News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480411 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Turkey – Terrorist attack carried out at a church in Istanbul (28 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/turkey-terrorist-attack-carried-out-at-a-church-in-istanbul-28-jan-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday's terrorist attack, which was carried out at the Santa Maria Italian Catholic church in Büyükdere, leaving one person dead and several others wounded. Daesh claimed responsibility for the attack. France offers its condolences to the victims' loved ones and wishes those who were wounded a speedy recovery. France extends its sympathy to the Christian community of Istanbul and reaffirms its absolute solidarity with Italy and Turkey. (…) 2024-01-29 17:15:17 58661_277499 Israel/Palestinian Territories – Conversations between Catherine Colonna and her Egyptian, Turkish and Saudi counterparts (17.11.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/israel-palestinian-territories-conversations-between-catherine-colonna-and-her?xtor=RSS-1 Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is continuing her active efforts in the context of the crisis in Gaza. She spoke on the telephone today to her Egyptian, Turkish and Saudi counterparts, Mr Sameh Shoukry, Mr Hakan Fidan and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan respectively. The conversations followed, among other things, two meetings between Mme Colonna and the Prime Minister and the Foreign Affairs Minister of the Palestinian Authority on 9 and 13 November 2023. (…) 2023-11-20 16:22:27 58661_276477 Turkey – Council of Europe's Václav Havel Prize awarded to Osman Kavala (9 Oct. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/turkey-council-of-europe-s-vaclav-havel-prize-awarded-to-osman-kavala-9-oct?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly's awarding of the Václav Havel Human Rights Prize to Mr Osman Kavala, a Turkish civil society figure. France deplores the Turkish Supreme Court's decision to uphold Mr Kavala's life-imprisonment sentence on 28 September. It reiterates its call for the immediate release of Mr Kavala, held for nearly six years in violation of Turkey's international obligations, and for all the charges against him to be dropped, in accordance with the (…) 2023-10-09 17:30:04 58661_275627 Turkey- Q&A from the press briefing (29 Sept. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/turkey-q-a-from-the-press-briefing-29-sept-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Q : Does France have any comment on Pinar Selek's new trial in Turkey? A : France is very closely following the legal proceedings against French-Turkish sociologist Pinar Selek. The Consulate General in Istanbul will have a representative at the trial, as it did last time. France is committed to research freedom and stresses that Turkish courts have on several occasions already found Pinar Selek to be innocent of the things she is accused of today. Ms. Selek enjoys the academic protection (…) 2023-10-02 11:14:44 58661_275477 Turkey – Conversation between Catherine Colonna and her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan (Aug. 18, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/turkey-conversation-between-catherine-colonna-and-her-turkish-counterpart-hakan?xtor=RSS-1 On August 17, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna spoke by phone with her Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. She expressed France's deep concern over the unauthorized construction of a road on Cyprus leading from the occupied northern portion of the island to the village of Pyla via the UN buffer zone. This type of construction contravenes the authority of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) in the buffer zone and jeopardizes the restoration of (…) 2023-08-18 18:26:01 58661_274780 European Union - Donors' Conference for Turkey and Syria (20.03.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/european-union-donors-conference-for-turkey-and-syria-20-03-23?xtor=RSS-1 Following the February 6, 2023, earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria, France is increasing aid to the Turkish and Syrian people, with a contribution totaling €38.5 million. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna announced this contribution today in Brussels. Thanks to the efforts of the UN, this aid will make it possible to respond to Turkey's urgent needs and early recovery needs, as well as the fundamental needs of the people impacted by the earthquake in Syria, in (…) 2023-03-22 10:55:09 58661_272138 Earthquakes in Turkey and north-west Syria – operation to deliver urgent freight (Feb. 18, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/earthquakes-in-turkey-and-north-west-syria-operation-to-deliver-urgent-freight?xtor=RSS-1 Statement by the ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs spokesperson Following the deadly double earthquake on 6 February affecting southern Turkey and northern Syria, particularly north-west Syria, France expresses its support for the victims of the quake, which has killed tens of thousands of people and injured very many others. As soon as the disaster occurred, France sprang into action to provide initial emergency aid to the population affected. €12 million of initial finance was (…) 2023-02-20 10:54:49 58661_271552 Turkey - Visit by the Armenian Foreign Minister (Feb. 15, 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/turkey-visit-by-the-armenian-foreign-minister-feb-15-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan's visit to Turkey in connection with Armenia's assistance to those affected by the earthquakes. As Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna said during her visit to Turkey last September, France encourages efforts by Armenia and Turkey to normalize relations. 2023-02-15 16:46:14 58661_271471 Earthquakes - France steps up rescue efforts in Turkey and deploys an emergency service field hospital (10 Feb. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/earthquakes-france-steps-up-rescue-efforts-in-turkey-and-deploys-an-emergency?xtor=RSS-1 Following the double earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on 6 February, France is increasing even further its efforts to assist the population affected, at President Macron's request. Under the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, it will deploy a high-capacity EMT2 (Emergency Medical Team Level 2) field hospital in Adiyaman Province. The emergency services rapid medical intervention unit (ESCRIM) will be deployed in Turkey alongside local rescue forces to help treat people injured (…) 2023-02-10 16:55:18 58661_271324 Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria – Emergency aid from France (09.02.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/turkey/news/article/earthquakes-in-turkey-and-syria-emergency-aid-from-france-09-02-23?xtor=RSS-1 Following the devastating double earthquake which hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria on Monday, France again wants to express its deep sorrow, extend its condolences to the bereaved, assure the missing people's families that it is thinking of them, and voice its full solidarity with all those injured and affected. At President Macron's request, France immediately responded to Turkey's request for international assistance, also expressed through the European Union Civil Protection (…) 2023-02-09 16:30:50 58661_271275