How democracy is being eroded in countries with close ties with the EU
The current conflict in Ukraine has made clear once again how the European neighbourhood can affect the fate of the European Union and its member states. For years now, the…
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Turkey: Conversion of Hagia Sophia into mosque in July
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque on July 15, during a commemoration of the anniversary of the failed coup in 2016 in Turkey, according…
Erdogan defends Turkey’s religious leader who claimed homosexuality causes diseases
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has defended a religious leader who said that homosexuality “brings illnesses,” and called criticism of the cleric an “attack on the state.” Ali Erbas, president…
Erdogan opens the doors of Europe to hundreds of migrants
Hundreds of refugees in Turkey have started to prepare to go towards Turkey’s border with Greece and Bulgaria ready to go to Europe following Ankara’s decision to no longer block…