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Erdogan Urges Biden to Use Leverage for Israel Ceasefire

Explore the complex triangle of diplomatic relations between the US, Israel, and Turkey, including President Erdogan's advice to Joe Biden regarding the co...

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Disgraced president who attacked referee in Turkey banned for life

Faruk Koca struck referee Halil Umut Meler in the face after MKE Ankaragucu’s draw against Caykur Rizespor

The Independent UK

Howard Webb urges officials to clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of Turkey incident

Referee chief Howard Webb has told officials to “keep the foot on the gas” and clamp down on unacceptable behaviour to prevent a repeat of the recent scenes in Turkey.

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Germany and Turkey agree to train imams who serve Germany's Turkish immigrant community in Germany

Germany and Turkey have agreed to gradually end the deployment of Turkish state-employed imams to Germany and instead train imams in Germany to serve the country’s large Turkish immigrant community

The Independent UK

After football referee, women's volleyball team attacked in Turkey

A women's volleyball team in Turkey faced an assault from spectators in Adana during a match, leading to one player needing stitches on her knee, as revealed by the club's president on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Turkish club president only wanted to 'spit in face' of referee he hospitalised - with all football in Turkey stopped 'indefinitely'

The president of Turkish club MKE Ankaragucu has been arrested after physically assaulting a referee on Monday night

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Authorities in Turkey say attack on referee should be ‘milestone’ for change

Referee Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by the president of MKE Ankaragucu.

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President of Turkish football club arrested after punching referee

Club president Faruk Koca and two others was arrested after the ‘shameful’ attack on referee Halil Umut Meler

The Independent UK

Domestic football in Turkey suspended after ‘shameful’ attack on referee

Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.

The Independent UK

Turkey suspends all league games after club president punches referee at a top-flight match

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league games in the country after a club president punched the referee in the face at the end of a top-flight match

The Independent UK

Referee punched: Turkey FA suspends all football after club president attacks match official

Halil Umut Meler suffered a fracture to his face after being attacked by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who has since been arrested

Evening Standard

Watch: Knocked out! Club president punches referee, Turkey suspends league football

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken the decisive step of suspending all leagues following a disgraceful incident that occurred during Ankaragucu's Super Lig home match against Rizespor as Ankaragucu's president, Faruk Koca, physically assaulted referee Halil Umut Meler by punching him in the face after the final whistle blew.

The Times of India

Europeans open to Ukraine joining EU, survey shows before key summit

Polling reveals cool attitude to accession of Georgia and some western Balkan states, and opposition to admitting Turkey

The Guardian - UK

Turkish football league suspended after Ankaragucu president punches referee

A game in Turkey ended in chaos after the referee, Halil Umut Meler, was punched in the head by Faruk Koca following Rizespor’s 97th-minute equaliser

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Foreign Secretary slammed following threat over FM's meeting with Turkish president

DAVID Cameron is facing criticism after threatening to withdraw co-operation with Scottish ministers after Humza Yousaf met Turkey’s president at…

The National (Scotland)

David Cameron threat over Humza Yousaf's meeting with Turkish president at COP28

David Cameron has threatened to withdraw co-operation with Scottish ministers after Humza Yousaf met Turkey’s president at COP28 without a UK…

Radio France Internationale

Turkey's bid to join EU back on the table at upcoming summit

Turkey's decades-long bid to join the European Union will be back on the agenda as EU leaders meet at a summit later this month. They are also expected to focus on Ukrainian membership as part of an eastward drive.

Al Jazeera

Somali president’s son flees Turkey after fatal Istanbul accident: Reports

Turkish media say Mohammed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud crashed into and killed a motorcycle courier before leaving country.

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France 24

Sweden's accession will make 'a lot of improvements' to NATO: Swedish FM Billström

The war in Ukraine has forced a major rethink in European security, with both Sweden and Finland abandoning their long-standing policy of non-alignment and applying for NATO membership last year. But while Finland was admitted into NATO this April, delays have persisted on Sweden’s entry, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip…

International Business Times

Greece, Turkey Vow To Work On Improving Relations

Greece and Turkey on Thursday restarted high-level talks to reduce chronic tensions in their relations as the Turkish president visited Athens for the first time in six years.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s Erdogan visits Greece to forge ‘new era’ after years of friction

Turkish president hopes the NATO allies and neighbours will mend relations despite deep-rooted differences.

International Business Times

Turkey's Erdogan In Athens In 'New Chapter' Bid

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension.

France 24

Turkey's Erdogan in Greece in 'new chapter' bid after years of tension

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Athens on Thursday in a keenly watched visit billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension.

Al Jazeera

Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Greece and sign a series of agreements, but differences remain.

The Independent UK

NATO member-to-be Sweden and the US sign defense deal, saying it strengthens regional security

On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Washington that will allow the United States access to all of the military bases across the Scandinavian country, saying the deal would bolster regional security

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