Erdoğan

Erdoğan said European security is ‘unthinkable without Turkey’ after White House warned that the continent must look after its own security.

The recent PKK ceasefire came against the backdrop of fundamental changes in the region, including the reconfiguration of power in Syria, the weakening of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Ekrem Imamoglu, who was set to be Erdogan’s main rival in the 2028 election, was formally arrested and charged with corruption.

Turkey is cracking down on large protests triggered by the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul Mayor and rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey’s stance against threats to Syria’s integrity, warning that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats.