TRT World - Türkiye's Erdogan marks Srebrenica genocide anniversary
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has commemorated the victims of the Srebrenica genocide. "On the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, one of the most brutal genocides in history, I remember with sorrow and mercy all our Bosniak brothers and sisters who were massacred. "I respectful»»»
TRT World - Türkiye marks Srebrenica genocide's 31st anniversary
Türkiye's Communications Director Burhanettin Duran has marked the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, describing it as one of the darkest chapters in human history and a wound that remains open in the collective conscience. In a statement, Duran said the massacre, which claimed the lives »»»
TRT World - Netanyahu's policies, government 'burden' for Israel, region, international security: Turkish FM
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies and government are a strain for Israel, the region and international security. "The policies of Netanyahu’s government are not only a problem for us," Fidan said in an interview with the Abu Dhabi-»»»
Kurti optimistic after meeting with Abdixhiku and Osmani: Rationality is prevailing in talks
The leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, has stated that it is still too early to assess whether the meeting held with the leader of the LDK, Lumir Abdixhiku, and President Vjosa Osmani was successful or not. After the meeting, Kurti said that the talks have included all the main polit»»»
TRT World - Türkiye vows continued support for Lebanon's security
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed that Ankara will continue its diplomatic efforts to guarantee Lebanon’s security, pledging to provide all possible assistance to foster peace and stability in the country. The commitments were made during a meeting on Friday between President Erdogan»»»
TRT World - Mehter: Türkiye's Ottoman-era military band and why it was the theme for Ankara NATO summit
As world leaders arrived at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, they were not met by an ordinary diplomatic fanfare. They were greeted by symbolic sounds: drums, zurna, and Mehter's ceremonial rhythm, kept alive by the Turkish Armed Forces. Derived from the Persian word mihter, meaning “great,” “sublim»»»
TRT World - Emine Erdogan hosts NATO leaders' spouses for discussion on children, technology and security
The Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan hosted the spouses of the visiting NATO leaders at a round table discussion themed "Children, Technology and Security: Protecting the Next Generation" on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 8. Erdogan greeted each of the visiting leaders' spouses »»»
On the 27th anniversary of the murder of the Bytyqi brothers, Kurti demands the punishment of those who gave the orders and executed the murders.
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti has called for a full investigation into the murder of brothers Yll, Agron and Mehmet Bytyqi, emphasizing that justice for them remains an obligation of the Republic of Kosovo and the international community. At the memorial gathering held on the balcony of the Pri»»»
TRT World - Türkiye's culinary traditions delight guests at NATO summit banquet
Sinem Ozler, the only female chef among three selected to prepare the official banquet menu for international delegations attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, has said it was a great honour to showcase Türkiye’s culinary heritage on one»»»
Hamza accepts Kurti’s invitation for a meeting
The leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Bedri Hamza, has confirmed that he has accepted the invitation of the leader of the Vetëvendosje Movement, Albin Kurti, for a meeting expected to be held on Friday, as part of efforts to form new institutions. Speaking to the media after the PDK P»»»
TRT World - Türkiye hails Trump's CAATSA remarks, calls Ankara NATO summit 'historic'
Türkiye's National Defence Ministry has described the NATO summit held in Ankara as a "historic gathering" where allies comprehensively addressed current security threats and evaluated strategic decisions aimed at strengthening the alliance's collective deterrence and defence capabilities. Speaking»»»
Tronditëse në SHBA/ Foshnja 18-muajshe shpallet e vdekur nga mjekët, por gjendet e gjallë në morgun e spitalit në Arizona
Një fëmijë 18-muajsh në Arizona të SHBA-së u gjet gjallë në morgun e një spitali, disa orë pasi një mjek e kishte shpallur të vdekur pas një incidenti në pishinën e familjes. Ngjarja ndodhi më 8 shkurt, kur familjarët e gjetën fëmijën pa ndjenja në pishinë dhe njoftuan menjëherë shërbimet e emergje»»»
TRT World - From F-35s to the Black Sea: Key outcomes from NATO's Ankara summit
Leaders from NATO’s 32 member nations gathered in Türkiye’s capital, Ankara, on July 7 and 8 for a landmark summit that produced a number of landmark outcomes amid a rapidly changing security environment. Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the summit “historic”, saying it will shape th»»»
TRT World - Curtains fall on Ankara Summit: What's next for NATO?
