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Türkiye won't allow Sweden in NATO unless attacks on Quran stop: Erdogan

Turkish president says Ankara's view on Finland's bid is positive, signalling support for it separately from Sweden's.

France's Macron 'not honest': Erdogan

Türkiye believes international politics should be built on honesty, Erdogan says, adding "where there is no honesty, there is no dignity".

Türkiye postpones trilateral talks with Sweden, Finland after Quran burning

The meeting that was to take place in Brussels in February was postponed to a later date at Ankara's request, according to Turkish diplomatic sources.

Why Sweden escalates tensions with Türkiye, jeopardising its NATO entry

In a recent provocative act against Ankara, Rasmus Paludan, a controversial Danish far-right politician, was allowed to burn a copy of the Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy in the Swedish capital.

Erdogan: Without respect for Islam, Sweden gets no NATO boost from Türkiye

Turkish President Erdogan says no individual has the freedom to insult Islam or any other religion after an anti-Muslim leader was given permission from the Swedish government to burn a copy of the Quran.

President Erdogan confirms May 14 elections date in Türkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells young voters that he will use his authority to start the electoral calendar on March 10, which will trigger a 60-day-processing period by the high electoral board.

Sweden's permission for Quran burning 'racist', 'hate crime': Cavusoglu

Permission Sweden gave for Quran burning is not freedom of expression, Türkiye's Foreign Minister Cavusoglu says, adding racism and hate crimes are not freedom of thought.

Türkiye summons Swedish envoy over permission to burn Quran in Stockholm

Sweden has allowed far-right racist leader Rasmus Paludan to burn copy of the Muslim holy book in front of the Turkish embassy building in Stockholm.

President Erdogan sets stage for May 14 election in Türkiye

Expected vote comes ahead of the 100 years anniversary of the formation of the Turkish Republic but parliament has the final say on the exact date.

'Absurd': Türkiye slams Sweden's refusal to probe threats against Erdogan

Foreign Minister Cavusoglu calls out Swedish authorities for not investigating what he describes as "hate crime" carried out by PKK terror supporters against the Turkish leader.

Türkiye stands firm on measures against terrorism before Sweden joins NATO

President Erdogan says that despite Ankara's warnings, Sweden has taken no action to extradite nearly 130 terrorists or stop PKK/PYD terror groups' demonstrations in Stockholm.

Nordic NATO expansion unlikely before June: Türkiye

Turkish ratification of the bid depends on how quickly Stockholm fulfils counter-terrorism promises made as part of its agreement with Ankara, says Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin.