Türkiye: Press remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in Ankara
"The path to Syria’s future also runs through Türkiye. I commend Türkiye for really helping a large number of Syrian…
Syria mission: EU Commission President von der Leyen visited Türkiye and Jordan
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen carefully proceeds to build a pro-European alliance in support of democratisation and reform…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
EU and Türkiye hold their first High-Level Dialogue on trade
In line with the Joint Communication on EU-Türkiye relations from November 2023 and European Council conclusions, the new High-Level Dialogue on Trade…
Russian minutes covering the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council in Astana
The President of Russia paid a two-day working visit to Astana to participate in a meeting of the Heads of…
EU Court reference on the extradition of a person that was granted refugee status
The granting of refugee status in a Member State precludes the extradition of the person concerned to his or her…
Green and digital transition: EU and Türkiye deepen their cooperation
Brussels, 25 April 2024 Today, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Mehmet...
EU refugee aid in Türkiye: EU auditors see lack of impact
Despite recent improvements, the EU’s multibillion-euro funding for refugees in Türkiye could have achieved greater value for money and shown…
WTO: Türkiye launches safeguard investigation on ethyl acetate
A safeguard investigation seeks to determine whether increased imports of a product are causing, or is threatening to cause, serious…
Joint Statement on the U.S.-Türkiye Strategic Mechanism
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan presided over the seventh meeting of the U.S.-Türkiye Strategic Mechanism on…
EU officials’ statement on anniversary of Turkey-Syria earthquakes
Since the first moments in the aftermath of the earthquakes, the EU provided an immediate emergency response. European rescuers were…
List of actions that should be imposed as a minimum on Türkiye – EU Commission answer
In its recently adopted 2023 Report on Türkiye1, for instance, the Commission points out that no steps have been taken…
The President of Ukraine had a phone talk with the President of Türkiye
The conversation placed significant emphasis on security in the Black Sea. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that despite Russia's attempts to disrupt…
EU Commission and the HR present a strategic and forward-looking report on EU-Türkiye relations
The Joint Communication builds on and updates the Joint Communication submitted by the Commission and the High Representative to the European Council…
Türkiye: EU Statement at the WTO trade policy review
"The EU sees Türkiye as a close and important partner in addressing broader economic and sustainability challenges of today. Therefore,…
Türkiye: IMF staff concludes visit and publishes data
As monetary policy tightens and the overall policy stance becomes less accommodative, growth is projected to slow from 4 percent…
Agriculture: EU Commission approves ‘Milas Yağlı Zeytini’ from Türkiye as new PDO
'Milas Yağlı Zeytini' protected designation of origin covers table olives of the Memecik variety grown in Milas province, fermented in…
EU-Türkiye relations: Remarks by EU Commissioner Várhelyi with Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
"After the elections major opportunity have emerged so I was quick to come to see how we could live up…
Turkish-Russian grain trade talks: Russian minutes of the news conference
Following the Turkish-Russian talks, Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a joint news…
EU Commission opens Digital Europe Programme to Türkiye
The European Commission signed an association agreement for the Digital Europe Programme with Türkiye. Following the signatures, and upon the…
Turkey/France: Conversation between Catherine Colonna and her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan
This type of construction contravenes the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in the buffer zone…
UK and Türkiye strengthen partnership to help tackle illegal migration
UK and Turkish law enforcement officers will step up joint operations to tackle organised immigration crime and disrupt the supply…
UN: Deal reached with Syria to reopen main border crossing from Türkiye
A deal has been reached with the Government of Syria to reopen the main border crossing from Türkiye to allow…
Grain supply: Vladimir Putin held phone call with Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Vladimir Putin outlined Russia's position of principle in connection with the termination of the ”package“ agreements on the export of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea ports and the unblocking of supplies…
EU and Türkiye: MEPs call for alternative ways of cooperation
MEPs urge the Turkish government, the European Union and its member states to break the current deadlock and move towards…
Czechia: EU Commission approves €718m to support heating companies affected by Russia’s war
Under the scheme, the public support will consist in limited amounts of aid in the form of rebates. Heat energy producers can…
NATO: Deputy SG addresses Space Fest in Romania
Speaking at the Space FEST conference in Bucharest on Monday, Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoana said that “competition in space…
Eurojust helps dismantle network that smuggled hundreds of migrants to Germany
7 June 2023|PRESS RELEASE Eurojust and Europol have assisted judicial and law enforcement authorities in...
Russia: Vladimir Putin sends congratulations to Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Moscow, 29 May 2023 Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his...
Türkiye: EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the second round of presidential elections
The EU welcomes the holding of the second round of presidential elections in Türkiye with a high rate of participation…
Akkuyu NPP: Vladimir Putin participates at nuclear fuel delivery ceremony
Moscow, 28 April 2023 Vladimir Putin, along with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, participated,...
Turkish Foreign minister Çavuşoğlu to participate in the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting
Ankara, 3 April 2023 H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic...
Sweden: Presidency reaches halfway point
Stockholm, 31 March 2023 Support for Ukraine and continued pressure on Russia, climate and energy...
Donors’ Conference for Türkiye and Syria: MEPs welcome pledges made
Brussels, 21 March 2023 Commending the remarkable efforts of the Conference, MEPs stress that for...
Turkish Foreign ministry spokesperson on ‘‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2021’’ of the USA
Ankara, 3 March 2023 The US State Department’s ‘‘Country Report on Terrorism 2021’’ intentionally distorts...
Sweden’s action against disinformation and rumour-spreading campaigns
Stockholm, 6 February 2023 Since December 2021, disinformation has been spread concerning Swedish social services...
Ankara: Turkish Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu visiting Estonia
Ankara, 31 January 2023 H.E. Mr. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic...
Türkiye: Press Release regarding the attack against the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Tehran, 27 January 2023
Ankara, 27 January 2023 We strongly condemn the armed attack against the Embassy of Azerbaijan...
Sweden/Türkiye: Foreign affairs minister Billström on fake execution
Stockholm, 13 January 2023 The Government understands Türkiye’s reaction, although it regrets that the Speaker...
EP Rapporteur on Türkiye: Geopolitics cannot excuse democracy deficits
Brussels, 20 December 2022 Parliament’s standing rapporteur for Türkiye Nacho Sánchez Amor has concluded a...
Sanctions against Turkey and Turkish entities – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 29 November 2022 See question(s) : E-003336/2022 EN E-003336/2022 Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell...
Türkiye: Disinformation law leaves door open for arbitrary prosecutions, warn MEPs
Brussels, 13 October 2022 Statement of the Chair and Rapporteur on the adoption of the...
Need for an immediate EU response to Turkey’s revisionism – EU Commission answer
See question(s) : E-002512/2022 Brussels, 23 August 2022 EN E-002512/2022 Answer given by Mr Várhelyi on...