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Turkey March 31

Echoing Hamas, Erdogan reportedly calls for Israel's destruction amid push to rekindle ties with Trump

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly called for Israel's destruction during Eid prayers, drawing fierce condemnation from Israel, amid rising regional tensions over Gaza and Syria.

Olympics March 28

Olympic skier Berkin Usta and father killed in fire at closed Turkish ski resort

Berkin Usta, an Olympic alpine skier who competed in the Beijing Games, and his father were tragically killed in a hotel fire on Thursday, despite the resort being closed in January.

Turkey March 24

Turkey's Erdogan continues crackdown on protesters following arrest of main rival on corruption charges

Turkish President Erdogan's crackdown on pro-democracy protesters leads to over 1,000 arrests following the jailing of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

World Crime March 23

Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial, protests rage throughout city

A Turkish court jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, pending a trial on corruption charges, in a move likely to cause the country's biggest protests in more than a decade.

Turkey March 21

Trump eyes lifting sanctions, potential sale of prized fighter jet to Turkey

President Donald Trump is considering lifting sanctions on Turkey and resuming the sale of fighter jets to Turkey after a call with President Recep Erdogan.

Turkey March 19

Turkish authorities arrest key rival of Erdogan; critics say it's 'no coincidence'

Turkey arrested the mayor of Istanbul on charges of corruption. Critics accuse Turkish officials of detaining the main rival of President Erdogan and a potential presidential candidate.

Israel March 14

Israel faces new Syria challenge as it adjusts to new strategy amid regional power struggle for influence

Israel is rethinking its Syria strategy following the country's Islamist takeover in December, rising attacks on minorities and growing regional power struggles.

Syria March 10

Religious slaughter in Syria shows need for US, Europe to 'keep a close eye' on Islamist regime: Greek FM

Greek Foreign Minister Giorigios Gerapetritis warned Europe and the U.S. to "keep a close eye" on Syria's new governing regime after hundreds died in conflict over the weekend.

Turkey March 8

Bipartisan legislation seeks to rein in Erdogan's Turkey over ties to US foes

A bipartisan group of congressmen have taken issue with NATO ally Turkey aligning its foreign policy interests against the U.S. and its Western allies.

NATO February 1

Trump uniquely placed to ‘whisper’ in Erdogan’s ear over Turkish regional ambitions: Greek defense minister

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said NATO needs to take seriously Turkey's expansionist ambitions and President Erdoğan's desire to "recreate the Ottoman Empire" amid aggression.

Turkey January 21

66 dead after fire erupts at popular ski hotel in Turkey

At least 66 people died and 51 others became injured in a fire that broke out at a Turkish ski resort hotel on Tuesday. Over 200 guests were staying at the hotel when the disaster struck.