Fulya Özerkan

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AFP correspondent in Turkey

Istanbul, TurkeyJoined February 2011

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Sep 3

Erdogan warns #Greece over Aegean airspace violations: "Hey Greece, take a look at history. If you go further, you will pay a heavy price," he tells a rally in the Black Sea region

Erdogan tells Putin #Turkey can mediate over #Ukraine nuclear plant standoff: presidency

The founder of #cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, suspected of having fled #Turkey with the assets of his clients, has been arrested in #Albania

#Turkey alleges fellow NATO member #Greece has used a Russian-made air defence system to harass Turkish jets on a reconnaissance mission, calling it a "hostile action".

"We hope that #France will reach the maturity to face its colonial past without blaming other countries, including our country, as soon as possible," #Turkish foreign ministry spox says in a statement

Macron says in Algeria: "There is immense manipulation ... Many political Islam activists have an enemy: France. Many of the networks that are covertly pushed -- ... by Turkey... by Russia... by China -- have an enemy: France."

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Aug 28

#Turkey lashes out at what it describes as Macron's "unacceptable" comments in #Algeria on foreign powers spreading anti-French propaganda in #Africa.

#Sweden, #Finland renew commitment to fight 'terror' at #NATO talks: Ankara

#Turkey plays down #US sanctions threat over #Russia ties, with finance minister telling businesses they should not be concerned

Erdogan on #Syria operation: 'We are aware of hypocrisy of those who launch operations whenever they want and point their fingers at us. We never pay attention to this. We'll continue these operations according to our own plans. As we always say, we may come suddenly one night'

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Aug 24

War in #Ukraine: Six months on, daily life continues Since February 24, Russia’s invasion has caused more than five million Ukrainians to flee abroad. But for the millions who have stayed, life goes on. A showcase of AFP photographers' work 📷 u.afp.com/wFow

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#Turkey's leading business group TUSIAD confirms it received a letter from #US warning against doing business with #Russia

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Aug 23

#Turkey's foreign minister says Ankara will appoint an ambassador to #Israel 'in coming days'

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Aug 23

Washington is "deeply concerned" about a recent flare-up of violence along #Syria's northern border with #Turkey, #US State Department spokesman says

He says: "We do not harbour enmity toward anyone or any country. On the contrary, we want to establish the best, most advanced and most sincere relationship possible with every country and society."

In another speech, Erdogan says, without naming #Syria, "Our aim is to create a belt of peace and cooperation around us, starting with our close neighbours"

Erdogan defends the low interest rate policy in economy. "Our country has drawn its own path in the economy and is moving in this direction with determination. What Turkey needs is not to raise interest rates, but to increase investment, employment and current account surplus."

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Aug 19

Last week, Foreign Minister Cavusoglu said there was no contact with #Assad at the moment but intelligence-level talks resumed with Damascus

About possible dialogue with #Syria, #Turkey's Erdogan says: "There is no resentment in politics. You will always be at peace... We need to take further steps with #Syria. By taking these steps we will spoil many games in this region."

Zelensky hails Erdogan's visit as "powerful message of support from such a powerful country"

Erdogan says #Turkey concerned over the fighting around Zaporizhzhia power plant. "We don't want another Chernobyl". He also says it's still possible to revive negotiations for Ukraine-Russia peace

Erdogan meets #Ukraine's Zelensky in Lviv

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#Turkey's Erdogan leaves for #Ukraine on an official visit, says the presidency

The return of ambassadors "is important to improving bilateral ties," Cavusoglu said, adding: "As we have always said, we will continue to defend the rights of Palestinians."

#Turkey's foreign minister confirms the appointment of ambassadors.

#Israel to restore full diplomatic ties with #Turkey: PM Lapid

Erdogan's office confirms 'one-day working visit to Lviv' on Thursday upon the invitation of #Ukrainian president Zelensky

Zelensky, Erdogan, Guterres to meet Thursday in #Ukraine: UN

This report comes as a Turkish defence delegation visited Washington early this week for the sale of F16s

After #Russian media report about a new contract with #Turkey for the second batch of S-400 defence systems, Turkish defence industry sources say there's no new agreement. 'the process continues according to the initial agreement'

His comments come days after protests of thousands of #Syrians in rebel-held northern areas. "The opposition trusts Turkey. We have never let it down. But we have always said that reconciliation is essential for permanent stability and peace in Syria."

#Turkey's foreign minister reaffirms his call for #Syrian opposition to reconcile with President Assad's government but says this didn't represent a shift in Ankara's position on the 11-year conflict

"We have to somehow get the opposition and the regime to reconcile in #Syria. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace, we always say this," Cavusoglu said Thursday, in remarks to diplomats.

Widespread protests called in #Syria's rebel-held north over a proposal from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu for reconciliation between the Syrian government and opposition.

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Aug 11

#UPDATE French illustrator Jean-Jacques Sempe, a regular contributor to The New Yorker whose work on the much-loved "Little Nicolas" children's books captivated generations, has died at age 89, his biographer told AFP. u.afp.com/wCgV by

Asked about the speculation over a possible contact with #Syria's Assad, #Turkey's foreign minister says: 'there is no contact at the moment' even though Russians and Putin encouraged Assad-Erdogan dialogue. He also said intelligence-level talks with Damascus resumed

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Aug 9

#Turkey sends its newest drill ship on the first eastern Mediterranean energy exploration mission in nearly two years. Abdulhamid Han is "the symbol of Turkey's new vision in the area of energy," Erdogan says

In an address to Turkey's ambassadors, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says the July agreement concerns the export of grain from #Ukrainian ports. 'It doesn't cover Russian ports," he says, adding negotiations are continuing for the export of products from #Russian ports