World

June 22, 2021

: June 19 2021

Josep Borell to Turkey: The Law of the Sea determines EEZ

“Turkey must show unwavering commitment to good neighbourly relations, international agreements, and the peaceful settlement of disputes,” said High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission for a Stronger Europe, Josep Borell.

: May 24 2021

The Greek Theory That Explains Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories, such as the huge underground phenomenon known as “QAnon,” which posits that an anonymous US intelligence official has enormous quantities of data which will expose many figures worldwide as belonging to a secret cabal of Satan-worshipping, cannibalistic pedophiles, use human nature to further their aims, according to many experts.

: May 23 2021

Zakharova: Turkey’s role as defender of national minorities is “very doubtful”

Ankara’s concerns for the Crimean Tatar ethnic group were commented on by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

: May 17 2021

Azerbaijan prepares for future invasion of Armenia by occupying positions in Syunik

On May 12, the Azerbaijani military crossed into the Republic of Armenia and moved 3.5 kilometers into Syunik province, seizing the entirety of Sev Lake. The next day, the Azerbaijani military breached two other sections of the border and occupied more areas of Armenia. It was initially reported that with Russian mediation, Azerbaijan agreed to withdraw to their pre-May 12 positions but with two small military camps being established nearby. However, Armenian reports suggest that many Azerbaijani soldiers remain illegally in Armenia.

: May 14 2021

Thousands of Turks descend on Hagia Sophia for prayer

Thousands of Muslims descended on the Hagia Sophia, which converted to a Mosque last year, and took part in the group prayer, Eid al Fitr led by Ali Erbas, the country’s supreme imam and president of Directorate of Religious Affairs in Turkey.

: May 13 2021

Yair Netanyahu: Turkey is founded upon a genocide of Greek Christians

As tensions between Israel and Turkey increase in the context of clashes between the Israeli military and Palestinian militants like the Hamas terrorist organisation, Yair Netanyahu said on Twitter that “Turkey is founded upon a genocide of Greek Christians.”