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Erdogan Picks Nationalist To Run For Ankara Mayor

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday picked a nationalist former member of a hard-right party to run for mayor of Ankara in closely watched March 31 local elections.

International Business Times · Jan 18, 2024

With spy raids, Turkey warns Israel not to seek Hamas revenge on Turkish soil

Turkish security forces this month detained dozens of people across the country accused of spying for Israel. The highly publicised raids are seen as a warning to Israel not to target Palestinians on Turkish soil, after Ankara insisted it would itself reign in anyone suspected of involvement in the 7…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 13, 2024

US diplomat Blinken meets Turkey’s Erdogan, kicking off Gaza diplomacy tour

The US secretary of state will also travel to Israel and the occupied West Bank as the war in Gaza rages on.

Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024

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Blinken Tackles Gaza, NATO Expansion With Turkey's Erdogan

Washington's top diplomat discusses the Gaza war with Turkey's mercurial leader on Saturday before flying to Crete to address Greek worries about the looming sale of US fighter jets to Ankara.

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2024

Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition

China-made African print wax has been available for decades as cheap replicas, but now as high-quality alternatives.

Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2023

Father stuck in Turkey applies for judicial review of Home Office’s handling of his case

Siyabonga Twala, who has a British son, was barred from returning to UK a year ago and remains in limbo in Ankara

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023

Turkey's Parliament Set To Debate Sweden NATO Bid

The Turkish parliament was Tuesday set to resume debate on approving Sweden's bid to join NATO, a thorny issue that was further complicated after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan linked it to Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets from its ally the United States.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

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Eight Civilians Killed In Turkish Strikes On Syria: Monitor, Media

Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers.

International Business Times · Dec 25, 2023

Turkey carries out mass detention of ISIL suspects

Ankara has stepped up operations against armed groups since early October.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023

What's the newest wave of Turkey VPN bans tell us about the country's internet?

Around 16 VPN providers, including ProtonVPN and Surfshark, have been targeted by the bans. Yet, there are still some ways to get around Ankara's censorship.

TechRadar · Dec 21, 2023

‘India out’: Maldives president eyes Middle East partners with early trips

Mohamed Muizzu broke with long tradition of Maldivian presidents visiting New Delhi first to travel to Ankara instead.

Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023

Sweden's Nato bid languishes as Turkey holds out in standoff with US

Swedish hopes of early Nato membership are fading as Turkey continues to hold up Sweden's bid as part of a standoff with the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2023

‘So good I went five times’: travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023

We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023

7 of the best cities to visit in Turkey and where to stay

There’s more to Turkey than meets the eye – and it’s worth visiting some of its unsung cities and towns, from Edirne to Izmir

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023

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The Times of India · Dec 15, 2023

Turkish football club president banned permanently for punching referee

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced on Thursday that Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca has been handed a permanent ban by its disciplinary board. This action stems from an incident where Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler after a game in the country's top-tier Super Lig.

Al Jazeera · Dec 14, 2023

Turkish MP who suffered heart attack during speech in parliament dies

Hasan Bitmez dies at a hospital in Ankara two days after heart attack during anti-Israel speech.

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023

Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler discharged from hospital after suffering disgraceful on-pitch attack

Halil Umut Meler suffered a facial fracture after being attacked by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca

FourFourTwo · Dec 12, 2023

Turkish club president only wanted to 'spit in face' of referee he hospitalised - with all football in Turkey stopped 'indefinitely'

The president of Turkish club MKE Ankaragucu has been arrested after physically assaulting a referee on Monday night

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The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Turkish club president arrested after punching referee at end of Super Lig match

MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca struck Halil Umut Meler.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Authorities in Turkey say attack on referee should be ‘milestone’ for change

Referee Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by the president of MKE Ankaragucu.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

Turkish Top-flight Suspended After 'Vile, Inhumane' Referee Attack

The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2023

Turkey's bid to join EU back on the table at upcoming summit

Turkey's decades-long bid to join the European Union will be back on the agenda as EU leaders meet at a summit later this month. They are also expected to focus on Ukrainian membership as part of an eastward drive.

France 24 · Dec 8, 2023

Sweden's accession will make 'a lot of improvements' to NATO: Swedish FM Billström

The war in Ukraine has forced a major rethink in European security, with both Sweden and Finland abandoning their long-standing policy of non-alignment and applying for NATO membership last year. But while Finland was admitted into NATO this April, delays have persisted on Sweden’s entry, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan In Athens In 'New Chapter' Bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension.

France 24 · Dec 7, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan in Greece in 'new chapter' bid after years of tension

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension.

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