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Erdogan Aide Discusses NATO Bids with Sweden, Finland Counterparts

Progress on Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids will only be possible if concrete steps are taken addressing Turkey's national security concerns, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman told his Nordic counterparts in calls on Wednesday. Ibrahim Kalin, who is Erdogan's chief foreign policy adviser, held calls with counterparts from Sweden,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Russian disinformation could derail NATO entry plans for Finland and Sweden

In addition to Turkey’s objections, Russian influence across Europe could prove a barrier to Nordic expansion, says Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK

Erdogan aide discusses NATO bids with Sweden, Finland counterparts

Progress on Finland and Sweden's NATO membership bids will only be possible if concrete steps are taken addressing Turkey's national security concerns, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman told his Nordic counterparts in calls on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Gran's luxury £3,000 Turkey holiday in jeopardy due to passport delay submitted three months ago

Mary O’Riordan made a passport application in February and is still waiting with days left to fly as passport office swamped.

Daily Record

Turkey: why it wants to block Sweden and Finland from joining Nato – and what it stands to lose

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has united the west in opposition. Nato member states have cascaded weapons into Ukraine, taken in Ukrainian refugees and imposed severe sanctions on Russia.

The Conversation

Stephanie Davis felt 'ashamed' to have sex with 'deflated' chest as she reveals boob job

Stephanie Davis underwent a three-hour operation at a clinic in Turkey earlier this year, with the Hollyoaks alum having opted to have a boob job, liposuction and veneers

Daily Mirror

Are UK holidays cheaper than holidays abroad this summer? We compare the costs

What's cheaper this summer - a staycation or holiday abroad? We compare prices for staycation spots including Cornwall and Devon as well as Spain, Turkey, Portugal and France

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Turkey's Erdogan links Sweden, Finland NATO bid to return of 'terrorists'

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Sweden should not expect Turkey to approve its NATO bid without returning "terrorists", and Swedish and Finnish delegations should not come to Turkey to convince it to back their membership in the alliance.

Reuters

Grandson distraught as passport delays puts £3,000 Turkey jaunt in jeopardy

Mary O'Riordan fears that she will miss going on holiday to Turkey's five-star Mukarnas Spa and Resort with her family due to a lengthy delay in her grandson's passport application

Daily Mirror

VIDEO: Moon Magic: Photographer Captures Rare Super Flower Blood Moon

Incredible pictures of the ‘Supermoon’ were taken by a Turkish photographer Isa Turan.

Zenger

Finland, Sweden at Turkey’s whim after submitting NATO bids

NATO received formal membership bids from Finland and Sweden as Russia’s war in Ukraine reshapes European defence, but the Nordic nations must first overcome opposition from Turkey.

Bangkok Post

U.S. officials seek clarity on Turkey's view of NATO expansion

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet his Turkish counterpart on Wednesday amid the contradictory signals from Ankara over the expected applications from Finland and Sweden.

WEKU

U.N. chief expected to disclose talks on Ukraine grain exports - U.N. officials

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres is expected to publicly disclose on Wednesday that he is in talks with Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, the United States and the European Union aimed at restoring Ukraine grain shipments and reviving fertilizer exports from Russia and Belarus, U.N. officials said.

Reuters

Will Turkey upend NATO expansion? US officials seek clarity

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking an increasingly tough line against the NATO membership bids of Finland and Sweden despite far less strident statements from some of his top aides

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Why Turkey isn't on board with Finland, Sweden joining NATO – and why that matters

After decades of neutrality, the two Scandinavian states that have to date remained out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have reacted to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by declaring an intention to join the American-led alliance. But there is a major obstacle in their way: Turkey.

The Times of India

Nikhat, Manisha & Parveen look to seal final berth at women's World boxing

NEW DELHI: Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda will look to keep the tricolour fluttering when they resume the country's campaign at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Turkey's Istanbul with their respective semifinal matches on Wednesday. Nikhat and Parveen, who are competing in their maiden Worlds, along…

The Independent UK

Turkish president in UAE to pay respects, deepening detente

Turkey’s president is visiting the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler, deepening a rapprochement between the countries after a bitter rivalry in the wake of the 2011 Arab uprisings

The Hindu

Bruised yet upbeat: Chennai-based Nivedha Srinivasan recently won two medals at the Kickboxing World Cup in Turkey

These include a silver in the Light Contact category and a bronze in Kick Light category

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Finland and Sweden hold out hope Turkey's NATO objections can be overcome

Finland and Sweden voiced optimism on Tuesday that common ground can be found with Turkey over its objections to them joining NATO amid a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at smoothing their path into the 30-nation alliance.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran State TV Air Footage of French Couple Accused of Spying

Iran's state television on Tuesday showed what it described as details of the arrest of two French citizens earlier this month, saying they were spies who had sought to stir up unrest. Iran's intelligence ministry had said on May 11 it had arrested two Europeans for allegedly fomenting "insecurity" in…

The Independent UK

Live updates | Luxembourg: Turkey likely to let 2 join NATO

Luxembourg’s foreign minister says he doesn’t believe Turkey will prevent Sweden and Finland from joining NATO, despite the Turkish president’s stated objections

ABC News

Could Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO spell the end of 'neutral' European countries?

Finland and Sweden's announcement that they intend to join NATO has dashed Vladimir Putin's hopes his war in Ukraine would deter expansion of the military alliance. But could it also mark the end of neutral states in Europe?

Al Jazeera

Turkey confirms opposition to NATO membership for Sweden, Finland

President Erdogan says delegations from the NATO-seeking countries ‘shouldn’t bother’ coming to Ankara for discussions.

The Times of India

Nikhat, Manisha & Parveen assure India medals at Worlds

NEW DELHI: After living under MC Mary Kom's shadow for long, Nikhat Zareen (52kg) announced her arrival on the big stage of women's boxing when she assured herself of a medal at the World Championships in Turkey's Istanbul, following a dominating 5-0 win over her English rival, Charley-Sian Taylor Davison.

The Independent UK

Finland and Sweden ‘optimistic’ Turkey will agree Nato application bid

Sauli Niinisto, Finnish president, says Helsinki will have ‘contructive discussions’ with Ankara

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