Leaders in ethnically divided Cyprus fail to reach deal on new crossing points A meeting between the two leaders in ethnically divided Cyprus has ended without an agreement The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025
Israeli Hostage Freed After 471 Days In Gaza Captivity Updates on Gaza ceasefire: Israeli hostage freed, soldier killed, Turkey reopens consulate, Yemen's Houthis limit attacks, Palestinian prisoner shares orde... Top News · Jan 20, 2025
Turkey’s Erdogan sees new Trump presidency as opportunity With Donald Trump returning to the White House on Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sees a chance to rekindle what he calls his "close working relationship" with the incoming US leader. But a Trump presidency could bring risks as well as opportunities for Erdogan. Radio France Internationale · Jan 19, 2025
From a feisty goddess to stone phalluses: why Turkey’s Temple of Artemis is my wonder of the world The temple was an inspiration for countless Greek and Roman temples that followed and is twice the size of the Parthenon The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025
Tuscany among top 10 cheapest summer holiday destinations for 2025 Italian region comes surprise eighth place and has plenty of budget package deals available, according to Which? The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2025
Kurdish Leaders Meet For Unity Amid Regional Challenges KDP and SDF leaders meet in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish unity in Syria amidst political upheaval and external pressures. Top News · Jan 17, 2025
Bootleg Liquor Deaths Revive Debate On Turkey Alcohol Tax With 33 dead in four days and 29 in intensive care after drinking bootleg liquor in Istanbul, the politically-charged debate over Turkey's soaring alcohol taxes has swung back into the spotlight. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025
53 Lucky Coincidences Captured In The Streets By This Photographer Alper Eryiğit, a street photographer from Turkey, has a gift for spotting moments that make you stop and look twice. The post 53 Lucky Coincidences Captured In The Streets By This Photographer first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Jan 17, 2025
World Leaders Support Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Between Israel And Hamas World leaders support Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. UN, EU, Turkey, Lebanon, Australia, Japan, South Africa back agreement. Top News · Jan 16, 2025
Turkish Airlines to resume flights to Damascus after 13 years of war Bilal Eksi, CEO of the national carrier, confirmed the news on X The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Turkey is filling the power vacuum left by Assad, but peaceful coexistence is vital for the Middle East’s future Much like Iraq in early 2003, the predominant images coming out of Syria in late 2024 were of jubilant crowds toppling statues of ousted dictators . In almost all the videos, the stone or metal of the sculpture raises a cloud of dust as it falls, blurring the view of… The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025
Six days on a small boat in rough seas: my terrifying, death-defying escape from the Taliban In an instant, Sam Pordale went from a world of privilege to becoming a refugee in imminent danger. He talks about how he lost everything and began to rebuild his life The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025
European jitters about Trump 2.0 not shared by much of world, poll finds Exclusive: Findings suggest ‘weakening of west’ as relations become more transactional, say report’s authors The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025
Nick Rodger: Plenty of teeth gnashing as LIV proves money can't buy fulfilment Nick Rodger: Spanish golfer set for life after LIV ... but at what price? The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025
Top News · Jan 13, 2025 Turkey's Renewed Peace Effort With Kurdish Leaders Explore the evolving peace talks between Turkish politicians and Kurdish leaders to resolve the longstanding conflict with PKK amidst regional changes.
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2025 Russia Says Ukraine Targeted Infrastructure Of Gas Pipeline To Turkey Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a weekend drone attack on infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2025 Ministers from 17 countries meet for Saudi talks on speeding aid to Damascus Riyadh meeting also discussed keeping pressure on Syria’s new leadership to meet commitment to inclusive transition
Top News · Jan 12, 2025 Germany Calls For Smart Approach To Syrian Sanctions Relief Germany, Turkey, and the US take steps to support post-Assad Syria. International aid and inclusive governance are key for Syria's recovery.
International Business Times · Jan 12, 2025 Arab, EU Diplomats In Saudi For Talks On Support For Syria Top diplomats from the Middle East and Europe arrived in the Saudi capital on Sunday to discuss Syria, as world powers push for stability after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
Top News · Jan 11, 2025 Turkey's Pro-Kurdish Party Meets Imprisoned Kurdish Leaders Recent meetings between pro-Kurdish party members and imprisoned Kurdish leaders in Turkey signal potential progress towards resolving the longstanding con...
Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2025 Time to go home? Assad's demise brings dilemmas for Syrian refugees in Turkey The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria is being viewed as an opportunity by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to return millions of Syrian refugees amid growing public resentment. However, it remains uncertain whether those who have built new lives in cities like Istanbul are prepared to return.
LiveScience · Jan 10, 2025 'Big surprise' reveals supposed skull of 'Cleopatra's sister' actually belongs to an 11-year-old boy A cutting-edge analysis of a skull found in Turkey in 1929 proves once and for all that it is not Arsinoë IV, Cleopatra's half sister.
The Conversation · Jan 10, 2025 Syria: how the fall of Assad has affected the asylum debate in Europe After the fall of Bashar al-Assad and his family’s 50-year dynasty of fear, several European countries announced a suspension of asylum application procedures. Germany, France and Sweden are among the countries which have also paused all pending asylum requests from Syrians. Austria, meanwhile, has signalled it will soon order refugees…
International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025 Turkey Raps France, Says US Only Counterpart In Northeast Syria Turkey's top diplomat ruled out any role for French troops in Syria Friday, saying Washington was its only interlocutor as US officials sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025 Dreaming of the sun: readers look ahead to summer holidays in Europe and beyond From Turkey’s turquoise waters to a Corsican beach village, our tipsters’ thoughts turn to warmer climes in the months ahead