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The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

‘Vicious cycle’: Storms intensify in the Gulf as climate changes

Recent ecologically disastrous conditions in the Gulf are latest sign of climate danger to the MENA region.

Al Jazeera

U.S. envoy says won't allow Syria to be Russian 'bargaining chip' on Ukraine

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations said on Thursday she plans to meet her Russian counterpart to kick off likely contentious talks over aid deliveries into Syria from Turkey, but she will not let Moscow use the issue as a "bargaining chip" on Ukraine.

Reuters

Turkey will now be known as Türkiye (at least at the U.N.)

Turkey's rebranding campaign, which began in December, is characterized as an effort to better represent its culture abroad. It also distances the country from some less-flattering associations.

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Turkey's Baykar donates drone for Ukraine after Lithuanian crowdfunder

Manufacturer Baykar and Turkey's Defence Industry Agency will donate a Bayraktar TB2 advanced combat drone to Lithuania for transfer to Ukraine, after Lithuanians crowdfunded nearly 6 million euros to buy it, Lithuania's defence ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

Istanbul city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Turkey’s hub of culture and history

CITY GUIDES: The centre of Turkish history, cutting-edge art and affordable and authentic cuisine, Istanbul is rich with mini-neighbourhoods to explore. Vicky Smith gives a steer on where to start

The Independent UK

No more Turkey: country in push to be known as 'Türkiye'

Turkey's state-run news agency says Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as “Türkiye.”

The Independent UK

Explained: Why was India's consignment of Wheat rejected by Turkey? What is Rubella disease?

In a recent report, Turkey has rejected an Indian wheat consignment over phytosanitary concerns, initiating the ships to sail back on May 29, 2022. The MV Ince Akdeniz loaded with 56,877 tonnes of durum wheat is now returning back to Kandala port in Gujarat from Turkey, according to an update…

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Syrian Democratic Forces Warn Against New Turkish Attack

The commander of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Thursday a new offensive threatened by Turkey in northern Syria would create a humanitarian crisis and undermine a campaign against ISIS. SDF general commander Mazloum Abdi called on all sides to "prevent any new tragedies and support de-escalation," Reuters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN agrees to change Turkey’s official name to ‘Türkiye’

Turkey began the move to change its internationally recognised official name in English to Türkiye in December.

Al Jazeera

U.S.-backed Syrian force warns against new Turkish attack, Russia alarmed

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said on Thursday a new offensive threatened by Turkey in northern Syria would create a humanitarian crisis and undermine its campaign against the Islamic State group.

Reuters

The Long Arm of Authoritarianism

How Dictators Reach Across Borders to Shut Down Dissent

Foreign Affairs

Rocket Attack in Opposition-Held Syrian Town Kills at Least 3

A rocket struck a residential area in a northern Syrian town controlled by Turkey-backed opposition fighters on Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding others, opposition activist said. Some activists said that the rocket was fired on Tal Abyad by the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, a claim that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Says Turkey to Rid Syria's Tal Rifaat, Manbij of 'Terrorists'

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Turkey will rid northern Syria's Tal Rifaat and Manbij areas of terrorists, confirming the targets of the new incursion for the first time and saying it will continue into other regions. His comments, in a speech to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey says Syria military operation to target Tal Rifaat, Manbij

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says military operation will target two cities controlled by the SDF in northern Syria.

Al Jazeera

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Reuters

NATO to gather officials from Sweden, Finland and Turkey in coming days - Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday he will convene a meeting in Brussels in the coming days with senior officials from Sweden, Finland and Turkey to discuss Turkey's opposition to Sweden and Finland joining the defense alliance.

Daily Mirror

Burger van's comical sign after TUI cancellations ruin fuming owner's holiday plans

Burger van owner Virginia Hulston was due to fly to Turkey with her friend for a two-week holiday but it was abruptly cancelled by TUI today which left her 'very annoyed'

Daily Mirror

Woman fuming at 'garbage' TUI after £1,900 family holiday cancelled by email

Mum Sarah Kandziorca and her two children, from Chapeltown, West Yorkshire, were looking forward to their trip to Turkey, but were caught up in the half-term airport chaos

Reuters

Washington's U.N. envoy visits Syria aid operation as Russia showdown looms

Washington's U.N. envoy visited southern Turkey on Wednesday to assess aid deliveries across the border into Syria as the Biden administration gears up for a likely showdown with Russia at the U.N. Security Council over the operation's renewal.

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Reuters

Finland and Sweden say will continue NATO talks with Turkey

Finland and Sweden said on Wednesday they would continue a dialogue with Turkey over their bids for NATO membership, but did not say whether there had been progress on overcoming Ankara's objections to their joining the military alliance.

Reuters

Sweden to continue dialogue with Turkey over NATO bid, PM says

Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Wednesday the Nordic country would continue its dialogue with Turkey over Ankara's objections concerning its application to join the NATO military alliance.

Reuters

Germany's Scholz calls on Turkey to refrain from provoking Greece

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Turkey to exercise restraint towards Greece as tensions between the two countries have flared, a German government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Turkey: Man arrested after kicking elderly Syrian woman in video

Attack is an example of growing anti-Syrian racism in Turkey, social media users say.

Reuters

German ambassador met Turkish officials over Kurdish PKK - ministry

Germany's ambassador to Turkey was invited to the Turkish foreign ministry on Monday to discuss measures taken by German authorities against the PKK Kurdish militant group in Germany, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey to rid Syria's Tal Rifaat, Manbij of terrorists

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Turkey will rid Syria's Tal Rifaat and Manbij areas of terrorists and its planned military operations will gradually continue in other parts of northern Syria.

Reuters

Erdogan says no offers yet on concerns over Finland, Sweden NATO bids

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey had not yet received any concrete proposals to address its concerns over Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids, which Ankara objected to on grounds that they support groups it deems terrorists.

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