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Turkey’s Lira Dips Again, Down 22% So Far This Year

The Turkish lira slid 0.9% against the dollar on Wednesday, bringing its losses to 22% this year, after worries about a surge in inflation were fueled by President Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to keep cutting interest rates. The lira stood at 16.93 against the US currency at 0611 GMT, weakening from…

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Rights Group Says Turkey Seeking Demographic Change in Syria's Afrin

The Syrians for Truth and Justice (STJ) organization accused the Turkish government and its allied Syrian factions of building one of the largest “human settlements” to house fighters of the opposition Syrian National Army (SNA) and their families in Syria's northern Afrin region. The STJ report, "Residential settlements in Afrin:…

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Russian forces control most of eastern Ukraine's Severodonetsk, governor says

Russian forces control most of the strategic Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk and are heavily shelling the twin city of Lysychansk, causing major damage, the governor of Luhansk region said on Wednesday. This comes as fighting intensifies in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on…

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Russian, Turkish defence ministers discuss Syria, grain exports from Ukraine

The Russian and Turkish defence ministers discussed a potential grain exports corridor from Ukraine and northern Syria on Tuesday, Turkey's defence ministry said, as Ankara and Moscow prepare for talks between their foreign ministers.

Reuters

Turkey Tells Russia it Will Respond to Destabilizing Moves in North Syria

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in a call on Tuesday that Turkey would respond to moves aimed at disrupting stability in northern Syria, his office said, as Ankara gears for talks with Moscow ahead of an expected offensive in the region. President Tayyip Erdogan announced…

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Turkey tells Russia it will respond to destabilising moves in north Syria

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in a call on Tuesday that Turkey would respond to moves aimed at disrupting stability in northern Syria, his office said, as Ankara gears for talks with Moscow ahead of an expected offensive in the region.

Reuters

Venezuelan President Maduro to visit Turkey, meet Erdogan

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will pay a two-day official visit to Turkey beginning on Tuesday, the Turkish government said.

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Swedish government survives key vote amid troubled NATO bid

Sweden’s justice minister has narrowly survived a no confidence vote in parliament over surging crime

The Independent UK

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks

The U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria say they will turn to the government in Damascus for support should Turkey go ahead with its threat to launch a new incursion into the war-torn country

The Independent UK

Syrian, Russian Forces Boosted after Turkey Signals Operation

Russia and Syrian government forces have been bolstered in northern Syria where Turkey may soon launch an offensive against Kurdish fighters, Turkish and opposition Syrian officials said, as Ankara prepares for talks with Moscow. President Tayyip Erdogan said two weeks ago Turkey would launch new military operations in Syria to…

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Syrian, Russian forces boosted after Turkey signals operation - officials

Russia and Syrian government forces have been bolstered in northern Syria where Turkey may soon launch an offensive against Kurdish fighters, Turkish and rebel Syrian officials said, as Ankara prepares for talks with Moscow.

Reuters

Couple 'unable to leave Turkey until medical bills are paid' after emergency

Saul Daly was on holiday in Side with his partner Kathleen McLean when he was rushed to an intensive care unit after it was found that he had a bleed in his lungs

Irish Mirror

Spain, Greece and Turkey named best value holiday destinations for Brits this summer

Best value holiday destinations for Brits have been revealed in a new vote and popular favourites like Spain, Turkey, Poland and Croatia have made the cut

Daily Mirror

Couple stuck in Turkey until husband hands over thousands of pounds

Their dream holiday turned to nightmare and they don't know when they will get home

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Turkey says working to agree Ukraine grain export plan

Turkey is coordinating closely with Russia and Ukraine to agree a plan that would re-start grain exports from Ukrainian ports even as conflict rages elsewhere in the country, Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said.

Reuters

U.S. backed Kurdish led forces say ready to coordinate with Syrian army against Turkey

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesday they would coordinate with Syrian government troops to fend off any Turkish invasion of the north, and protect Syrian territory.

Wales Online

Couple 'unable to leave Turkey' until £15k medical bill is paid

Saul Daly was admitted to hospital with blood in his lungs while on holiday with his partner Kathleen

The Times of India

Turkey lifts all Coronavirus restrictions for Indian travellers

Yes, you can now travel to the very beautiful Turkey, sans COVID restrictions. In a recent travel update, the government of Turkey has removed all the COVID-related restrictions for Indian travellers. Turkey Tourism Board said that with this move, the nation is hoping for the highest-ever number of Indian tourists…

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Ahead of Lavrov Visit, Turkey Escalates in Syria’s Manbij, Tal Rifaat

Turkish forces and their allies in Syria have stepped up their bombardment of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern city of Manbij. The escalation comes at a time Turkish military sources confirmed that the Syrian National Army (SNA) completed preparations for the potential military campaign announced by President Recep…

Belfast Live

Belfast couple 'unable to leave Turkey' until medical bills are paid after emergency

Saul Daly was admitted to an intensive care unit while on holiday with his partner Kathleen

Tribune News Service

Ukraine cautious as Turkey, Russia push Black Sea grain deal

Turkey and Russia have reached a tentative deal to restart shipments of Ukraine’s agricultural products from a key Black Sea port, but Kyiv remains skeptical of the proposed pact, according to people familiar with the discussions.

The Independent UK

Cyprus to UN: Turkey seeks full control of breakaway north

The president of ethnically divided Cyprus says he will lodge a complaint with the United Nations over Turkey’s new financial assistance deal with breakaway Turkish Cypriots

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Erdogan Promises More Rate Cuts, Plays Down Inflation in Turkey

Turkey will continue cutting interest rates rather than hiking them in the face of high living costs, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, playing down inflation of more than 70% as one of several problems for the economy. In a speech, Erdogan also redoubled his commitment to boosting production, exports…

The Hindu

Turkey removes COVID-related restrictions for Indian tourists

Indian travellers to Turkey no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative RT-PCR test result as the country expects to welcome the most Indian tourists ever this year

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Jordan Signs MoU with Turkey’s Solvest to Explore Gold

Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkey’s Solvest to explore gold in the southern Abu Khashiba region, the energy ministry announced. Energy Minister Saleh Kharabsheh said the 14-month deal is the second signed with the firm. It calls for exploring and mining gold in Abu Khashiba Valley, as…

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