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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Turkey's Visa Issues: EU Eases Schengen Regulations Amid Calls for Visa-Free Travel, ETTravelWorld
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETTravelWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETTravelWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. The European Union has eased rules for Turks to use its open-border Schengen area, the bloc's ambassador to Ankara said on Friday, calling for the urgent revival of negotiations on visa-free travel for years, Turks have complained about the EU's visa system. The EU has said the processes - managed by accredited visa agencies - have been slow due to the high number of applications and that it is discussing possible workarounds with Ankara. Ambassador Thomas Hans Ossowski said the new rules would help address Turks' complaints over long bureaucratic processes but warned it was not enough to permanently solve the problems."It will be much easier and much faster for Turkish citizens," Ossowski told reporters in Ankara, referring to the European Commission's new decision, in effect since July 15, simplifying the path to multiple-entry visas for who previously used visas correctly will be eligible for a six-month visa as early as their second application, followed by one-year, three-year and five-year multiple-entry foreign ministry welcomed the move and said Turkish institutions and the EU Commission would keep seeking further visa Minister Omer Bolat said the measure was a "facilitation that our citizens have been awaiting for a long time".Bolat also told the state-owned Anadolu news agency that Turkey wanted to start talks on modernising a customs union with the EU and for the scope of the accord to expand into the service and e-commerce has been an EU membership candidate since 1999 but its accession process has been frozen for years over issues ranging from human rights to democratic backsliding. There have recently been signs of increased engagement and economic said the EU had for more than a decade offered Turkey the prospect of visa-free travel and stressed the need to return to the liberalisation process."Every other candidate country has visa-free travel except Turkey," he said. "It is urgent to re-engage in this process of visa-free travel in the Schengen space and the EU," he Commission is ready to restart formal negotiations after the summer and work with Ankara on fulfilling the six remaining benchmarks required by the visa liberalisation roadmap, he said."We are ready, the Commission is ready to work closely with Turkish authorities," he said.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
EU eases Schengen visa rules for Turks; envoy urges further moves
ANKARA - The European Union has eased rules for Turks to use its open-border Schengen area, the bloc's ambassador to Ankara said on Friday, calling for the urgent revival of negotiations on visa-free travel for Turks. For years, Turks have complained about the EU's visa system. The EU has said the processes - managed by accredited visa agencies - have been slow due to the high number of applications and that it is discussing possible workarounds with Ankara. Ambassador Thomas Hans Ossowski said the new rules would help address Turks' complaints over long bureaucratic processes, but warned it was not enough to permanently solve the problems. "It will be much easier and much faster for Turkish citizens," Ossowski told reporters in Ankara, referring to the European Commission's new decision, in effect since July 15, simplifying the path to multiple-entry visas for Turks. Turks who previously used visas correctly will be eligible for a six-month visa as early as their second application, followed by one-year, three-year and five-year multiple-entry visas. Turkey has been an EU membership candidate since 1999 but its accession process has been frozen for years over issues ranging from human rights to democratic backsliding. There have recently been signs of increased engagement and economic cooperation. Ossowski said the EU had for more than a decade offered Turkey the prospect of visa-free travel and stressed the need to return to the liberalisation process. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 30% of aviation jobs could be redesigned due to AI, automation; $200m fund to support workers: CAAS Singapore HSA looking to get anti-vape cyber surveillance tool with AI capabilities Singapore Alleged Kpod peddler filmed trying to flee raid in Bishan charged with 6 offences Singapore NTU upholds zero grade for student who used AI in essay; panel found 14 false citations or data Singapore Character counts as much as grades: Desmond Lee tells students after a class on race and culture Singapore Residents in South West District get help to improve employability, find career opportunities Life Kinokuniya opens third bookstore at Raffles City, weeks ahead of schedule Business DBS shares rally to a new record as STI clocks yet another high "Every other candidate country has visa-free travel except Turkey," he said. "It is urgent to re-engage in this process of visa-free travel in the Schengen space and the EU," he added. The Commission is ready to restart formal negotiations after the summer and work with Ankara on fulfilling the six remaining benchmarks required by the visa liberalisation roadmap, he said. "We are ready, the Commission is ready to work closely with Turkish authorities," he said. REUTERS
