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Turkey's Erdogan says Russia's recognition of Ukraine breakaway regions unacceptable

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine was "unacceptable" and he called on all parties to respect international laws, broadcaster NTV and others reported on Tuesday.

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In Turkish-Funded Syria Camps, Tents Give Way to Homes

Syrian mother of four Maryam al-Hussein was relieved to have a roof over her head as she moved from a tent camp into a housing complex built with Turkish support. "When I first heard that we were moving into a house, I couldn't believe it," the 28-year-old widow told AFP…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey Court Extends Detention of Top Activist Osman Kavala

A Turkish court ordered leading activist Osman Kavala to remain in prison Monday, amid fresh calls for his release in the high-profile case that has drawn widespread rebuke. The 64-year-old philanthropist has been held without conviction since October 2017, accused of financing 2013 anti-government protests and playing a role in…

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Poverty, fear drive exodus from Syria's one-time IS capital

Raqqa, the former de facto capital of the Islamic State group, is now free but many of its residents are fighting to leave

The Independent UK

UN alarmed at increasing reports of Greek migrant pushbacks

The U.N. refugee agency has voiced alarm at increasing reports of “horrific incidents” where migrants trying to slip into Greece and other European countries are allegedly being forced back

The Independent UK

Turkey's Erdogan continues his tour of West Africa, with security and investment on the agenda

Turkey's latest diplomatic drive in Africa continues to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, after several bilateral cooperation agreements were signed between Kinshasa and Ankara during a brief visit by Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the DRC on Sunday.

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UK lags behind USA, China, France in cleaning homes - but more Brits own vacuums

Turkey, Italy, China and even South Korea spend more time than the UK getting their homes ship-shape - but the UK came out on top for homes that own a vacuum

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Key Players in Turkey’s Political Opposition

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, leader of Turkey's main opposition party, said he saw no purpose for Ankara's Russian missile defense purchases which triggered US sanctions and would overhaul the Central Bank if victorious in elections due by June 2023. His party is one of six in an alliance aiming to oust President…

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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Turkey's opposition leader looks to emerge from Erdogan's shadow

Reuters

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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The Independent UK

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

Foreign Affairs

What If Russia Wins?

A Kremlin-Controlled Ukraine Would Transform Europe

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

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