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Russia to ease investment for ‘friendly’ countries

Favoured countries include China, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

Al Jazeera

Turkey celebrates 100th anniversary of republic with fireworks and navy procession

Turkey has marked the 100th anniversary of the creation of the modern, secular republic from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire with little pageantry and no gala reception to commemorate the important milestone

The Independent UK

Turkey quietly celebrates 100-year anniversary as a republic

Many festivities have been called off against the backdrop of Israel’s escalating attacks in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

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100 years of the Republic of Turkey – in pictures

From its founding origins as a secular republic to army coups, footballing success and the rise of Erdoğan, we look at 100 years of Turkey since 1923

The Guardian - UK

We must not forget the suffering of Rojava as Turkish bombs fall

AIR attacks targeting vital infrastructure. Eleven power stations hit affecting more than two million people. Eighteen water stations out of…

The National (Scotland)

Israel is reassessing diplomatic relations with Turkey due to leader's 'increasingly harsh' remarks

Israel says it's recalling its diplomats from Turkey over “increasingly harsh statements” coming from the government in Ankara

The Independent UK

Turkey under fire after declaring Hamas a 'liberation' group

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a collision course with its Western and Middle Eastern allies after vigorously defending Hamas, declaring it to be a "liberation movement" rather than a terrorist organisation. The statement also appears to have ended more than a year of rapprochement efforts with Israel.

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As modern Turkey turns 100, what’s next for Kemal Ataturk’s republic

The Turkish Republic, founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by the national independence hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, turns 100 on October 29

The Independent UK

Police attacks on journalists surge across EU, most press freedom violations in Turkey: MFRR report

In the first six months of this year, Turkey saw the highest number of violations of press freedom across European Union member states and candidate countries, according to the Media Freedom Rapid Response’s latest report.

Newslaundry

Turkey faces competing pressures from Russia and the West to end its 'middleman strategy' and pick a side on the war in Ukraine

From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Turkey has performed a delicate balancing act, portraying itself as an ally to the warring sides while reaping economic and political benefits from its relationship with both.

The Conversation

Orbán is lonelier than ever on the European stage – but he’s still got cards to play

The defeat of Poland’s Law and Justice party and Turkey moving towards ratifying Sweden’s Nato bid have further isolated Hungary’s PM

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s Erdogan scraps Israel trip over ‘inhumane’ Gaza war

Turkish president says Palestinians in Gaza are suffering ‘collective punishment’, defends Hamas as ‘liberators’.

Al Jazeera

France announces sale of defensive weapons to Armenia as Turkey plays wargames with Azerbaijan

France has announced the sale of defensive equipment to Armenia as Azerbaijan launched military drills with its ally Turkey.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey switches from Arabic script to the Latin alphabet – archive, 1928

On 1 November 1928, a new Turkish alphabet law was passed making making the use of Latin letters compulsory in all public communications and the education system

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The Independent UK

Friends who booked £1.5k all-inclusive holiday to Turkey told to ‘go away’ by security when they reach hotel

Aaron Hatton and Danielle Halsall, both 20, were told that their hotel wasn’t open to the pubic

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s president submits bill to ratify Sweden’s Nato membership

Erdoğan signs protocol and sends it to Turkish parliament after agreeing to Sweden’s membership at Nato summit in July

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament

Move comes after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification

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Al Jazeera

Healing Ruins explores cleansing, rebirth in a 14th century Turkish hamam

Following a long and ambitious 13-year restoration effort, the lost treasure has been revitalised.

Fortune

Uber’s expanding into air travel, but not with planes—it’s started offering hot air balloons in Turkey

Riders will be able to book Uber Balloons for $159 each in the scenic Turkish getaway of Cappadocia.

Al Jazeera

Is Turkey uniquely positioned to mediate between Palestinians and Israel?

As one of few countries that have contact with both Hamas and Israel, Turkey would like to negotiate a lasting peace.

Foreign Policy

Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas

It seems that the Turkish president is once again ready to burn bridges with Israel.

The Independent UK

Cleveland museum sues to stop seizure of statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius

The Cleveland Museum of Art has sued New York City authorities over their seizure of a headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius

The Guardian - US

Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence

In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message

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