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Turkish prosecutors to probe Erdogan effigy incident in Sweden -state media

Turkey's foreign minister said on Friday Ankara expected firm action from Sweden after an incident in Stockholm in which an effigy of President Tayyip Erdogan was strung up, adding further diplomatic strain to Sweden's bid to join NATO.

Reuters

Assad says Turkey talks must be based on ending 'occupation'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said talks with foe Turkey should be based on the aims of ending the occupation of Syrian land and halting support for what he called terrorism, an apparent reference to Ankara's forces in northern Syria and its support for rebels.

Reuters

Iran 'happy' about dialogue between Turkey and Syria -foreign minister

Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Friday his country was glad to see a rapprochement between its ally Syria and Turkey, which has backed the political and armed opposition to Damascus over the last decade.

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Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year?

Commonly regarded as the “birth certificate” of modern Turkey, the 1923 treaty of Lausanne was the last of the peace settlements signed at the end of the first world war. This year’s centenary has already provoked far more public anticipation than one might expect, thanks to widespread belief in conspiracy…

The Conversation

Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan puppet protest in Stockholm

Turkey summoned Sweden's ambassador to Ankara on Thursday, a diplomatic source said, over a demonstration in Stockholm in which a puppet of President Tayyip Erdogan was hung from its feet.

Reuters

Turkish political refugees in Sweden: Erdogan's shadow looms over dissidents

In December, Sweden extradited Mahmut Tat, a Turkish Kurd whom Ankara accuses of belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which it considers a terrorist organisation. The move has added to the fears of Turkish nationals living in Sweden. For months, Ankara has been saying it will lift its veto…

France 24

Turkey using courts, laws to target dissent ahead of votes-Human Rights Watch

President Tayyip Erdogan's government has cracked down more aggressively on dissent and political opponents ahead of Turkish elections with censorship and prison sentences, Human Rights Watch said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Turkish court convicts doctor of terrorism propaganda, releases her from jail-rights groups

A Turkish court sentenced the head of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) to more than two years in prison for terrorism propaganda on Wednesday but ruled she should be released after being in detention since October, human rights activists said.

Reuters

Israeli president invites Turkey's Erdogan to visit, receives envoy

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday invited his Turkish counterpart President Tayyip Erdogan to visit the country as he received Ankara's new ambassador in another token of the countries' recently warming ties.

Reuters

Top Turkey, Syria, Russia diplomats to meet soon -Turkish official

Turkey, Syria and Russia aim to schedule a meeting of their foreign ministers this month and possibly before the middle of next week, though no date or location has yet been chosen, a senior Turkish official said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russian, Ukrainian rights commissioners meet in Turkey

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova and her Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Lubinets met in the Turkish capital on Wednesday for talks expected to focus on humanitarian assistance.

Reuters

NATO chief confident Nordic pair will join despite holdups

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he's confident that Finland and Sweden will join the military alliance

The Independent UK

Arsenal hoping for Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer compromise as Shakhtar star travels to Turkey training camp

The Gunners are hopeful of beating Chelsea to January deal for Ukraine winger, who is now in Turkey for mid-season work

Evening Standard

Matt Hancock addresses rumours he jetted to Turkey for hair transplant

IT’s good to see Matt Hancock back answering the big questions.

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When Amber Heard was trolled for going braless in a mosque

While she has always been a queen of controversies, Hollywood actor Amber Heard sprung a surprise as she decided to end her legal feud with ex-husband Johnny Depp. But the actress has always courted controversies. Here's a throwback to her fashion disaste, while visiting Turkey.

Bristol Post

Bristol City favourite Benik Afobe leaves for Dubai as Steven Caulker makes Championship return

Striker Afobe had his contract at Millwall mutually terminated last week while Steven Caulker returns to the Championship following a spell in Turkey

France 24

Sweden, Turkey not expected to back down in NATO accession tug of war

Sweden said on Sunday that Turkey is asking for too much in exchange for allowing it to join NATO, as Ankara effectively demands the impossible – that Stockholm override a decision by its own Supreme Court. But analysts say Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is unlikely to retract this condition,…

Al Jazeera

UN Security Council extends critical aid to northern Syria

Highest UN decision-making body votes unanimously to keep aid flowing from Turkey to Syria’s rebel-held Idlib region.

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U.N. extends aid to Syria from Turkey, avoids Russia fight

The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously approved the delivery of humanitarian aid to some four million people in northwestern Syria for another six months, avoiding a traditional fight with Russia over the issue.

Reuters

Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners to meet in Turkey this week

The Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners will meet in Turkey this week, news agencies from both countries reported on Monday, for talks likely to include the possibility of further exchanges of prisoners of war.

Daily Mirror

Mum felt like 'jumping off cliff' after £3,700 Turkey boob job exploded out of her chest

GRAPHIC IMAGES WARNING Kelly Young had the 'cheapest' breast enlargement surgery in Turkey in September, but months later she was left with a gashing hole that was oozing pus, forcing her to go on antidepressants

The Independent UK

NATO chief: Sweden has done what's needed to join alliance

NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg says it's time for Sweden to join the military alliance because it has done what's necessary to secure Turkey's approval for membership

Daily Mirror

Besiktas demand two things before they will allow Man Utd to sign Wout Weghorst

Besiktas will only allow Manchester United target Wout Weghorst to depart on their terms as the Premier League giants attempt to prise the on-loan Burnley striker away from Turkey

Daily Mirror

Expert's tips for cheap holidays to 2023 hotspots including Sicily and Sardinia

Bulgaria, Sicily, Sardinia, Turkey, Montenegro, Estonia and Slovenia have all been highlighted Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership, as places to visit in 2023

Tribune News Service

Sweden signals all Turkish demands for NATO entry cannot be met

In the latest sign that Sweden’s entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization isn’t imminent, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Turkey is asking for too much of the Nordic country in exchange for ratifying its membership.

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