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Turkish researchers confirm Santa Claus' original burial site, find St. Nicholas' tomb under fresco of Jesus

October 19, 2022

Turkish researchers confirm Santa Claus' original burial site, find St. Nicholas' tomb under fresco of Jesus

Italian merchants stole the remains of St. Nicholas from his initial resting place, and a mix of flooding, humidity and other conditions obscured the location.

Greece blasts EU vote nixing budget for border protection agency after naked migrants found at Turkey border

October 19, 2022

Greece blasts EU vote nixing budget for border protection agency after naked migrants found at Turkey border

Greece's asylum minister slammed the European Parliament's rejection of border protection agency Frontex's budget after 92 naked migrants found at joint border with Turkey.

Nearly 100 naked migrants found at Greece-Turkey border, prompting UN to demand probe

October 18, 2022

Nearly 100 naked migrants found at Greece-Turkey border, prompting UN to demand probe

The United Nations demanded an investigation after Greek police said they found 92 migrants, mostly from Afghanistan and Syria, naked at the border with Turkey.

London DJ kidnapped, forced into van alongside woman turns up dead as police make 4th arrest

October 18, 2022

London DJ kidnapped, forced into van alongside woman turns up dead as police make 4th arrest

Koray Apergin , a London Turkish-language DJ, was found murdered in Essex woodlands after U.K. police believe he and a woman were forced into a van in front of their home.

Turkish coal mine blast leaves 40 dead, many trapped: officials

October 15, 2022

Turkish coal mine blast leaves 40 dead, many trapped: officials

Officials are working through the night to clear a coastal mine in Turkey following an explosion that left at least 40 people dead. Authorities attributed the cause to flammable gases.

Putin doubles down on proposal to make Turkey energy hub

October 13, 2022

Putin doubles down on proposal to make Turkey energy hub

Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again proposed turning Turkey into a gas hub for Europe after gas delivery to Germany was halted by the Baltic Sea pipeline disaster.

Turkey’s Erdogan suggests Sweden, Finland should join NATO at separate times

October 6, 2022

Turkey’s Erdogan suggests Sweden, Finland should join NATO at separate times

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday his country has a different view towards Sweden and Finland and suggested the Nordic countries should join NATO separately.

Sweden lifts arms embargo against Turkey, moves closer to becoming NATO member

September 30, 2022

Sweden lifts arms embargo against Turkey, moves closer to becoming NATO member

Sweeden inches closer to becoming a member of NATO after it lifts its arms embargo against Turkey, which was placed on Turkey after military operations against YPG in Syria.

Turkey summons Greek ambassador to protest deployment of armored vehicles to demilitarized Greek islands

September 26, 2022

Turkey summons Greek ambassador to protest deployment of armored vehicles to demilitarized Greek islands

Turkey officials on Monday, summoned the Greek ambassador to protest the deployment of dozens of armored vehicles to the Greek islands which are supposed to remain demilitarized.

Greek authorities search for 6 migrants reported missing at sea

September 22, 2022

Greek authorities search for 6 migrants reported missing at sea

The Greek coast guard launched a search and rescue for six migrants from Turkey who were reported missing on Thursday after a boat arrived.