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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.

US lifts Cyprus arms embargo, Turkey claims decision will lead to 'arms race' in Mediterranean

September 18, 2022

US lifts Cyprus arms embargo, Turkey claims decision will lead to 'arms race' in Mediterranean

The U.S. embargo started in 1987 as an effort to allegedly help re-unify the island following a Turkish invasion that created a breakaway state and years of fierce combat.

Turkey's Erdogan says West is using 'provocative' tactics against Russia

September 7, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan says West is using 'provocative' tactics against Russia

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan says the European Union's plan to impose a price cap on Russian gas is "provocative," and will only escalate conflict with Russia.

Turkey warns Greece of 'heavy price' over island 'occupations': report

September 3, 2022

Turkey warns Greece of 'heavy price' over island 'occupations': report

Turkey and Greece have continued to ramp up tensions over territorial disputes, which in turn has put pressure on NATO to maintain peace between the two member states.

Turkish, Greek tension places pressure on NATO alliance

September 3, 2022

Turkish, Greek tension places pressure on NATO alliance

Greece and Turkey have been locked in a maritime and territorial dispute for decades, but with shifting geopolitical alliances and the discoveries of natural gas, relations have deteriorated sharply.