As the curtains fell on the NATO Summit in Ankara on Wednesday, alliance leaders projected an image of unity despite a turbulent geopolitical backdrop marked by Russia-Ukraine war, escalating tensions in the Middle East and growing uncertainty over the future global security order. The summit may a»»»
TRT World - US senators back Türkiye's return to F-35 fighter jet programme
US senators have said Türkiye's return to the F-35 fighter jet programme would be a positive step for both Ankara and Washington while stressing the need to strengthen NATO's defence industry capacity. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Jeanne Shaheen, Co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observe»»»
TRT World - Trump hails Erdogan as 'great leader', calls NATO summit in Türkiye 'very successful'
US President Donald Trump has hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as "a great leader" and described the two-day NATO summit in Ankara as "very successful." "We just concluded a very successful NATO summit here in Türkiye," Trump said at a news conference on Wednesday as the two-day NATO s»»»
TRT World - Germany hails Türkiye as strategic ally in push for regional stability at Ankara summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has praised Türkiye’s strategic importance in global and regional security, pledging closer cooperation with Ankara after talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara. "I appreciate Türkiye’s role. It is a key strat»»»
TRT World - Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan hosts leaders' spouses at NATO summit event in Ankara
Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has hosted the spouses of leaders attending the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed the guests at the Cankaya Mansion, where they attended a roundtable titled “Children, Technology and Security»»»
Dy muaj para shpalljes së aktgjykimit, Specialja thotë se gjyqtarët e saj janë të paanshëm
Gjykata Speciale përmes një reagimi në “X” ka thënë e gjyqtarët e saj janë të paanshëm. Në një video të publikuar, zëdhënësja e kësaj Gjykate thotë se gjyqtarët e Hagës përzgjidhen në një panel i pavarur , për t’u siguruar që ata janë profesionalë dhe të pavarur. “Pavarësia dhe paanshmëria e Gjyqta»»»
TRT World - NATO allies back bigger defence push, reaffirm Ukraine support in Ankara declaration
NATO leaders have adopted the Ankara Summit Declaration, reaffirming their "ironclad commitment" to collective defence and declaring that an attack on one ally is an attack on all, as the alliance unveiled new defence investments and renewed support for Ukraine. The declaration on Wednesday reaffir»»»
TRT World - From a Calabrian fisherman's son to Ottoman Grand Admiral, how Kilic Ali Pasha rose to rule the seas
Every year, hundreds of thousands of cruise passengers step off their ships at Galata Port and walk within meters of this 16th-century mosque and tomb without a second glance. Few know they are passing the resting place of Kilic Ali Pasha, one of the most consequential naval commanders in Mediterra»»»
TRT World - Türkiye’s NATO commitment and the trial by fire of the Korean War
The Turkish capital, Ankara is hosting the 2026 NATO Summit of heads of state and government this week. This is only the second NATO Summit – after Istanbul 2004 – in the country, which has been a stalwart member of the North Atlantic Alliance since officially joining on 18 February 1952. A nation »»»
TRT World - Romania, Bulgaria, Türkiye add critical infrastructure protection to Black Sea pact
Romania, Bulgaria and Türkiye on Wednesday signed an amendment to the memorandum governing their trilateral Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group, expanding its mandate to include the protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Romania's Defence Ministry said the amendment was signed by t»»»
TRT World - Czech President Pavel says Türkiye 'essential' to NATO's collective security
Czech President Petr Pavel described Türkiye as “a strategically important ally whose geographic position and military capabilities make it essential to NATO’s collective security,” saying he looks forward to strengthening cooperation on shared security challenges. In written responses to Anadolu a»»»
TRT World - Australia says Indo-Pacific and NATO security are 'inseparable' as it deepens defence ties
The security of the Indo-Pacific and the North Atlantic can no longer be viewed separately, Australia's Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said, arguing that modern conflicts demand closer cooperation between NATO and partners in Asia. Speaking to TRT World on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in »»»
Trump rikthen pretendimet për Groenlandën: Duhet të jetë nën kontrollin e SHBA-së, jo të Danimarkës
