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Tehran Urges Ankara to Tackle Syria Security Concerns Through 'Political Means'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said his country wants a political solution to address Turkey’s security concerns in Syria, stressing that the return of refugees and support for peace, stability and security in the war-torn country are among the issues on the agenda of the upcoming meeting between Iran, Russia…

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Turkey Warns it Can ‘Freeze’ Sweden, Finland’s NATO Process

Turkey can still "freeze" Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO unless the two countries take steps that meet Ankara’s security demands, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday. Last month, Turkey lifted its objection to Sweden and Finland joining the alliance but warned that it would block the process if…

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Turkey warns it can 'freeze' Sweden, Finland's NATO process

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country can still “freeze” Sweden and Finland’s membership in NATO unless the two countries take steps that meet Ankara’s security demands

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Ankara claims progress on talks over release of trapped Ukrainian grain onto world markets

Ankara is claiming a breakthrough in efforts to release trapped Ukrainian grain to world markets as global food prices soar. The breakthrough came after Wednesday's four-way talks between Russian, Ukrainian, United Nations, and Turkish officials in Istanbul.

Radio France Internationale

As his war on Ukraine rages, Russia’s Putin heads to Iran

The increasingly isolated president will meet his Turkish and Iranian counterparts in Tehran to discuss Syria as the Eas

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Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents to Talk Syria War in Tehran

With the war in Ukraine still raging, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels Tuesday to Tehran for talks with his Iranian and Turkish counterparts on the Syria conflict. Russia, Turkey and Iran have in recent years met to discuss Syria as part of the so-called "Astana peace process" to end more…

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What was Turkey’s failed coup about – and what’s happened since?

The events of July 15, 2016 left a huge effect on Turkey’s domestic and foreign policy – and can still be felt today.

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Thai spikers lose to Turkey in FIVB quarter-finals

Thailand ended their FIVB campaign after a loss to Turkey in Ankara on Thursday night.

Bangkok Post

Paris Perspective #32: NATO and the Erdogan paradox - Dorothée Schmid

This edition of Paris Perspective looks at Turkey’s role within NATO and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s balancing act between Moscow, Kyiv and the Western military alliance.

Radio France Internationale

ECHR Says Turkey Failed to Comply with Ruling to Release Philanthropist

Europe's top rights court said on Monday Turkey had not complied with a ruling that called for the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala, moving further in a process that could lead to Ankara's suspension from the Council of Europe (CoE). The Committee of Ministers of the CoE, which oversees the…

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ECHR says Turkey did not comply with ruling to release philanthropist

Europe's top rights court said on Monday that Turkey had not complied with a ruling that called for the release of philanthropist Osman Kavala, moving further in a process that could lead to Ankara's suspension from the Council of Europe (CoE).

Reuters

Turkey: Operation in North Syria Neither Postponed Nor Cancelled

Turkey announced on Sunday that it will neither cancel nor delay a military operation against sites controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Turkish forces are being targeted by the Kurdish People’s Protection Units, YPG, the largest components of the SDF. Speaking…

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Grain ship Zhibek Zholy at the heart of Black Sea dispute

Zhibek Zholy, a disputed cargo ship carrying allegedly stolen grain from Ukraine, has returned to Russian territorial waters, Turkish sources told AFP on Thursday, drawing widespread condemnation from Kyiv.

France 24

Zhibek Zholy: The Russian ship carrying ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain

The case of the Zhibek Zholy highlights food crisis fears and has tested Turkey’s relationship with Moscow and Kyiv.

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Turkey Should ‘Play by the Rules’, Says Greek Defense Minister

Greece is open to engagement with Turkey, but Ankara should start "playing by the rules", Greece's defense minister said on Tuesday. "We would like to be able to engage with Turkey but Turkey has to play by the rules. Turkey should not be playing by its own rules, especially rules…

Reuters

Turkish police teargas Pride march in Ankara, detain 36

Turkish police used teargas and pepper spray to halt an LGBTQ+ Pride march in the capital Ankara on Tuesday, detaining at least 36 people after authorities banned such marches in cities across the country for security reasons.

Reuters

Turkey should 'play by the rules': Greek defence minister

Greece is open to engagement with Turkey, but Ankara should start 'playing by the rules', Greece's defence minister said on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation

Iran walks a diplomatic tightrope as Turkey plans military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, a key Tehran ally.

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Nordic deal increases Turkish power in NATO, but pitfalls ahead

Deal last week saw Turkey back Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids, averting a potential crisis, but differences remain.

The Guardian - UK

‘TurkAegean’ tourism campaign draws angry response from Athens

EU approval of slogan deepens rift between rival Nato members as Greeks claim their culture is being usurped

Tribune News Service

Bobby Ghosh: Erdogan missed a big opportunity with NATO

To judge by Turkey’s pro-government media, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan scored a major geopolitical victory for his country at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Madrid. “Turkey slammed its fist on the table, Europe came to its knees,” declared the conservative Yeni Akit daily.

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Erdogan: Nordic NATO Bid Could Still Be Nixed If Vows Unkept

Just two days after agreeing to lift deal-breaking objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession, Turkey’s leader threatened Thursday that Ankara could still block the process if the two countries fail to fully meet his expectations.

The Independent UK

Erdogan: Nordic NATO bid could still be nixed if vows unkept

Just two days after agreeing to lift deal-breaking objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO accession, Turkey’s leader has threatened that Ankara could still block the process if the two countries fail to fully meet his expectations

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s NATO deal may bring nationalist votes back to Erdogan

Turkey blocked Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids until Ankara ‘got what it wanted’ – will that bring wavering voters back?

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Was Turkey’s Veto of Nordic NATO Bid Avoided?

When the leaders of Finland, Sweden and Turkey met with NATO’s chief Tuesday, the potential for progress was hard to predict. Some remained pessimistic the meeting would lessen Turkey’s objections to the Nordic pair’s historic request to join NATO. The government in Ankara had indicated for weeks that as an…

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