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Turkey and Russia closer than ever despite Western sanctions

The leaders of Turkey and Russia are continuing to deepen relations as Moscow intensifies its war against Ukraine. Their frequent meetings and close ties fuel concerns among Turkey's Western allies that Ankara is circumventing sanctions against Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey's main opposition party says to ask top court to halt media law

Turkey's main opposition CHP party is applying to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to suspend implementation of a key article of a media law approved in parliament last week, CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu said.

Reuters

Russia leans on India, Turkey, China for oil sales before EU ban

The three countries that helped Moscow to maintain crude exports in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine appear to be stepping back into the market for Russian barrels, with Turkey taking a lead role in the latest buying.

The Times of India

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Two Spanish tourists killed in air balloon accident in Turkey's Cappadocia

Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot air balloon they were travelling in made a hard landing in Turkey's Cappadocia, the local governor's office said.

Reuters

Scots 23st mum who got stuck on water slide in Florida fundraising for gastric bypass in Turkey

Naomi Smith, 26, is fundraising to pay for gastric bypass surgery in Turkey and hopes that shedding the pounds will help make her a better mum to her one-year-old son Jack Maver.

Daily Record

Could tensions between Greece and Turkey lead to a second European war?

Tensions are flaring between Turkey and Greece over the militarization of the eastern Aegean islands and a host of other issues.

The Conversation

Safety of Turkish mines questioned after blast kills 41

Turkey's main opposition party and an engineering industry body questioned safety protocols on Monday after an explosion at a state-run mine killed 41 workers, stirring memories of the country's worst mining disaster eight years ago.

Reuters

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Inter-rebel clashes resume in northwest Syria after collapse of truce

Rival Syrian rebel groups in northwestern Syria resumed heavy clashes a day after a fragile truce ended five days of bloody fighting in the last remaining opposition enclave, residents and rebels said on Monday.

Reuters

World’s most dangerous countries to visit revealed

Thailand, Turkey and the Philippines pose ‘medium risk’ to travellers, study claims

The Independent UK

UN condemns 'deeply distressing' discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

EU border agency Frontex confirmed the arrival of the group in circumstances which the Greek ministry for civil protection said sent out an “inhuman image”

Evening Standard

Almost 100 migrants stopped at border and stripped naked in 'degrading' incident

The naked migrants were discovered close to the Evros river on the border between Greece and Turkey on Friday, prompting condemnation from the United Nations which is calling for an investigation

Daily Mirror

UN urges investigation after 92 naked migrants ‘sent’ from Turkey into Greece

UNHCR says circumstances of ‘shocking’ discovery unclear amid rising tension between two countries

The Guardian - UK

Putting Kurds in spotlight, Iran's leaders try to deflect national protest

Facing their biggest challenge in years, Iran's religious leaders are trying to portray the angry protests over the death of Mahsa Amini as a breakaway uprising by her fellow Kurds threatening the nation's unity rather than its clerical rule.

Reuters

UN ‘distressed’ over 92 stripped refugees at Greece-Turkey border

Greece and Turkey trade accusations after Greek authorities find the people close to the countries’ border.

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The Independent UK

UN ‘deeply distressed’ by discovery of 92 naked migrants at Greece-Turkey border

Greece says Turkey’s behaviour is ‘shame for civilisation’ while Ankara says country should give up ‘inhumane attitude’

The Guardian - AU

Greece and Turkey trade blame after 92 naked migrants rescued at border

UN calls for a full investigation, as Greek authorities brand Turkey’s behaviour a ‘shame to civilisation’

Reuters

Calm returns to Syria rebel enclave after deadly internecine fighting

Calm prevailed on Sunday in rebel-controlled northwest Syria a day after a Turkish-brokered truce ended bloody clashes between rival factions which risked wider internecine warfare among opponents of President Bashar al Assad's rule, residents and rebels said.

The Independent UK

Family mourns miner's death in Turkey, demanding punishment

A mother cried at a cemetery beside a freshly-laid mound of earth

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The Guardian - UK

Outrage in Turkey after Erdoğan says ‘fate’ to blame for mine explosion

Politicians and trade unionists question president’s pledge to improve safety after blast kills at least 41

Reuters

Turkish authorities not involved with migrants at Greek border -deputy minister

Turkey denied involvement in an incident where Greece found 92 illegal migrants close to its northern border with Turkey, Turkish Deputy Interior Minister Ismail Catakli said late on Saturday.

WEKU

60 years after the Cuban missile crisis, Russia's threats reignite Cold War fears

Over 13 days beginning on Oct. 16, 1962, the U.S. and Soviet Union were at the brink of a nuclear conflict. But since the Cold War ended, some historical assumptions about the crisis have changed.

Reason

Enes Kanter Freedom on China and Free Speech: 'This Is Bigger Than Basketball'

"While we are dribbling a ball on the other side of the ocean, people are losing their loved ones, losing their lives, and losing their hopes."

Liverpool Echo

Woman on trip to Turkey for new teeth claims £2k was stolen from her hotel room

"I was gutted, it's a lot of money and it took a while for us to save it up"

Daily Mirror

Istanbul fire: Blaze at huge tower block as flames seen ripping through all floors

Videos of the terrifying blaze show how the fire has ripped through every floor of the tower block in Istanbul, Turkey, sending smoke billowing into the sky

Reuters

Greek police find dozens of naked migrants at border with Turkey

Greek police have rescued a group of 92 illegal migrants who were discovered naked, and some with injuries, close to its northern border with Turkey, police said on Saturday.

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