Presidenti i SHBA-së, Donald Trump, ka rikthyer deklaratat e tij për Groenlandën, duke theksuar se territori duhet të jetë nën kontrollin e Shteteve të Bashkuara dhe jo të Danimarkës. Duke folur në margjinat e samitit të NATO-s në Turqi, Trump u tha gazetarëve se Groenlanda ka një rëndësi të madhe »»»
TRT World - Fidan meets NATO allies, Ukraine, Gulf partners in Ankara
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday took part in two high-level ministerial meetings held alongside the NATO Leaders' Summit in Ankara, joining discussions with allies, Ukraine and partners from the Gulf region. According to the Turkish foreign ministry, Fidan attended the NATO-Ukraine »»»
TRT World - In pictures: Erdogan welcomes Trump with 'A+' ceremony at Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed US President Donald Trump with an “A+” official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara during his official visit to Türkiye. Cavalry units met Trump’s official vehicle on Tuesday on the avenue in front of the complex and escorted it to the»»»
TRT World - Turkish defence firms pitch NATO allies as Europe seeks faster rearmament
Two of Türkiye's leading defence companies have said they are stepping up efforts to forge new partnerships with NATO allies, arguing that the country's production capacity and advanced defence technologies can help meet Europe's growing security needs as the alliance expands defence cooperation. S»»»
TRT World - NATO leaders use FIFA analogy as they target collective defence goal
As football fans around the world follow every pass, tackle and goal at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, leaders gathered in Ankara used the language of the popular game to outline NATO's vision for its next phase — one in which Türkiye cast itself not only as the summit host but also as a key industria»»»
TRT World - Trump: We'll discuss F-35s with Erdogan
US President Donald Trump has praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a respected world leader during their joint press conference in Ankara ahead of the NATO Leaders' Summit. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed US President Donald Trump with an official ceremony at the Presidential C»»»
TRT World - 'Together, we are building a safer Europe': Finland's Stubb tells Türkiye's Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has met his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb in the capital Ankara, as the two-day NATO summit kicked off. Meeting at the presidential complex on Tuesday, Erdogan and Stubb discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters, Türkiye's Comm»»»
TRT World - Türkiye to buy long-range Atmaca cruise missiles: NATO deputy chief
Türkiye has committed to procuring a significant number of ground-launched long-range Atmaca cruise missiles, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska said on Tuesday, as allies seek to expand defence production and strengthen long-range strike capabilities. Speaking at the NATO Summit Def»»»
TRT World - NATO unveils major multinational defence projects that include Türkiye
NATO used the opening day of its 2026 summit in Ankara to showcase a sweeping expansion of the alliance's defence industrial ambitions, announcing a series of multinational procurement projects that involve several members, including Türkiye. The joint manufacturing initiatives and new investments »»»
Bashkimi Evropian mbështet mundësi të reja financimi për bizneset
Ndërmarrjet mikro, të vogla dhe të mesme (NMVM) në Kosovë do të kenë qasje më të lehtë në financim falë zgjerimit të Programit të Garancisë BE–KfW për Ballkanin Perëndimor, I financuar nga Bashkimi Evropian. Programi ka filluar të zbatohet tashmë përmes tetë institucioneve financiare, pas nënshkrim»»»
TRT World - European security cannot be confined to the EU, says Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said that the ambit of European security cannot be limited to EU states and requires a broader approach where Türkiye plays a role in the continent's security architecture. Speaking at an event titled "European Security After the Ankara Summit: Strengthening»»»
TRT World - Fidan meets bipartisan US lawmakers ahead of NATO summit in Ankara
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has met with a bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers in Ankara ahead of the NATO summit, diplomatic sources said. Fidan received Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, co-chair of the US Senate NATO Observer Group and a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alo»»»
TRT World - Rutte casts China as long-term challenge as NATO adjusts to evolving US role
