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March 17, 2023

Ghanaian president attends funeral of soccer player killed in Turkey earthquake

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo was accompanied by numerous current and former government officials at the funeral of soccer star Christian Atsu.

March 15, 2023

Turkey floods kill 10 in provinces devastated by last month’s earthquake

At least 10 people were killed in Turkey from flood waters that swept through earthquake-affected provinces. At least five more people were reported missing.

March 14, 2023

Boats carrying dozens of migrants off Turkish coast sink, killing 4

Two migrant boats carrying dozens of people sank off the Turkish coast. Four people died and many more were taken to hospitals for hyperthermia treatment.

March 14, 2023

Sweden's prime minister believes it is likely Finland will join NATO before his country

Finland will most likely join NATO before Sweden according to the country's prime minister. This is because Turkey opposes Sweden's bid to join the organization.

March 12, 2023

Turkish coast guard recovers 5 migrant bodies after shipwreck, nearly a dozen feared missing: officials

A dinghy carrying 31 migrants wrecked off the coast of Turkey, and officials have so far recovered five bodies and rescued 16 while nearly a dozen others remain missing.

March 10, 2023

President of Cyprus sets defense spending goal at 2% of GDP

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said Friday that the Mediterranean island nation will earmark 2% of its gross domestic product for defense spending.

March 8, 2023

Turkish police tear gas protestors of Women's Day march ban

Turkish women protesting an official ban on International Women's Day marches were tear gassed by Istanbul police during a two-hour demonstration.

March 6, 2023

Turkish opposition leaders nominate Erdogan challenger

A six-party alliance nominated opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu to take on incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May's consequential election.

March 1, 2023

Lawyers calls for an investigation into alleged human right crimes committed by Turkey

Human rights lawyers are calling for an investigation into Turkish authorities accused of committing crimes against thousands of opponents of President Erdogan.

March 1, 2023

Finland's Parliament gives final approval for country to join NATO with 184-7 vote

Finland's Parliament voted 184 to seven in favor of the Nordic country to join NATO. Finland jointly applied to join NATO with Sweden last year.