Turkey a hundred years later: Erdogan, successor and competitor of Atatürk

Turkey a hundred years later: Erdogan, successor and competitor of Atatürk

by AFP, ANSA, ATA, dpa, EFE, FENA, STA, Tanjug | 27.Oct 2023 | Key Stories

One hundred years after Kemal Atatürk proclaimed the Turkish Republic, the country is trying to balance between east and west. Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants to leave his mark on the destiny of the country to the detriment of its illustrious founder by imposing the idea of a “Century of Turkey”.

Europe’s emergency response to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

Europe’s emergency response to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

by AFP, Agerpres, Belga, BTA, dpa, Europa Press, FENA, HINA, STA, TASR | 10.Feb 2023 | Key Stories

On Monday, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey, near the border with Syria. While the death toll continues to rise and search rescue operations drag on, countries in Europe and beyond are offering their assistance.