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Turkey 'Silences Critics' with Presidential Insult Law

Turkish journalist Sedef Kabas begins her second month in detention on Tuesday for "insulting the president", an increasingly common offence which observers believe is stifling critical voices 16 months before the presidential election. The 52-year-old has already spent longer in jail than any other journalist for this alleged offence, according…

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Turkey 'silences critics' with presidential insult law

Bangkok Post

Turkey’s Opposition Leader Looks to Emerge from Erdogan’s Shadow

A veteran Turkish political leader who has struggled for years to have President Tayyip Erdogan voted out of office says it is "very clear" that his dream is drawing nearer, even as doubts remain about whether he will be the main opposition candidate at presidential elections set for 2023. In…

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EU official: Turkey will gain by curbing migration to Cyprus

A top European Union official says Turkey “has much to gain” if it works with the 27-member bloc to stem migrant arrivals from its airports and shores to the ethnically divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus

The Independent UK

The strategic role of Istanbul's Bosphorus in the Ukraine crisis

A Russian kilo class submarine gliding through Istanbul's Bosphorus waterway en route to the Black Sea recently provided an early morning spectacle to city commuters crossing the strait of water that divides Turkey's largest city.

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Man's nose melts off leaving massive hole in his face after pimple turned cancerous

Kazim Oztas, 59, has undergone several operations at a hospital in Kocaeli, Turkey, to reconstruct his nose after it melted off - but none have worked

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With Weak Lira, Turkey Woos Foreign Firms

There is a silver lining to Turkey's currency crisis and the global supply chain crunch: The country is becoming an attractive alternative at the gates of Europe for foreign firms. Turkey is seizing on its geographic advantage to woo companies as the skyrocketing cost of sea freight and pandemic-related disruptions…

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Greece, Turkey to Hold New Round of Exploratory Talks

Greece and Turkey will hold a new round of exploratory talks on Feb.

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Travel UK: Countries you can fly to without taking a covid test

Travel is something that many people have been looking forward to - and it's even better when you don't need to worry about taking a covid test - but what countries don't require a test?

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From Turkish jail, French woman accuses Greece of 'pushback'

A French woman is accusing Greek authorities of forcing her and other migrants back across the border into Turkey, violating her rights as a person fleeing persecution and as a European citizen

The Independent UK

What If Russia Wins?

A Kremlin-Controlled Ukraine Would Transform Europe

Foreign Affairs

Why drones pose a threat to Russia-Turkey relations as Ukraine crisis develops

With Russian forces poised to attack Ukraine, Turkish-made drones are set to face a big test in battle as well as a challenge to Turkey's relations with Russia.

Radio France Internationale

Despite high inflation, Turkey keeps interest rate unchanged

Turkey’s central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged for a second consecutive month despite soaring inflation that has left many in the country struggling to purchase food and basic goods

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‘It’s an atrocity against humankind’: Greek pushback blamed for double drowning

An investigation alleges two men seeking international protection were pushed from a boat off the coast of Samos

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Turkey’s Foreign Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19

Turkey’s foreign minister announced Wednesday that he tested positive for the coronavirus. Mevlut Cavusoglu, 54, said on Twitter that his symptoms were mild and that he planned to continue to work from home. The announcement came a day after Cavusoglu returned from the United Arab Emirates, where he had accompanied…

Bangkok Post

Department upbeat on negotiations

The Trade Negotiations Department targets concluding the negotiation framework on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU this year and wrapping up FTA negotiations with Turkey and Pakistan.

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan tries to ease surging energy bills

Turkey’s president has announced a set of measures aiming to bring relief to households and businesses reeling from high inflation and soaring electricity bills

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'Honour crimes' in Iran: Country in shock after murder of 17-year-old girl

Last week, a 17-year-old girl was killed by her husband in Iran. A gruesome video showing the alleged killer holding a knife in one hand and his wife's head in the other went viral before being taken down. The victim was married when she was just 12 years old and…

Evening Standard

Turkish man sets record as he tests positive for Covid for 14 months

Under Turkey’s Covid laws, anyone who tests positive for the virus must self-isolate for seven days

The Independent UK

Turkey's foreign minister tests positive for COVID-19

Turkey's foreign minister says he has tested positive for the coronavirus

Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey continuing "positive dialogue" with Saudi Arabia -media

Turkey is continuing a "positive dialogue" with Saudi Arabia and wants to take concrete steps in the coming days to improve ties, President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying on Wednesday, amid a regional charm offensive by Turkey to mend strained relations.

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UAE Vice President Meets Erdogan, Opening New Horizons for Economic Relations

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Expo 2020 Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed said that Erdogan’s visit establishes a new phase of cooperation and strategic partnership between the UAE and Turkey. The Dubai ruler added in a…

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VIDEO: Smugglers Busted With Haul Of Whale Vomit Worth Over $700,000

Several countries have banned the import of ambergris, a prized perfumery ingredient produced by whales.

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Turkey Logs Highest Daily COVID Death Toll in over 9 Months

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