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Turkey starts ground offensive in Syria

Turkey’s Defense Ministry says Turkish ground forces have moved across the border to fight against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria, hours after Turkish jets and artillery pounded areas in Syria’s…

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Turkey starts military operation in north-East Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said the country's military operation in north-east Syria has started. Several large explosions were reported in the border town of Ras al-Ain while blasts…

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Syrian Kurds mobilize ahead of Turkish incursion

The Kurdish militia-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Wednesday declared a three-day state alert in preparation for the Turkish incursion. "As threats and mobilization of the Turkish Army and its…

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Turkey expects to be second most affected country by Brexit

Turkey's Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan expressed her country's concern regarding the possibility of no deal Brexit during a meeting, "Trade Wars, Brexit and the Future of the Multilateral Trading…

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Trump to meet Erdogan next month

A day after threatening Turkey with economic ruin if it goes too far in invading northern Syria, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…

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Trump threatened to demolish and obliterate the Turkish economy

Donald Trump threatened to demolish the Turkish economy on Monday if it engages in actions that are "off-limits" during an anticipated military offensive against US-allied Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.…

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Kurdish fighters feel betrayed by U.S.

On Monday the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) - who occupy former IS territory in the north-east of Syria - said US forces had begun to withdraw from border areas,…

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Turkey announces incursion into northeast Syria

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Germany warns of ‘refugee wave’ bigger than 2015

German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has warned of a larger influx of refugees than that seen in Europe in 2015 while on an official visit to the Greek islands.…

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Erdogan threatens military action in Syria

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that his country will soon launch an “air and ground military operation” east of the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria, prompting the U.S.-backed…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Istanbul, Turkey

An aerial picture taken by a drone shows the Ortakoy Mosque near Bosphorus on a sunny day in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: EPA-EFE/TOLGA BOZOGLU

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Greece accuses Turkey of exploiting Europe’s migrant crisis

Greece’s prime minister accused Turkey on Friday of appearing to “exploit” Europe’s migrant crisis for its own ends and said Ankara can and must control migrant flows to the continent.…

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Turkish drones targeted by Haftar’s forces in Libya

The forces of Libyan eastern commander Khalifa Haftar on Wednesday said they have carried out two air raids that destroyed installations from which ''Turkish drones'' were prepared and armed. Such…

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Turkey will continue its efforts to shed light on the Khashoggi murder – Erdogan

The killing of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi has posed "a serious threat to the international order", according to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A year after Khashoggi was killed inside…

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Earthquake with 5.7 magnitude shakes Istanbul

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 shook Turkey’s largest city Istanbul on Thursday, the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute said. The epicenter of the quake was about 70…

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Erdogan says Syrian refugees in Turkey and Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’ in Syria

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that a planned “safe zone” in northern Syria could host 2-3 million Syrian refugees that have settled in Turkey and Europe after eight years of…

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Turkish seismic exploration vessel ‘Oruc Reis’ in the Eastern Mediterranean research area

A handout photo made available by the Turkish Defence Minister press office shows Turkish 'TGC Oruc Reis' frigate escorting to National seismic exploration vessel 'Oruc Reis' in the Eastern Mediterranean.…

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Photo Story: The Rally Turkey 2019 in Marmaris

Thierry Neuville of Belgium drives his Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC during day 3 of the Rally Turkey 2019 in Marmaris, Turkey. Photo: EPA-EFE/NIKOS MITSOURAS

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Photo Story: The Rally Turkey 2019

A scene from the World Rally Championship (WRC) being held in Turkey. Andreas Mikkelsen of Norway drives his Hyundai i20 WRC during the Rally Turkey 2019 as part of the…

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Ex-Turkish Prime Minister Davutoglu leaves Erdogan’s party

Turkish former-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has resigned from the ruling AKP party, saying he will start a "new political movement." On announcing his resignation, Davutoglu said the party had moved…

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Art project in Istanbul aims to raise awareness on domestic violence

