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EU, donors pledge $7.5B to Turkish, Syrian earthquake relief

March 20, 2023

EU, donors pledge $7.5B to Turkish, Syrian earthquake relief

The European Union and international donors pledged Monday to donate $7.5 billion in relief money to earthquake-stricken Turkey and Syria.

Flood deaths in Turkey's earthquake-stricken area rise to 16

March 17, 2023

Flood deaths in Turkey's earthquake-stricken area rise to 16

The death toll due to floods in an earthquake-stricken area of Turkey has risen to 16 after officers found two more bodies. The flash floods are in the provinces of Adiyaman and Sanliurfa.

Ghanaian president attends funeral of soccer player killed in Turkey earthquake

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Turkish opposition leaders nominate Erdogan challenger

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.