Author: Daily Sabah With Agencies

Accompanied by a delegation of ministers and other top officials, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan flew to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to attend the G-20 summit, which will be held between Nov. 17 and Nov. 19. Erdoğan will join leaders including host Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, U.S. President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the summit. The summit’s agenda set by Brazil includes a global alliance against hunger, taxation of the wealthy elite and reforms in the United Nations system, something fiercely advocated by Erdoğan himself.…

Alexander Zverev delivered a masterclass on Friday, defeating four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-4 to secure a place in the ATP Finals semifinals and clinch the top spot in the John Newcombe Group. The victory marks a critical step in Zverev’s quest for a third title at the season-ending championship. The German entered the match as group leader, having notched wins against Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud. However, he needed to take at least one set against Alcaraz to seal his semifinal berth. Zverev not only achieved that but also dealt a significant blow to Alcaraz’s chances. Alcaraz’s…

Greece’s intelligence service on Wednesday declassified 58 intelligence reports connected to the Greek-led coup in Cyprus in 1974 and the subsequent Turkish operation, giving an inside account of the historic events for the first time. The redacted documents shed light on the Greek perspective between July and August 1974 and have been released to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of what happened, Greece’s National Intelligence Service (EYP) said in a statement. The move coincided with the 50th anniversary of events in Cyprus, whose impact is still felt. In 1974, the Greek-led coup prompted a Turkish operation and led to…

BRICS offered Türkiye “partner country” status, according to Trade Minister Ömer Bolat. In recent months, Türkiye, a NATO member, has voiced interest in joining the BRICS group of emerging economies, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a BRICS leaders’ summit hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan last month after Ankara said it had taken formal steps to become a full group member. “As for Türkiye’s status regarding (BRICS) membership, they offered Türkiye the status of partner membership,” Bolat said in an interview with…

Türkiye, Russia and Iran have condemned Israel’s military attacks on Syria, Gaza and Lebanon, and reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Syrian crisis through the Astana process. The international meeting in the Astana format on the settlement of the situation in Syria was held in the capital of Kazakhstan on Nov.11-12. Some 11 delegations from the three guarantor states Türkiye, Iran and Russia, as well as Syria and the United Nations, tackled the efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement in Syria, the release of hostages, the search for missing persons, the humanitarian situation in the country and…

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious update to Türkiye’s green climate goals and said the country would “transform” key sectors to hit 2053 targets toward net zero emissions and green development. “Türkiye will increase its installed wind and solar energy capacity from 31,000 to 120,000 megawatts by 2035,” Erdoğan told the World Leaders Climate Summit at COP29 in the Azerbaijani capital Baku. “The Zero Waste Project adds strength to our fight against climate change,” Erdoğan continued, referring to the initiative launched in 2017 under first lady Emine Erdoğan’s patronage to raise environmental awareness and manage waste following…

A former Turkish Süper Lig football executive was sentenced to over three years in prison Monday for an on-field assault against a referee, according to Anadolu Agency (AA). The incident occurred in December 2023 following a 1-1 draw between Ankara’s MKA Ankaragücü and visiting Rizespor in Türkiye’s top flight. Footage from the scene showed Ankaragücü’s then president Faruk Koca rushing onto the pitch and punching referee Halil Umut Meler after he blew the final whistle, shouting: “I’m going to kill you!” He appeared to be incensed over the ref’s decision to send off one of his players, and disallowing an…

On Nov. 11, Türkiye will once again celebrate National Forestation Day under the slogan “Breath for Humanity.” This year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is leveraging the day not only to promote environmental restoration but also to highlight humanitarian crises in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the recent human rights issues associated with Israel’s attacks in Gaza. With this effort, the ministry aims to bring the total number of saplings planted in Türkiye to an impressive 500 million by the end of 2024. National Forestation Day was established on Nov. 6, 2019, when President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan officially…

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged the Islamic world to increase pressure for applying an arms embargo on Israel, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. Fidan spoke at an extraordinary summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)-Arab League foreign ministers in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on Sunday. He noted that Türkiye received support from 52 countries, including permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, on the issue and said everyone should do whatever they can and take more responsibility. “It is time to demonstrate our unity,” he said. Türkiye is a major opponent of Israel’s brutal campaign amounting to genocide that…

During her visit to Kyrgyzstan, first lady Emine Erdoğan expressed her deep appreciation for the country’s warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage. Accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the 11th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Turkic Council in Bishkek, Erdoğan engaged in several significant events, reflecting the strong ties between Türkiye and Kyrgyzstan. In her social media post about the visit, Erdoğan described her journey: “We left Kyrgyzstan with unforgettable memories, witnessing the deep traces of history and the warm reflection of friendship. I believe that feeling the ancient spirit of culture with every step…