A view of a contemporary art installation by Turkish artist Vahit Tuna that aims to raise awareness on women killed by domestic violence, in Istanbul, Turkey, 12 September 2019. Some…

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Human traffickers stealing yachts for Aegean crossings

There has been a surge in reports of theft of luxury boats on Turkey's Aegean coast to then be used for smuggling illegal migrants from Turkish shores to Greek islands.…

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Greek PM criticizes Turkey for its threat to reopen its borders to refugees

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sent a strong warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, telling him not to threaten Greece and Europe in order to secure more money from…

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Turkey-US patrols for Syria safe zone to begin today

Joint Turkish-U.S. ground patrols for a planned safe zone in northern Syria are set to begin on Sept. 8, according to Hulusi Akar , Turkey’s defence minister. Akar also said…

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Erdogan says it’s unacceptable that Turkey can’t have nuclear weapons, warns may open gates for migrants to Europe

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday Turkey may have to open the route for migrants into Europe if Ankara does not receive enough international support to deal with Syrian…

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Turkish ruling party seeks ejection of former PM

Turkey's ruling AK Party wants to eject former prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu and three other lawmakers, a senior official said on Monday, amid talk of a possible new breakaway movement.…

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US blacklists Iranian cargo ship Adrian Darya

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday blacklisted the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya, which is at the centre of a confrontation between Washington and Tehran, and sanctioned its captain. Turkey’s…

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Adrian Darya Tanker changes course away from Turkey

Iranian tanker Adrian Darya, at the center of a dispute between Washington and Tehran, has changed course away from the Turkish coast, Refinitiv ship tracking data showed on Thursday. The…

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Putin and Erdogan share deep concerns on Syria

The leaders of Russia and Turkey said Tuesday they shared deep concerns over fighting in northwestern Syria, with Ankara warning it would take the steps necessary to protect its troops…

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Iranian tanker no longer heading for Turkey, claims it has been sold

An Iranian tanker at the centre of a confrontation between Washington and Tehran is no longer recorded as heading for Turkey, Refinitiv Eikon shipping data showed on Monday, having switched…

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Iranian tanker Adrian Darya switches destination to Turkey, data shows

The Iranian tanker at the centre of a confrontation between the US and Iran has switched destination. According to date from the ship tracking website Marine Traffic, the ship is…

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US-Turkey operations centre in Syria at full capacity

A joint Turkish-U.S. operation centre to establish and manage a safe zone in northeast Syria is fully operational, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on Saturday by…

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New tensions between Russia, Iran and Turkey over Syria

Turkey has defied warnings from Russia, Iran and their local allies in Syria by seeking a deal with the United States and continuing to support insurgents as they clashed with…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Antalya, Turkey

A picture taken with a drone shows thousands of hand knotted Turkish carpets laying in fields owned by carpet companies at Dosemealti district in Antalya, Turkey. Workers put on fields…

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Turkey says its convoy attacked in Syria

Turkish military convoy was attacked en route to one of its observation posts in northwest Syria on Monday, Turkey’s Defence Ministry said, adding that three civilians were killed and 12…

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Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders ready for talks with UN chief on improved relations

Leaders of the Greek and Turkish parts of the divided island of Cyprus have agreed to meet with the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, in order to “plan the way forward”,…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Izmir, Turkey

A photograph taken with a drone shows Syrian refugee seasonal workers cutting tomatoes to dry them in the sun in Izmir, Turkey. According to the Aegean Exporters Association, more than…

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Turkey says another drill ship en route to eastern Mediterranean

Two Turkish drill ships are continuing operations in the eastern Mediterranean and another ship will join them this month, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said, as a dispute over natural resources…

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German citizen arrested in Turkey for Facebook shares

Another German citizen was arrested in Turkey on charges of spreading propaganda. According to reports from German public broadcasters NDR, WDR and newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung, 36-year-old Osman B. from Hesse was arrested…

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Cyprus asks EU help to relocate 5,000 asylum seekers

