Turkish police have stormed the opposition CHP headquarters in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets on supporters gathered outside. Erdogan appears to have concluded that he cannot accept allowing the opposition to form, says political scientist Paul Levin.
WorldExports of military equipment to Turkey have increased sharply since Sweden joined NATO, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
SwedenTurkey has suddenly released journalist Joakim Medin. Both the stick and the carrot may have been used to achieve the release, assesses Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenThe Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for eleven months and seven days for insulting Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It's a rather peculiar situation, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenThe trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present. An important marker, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.
SwedenThe stakes are high, but the roles are locked. The tensions in Turkey have become a power struggle where no one can afford to back down, fears the political scientist Paul Levin. The problems in the USA-Europe relationship contribute to Sweden and the EU not being able to do much. To also alienate Nato's second-largest military power, it becomes difficult for the EU.
WorldThe decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.
WorldThe Kurdish PKK has declared a ceasefire and its leader is toning down demands for self-governance. At best, the concessions are part of a deal, according to political scientist Paul Levin. But from a Kurdish perspective, I hear a fairly large confusion and skepticism.
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