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NATO expects Turkey not to hold up Finland, Sweden membership

NATO and the United States said on Sunday they were confident Turkey would not hold up membership of Finland and Sweden in the Western military alliance, as the two Nordic states took firm steps to join in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Turkey lays out demands as Finland, Sweden seek NATO membership

Turkey's foreign minister said on Sunday that Sweden and Finland must stop supporting terrorists in their countries, provide clear security guarantees and lift export bans on Turkey as they seek membership in NATO.

Reuters

Community heartbroken as Irish mum who ‘had smile for everyone’ dies during Turkey medical procedure

Carol Sheehan’s tragic death has left her community in shock, as friends remember a woman 'who had a smile and a chat for everyone'

Irish Mirror

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NATO talks for Finland, Sweden on 'good track'

Talks to overcome Turkey's misgivings about the expected NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden were on a "good track", Croatia said Sunday, as several members of the alliance eye swift accession for the Nordic states.

Bangkok Post

'Neutral' Europe recedes as Finns, Swedes edge toward NATO

With Finland and Sweden taking steps to join NATO, the list of “neutral” countries in Europe appears poised to shrink

The Independent UK

Croatia says Turkish talks with Finland, Sweden over NATO on "good track"

Croatia's foreign minister said on Sunday talks between Turkey with Finland and Sweden over its concerns with regard their membership to the NATO alliance were on the right track after all three met on Saturday.

Reuters

NATO deputy chief confident consensus can be found on Finland, Sweden membership

NATO's deputy secretary general said on Sunday he was confident Turkey's concerns over Finland and Sweden joining NATO could be addressed.

Reuters

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Israel Says Closely Monitoring Hamas' Activity in Southern Lebanon

Tel Aviv is closely watching the Hamas movement's activity in southern Lebanon, revealed Israeli security sources. They added that Israel was preparing for various developments, including Hamas members there joining of any new confrontation that may erupt in the Gaza Strip. Israel's Makan Arabic radio revealed that Hamas has intensified…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey blasts Swedish, Finnish support for rebels at NATO meeting

Turkey’s foreign minister described Swedish and Finnish support for Kurdish rebels as ‘unacceptable and outrageous’.

Al Jazeera

Finland downplays Turkey’s NATO concerns, informs Russia of plan

Finnish President Sauli Niinisto phoned Russian President Vladimir Putin to say the Nordic country plans to seek NATO membership in the near future and downplayed concerns Turkey may block Finland and its Nordic neighbor Sweden from joining the military alliance.

Tribune News Service

Finland, Turkey to hold talks as NATO ministers gather

Top diplomats from Finland and Turkey meet in Berlin on Saturday to try to solve disagreements over Finnish and Swedish plans to join NATO, Finland's foreign minister said as the 30-strong alliance meets against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict.

Reuters

At NATO meet, Turkey criticises Swedish and Finnish support for PKK

Turkey's foreign minister criticised on Saturday the "unacceptable and outrageous" support that prospective new NATO members Sweden and Finland give to the PKK Kurdish militant group, potentially complicating the alliance's enlargement.

Reuters

We are 100% behind Finnish, Swedish NATO membership, Norway tells Turkey

Norway on Saturday backed Finnish and Swedish plans to join NATO against criticism from Turkey.

Reuters

Turkey has offered sea evacuation for wounded Ukrainian fighters - Erdogan adviser

NATO member Turkey has proposed carrying out a sea evacuation of wounded fighters holed up in a steel works in the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Saturday.

Reuters

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Vladimir Putin warns Finland that swapping neutrality for NATO is a mistake

Russia's President tells his Finnish counterpart that ditching neutrality and joining NATO would be a mistake that could damage relations between their two countries.

Reuters

Exclusive-Turkey 'not closing door' to Sweden, Finland NATO entry, Erdogan advisor says

Turkey has not shut the door to Sweden and Finland joining NATO but wants negotiations with the Nordic countries and a clampdown on what it sees as terrorist activities especially in Stockholm, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

As Turkey’s economic crisis grows, politicians spar over refugees

As tensions rise over Turkey’s millions of refugees, politicians are seeking to capitalise on the resentment.

Daily Mirror

Mum-of-two dies during medical procedure in Turkey leaving community 'devastated'

The Irish woman tragically lost her life on April 30, before her remains were returned back home earlier this month following assistance from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

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Turkey pins NATO expansion on support in Kurdish conflict

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey doesn’t favor Sweden and Finland joining NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Istanbul on Friday, potentially dashing the two countries’ hopes of a quick accession to the military alliance.

ABC News

Ukrainian troops thwart Russian river crossing, Turkey could block Finland, Sweden from joining NATO

Russia's military has suffered a heavy blow in Ukraine, where local forces have destroyed a pontoon bridge enemy troops were using to try to cross a river, according to officials in Kyiv and London.

Irish Mirror

Irish mum-of-two who died during medical procedure in Turkey named locally

It is believed that she died during the procedure.

WEKU

Turkey's president opposes letting Finland, Sweden join NATO

"We are following developments concerning Sweden and Finland, but we are not of a favorable opinion," Erdogan told reporters.

Reuters

U.S. says working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden, Finland NATO bid

The United States is working to clarify Turkey's position on Sweden and Finland's potential membership to NATO, the top U.S. diplomat for Europe at the State Department said on Friday after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara is not supportive of the two countries' bid to join the alliance.

Al Jazeera

Erdogan says Turkey opposed to Finland, Sweden NATO membership

Ankara could block the pair from joining the US-led military alliance, with unanimous agreement needed on new members.

The Guardian - UK

Erdoğan: Turkey ‘not positive’ about Sweden and Finland joining Nato

Turkish president says he is following developments as two Nordic nations plan applications

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