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Turkey's President Criticizes Eurovision For Gender Neutrality

President Erdogan criticizes Eurovision for promoting nontraditional gender identities and expresses concern over Turkey's declining birth rates.

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Turkey’s president takes bizarre swipe at Eurovision in speech about declining birth rates

Turkey’s State Statistical Institute announced the country’s birth rate in 2023 had dropped to 1.51 children per woman

The Independent UK

Turkey Assisting Iran In Search For President's Crashed Helicopter

Turkey responds to Iran's request for assistance in searching for President Raisi's crashed helicopter, showing solidarity with Iran.

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Putin’s friends are helping Russia upend the US-led world order

Vladimir Putin is wrapping up a trip to China, where his warm ties with President Xi Jinping have led to booming trade and increasing defense coordination. More than two years since his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine began, it’s a far cry from efforts by the US and its Group…

The Times of India

Turkey Court Jails Kurdish Leader For 42 Years Over 2014 Unrest

A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced the former head of a pro-Kurdish party to 42 years in prison for his alleged role in deadly 2014 protests that erupted as Islamic State group jihadists overran the Syrian town of Kobane.

International Business Times

Demirtas: Erdogan's Kurdish Nemesis Condemned To Prison

Languishing behind bars since 2016, Selahattin Demirtas has waged a relentless battle against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while profoundly expanding the national appeal of his leftist pro-Kurdish party.

International Business Times

Turkish President Erdogan Defends Hamas, Sparking Controversy

Turkish President Erdogan defends Hamas, sparking controversy. Efforts to mend fences and promote regional stability between Turkey and Greece.

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Turkish President Erdogan Defends Hamas As Resistance Organization

Turkish President Erdogan's statement on Hamas as a 'resistance organization' sparks debate and scrutiny of Turkey's stance on the Palestinian group.

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Greece And Turkey Pursue Normalization Amid Decades-Old Disputes

Greek and Turkish leaders work towards normalization, addressing disputes through dialogue and cooperation. Efforts include easing visa procedures and addr...

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Turkey’s Erdogan meets Greek PM, sees ‘no unsolvable problems’ in ties

On visit to Ankara, Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitotakis says leaders ‘wish to intensify our bilateral contacts’.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's Erdogan Urges More Pressure On Israel For Gaza Truce

Turkey's President Erdogan criticizes U.S. and Europe for not pressuring Israel to agree to Gaza ceasefire amid escalating tensions.

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Greek PM To Visit Turkey In Quest For Better Relations

Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will be received Monday in Ankara by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the latest sign of warming relations between the NATO neighbours.

International Business Times

Turkey And Greece Seek To Strengthen Friendship

Turkey and Greece are working on improving relations through trade, tourism, and dialogue, setting a positive tone for future cooperation.

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Greek and Turkish leaders ready for diplomacy talks amid Aegean tensions

Greece and Turkey are stepping up rapprochement efforts, with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visiting Turkey on Monday for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The trip is part of detente attempts after years of tensions centered on territorial disputes in the Aegean Sea.

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Turkish President Erdogan Converts Former Byzantine Church Into Mosque

Turkish President Erdogan converts The Church of St. Saviour in Chora into a mosque, sparking international debate on cultural heritage preservation.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey cuts trade with Israel but seeks role in resolving Gaza conflict

Turkey has cut off trade with Israel as bilateral relations deteriorate over the Gaza conflict. The move follows domestic calls for a tougher stance against Israel, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking a more prominent regional role.

International Business Times

Israel Trade Freeze Aimed At Forcing Gaza Truce: Erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza.

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Turkey halts all trade with Israel over military actions in Gaza

The government described the step as the "second phase" of measures against Israel, adding the steps would remain in force until Israel allows a "sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza."

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Turkey's Erdogan Criticizes US Crackdown On College Protests

Turkish President Erdogan criticizes U.S. crackdown on college protests related to Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression.

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Turkey Cuts Off Trade With Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Turkey halts trade with Israel in protest against Gaza conflict, sparking concerns. Israeli officials criticize Erdogan's actions.

The Guardian - UK

Turkey stops all trade with Israel over ‘humanitarian tragedy’ in Gaza

Israeli foreign minister strongly criticises decision by President Erdoğan, accusing him of acting like a ‘dictator’

Al Jazeera

Turkey police arrest 210 at Istanbul May Day protests

Authorities deployed more than 40,000 police officers across the city after banning protests in Taksim Square.

Evening Standard

Turkish police fire rubber bullets and use tear gas as they detain 210 in Istanbul

President Tayyip Erdogan said on the eve of May Day that the annual protests would not be allowed to take place on Taksim Square

International Business Times

Istanbul Police Clash With May Day Protesters

Turkish police on Wednesday fired tear gas and rubber bullets and detained dozens of protesters after authorities banned May 1 rallies at Istanbul's historic Taksim Square.

Radio France Internationale

Aid flotilla from Turkey aims to break Gaza blockade but risks fresh crisis

A group of international activists are seeking to break Israel's blockade of Gaza with a flotilla of vessels carrying aid. But with 10 people killed by Israeli security forces in a similar mission 14 years ago, fears are growing that the latest flotilla could provoke a fresh crisis.

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