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April 26, 2024

Outgoing Dutch prime minister visits Turkey's Erdogan in his bid for the NATO chief position

Mark Rutte, the outgoing PM of the Netherlands, was seeking support in his bid for the position of NATO secretary general from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday.

April 26, 2024

Turkish court sentences Syrian woman to life in prison for deadly Istanbul bombing

A Syrian woman has received a life sentence for her role in a 2022 explosion in Istanbul, Turkey, which killed six people and injured 99, officials say.

April 25, 2024

Russia claims US pressured Turkish Airlines into preventing Russians from flying into Mexico

A Russian official claimed that the United States was forcing Turkish Airlines to prevent Russians from flying into Mexico, but provided no evidence for the accusation.

April 25, 2024

Hamas would lay down arms if an independent Palestinian state is established, militant group says

Hamas is reportedly open to a five-year truce with Israel, willing to disarm and become a political party if a Palestinian state is formed along pre-1967 borders.

April 23, 2024

EU unable to determine impact of refugee funds given to Turkey, auditors say

European Union auditors have said they are unable to determine the impact of the billions of euros the bloc gave to Turkey to help it cope with migrants crossing in from Syria.

April 22, 2024

Turkish President makes first official visit to Iraq in over a decade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Iraq for his first official visit since 2011; Ankara seeks cooperation in its fight against a Kurdish militant group.

April 18, 2024

An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck central Turkey in the town of Sulusaray, damaging some buildings; there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.

April 16, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan faces uncertain future after shock election losses expert says

Turkey has suffered significant economic woes throughout the coronavirus pandemic, leading a tight general election last year that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan barely managed to survive.

April 16, 2024

Greece proposes 2 marine parks as part of $830M environmental protection program

Greece has proposed a plan to create two large marine parks as part of an $830 million program to protect marine ecosystems, drawing criticism from Turkey.

April 12, 2024

Cable car accident in Turkey sends 1 passenger to his death and injures 7, with scores stranded

A cable car pod in Turkey hit a pole and burst open on Friday, leaving one person dead and seven injured; others were left stranded as the entire cable car system came to a halt.