% oppose a change in the law to speed up the process of joining the bloc, a DN/Ipsos poll has shown An overwhelming majority of Swedes believe their country should not betray its legal principles to meet Turkey’s conditions for ratifying Stockholm’s NATO bid, according to a new Ipsos poll commissioned by Dagens Nyheter […]
Turkey says more steps are needed for Sweden’s NATO membership
ANKARA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) — Sweden has not taken enough “concrete steps” to extradite people Ankara considers terrorists and freeze their assets, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday, as Sweden tries to convince Turkey to ratify the country. apply to join NATO. “They deported a PKK (banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party)-affiliated person to our country. […]
Summary of Xinhua world news at 1530 GMT, 22 December
ANKARA – Two irregular migrants died and 43 others were rescued in inflatable boats in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish Coast Guard said on Thursday. The Turkish Coast Guard said in a statement that it found the migrants off the coast of Aydin province after receiving information on Wednesday. (Turkiye-Migrants) – – – – TEHRAN […]
Turkish FM criticizes Sweden’s refusal to extradite the journalist
ANKARA, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) — Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Tuesday criticized a Swedish court’s refusal to extradite a Turkish journalist Ankara says is a member of the Gulen movement. “The rejection of our request for the extradition of Bulent Kenes was a very negative development. We do not expect good words from Sweden […]
Swedish court blocks Turkish extradition request
Ankara demanded the distribution of a journalist as a condition for ratifying Stockholm’s NATO membership Sweden’s Supreme Court has blocked the extradition of former Zaman Daily editor-in-chief Bulent Kenes, whom Turkey has accused of being involved in an attempt to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 2016. His extradition was a key demand from Ankara […]
Defense Minister Kaikkonen in Ankara – Turkey demands concrete concessions
A Turkish expert has told Yle that Turkey is unlikely to support NATO expansion before the June elections.
Trkiye says the NATO applicant has not met its requirements
Helsinki has not yet promised to lift an arms embargo against Ankara, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on Finland on Monday to publicly declare an end to its ban on arms transfers to his country. Otherwise, Ankara will not support Helsinki’s NATO membership bid. Speaking to reporters ahead […]
Turkey: Finland must lift the arms export ban
Ankara says that Finland must lift Turkey’s arms embargo to secure support for its NATO bid.
Ankara repeats demands for NATO aspirants
Sweden and Finland must take “concrete steps” to fulfill anti-terrorism promises to Turkey, defense minister says Trkiye insists that Nato aspirants Sweden and Finland must keep their promises to crack down on suspected terrorists, primarily supporters of Kurdish militias, before they can consider their bids for membership, the Turkish defense minister has said. “There are […]
Sweden’s extradition of PKK member ‘shows goodwill’: Ankara
ANKARA, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) — Sweden’s extradition of an alleged member of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) shows “good will,” and Turkey expects more of such moves during the Nordic country’s NATO bid process, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Monday. “The Swedish government deported a PKK terrorist and sent him to Türkiye. […]
Sweden fulfills the Turkish demand – media
Stockholm has handed over a man previously found guilty of membership in a banned Kurdish group, according to the Anadolu news agency Sweden has extradited to Turkey a man convicted in his home country of being a member of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organization, Anadolu news agency reported on […]
Finland describes the reasons for applying for membership in NATO
Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric prompted Helsinki to apply to join the US-led military bloc, Finland’s foreign minister has said. Russia allegedly “nuclear threat” amid the Ukraine conflict was the key factor spurring Finland to seek NATO membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday. Moscow has stated on numerous occasions that it has never […]
Sweden fulfills Turkish media demand
Stockholm has handed over a man previously found guilty of membership in a banned Kurdish group, according to the Anadolu news agency Sweden has extradited to Turkey a man convicted in his home country of being a member of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which Ankara considers a terrorist organization, Anadolu news agency reported on […]
Finland explains the reasons for joining NATO
Moscow’s nuclear rhetoric prompted Helsinki to apply to join the US-led military bloc, Finland’s foreign minister has said. Russia’s alleged “nuclear threat” amid the Ukraine conflict was the key factor spurring Finland to seek NATO membership, the country’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said on Sunday. Moscow has stated on numerous occasions that it has never […]
Live: Ukraine warns of fresh Russian missile strikes on energy grid
Ukraine said on Monday that Russia was preparing for a fresh wave of missile attacks on its energy grid that have plunged swathes of the country into the cold and dark. The warning came as Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, including in the areas of the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, […]
