Record inflation squeezes Turkish tobacco workers, owners Tobacco growers in southeast Turkey's Celikhan district are feeling the pinch as annual inflation reaches a new 24-year high The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
Fleeing Russians follow path of 1917 refugees to Istanbul Vladimir Putin’s military draft “changed everything” for the tens of thousands of Russians who have fled their country since the Russian leader’s mobilization was announced last month The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
Russia smuggling Ukrainian grain to help pay for Putin's war An investigation by The Associated Press and the PBS series “Frontline” has documented a sophisticated Russian-run smuggling operation that has used falsified manifests and seaborne subterfuge to steal Ukrainian grain worth at least $530 million The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
U.S. and Turkish officials discuss Ukraine and NATO in unannounced meeting U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan met with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's chief adviser Ibrahim Kalin in Istanbul on Sunday and discussed "progress on NATO accession for Finland and Sweden", the White House said in a statement. Reuters · Oct 2, 2022
Greece says it's open to talks with Turkey once provocations end Greece wants to have a constructive dialogue with Turkey based on international law but its Aegean neighbour must halt its unprecedented escalation of provocations, the Greek foreign minister said on Sunday. Reuters · Oct 2, 2022
Turkey must give me the evidence it has about the murder of my husband, Jamal Khashoggi My fight for justice continues. I need details about the plot and the technology that was exploited, says Hanan Khashoggi, widow of the murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2022
Turkey strikes 23 PKK members in northern Iraq air raid Turkey struck 23 members of the banned Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in an air raid some 140 kilometres (90 miles)into northern Iraq, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Reuters · Oct 2, 2022
Minister: Greece can defend islands despite Turkey's threats Greece’s defense minister says his country has the right to take “all defensive measures” to protect its easternmost islands amid threats by neighboring Turkey that dispute Greek sovereignty rights and raise the specter of war The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
Turkish 'Madonna' faces jail as crackdown on pop music intensifies One of Turkey's leading pop stars, Gulsen, dubbed the Turkish Madonna, is facing jail as a crackdown on pop music intensifies. The crackdown is seen as an attempt by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan to court his religious base as elections loom amid youth dissatisfaction at economic malaise. Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2022
Murderer who beheaded student, 21, with saw kills himself in his prison cell Mustafa Murat Ayhan had confessed to murdering victim Azra Gulendam Haytaoglu and brutally cutting her body into 13 pieces in Turkey before killing himself in his prison cell in Diyarbakir Daily Mirror · Oct 1, 2022
Turkey rejects Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory Turkey's Foreign Ministry said on Saturday it rejects Russia's annexation of four regions in Ukraine, adding the decision is a "grave violation" of international law. Reuters · Oct 1, 2022
Mum 'looked like Nanny McPhee' before getting 'Turkey teeth' Sally Murphy said she was quoted £19,000 for dental work in the UK Liverpool Echo · Sep 30, 2022
Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’ The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety. Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2022
Sweden resumes arms exports to Turkey after NATO membership bid Sweden's Inspectorate of Strategic Products (ISP) said on Friday it had resumed giving permissions for exports of military equipment to Turkey, reversing a ban in place since 2019. Reuters · Sep 30, 2022
The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022 Scoland vs Turkey friendly doubt after knives thrown in fixture riot at proposed venue SCOTLAND'S next match in Turkey is in serious doubt at the proposed venue of Diyarbakır after a match there was halted when fans threw knives at…
Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022 Scotland venue for Turkey friendly in doubt after locals attacked players with KNIVES during chaotic scenes Steve Clarke's side are due to end a terrific year with a game in Diyarbakir but there were ugly scenes at a game in the stadium at the weekend.
France 24 · Sep 30, 2022 Russian men flee to Turkey to avoid Putin’s mobilisation for Ukraine war Russian men have been fleeing in large numbers since the Kremlin announced a partial military draft to sustain its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Turkey, where some 50,000 Russian nationals have applied for residency since February, is one of their destinations of choice. Our correspondents in Istanbul bring you this report.
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2022 Morning Digest | PFI’s alleged links in Turkey and Qatar being probed; Putin recognises independence for two more Ukraine regions, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day
The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022 PFI’s alleged links in Turkey and Qatar being probed The outfit’s alleged links with extremist elements abroad being looked into, says an official
Reuters · Sep 29, 2022 Erdogan urges Putin to reduce tensions, extend Ukraine grains deal Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan pressed Vladimir Putin in a call on Thursday to take steps to reduce tensions in Ukraine and urged the Russian leader to extend a deal protecting Black Sea grains exports, the president's office said.
The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022 PFI module had planned attacks on Jews visiting Tamil Nadu hill station, say NIA officials The module comprising about 15 youths and their associates from southern States had also conspired to attack High Court judges, senior police officers and Muslims belonging to Ahmediya sect with the intention of committing terror acts within India, according to a NIA investigation
Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022 Dad donned disguise in 'sinister and disturbing' kidnap plot to take son out of country The six-year-old boy, who was snatched from a car and told they were going on holiday near Turkey, suffered a broken leg in the incident and ended up spending Christmas Day in hospital
Reuters · Sep 28, 2022 Turkey to re-inforce military presence in northern Cyprus -Erdogan Turkey will re-inforce its military presence in northern Cyprus after the United States lifted defence trade restrictions on Cyprus, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Liverpool Echo · Sep 28, 2022 Money warning to UK travellers heading to Spain, Turkey, Ireland or Dubai Alicante, Antalya, Dubai, Dublin, Malaga and Tenerife all faced huge changes to prices at certain times
Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022 Mum may be disabled for life after falling off buggy and down cliff in Turkey She was rushed to a hospital in Turkey where she was treated for over three weeks for six fractured vertebrates, a fractured pelvis, internal bleeding and permanent nerve damage