Cyprus has asked the European Commission to help relocate 5,000 asylum seekers to other EU countries as the island nation struggles to accommodate an influx of migrants. POLITICO reports that in…

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High Tensions between the US and Turkey on Syria, as Erdogan threatens military operation

Turkey will pay a higher price later if it does not do what is necessary in northern Syria today, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday after vowing at the weekend…

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Greece accuses Turkey of undermining security in the eastern Mediterranean

Greece accused Turkey of undermining security in the eastern Mediterranean by drilling for oil and gas around Cyprus. These were some of the strongest comments on the issue from Athens’…

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Turkey’s first S-400 shipment complete, second shipment being planned

The first shipment of Russia's S-400 defence missile system to Turkey has now been completed,Turkish officials said. Russia has completed delivery of the first shipment of its S-400 anti-aircraft missile…

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30 Poles injured after bus crash in southern Turkey

At least 30 Polish citizens were injured, including three seriously, after a bus crashed down a wooded slope near the southern Turkish resort of Kemer, according to a Polish ministry…

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Photo Story: Memorial in Cyprus for soldiers killed in the 1974 Turkish invasion

Military personnel attend a memorial service at the Tymvos Makedonitissa military cemetery during a memorial day for the soldiers who lost their lives fighting the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus,…

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People smuggling network busted in Greece

The Greek Police, supported by Europol, dismantled an organised criminal group (OCG) smuggling migrants from Turkey to Greece and facilitating their secondary movements to other EU Member States. The network…

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Turkey plans to deploy fourth drill ship off Cyprus

Turkey is set to deploy a fourth ship to explore for gas and oil off the coast of Cyprus in defiance of EU sanctions imposed to end Ankara’s illegal operations…

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Trump says no sanctions against NATO ally Turkey for now

President Donald Trump said he’s not looking at economic sanctions against Turkey “right now” following its decision to begin receiving parts of a Russian missile-defense system that has divided the…

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Turkey removed from US F-35 fighter jet programme

The US says it is removing Turkey from its F-35 fighter jets programme, after Ankara received the first parts of a Russian missile defence system. The US says the "F-35…

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Location of US nuclear weapons in Europe accidentally revealed

A recently released - and subsequently deleted - document published by a NATO-affiliated body confirmed a long-held open secret: U.S. nuclear weapons are being stored in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the…

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Cyprus marks 45th anniversary of 1974 coup

Cyprus on Monday marked the 45th anniversary of an Athens-backed military coup with a memorial service for those killed at a church in Nicosia. The July 15, 1974, coup was…

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EU foreign Ministers agree on sanctions on Turkey over its drilling in Cyprus’ territorial waters

The European Union’s foreign ministers decided Monday to impose sanctions on Turkey over its illegal drilling activities within the territorial waters of member state Cyprus. According to reports, the EU…

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EU Suspects Turkish Drilling Ship has Started Operation Off Cyprus

According to Cypriot daily Fileleftheros, a reliable EU source from Brussels has said that there is talk of “successful drilling” by the “Fatih” that is located off Paphou and there…

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Turkish Cypriot leader proposed creating a joint committee to address tensions over offshore energy reserves

Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci on Saturday proposed creating a joint committee across the divided Mediterranean island, to address tensions over offshore energy reserves. The measure aims to "pass the…

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Turkey received first shipment of Russian made air defence missile system equipment

The first shipment of the Russian-made S-400 air defense missile system equipment has arrived in Ankara, according to the Turkish Defense Ministry. Turkey's decision to purchase the Russian system solidifies…

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EU signals sanctions on Turkey over Cyprus drilling

The European Union will put on hold high-level talks with Ankara and negotiations on an air transport agreement, as well as freezing funding for Turkey next year, over “illegal” drilling…

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UPDATED: Washington urges Turkey to halt drilling operations off the coast of Cyprus, Ankara reacts to EU warning

UPDATED: Turkey said on Wednesday it rejected Greek and European Union assertions that Turkish drilling for gas and oil off Cyprus was illegitimate, and said it showed the EU could…

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