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Erdoğan warns water will replace oil as source of future conflict
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Thursday that the struggle for oil and carbon fuels in the past century will be replaced by water as competition for power intensifies. "The signs of this struggle are already visible in the armed conflicts taking place around the region," he warned.
03 April 2026
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Erdoğan extends Passover greetings to Türkiye's Jewish citizens
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his greetings to Türkiye's Jewish citizens for the Passover holiday, wishing that the holiday brings "peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity." The message reflects Türkiye's tradition of recognizing religious holidays of all communities.
02 April 2026
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Fidan attends UK-organized online meeting on Strait of Hormuz crisis
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday attended an online meeting on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the critical Mideast waterway that has been largely blocked for weeks. The meeting was organized by the United Kingdom, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.
02 April 2026
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Türkiye will continue to uphold hopes for peace, Duran says
Turkish Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said Thursday that Türkiye will continue to uphold hopes for peace, highlighting the country's active role in promoting stability across conflict-affected regions. "Under the leadership of our President, our country is putting not only its hand but its whole body on the line to ensure peace and stability," Duran said.
02 April 2026
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Turkish, German top diplomats discuss Mideast peace efforts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East. The talks underline Ankara’s active role in seeking regional de-escalation.
02 April 2026
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Türkiye warns of wider war, urges diplomacy in Iran conflict
Türkiye has called for an immediate return to diplomacy as US-Israeli strikes on Iran threaten to ignite a broader regional war. Ankara condemned Israeli attacks across multiple fronts and urged the international community, especially the UN, to act against escalating aggression.
02 April 2026
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Türkiye denies reports of exclusion from EU Horizon Europe program
Ankara says discussions on the 2028-2034 regulation are ongoing, with proposals concerning only certain components, not overall participation.
02 April 2026
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Turkish official slams Israeli death penalty law targeting Palestinians
Communications Director Burhanettin Duran describes the Knesset legislation as an extension of “genocide” and urges international action against “blatant lawlessness.”
02 April 2026
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Turkish foreign minister hosts Dutch justice minister in Ankara
Hakan Fidan meets with David van Weel in the Turkish capital as part of ongoing bilateral engagements, according to diplomatic sources.
02 April 2026
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Erdoğan blames Israeli government for ‘unlawful war’ on Iran
The Turkish president says the conflict has turned the region into a battle zone and imposed an economic burden on all humanity, vowing Ankara will continue pursuing peace.
01 April 2026
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Turkish fans flood Taksim Square as national team qualifies for 2026 World Cup
Turkish supporters flooded Taksim Square waving flags and celebrating after the national team qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Kosovo 1-0 in the European Qualifiers play-off final on April 1. The victory secured Türkiye's place in the global tournament.
01 April 2026
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Ankara slams Israeli death penalty law targeting Palestinians as ‘unlawful’
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry calls on the international community to respond to what it describes as a continuation of Israel’s “apartheid regime” following Knesset approval of the legislation.
01 April 2026
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Türkiye launches 5G era, president hails ‘digital sovereignty’ milestone
At an official ceremony, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says the new network will transform sectors from healthcare to defense, framing 5G as a matter of national security.
01 April 2026
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Turkish foreign minister meets Hamas delegation in Ankara
Hakan Fidan holds talks with a Hamas team led by Khalil al-Hayya in the Turkish capital, continuing Ankara’s diplomatic engagement with Palestinian representatives.
01 April 2026
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Turkish foreign minister holds talks with Ukrainian negotiator in Ankara
Hakan Fidan meets with Rustem Umerov in the Turkish capital as part of Ankara’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with both Kyiv and Palestinian representatives.
01 April 2026
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Erdoğan says cybersecurity now a pillar of Türkiye’s national sovereignty
In a speech marking the 5G rollout, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed that recent conflicts in the region have underscored the critical role of cybersecurity. He described digital defenses not as a reactive measure but as a fundamental component of Türkiye’s national security strategy.
31 March 2026
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White pelicans return to Çavuşcu Lake as waters rebound after drought
Following last year’s drought, the shallow lake in Konya’s Ilgın district has refilled, drawing migratory white pelicans that now rest and feed before continuing their seasonal journey.
31 March 2026
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President Erdoğan calls for end to regional conflicts in talks with KRG leader
In a phone call with Nechirvan Barzani, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed solidarity after an attack on the KRG president’s residence and urged an immediate halt to escalating hostilities.
31 March 2026
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NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over Turkish airspace
For the third time this month, alliance air defense systems deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean have neutralized a projectile launched from Iran that breached Türkiye’s airspace, according to Ankara.
31 March 2026
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