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Turkish journalist could face minimum 5 years prison for Erdogan comments
Find out what's new on ST website and app. ANKARA - Turkish prosecutors have prepared an indictment seeking a prison sentence of at least five years for independent journalist Fatih Altayli over comments he made about President Tayyip Erdogan's rule, state broadcaster TRT reported on Thursday. Altayli, who has more than 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, was jailed pending trial last month over the comments in a social media video about a poll that showed most Turks opposed Erdogan ruling for life. Altayli denied the charge, in a statement to the court before his arrest, and said his comments had been taken out of context and were part of a rhetorical, historical discussion. In the video, Altayli - referencing Ottoman history - said that Turks had "killed" or "drowned" rulers they no longer wanted in power. His remarks drew backlash from Erdogan aide Oktay Saral, who wrote on the X platform that Altayli's "water was boiling." The indictment accuses Altayli of "threatening the president," a charge that carries a minimum prison sentence of five years upon conviction, TRT said. Altayli's arrest comes amid a broader crackdown on Turkish opposition figures in recent months, including the March detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan's main political rival. REUTERS
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report – Galatasaray Prepare Tempting Contract Offer For Inter Milan Veteran Goalkeeper
Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly not abandoned their pursuit of veteran Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer. According to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the Rams Park outfit will soon present their contract offer to the Swiss star. Galatasaray's effort to sign Hakan Calhanoglu looks destined to fail. However, the reigning Super Lig holders could still do business with the Nerazzurri this summer. Indeed, they plan to accelerate talks to sign Yann Sommer. Galatasaray Ready to Lodge Tempting Contract Offer for Inter Milan Ace Yann Sommer Sommer's contract at San Siro runs out next summer. Despite his age, the 36-year-old remains central to Cristian Chivu's project. Therefore, Inter are keen to keep hold of the former Bayern Munich shot-stopper. However, it won't deter Galatasaray from approaching Sommer. Indeed, the Turks have pieced together a lucrative contract proposal worth €5 million net per season. Furthermore, they're willing to offer Sommer a two-year deal. Yet, Sommer has never asked to leave Inter, fueling growing doubts within the Istanbul camp. Atletico Madrid's backup keeper, Juan Musso, has emerged as a potential alternative.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jake Mulraney believes Stephen Kenny has ‘sussed' out a tactical way to break down very defensive teams
JAKE Mulraney admits European football makes him think of the team he coaches. Advertisement 2 The former Nottingham Forest academy player signed for Pat's in 2023 2 Stephen Kenny's side have struggled with league form but have won their first game in Europe They hold a And Mulraney reckons the Saints' Euro know-how from runs in 2022 and But he loves the challenge as he admitted his coaching role with Leinster Senior League outfit Old County has piqued his interest in the tactical battles of Europe. The winger explained: 'It has developed since I went in with Old County. Advertisement Read more on League of Ireland 'I look at the game a lot differently than I would have three years ago. I love looking back at games and I love the tactical side of it. 'I love watching how teams set up, how you can nullify their threats and how you can be a threat the other way.' The 29-year-old highlighted the Conference League play-off round tie with Basaksehir last year as one tactical battle he relished as the Turks played with centre-halves who ran from deep. But he noted that his interest has helped him this season as St Pat's struggled early on as teams denied him space. Advertisement Most read in Football Live Blog Live Blog Gossip Mulraney added: 'I felt that teams were happy to sit in banks and crowd out the wide areas. 'It was a smart way of doing it but I think the gaffer, staff and the players have sussed out a way of getting around it. Donald Trump spotted pocketing Club World Cup winners medal as president walks off stage 'I don't think I was great at the start of the year. But I feel like I've played a little bit better than I was last year coming into European games. 'I'm feeling good again. I just need to add the numbers I had last year.' Advertisement And he believes that will come for him and the team soon having got over their near-seven-hour goal drought in last week's win over Hegelmann. The Saints failed to net in 408 minutes before Aidan Keena's penalty saw off the Lithuanians. But having got one, Mulraney believes it should start a goal rush. He continued: 'We know what we have in the changing room. The goal drought was unexpected. 'Even when we weren't playing as well as we are now, we were still scoring. I feel we have the firepower to turn it around.' Advertisement
