Bekir Bozdag

Turkey to move into Manbij if YPG refuses to clear the area

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag warns that military operation in Syria expand to strategic Manbij city in the west of the Euphrates.

A new front in Syria: Operation Olive Branch

The YPG's expansion across huge swathes near Turkey's southern border has made a military confrontation inevitable.

Turkey to extend state of emergency for a sixth time

Turkey's top security body, National Security Council, has recommended that government extend the state of emergency by three more months.

Turkey says US conviction of banker 'unjust and unfortunate'

Ankara has slammed as meddling in its own affairs a New York court ruling that convicted a Turkish banker in connection with a massive scheme to help Iran evade US sanctions.

Turkish PM arrives in Cox’s Bazar to meet Rohingya refugees

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim arrives in Cox's Bazar Bangladesh on Wednesday and visits Rohingya refugees to observe activities carried out by Turkey's relief organisations.

Turkish Deputy PM slams US over its Jerusalem vote

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag criticised the US over its veto of the Jerusalem resolution at the UN Security Council. He urged the Trump administration to step back from making a "wrong decision."

Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital is Muslim 'red line' - Erdogan

This warning to US President Trump by Turkey's President Erdogan was made in no uncertain terms and this could lead to the end of diplomatic relations with Israel.

Ankara says US case against Turkish businessman 'clear plot against Turkey'

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag says the case in the US is aimed at harming economic relations between Turkey, Iran and Russia.

Washington tells Ankara that Turkish businessman Zarrab's health is 'good'

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag says the US has informed Ankara about the Turkish businessman's condition who has been detained since March 2016.

Mine collapse in Turkey's Sirnak province leaves seven dead, one missing

The tragedy worst ever mining disaster to take place since May 2014 when 301 miners were killed in Turkey's western town of Soma.

US officials arrive in Ankara for talks as US Ambassador causes concern

The visit comes just days after the US Ambassador John Bass' comments on Daesh which some officials in Ankara saw as a veiled threat.

Turkey-US visa row affects tourists and nearby businesses

The United States and Turkey's suspension of visa services for each other has greater effects then just on diplomatic relations. Tourists, vacation agencies and local businesses that thrive off of embassy traffic are all experiencing its effects.