Tag: Turkey

Archbishop Elpidophoros Apologizes After International Backlash for Attending Turkish Event

Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elpidophoros of America made a public apology on Thursday afternoon, saying he “sincerely regretted” the pain he

September 24, 2021

International Backlash Over Archbishop Elpidophoros’ Attendance at Turkish Function

Archbishop Elpidophoros, the Turkish-born head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, has caused an international stir amongst governments in

September 23, 2021

Turkey’s Greek Community Gets Rare Opportunity on National Turkish Television

Laki Vingas, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Former Elected Representative of Minority Foundations in Turkey, was the guest of

June 7, 2021
Enes Kanter

Turkish NBA Player Enes Kanter Honored for Human Rights Stance by AHEPA

Enes Kanter, a professional basketball player for the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, received the 2021 AHEPA Human Rights Award last

May 5, 2021

Turkey Hires American Lobbying Firm in Effort to Rejoin F-35 Jet Program

The Turkish government hired a Washington D.C.-based law firm to lobby for its readmission to the United States F-35 fighter

February 20, 2021

U.S. State Department Lashes Out at Turkish Minister’s Accusations of Coup Involvement

The Biden Administration issued a strong rebuke against a Turkish official who claimed in a media interview that the United

February 4, 2021

U.S. Groups Blast Outgoing Trump Administration for Last Minute Deal with Turkey

In its final hours, the Trump Administration signed what several groups in the United States are calling “a disastrous” bilateral

January 21, 2021

U.S. Slaps Turkey with Sanctions Over Purchase of Russian Missiles

The United States has slapped sanctions on Turkey over a multibillion-dollar purchase of a Russian missile system. The move was

December 15, 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Visits Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Turkey

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew yesterday, during a brief visit to Turkey that angered

November 18, 2020

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