News of turkey

Turkey’s centenary through Argentine eyes

23-12-2023 06:12 While Argentina ends this year with a dramatic change of government and the open-ended dawn of a new era, the Republic of Turkey starts its second century with domestic continuity – the 100 years of Turkey beginning with Atatürk have been celebrated this year under Erdogan.

by Michael Soltys

Sports

Galatasaray secures star striker Mauro Icardi for three more years

31-07-2023 13:26 Following his impressive performance on loan last season, where he scored 22 goals and provided seven assists, Mauro Icardi contributed significantly to Galatasaray's victory in the 2022-2023 Turkish Super League season, with the club paying PSG €10 million in instalments over four years for his release.

International Relations

United States steps up pressure on Argentina over fighter jet choice

26-07-2023 18:08 Washington is close to authorising the sale of 24 F-16 fighter jets to Argentina and aims to become the country's main arms supplier for the first time since the Malvinas War.

ELECTIONS IN TURKEY

Turkey goes to run-off as Erdogan falls short of 50% mark

15-05-2023 10:39 Recep Tayyip Erdogan defies pollsters and economic crisis to come within a fraction of a percentage point of winning Sunday's presidential ballot. Turkish president now in strong position to extend two decades of his Islamic-rooted rule by another five years.

TURKEY-SYRIA QUAKE

Argentina’s humanitarian mission helps to rescue three quake survivors in Hatay

16-02-2023 01:34 Rescues took place just four days after team landed on Turkish territory. Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero welcomes work of the responders: "We are thrilled to be able to share this news."

Turkey-Syria Quake

Turkey-Syria quake death toll nears 20,00; Government to send aid

09-02-2023 15:28 After the earthquake that killed nearly 20,000 people in Turkey and Syria, many victims search for relatives in the bitter cold. Argentina's government has expressed its condolences and pledged to send a 28-strong humanitarian aid brigade to the site of the quake.