by CBBSS | Jul 28, 2021 | Regional News
The Turkish government announced Wednesday that it would shut down three news agencies, 16 TV channels, 23 radio stations, 45 newspapers and 15 magazines, EU Observer reports. Ankara also issued arrest warrants for 47 journalists and media executives, most of whom...
by CBBSS | Jul 26, 2021 | Regional News
Erdogan is again demanding the EU disburse the 3 billion euros in funds for refugees that Brussels promised to Ankara, EU Observer reports. Likewise, Erdogan is again threatening to unleash the 3 million Syrian refugees Turkey is hosting. Brussels and Ankara agreed on...
by CBBSS | Jul 26, 2021 | Regional News
A newfound love affair between Ankara and Moscow is blossoming following the Turkish coup attempt. Turkey’s FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu thanked Putin for his support of the Turkish government, saying Russia, unlike other countries, has given Turkey unconditional...
by CBBSS | Jul 23, 2021 | Regional News
Erdogan has issued his first decree since imposing a state of emergency in Turkey following the coup attempt, Reuters reports. The decree orders the closure of 1,043 private schools, 1,229 charities and foundations, 19 trade unions, 15 universities and 35 medical...
by CBBSS | Jul 21, 2021 | International News and Analysis
A National Interest piece recounts the events in recent months and years that led to Turkey to developing close ties with Russia to then becoming enemies and now becoming friends again. The recent swings in Turkish-Russian relations have much to do with...