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As Erdogan Hosted NATO, His Jailed Challenger Was in Court

8 juillet 2026 à 13:02
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan basked in praise from President Trump with the spotlight on a NATO summit. At home, his biggest rival defended himself before judges.

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Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul, during a political rally in 2024, before his detention.

Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics

6 juillet 2026 à 14:58
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.

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Protesters demanding the release of Deniz Goktas, a comedian who was arrested after making jokes about President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

As Trump Cools on NATO, Turkey Hosts Summit Meeting

6 juillet 2026 à 05:01
As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey’s large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.

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Workers in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Turkey will use the NATO summit to showcase the country’s status as a rising power.

Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says

6 juillet 2026 à 05:01
In an interview, Turkey’s top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.

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President Trump with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in the White House, last year. While directly criticizing some NATO leaders, Mr. Trump has maintained cordial ties with Mr. Erdogan.
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