Erdogan hails ‘historic’ PKK reintegration bill 

“We will continue to manage this process, which we are conducting with an approach that takes into account the sensitivities of our entire nation,” said the Turkish president.

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DEM Party delegation meets Erdogan after passage of historic peace bill

"The process should move forward quickly. We do not want the process to be infected by delays. We believe that such a thing should not be allowed. We believe that progress should be made. We hope to reach a conclusion as soon as possible," said DEM Party MP Mithat Sancar.

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Iraq, Turkey ink agreements during Zaidi visit

The two leaders discussed bilateral ties, regional developments, and other issues of mutual interest, agreeing to strengthen strategic cooperation through new agreements and enhanced collaboration in sectors including energy, water, trade, agriculture, transportation, defense, and education, according to a joint statement following the meeting.

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Turkish comedian sent to jail to await trial on charges of insulting Erdogan

Insulting the president is a criminal offense in Turkey, punishable by up to four years in prison.

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Erdogan says dialogue with Kurds prevented 'insidious' Iran offensive

"I will conclude by saying this here: In the future, it will become clearer how bloody and insidious a game we, as Turks, Kurds, Arabs, and Persians, have thwarted," said Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Erdogan orders closure of major Istanbul university amid probe

“It has been decided, in accordance with Article 11 of the Higher Education Law No. 2547, to revoke the operating license of Istanbul Bilgi University, whose founding foundation has had a trustee appointed,” Ankara’s official Gazette reported on Friday.

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DW journalist goes on trial in Ankara for allegedly insulting Erdogan

"I was detained, but I did not commit a crime that warrants arrest... I am a journalist who is being silenced," said Alican Uludag.

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Erdogan says will ‘definitely’ reach terror-free Turkey

An ongoing peace process between Ankara and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has largely stalled following the regional unrest that developed in late February, with jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan not having received any visits for over a month.

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PM Barzani talks enhancing cooperation with top Turkish officials in Istanbul

The Kurdish premier held several high-profile meetings in Istanbul, including a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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