For much of its 77-year history, NATO's strategic compass has pointed squarely at Europe. Russia remains its principal military threat, and the war in Ukraine continues to dominate the alliance's agenda. But on the eve of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Secretary General Mark Rutte outlined a broader vi»»»
TRT World - NATO video highlights Türkiye's strategic role ahead of Ankara summit
NATO has released a promotional video ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, highlighting Türkiye’s strategic location, defence industry and the Turkish capital’s historical and cultural heritage. Shared on the alliance’s social media accounts on Monday, the video says: “Welcome to Ankara. With 3»»»
Celibashi: Shqipëria s’është gati për depolitizimin e plotë të administratës zgjedhore
Komisioneri Shtetëror i Zgjedhjeve, Ilirian Celibashi, vlerëson se Shqipëria nuk është ende gati për një depolitizim të plotë të administratës zgjedhore. Ai propozon një model hibrid, ku partitë politike të vijojnë të kenë rol në administrimin e zgjedhjeve, por me një përfshirje më të madhe të KQZ-»»»
Celibashi: Shqipëria s’është gati për depolitizimin e plotë të administratës zgjedhore
Komisioneri Shtetëror i Zgjedhjeve, Ilirian Celibashi, vlerëson se Shqipëria nuk është ende gati për një depolitizim të plotë të administratës zgjedhore. Ai propozon një model hibrid, ku partitë politike të vijojnë të kenë rol në administrimin e zgjedhjeve, por me një përfshirje më të madhe të KQZ-»»»
Celibashi: Shqipëria s’është gati për depolitizimin e plotë të administratës zgjedhore
Komisioneri Shtetëror i Zgjedhjeve, Ilirian Celibashi, vlerëson se Shqipëria nuk është ende gati për një depolitizim të plotë të administratës zgjedhore. Ai propozon një model hibrid, ku partitë politike të vijojnë të kenë rol në administrimin e zgjedhjeve, por me një përfshirje më të madhe të KQZ-»»»
‘Nuk jemi gati për depolitizim të plotë të administratës zgjedhore’, Celibashi: Partitë të jenë në komisione, por jo 100% kontroll
Komisioneri Shtetëror i Zgjedhjeve, Ilirian Celibashi, vlerëson se Shqipëria nuk është ende gati për një depolitizim të plotë të administratës zgjedhore. Ai propozon një model hibrid, ku partitë politike të vijojnë të kenë rol në administrimin e zgjedhjeve, por me një përfshirje më të madhe të KQZ-»»»
TRT World - Rutte thanks Türkiye's Erdogan for 'fantastic' NATO summit venue
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his team for hosting NATO alliance leaders at a "fantastic venue," as he unveiled figures showing European NATO allies and Canada have already ramped up defence spending to around 4 percent of their gross domes»»»
TRT World - Ankara readies major international media centre for NATO summit
An International Media Centre has been set up at the Presidential Nation's Library for journalists covering this week’s NATO summit in the Turkish capital, Ankara, featuring 1,800 workstations, 40 editing rooms, and more than 100 live broadcast positions. Around 2,500 journalists, television crews,»»»
TRT World - Erdogan-Trump ties could help ease NATO tensions during summit: Turkish FM
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s relationship with US President Donald Trump could help ease tensions within NATO as allied leaders prepare to meet in Ankara, according to an interview with The New York Times. Türkiye will seek to use the “warm relation»»»
TRT World - How Türkiye recast its role within NATO over two decades
Türkiye’s relationship with NATO cannot be understood solely as a military alliance. For Ankara, the alliance also signifies foreign policy flexibility, economic ties and a stronger position within the Western system. Türkiye is a NATO member, but it also maintains active relations with countries o»»»
TRT World - The remarkable story of Turkish POWs who reshaped NATO military doctrine
As NATO leaders arrive in Ankara for next week's summit, much of the discussion will focus on deterrence, alliance solidarity and the future of collective defence. Yet the alliance's history contains a remarkable Turkish chapter that has remained largely hidden for more than seventy years. When Tür»»»
Këto politika dhe veprime diplomatike po e dobësojnë pozitën ndërkombëtare të Kosovës
Agim Rexhepi Sipas vlerësimit tim, me këto politika dhe veprime diplomatike, pozicioni ndërkombëtar i Republikës së Kosovës po dobësohet dhe rrezikon të përballet me pasoja serioze në afatin e mesëm dhe afatgjatë. Miq të nderuar, Po e ndaj këtë qëndrim me ndjenjë të lartë përgjegjësie qytetare dhe »»»
TRT World - Türkiye vital for NATO with key role in regional security: Lithuania's PM
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said that Türkiye is an important NATO ally with strong military capabilities and a strategic geographic position, adding that Lithuania highly values Türkiye’s solidarity with and contribution to security in the Baltic region. Ruginiene made the remarks in »»»