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Couple 'unable to leave Turkey' until £15k medical bill is paid

Saul Daly was admitted to hospital with blood in his lungs while on holiday with his partner Kathleen

Wales Online

Turkey lifts all Coronavirus restrictions for Indian travellers

Yes, you can now travel to the very beautiful Turkey, sans COVID restrictions. In a recent travel update, the government of Turkey has removed all the COVID-related restrictions for Indian travellers. Turkey Tourism Board said that with this move, the nation is hoping for the highest-ever number of Indian tourists…

The Times of India

Ahead of Lavrov Visit, Turkey Escalates in Syria’s Manbij, Tal Rifaat

Turkish forces and their allies in Syria have stepped up their bombardment of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern city of Manbij. The escalation comes at a time Turkish military sources confirmed that the Syrian National Army (SNA) completed preparations for the potential military campaign announced by President Recep…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Belfast couple 'unable to leave Turkey' until medical bills are paid after emergency

Saul Daly was admitted to an intensive care unit while on holiday with his partner Kathleen

Belfast Live

Ukraine cautious as Turkey, Russia push Black Sea grain deal

Turkey and Russia have reached a tentative deal to restart shipments of Ukraine’s agricultural products from a key Black Sea port, but Kyiv remains skeptical of the proposed pact, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Tribune News Service

Cyprus to UN: Turkey seeks full control of breakaway north

The president of ethnically divided Cyprus says he will lodge a complaint with the United Nations over Turkey’s new financial assistance deal with breakaway Turkish Cypriots

The Independent UK

Erdogan Promises More Rate Cuts, Plays Down Inflation in Turkey

Turkey will continue cutting interest rates rather than hiking them in the face of high living costs, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, playing down inflation of more than 70% as one of several problems for the economy. In a speech, Erdogan also redoubled his commitment to boosting production, exports…

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Turkey removes COVID-related restrictions for Indian tourists

Indian travellers to Turkey no longer have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative RT-PCR test result as the country expects to welcome the most Indian tourists ever this year

The Hindu

Jordan Signs MoU with Turkey’s Solvest to Explore Gold

Jordan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turkey’s Solvest to explore gold in the southern Abu Khashiba region, the energy ministry announced. Energy Minister Saleh Kharabsheh said the 14-month deal is the second signed with the firm. It calls for exploring and mining gold in Abu Khashiba Valley, as…

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Shipping movement continues in the Black Sea despite Ukraine war, sanctions

In response to Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has blocked hundreds of ships mostly containing Ukrainian grain exports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. Despite the blockade, observers have noted near-normal rates of shipping activity throughout the area. Key regional player Turkey has so…

France 24

SDF: Syria Army Should Use Air Defenses Against Turkish Invasion

The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces would coordinate with Syrian government troops to fend off any Turkish invasion of the north, the SDF commander told Reuters on Sunday, saying Damascus should use its air defense systems against Turkish planes. Ankara has vowed a new offensive on swathes of northern Syria controlled…

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Syria army should use air defences against Turkish invasion, U.S.-backed SDF says

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces would coordinate with Syrian government troops to fend off any Turkish invasion of the north, the SDF commander told Reuters on Sunday, saying Damascus should use its air defence systems against Turkish planes.

Reuters

The Observer view on Turkey’s name change

The rebrand to Türkiye is an age-old idea. Could England one day be forced to change its name as well?

The Guardian - UK

Madrid Summit Not a Deadline for Decision on Finland and Sweden’s NATO Bids, Says Turkey

A NATO summit in Madrid at the end of June is not a deadline for a decision on Sweden and Finland's membership bids, which are opposed by Turkey, the Turkish president's spokesman said on Saturday. Sweden and Finland applied to join the Western defense alliance last month in response to…

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Sweden, Finland Joining NATO Would Be Tough for Russia, Top US General Says

Finland and Sweden joining NATO would put Russia in a difficult military position in the Baltic Sea, top US General Mark Milley said on Saturday during a visit to Stockholm ahead of a military exercise. The two Nordic neighbors, which both have long borders on the Baltic Sea, applied last…

Edinburgh Live

Family 'trapped' in Turkey after easyJet cancel flight speak of 'inhumane scenes'

Michael Tierney and his family expected to return home from their holiday in Antalya on May 31 but were left stranded when they arrived at the airport to find out easyJet had cancelled their flight

The Guardian - UK

Russia must not be humiliated in Ukraine, says Emmanuel Macron

French president says door must be left open to allow improvement in diplomatic relations after war

Reuters

Madrid summit not a deadline for decision on Finland and Sweden's NATO bids, says Turkey

A NATO summit in Madrid at the end of June is not a deadline for a decision on Sweden and Finland's membership bids, which are opposed by Turkey, the Turkish president's spokesman said on Saturday.

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Greece's Ambassador to Turkey Summoned over PKK Concerns

Greece's ambassador to Turkey was summoned to the Foreign Ministry over concerns about the activities of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party in his country, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency. Turkish officials complained to Ambassador Christodoulos Lazaris about the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, carrying out propaganda, financing and…

The Independent UK

Greece's ambassador to Turkey summoned over PKK concerns

Turkey's state-run Anadolu new agency says Greece’s ambassador to Turkey has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry over concerns about the activities of the outlawed Kurdish Workers’ Party in his country

Liverpool Echo

Family's easyJet heartbreak minutes after arriving at airport

Michael Tierney and his family felt "trapped" when they were stranded in Turkey for three days

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US, Russian Forces Mobilize in NE Syria

In northeastern Syria, US and Russian forces mobilized with the aim to deter Turkey from carrying out a new attack against the Arab-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Daily Record

EasyJet flight chaos as family 'trapped' in Turkey tells of 'inhumane' scenes

The family, including nine-month-old Ralphie, witnessed chaotic scenes at the airpot as no alternative flights were offered and they had to fork out £2,500 for new flights and hotels.

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Turkey Stresses it Won’t ‘Remain Silent’ over Attacks from Syria

Turkey informed the United States it is committed to taking necessary measures against “terrorist organizations” threatening its national security, and that it will not tolerate the escalation of attacks against Turkish territory from the areas controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Syria.

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NATO Chief Speaks with Erdogan about Finland, Sweden Joining

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Finland’s prime minister and spoken to Turkey’s president as he seeks to overcome Turkish resistance to Finland and Sweden joining the alliance. Stoltenberg, who visited Washington this week, tweeted late Friday that he met with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin while there and…

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