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Turkey faces risks acting as sanctions 'safe haven' for Russians

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Turkish President Talks with Zelensky

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky by telephone, discussing the situation in Ukraine and negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, Erdogan’s office said late Friday. Erdogan told his counterpart that he had raised Turkey’s support for Ukrainian territorial integrity at a recent NATO summit, where he had…

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Turkey Urges Libya to Avoid Steps That Could Renew Clashes

Turkey’s National Security Council (MGK) said on Wednesday that a “calm in Libya that was achieved through big sacrifices” was an opportunity for peace. The statement came after an almost 4-hour meeting chaired by President Tayyip Erdogan. The MGK called on parties involved in Libya to “refrain from steps that…

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How fashion helps celebrate multiculturalism and break stereotypes in Western Sydney

Two emerging multicultural fashion designers from Sydney's West celebrate preserving traditions, breaking stereotypes and promoting cultural harmony through fashion.

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Ukrainian refugees, Russian exiles seek shelter in Turkey

Already a host to millions of Syrians, Turkey emerges as a safe haven hub amid Europe’s war.

Al Jazeera

Turkish court keeps Kavala in prison, verdict expected next month

A Turkish court ruled on Monday that philanthropist Osman Kavala should stay in prison for at least another month as defendants prepare their final statements in a trial which has caused tensions between Ankara and its Western allies.

Reuters

Turkish Finance Minister Says Rise in Energy Prices Accelerating Inflation

Turkish Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati said on Saturday the global rise in energy prices was accelerating inflation in the country, but Ankara would continue working to lower it, adding that the lira's recent decline was within "acceptable" levels. Inflation hit 54 percent in February and economists expect it to continue…

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U.S. suggested Turkey transfer Russian-made missile system to Ukraine -sources

The United States has informally raised with Turkey the unlikely possibility of sending its Russian-made S-400 missile defense systems to Ukraine to help it fight invading Russian forces, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters

Turkey's top diplomat says in Moscow that war must stop

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, speaking alongside his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Wednesday, said the war in Ukraine must stop and Ankara would pursue diplomatic efforts to arrange a lasting ceasefire.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan performs balancing act as Russia-Ukraine mediator

Turkey is one of the many countries calling for calm in Ukraine. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government will relentlessly try to find a long-lasting ceasefire and Turkey has already hosted the first high-level peace talks between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers. But Ankara is walking something of…

France 24

Hamas faces risk, opportunity from warming Israel-Turkey ties

Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) - A diplomatic thaw between Israel and Turkey has created challenges for Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which counts on Ankara's support, but could also offer it a more "trustworthy" middleman to deal with the Jewish state, experts say.

AFP

Erdogan Says Unclear Whether Turkey Will Buy More Russian Arms

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday it was too early to comment on Turkey's possible purchase of more Russian weapons given Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking in Ankara alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Erdogan said Turkey had provided support for Ukraine in a manner NATO allies had not been…

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German leader Scholz meets Turkey's Erdogan in Ankara

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Turkey in his first official trip to the country since he took office in December

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Germany's Scholz to Meet Turkey's Erdogan in Ankara

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting Turkey Monday in his first official trip to the country since he took office in December. He will hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, followed by a news conference, AFP said. A Turkish presidency statement said the two leaders are…

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Turkey's Erdogan, Germany's Scholz to hold talks in Ankara on Ukraine

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss the war in Ukraine with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at talks in Ankara on Monday, his office said, as both countries press on with efforts to secure a ceasefire 19 days into Russia's invasion.

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Palestinian Authority Unperturbed by Ankara-Tel Aviv Rapprochement

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is not worried about the latest Ankara-Tel Aviv rapprochement, but considers the entente as an opportunity to push forward the Palestinian cause, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki told CNN Turkiye on Sunday. “We are very happy about this rapprochement,” he said, stressing that Turkish Foreign Minister…

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Turkey, Greece agree to improve ties amid Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed in talks on Sunday to improve ties, despite the long-running disagreements between the two NATO members, Ankara said.

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Turkey, Armenia Hold 'Constructive' Talks on Mending Ties

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said he held "productive and constructive" talks with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan on Saturday as they bid to mend ties after decades of animosity. The two met at a diplomatic forum in Antalya on Turkey's southern coast. Ankara has had no diplomatic or commercial…

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What do we know about Ukraine’s use of Turkish Bayraktar drones?

Ankara, which has good relations with both Moscow and Kyiv, has sold dozens of its combat drones to Ukraine since 2019.

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Time to Lift ‘Unjust’ Sanctions on Turkey’s Defense Industry, Erdogan Tells Biden

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told US President Joe Biden in a phone call on Thursday that it was past time to lift all “unjust” sanctions on Turkey’s defense industry. According to a statement from Erdogan’s office, he also told Biden that Turkey expected its request to purchase 40 new…

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Time to lift 'unjust' sanctions on Turkey's defence industry, Erdogan tells Biden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Joe Biden in a phone call on Thursday that it was past time to lift all "unjust" sanctions on Turkey's defence industry.

Reuters

Turkey's dialogue with Ukraine, Russia is important, Erdogan tells Biden

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday it was important for Ankara to maintain dialogue with both Ukraine and Russia to prevent their conflict from worsening.

Al Jazeera

Israel and Turkey hail new era in relations, but divisions remain

After years of strained ties, Isaac Herzog became the first Israeli president to visit Turkey since 2007.

AFP

Israel, Turkey hail new era after years of broken ties

Ankara (AFP) - Israel and Turkey proclaimed a new era in relations on Wednesday following more than a decade of diplomatic rupture, as Israeli President Isaac Herzog made a landmark visit to Ankara.

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey ready to cooperate with Israel on energy

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he believed Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Turkey will be a turning point in long strained relations between the countries, and that Ankara was ready to cooperate with Israel in the energy sector.

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