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Turkey's Erdogan blocks Finland and Sweden's NATO requests again in another snub

Finland and Sweden formally applied to join NATO last month amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but had the move blocked by Turkey, in a move that shocked members of the alliance

Daily Mirror

Turkey says allowing Sweden and Finland to join Nato carries ‘security risks’

Recept Tayyip Erdogan wrote an article for the Economist reiterating his objection to the two Nordic countries’ joining the security bloc

Evening Standard

Turkey Projects 7% Growth for Q1 2022

The Turkish economy's solid and balanced growth trend and the pioneering data point out that annual growth will be around seven percent in the first quarter of 2022, Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati said Monday. Speaking at the General Assembly of the Banks Association of Turkey (TBB), Nebati said…

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Tourist destinations gear up for summer without Russian visitors

Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus face uncertain summer season as numbers of Russian tourists slump amid war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Israel, Iran Threaten to Expand Revenge Operations

The hidden Iranian-Israeli war has moved to a higher degree of frankness, with senior officials on both sides speaking openly about the threat to escalate assassinations and bombings of all kinds. After Iran published a list of names for Israeli officials who are candidates for assassination, Israeli officials made hints…

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Turkish leader writes on 'risks' of Sweden, Finland in NATO

Turkey’s president has highlighted the activities of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party as part of his country’s objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO

The Independent UK

Turkey Summons German, French Envoys over Kurdish Militant Events, Minister Says

The German and French ambassadors to Ankara were summoned to the Turkish foreign ministry to protest events organized by Kurdish militants in those countries, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday. Speaking to state-run Anadolu news agency, Cavusoglu said the ambassadors were told of Turkey's discomfort with the events organized…

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Turkey says Nordics must change laws if needed to meet its NATO demands

Finland and Sweden should change their laws if needed to meet Turkey's demands and win its backing for their bid to join NATO, the Turkish foreign minister said on Tuesday, doubling down on a threat to veto an historic enlargement of the alliance.

Reuters

UAE, Turkey Discuss Developing Military, Defense Cooperation

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Monday Turkish Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, reported the state news agency WAM. The Turkish minister conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his wishes of further…

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Mum needs £27,000 so baby born prematurely on holiday in Turkey can be flown to the UK

Kaielle Thompson was on holiday in Turkey when she gave birth to baby Kaiah on May 17 after she was born by emergency caesarean section

Daily Mirror

Turkey tells U.S. it wants 'concrete steps' from Finland, Sweden for NATO bids

A chief adviser to Turkey's president told his U.S. counterpart that Turkey wanted "concrete steps" on the existence of what it calls "terrorist organisations" in Finland and Sweden before it would consider their NATO bids, the Turkish presidency said.

Reuters

Putin Ready to Facilitate Unfettered Grain Exports from Ukraine’s Ports, Says Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia was ready to facilitate the unhindered export of grain from Ukrainian ports in coordination with Turkey, according to a Kremlin readout of talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Besides the death and devastation sown by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war and…

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Erdogan Discusses Turkey’s Syria Incursion Plans with Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Erdogan’s office said Monday. In recent days Erdogan has said Turkey will launch a cross-border incursion against Kurdish militants in Syria to create a 30-kilometer (19-mile) deep…

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Mum's desperate plea to get baby girl home after she is born two months early in Turkey

Mum Kaielle Thompson says she has been hit with a £27,000 hospital bill

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Irishwoman saves $2,000 on dental bills by travelling to Turkey on all-inclusive holiday

Delia O'Malley, 26, took the journey after she got a $5,500 quote for a root canal

The Independent UK

Erdogan discusses Turkey's Syria incursion plans with Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin

Reuters

Turkey can help in Russia-Ukraine 'observation mechanism', Erdogan tells Putin

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that Ankara is ready to take on a role in an "observation mechanism" between Moscow, Kyiv and the United Nations, if an agreement is reached in that regard.

The Independent UK

NATO looks to 'historic' Madrid summit, with Sweden, Finland

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says that next month’s summit in Madrid will be a “historic” opportunity to strengthen the alliance facing Russian aggression against Ukraine on its eastern edge

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The Independent UK

Greece planning major wall extension on border with Turkey

Greek authorities say they are planning a major extension of a wall along the country’s border with Turkey and are seeking European Union financial support for the additional construction

Daily Mirror

Family's 'holiday from hell' as pregnant woman 'left without seat for hours'

Shelly Curtis, in her group of 11, had planned to go to Turkey for a 60th birthday, but were told they couldn't go despite their suitcases being loaded onto the plane

Al Jazeera

Lithuanians crowdfund $5.4m for combat drone to Ukraine

Lithuanians donated millions in just three days for Ukraine’s military to buy a Turkey-made Byraktar UAV.

The Guardian - UK

Will Istanbul’s mayor be Erdoğan’s nemesis - or banned from politics?

Ekrem İmamoğlu appears well placed to take on the Turkish president, but an impending court case could end his career

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Turkey's Erdogam Says Not Waiting Permission to Carry out Syria Operation

Turkey’s president told journalists that Ankara remains committed to rooting out a Syrian Kurdish groups from northern Syria. "Like I always say, we’ll come down on them suddenly one night.

Wales Online

Mainland Spain tops poll of best-value destinations for UK holidaymakers

Post Office travel money survey recommends tourists check costs they will face in resorts abroad before they book a holiday

Reuters

Israel warns against travel to Turkey citing Iran assassination

Israel on Monday warned its citizens against travel to Turkey, citing Iranian threats of revenge for the assassination last week of a Revolutionary Guards colonel.

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