Germany demands new citizens accept Israel’s right to exist

People applying for naturalization in Germany will now be required to affirm Israel’s right to exist, under changes to the country’s citizenship law.

The legislation, which came into effect Thursday, is part of a larger citizenship overhaul from Berlin as the government grapples with…[Read more]

Greek woman arrested for human trafficking at Istanbul airport

Turkish security forces have arrested a Greek national suspected of human trafficking at an airport in Istanbul, sources said Thursday.

Paraskevi Georgopoulou was accused of providing a Syrian woman with a fake passport and ticket in a restroom at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, said the s…[Read more]

Türkiye provided enough evidence for writer’s extradition: US

The U.S. State Department said information provided by Türkiye regarding the extradition of fugitive writer Eylem Tok, who fled the country with her son after a hit-and-run incident, was sufficient for her extradition.

A letter was sent by the U.S. State Department attorney Tom H…[Read more]

US removes temporary Gaza pier due to weather: Pentagon

The temporary aid pier built by the United States will be uninstalled due to “high sea states,” according to a statement made by the Pentagon’s deputy press secretary on Friday.

“Now, due to high sea states expected this weekend, Central Command has removed the temporary pier from its…[Read more]

Türkiye, Armenia reaffirms commitment to full normalisation of relations

oth leaders expressed satisfaction with the ongoing dialogue between the senior officials of Türkiye and Armenia and discussed the latest developments in the region and the international agenda.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol P…[Read more]

Israeli strike kills several Palestinians in southern Gaza

Israel’s war on Gaza, now in its 259th day, has killed at least 37,431 Palestinians — mostly women, children and infants –– and wounded 85,653, with 10,000+ feared buried under the debris of bombed homes and more than 9,500 abducted by Tel Aviv.

Friday, June 21, 2024

0717 GMT — At leas…[Read more]

Germany’s Environment Minister Lemke welcomes EU nature conservation law

Among other things, the Nature Restoration Law provides for reforestation measures and the restoration of moors and rivers in the European Union to their natural state.

Luxembourg (dpa) – Germany’s Environment Minister Steffi Lemke sees a nature conservation law passe…[Read more]

Showing solidarity with millions of refugees

There are 120 million displaced persons worldwide The German Development Ministry is calling for solidarity through its campaign #1of120million.

Berlin (d.de) – On World Refugee Day, Germany’s Development Minister Svenja Schulze has called for solidarity with the 120 million refugees worldwide. “In…[Read more]

Baerbock: visa procedures for skilled workers greatly accelerated

Germany’s Foreign Minister says the acceleration is due to progress in the digitalisation and centralisation of visa procedures.

Berlin (dpa) – Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock draws a positive interim conclusion from the action plan for fast-track visa proce…[Read more]

Road construction along Salda Lake raises concerns

The road construction project near Salda Lake in the southern province of Burdur has stirred up controversy, as an expert has warned about the potential for pollution and the consequent threat to the lake’s ecosystem.

Following the Burdur Governor’s Office announcement of the completion of a b…[Read more]

Ministry bans over 2,000 social media posts unsafe for children

The Family and Social Policies Ministry has taken action on 2,158 digital posts deemed unsuitable and dangerous for children across various social media platforms, Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş has announced.

“As a ministry, we closely monitor content in digital environments th…[Read more]

Türkiye hits NATO defense spending target

Türkiye has achieved the NATO target of allocating at least 2 percent of its annual gross domestic product to defense spending.

A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said earlier this…[Read more]

Germany fans dreaming after ‘perfect night’

Germany made an ideal start to their home European Championship as a 5-1 demolition of Scotland got fans dreaming again.

Euro 2024 expectations had been low despite the three-time European champions, one of football’s long-time powerhouses, hosting the tournament.

But Germany were hugely impressive…[Read more]

Germany: Record cocaine haul worth billions of euros seized

Investigators in Germany have discovered a record amount of cocaine worth several billion euros, authorities reported on Friday.

“Dozens of tons of cocaine worth several billion euros have been taken out of circulation,” the Baden-Württemberg State Office of Criminal Investigation and…[Read more]

German police seek suspect after girl found dead

Police in the German state of Saxony say a homicide investigation is underway after confirming that the body of a missing 9-year-old had been found in woodland.

Police on Wednesday confirmed that a body found in woods near the town of Döbeln in the eastern German state of Saxony was that of a…[Read more]

Germany outlines plans for ‘new’ model of military service

Germany is looking to boost its neglected defenses in the face of tensions with Russia with a return to some model of military service. However, Berlin says participation would be mandatory only if necessary.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius formally proposed a form of military service…[Read more]

Ukraine: A focus on emergency aid rather than reconstruction

As Russia continues to destroy critical infrastructure and power plants in Ukraine, Kyiv remains focused on its defense and emergency repairs, while looking ahead to its future at the “Recovery Conference” in Berlin.

As Russia continues its war in Ukraine, Germany on Friday gave the…[Read more]

Kurtulmuş ramps up Turkish parliamentary diplomacy for Gaza

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has led intense diplomacy to stop Israel’s brutal attacks on the Gaza Strip, buttress the humanitarian front and move the international community into action.

Kurtulmuş has been backing Ankara’s efforts for Gaza through parliamentary diplomacy, bringi…[Read more]

Turkish Red Crescent serves 15,000 hot meals daily in Gaza

The Turkish Red Crescent has expanded its soup kitchen in Deir al-Balah, located in the central Gaza Strip. They are now providing hot meals to 15,000 people daily in the area despite the challenges faced in the region.

“The Red Crescent, which moved its soup kitchen in Gaza to the Deir…[Read more]

‘Pressure on Israel may pave way for permanent peace in Palestine’

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted the importance of Spain’s support to Palestine, as he met with King Felipe VI of Spain at the Royal Palace of Zarzuela in Madrid on Wednesday, as part of his Europe tour pushing for Palestinian sovereignty.

President Erdoğan told the S…[Read more]