Turkish gov’t voices first concern over uranium reliance on Russia amid new US nuclear partnership
Levent Kenez/Stockholm The Turkish government has publicly acknowledged its dependence on Russia for uranium fuel at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power...
EU report praises Turkey on migration, suggests no action on authoritarianism
Levent Kenez/Stockholm The European Commission’s annual report on Turkey gives one of the toughest reviews of the country’s democracy in...
Turkish police officer accused of seeking bribe for issuance of Red Notice to help mafia eliminate rivals
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A 27-year police veteran demanding $25,000 to facilitate a request to INTERPOL for a Red Notice for a...
Turkey tries to reduce reliance on Russia while Erdogan seeks stronger ties with the West for political future
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey is re-charting its energy future by cutting its reliance on Russian oil, gas and nuclear power as...
Turkey, top abuser of INTERPOL, now seeks to govern it
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey has announced a candidate for the presidency of INTERPOL at its upcoming General Assembly, scheduled for November...
German report warns Turkey’s narco-authoritarianism is fueling organized crime across Europe
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Once promoted as a democratic model for the Muslim world, Turkey has become a major hub for organized...
Turkish Parliament approves Erdogan’s longest military mandate to operate in Syria
The Turkish Parliament has voted to extend the government’s authority to conduct military operations in Syria and Iraq for three...
Billions in EU aid fail to bring Turkey closer to Europe as each side enjoys the status quo
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey has been allocated more than 24 billion euros in grants and humanitarian aid from the European Union since...
Turkish deputy FM reveals debt relief and aid deals mask bribes, arms sales and operations against opponents
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkey’s foreign aid program, long touted as a symbol of humanitarian outreach and solidarity with developing nations, is...
UN bodies find systemic rights violations in Turkey following Erdogan’s false flag operation: report
Levent Kenez/Stockholm A new report compiled by the Netherlands-based human rights group Stichting Justice Square has detailed a pattern of...
