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Turkey holidaymakers issued warning to carry ID with them at all times

People who are set to holiday in Turkey have been warned that they must carry a form of identification with them at all times during their stay - this also applies to people in Spain.

Edinburgh Live

Ukraine war: crisis between the west and Russia gives Turkey a chance to strengthen its hand at home and abroad

The longstanding neutrality of Sweden and Finland was abandoned when both states submitted formal applications to Nato. But they are facing an unexpected obstacle on the way to membership: Turkey. While Turkey supports the alliance’s “open door” policy, Ankara’s veto reflects its aims to change the status quo and make…

The Conversation

In Turkey, book publishers face agonising choices to survive

A growing crisis in the publishing industry has implications for Turkey’s cultural vibrancy and freedom of speech.

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UK tourists in Turkey should carry passport at all times while on holiday

Holidaymakers have been told that they could be arrested if they are stopped and don't have photo ID

Daily Record

Turkish central banks keeps rate at 14% despite inflation

Turkey’s central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged for a fifth month running despite an annual inflation rate of nearly 70%

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: What Turkey's Erdogan could gain in NATO debate

Turkey’s leader has caused a stir by throwing a wrench in Sweden and Finland’s historic bid to join NATO, lashing out at fellow alliance member Greece and announcing plans for a new incursion into Syria

The Independent UK

Brits warned to carry passport with them at all times on holiday in Turkey or risk arrest

Holidaymakers heading to Turkey, including Antalya, Marmaris, Bodrum, Dalaman and Istanbul have been warned to carry their ID with them at all times or risk arrest.

Liverpool Echo

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Rights group: Bulgaria uses police dogs in migrant pushbacks

An international rights group says that Bulgarian authorities are attacking Afghan and other asylum-seekers, using police dogs and other violence to illegally push them back over the border into Turkey

The Independent UK

Turkey in talks with Russia, Ukraine over grain-export corridor -senior official

Ankara is in negotiations with Moscow and Kyiv to open a corridor via Turkey for grain exports from Ukraine, a senior Turkish official told Reuters on Thursday.

Reuters

British family tell of Turkey holiday nightmare as men tried to 'snatch kids'

Several families were enjoying an evening together during a holiday to Turkey when a group of men were claimed to have assaulted one of the dads and others tried to grab children.

Edinburgh Live

Turkey Prepares to Expand Safe Zones in Syria Despite US Warnings

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent statement led to a dispute with the US concerning the safe zones in Syria. Erdogan on Monday said Ankara would soon launch new military operations along its southern borders to create safe zones 30 km (20 miles) deep to combat what he characterized as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greece to Send Iranian Oil from Seized Ship to US

Greece will send Iranian oil from a seized Russian-flagged tanker to the United States at the request of the US judiciary, Greek port police said Wednesday, a decision that angered Tehran. Last month the Greek authorities seized the Pegas, which was said to have been heading to the Marmara terminal…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine-Russia latest updates: Moscow slams West for sanctions

Ukraine news from May 26: Moscow presses West to lift sanctions against Russia as it tries to shift food crisis blame.

Al Jazeera

Woman needed blood transfusion after being flung from ride in Turkey holiday horror

Melissa Hunter suffered horrific injuries, including a broken nose, after she decided to go on a Waltzer ride with friends on her two week holiday

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Turkey observed positive approach to lifting arms embargo from Finland, Sweden - Erdogan spokesman

Ankara observed a positive attitude towards lifting of arms exports embargo during talks with delegations from NATO applicants Finland and Sweden, President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman said on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Delegations from Sweden, Finland Hold NATO Talks in Turkey

Senior officials from Sweden and Finland held some five hours of talks with Turkish counterparts in Ankara on Wednesday in an effort to overcome Turkey’s strong objections to the Nordic nations' bids to join NATO. Sweden and Finland submitted their written applications to join NATO last week.

Daily Record

Mum's horror as children targeted in 'abduction attempt' on holiday in Turkey

Elaine and Phil were a week into their family holiday with their two children, aged 10 and 11, when the alleged assault took place in the early hours of May 16.

Daily Mirror

Terrified parents say 6-foot men tried to abduct kids while on holiday in Turkey

Couple Elaine and Phil said the incident happened in the early hours of May 16, when normal night time socialising suddenly changed into 'pure and utter panic'

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Edinburgh Live

Family's horror after kids targeted in 'abduction attempt' during holiday in Turkey

The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of May 16, when Dubliners Elaine and Phil had a night of socialising descend into "pure and utter panic".

The Times of India

Neeraj Chopra to train in Finland ahead of Diamond League: SAI

NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to switch his training base from Turkey to Finland which will host the Paavo Nurmi Games, where he will square off against Johannes Vetter on June 14.

Reuters

Erdogan's vowed military operation returns spotlight to Syrian border towns

President Tayyip Erdogan's pledge to carry out a new military incursion on Turkey's southern borders has triggered speculation about potential targets, with the Syrian town of Tal Rifaat emerging as a primary goal of any operation.

Daily Mirror

Mesut Ozil's agent on Arsenal "surprise", relationship with Mikel Arteta and retirement plan

Mesut Ozil's agent Dr Erkut Sogut spoke exclusively to Mirror Football about the midfielder's time at Arsenal and his future at Fenerbahce after being frozen out in Turkey

Daily Mirror

Mum's horror after kids targeted in 'abduction attempt' during family holiday in Turkey

The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of May 16, when Dubliners Elaine and Phil had a night of socialising descend into "pure and utter panic"

Al Jazeera

Israel’s Foreign Minister: ‘new chapter’ opened in Turkey ties

Lapid hosts Cavusoglu, first Turkish FM to visit Israel in 15 years, as the two sides try to mend strained ties.

The Independent UK

Delegations from Sweden and Finland in Turkey for Nato talks

Sweden and Finland applied to join Nato earlier this month

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