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Turkey negotiations unlikely to resolve Russian invasion, says former Ukrainian defence minister
We’re joined by former Ukrainian defence minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk.
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Refugees will ‘find their way’ despite Turkey’s efforts to close border say Chatham House
We were joined by Fadi Hakura – who runs the Turkey Project at the foreign affairs think tank, Chatham House.
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Thousands evacuated from worst wildfires in Turkey’s history
Triggered by soaring temperatures, the wildfires afflicting Turkey are the worst in the country’s history.
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At least six killed in Turkey as wildfires sweep Europe
At least six people have been killed in wildfires which have swept along the Aegean coast in southern Turkey over the last four days.
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Uighurs in Turkey demonstrate against China, amid concerns over countries deepening ties
Turkey has chosen the Chinese vaccine – rather than western alternatives – as its main weapon against Covid. Yet the Turks are also hosting tens of thousands of exiled Uighurs – and both issues were discussed when China’s foreign minister visited Turkey today. China denies using vaccine deliveries as political leverage, but many Uighurs are…
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China, Russia and Turkey yet to congratulate Joe Biden on election win
As congratulations to Joe Biden flooded in from around the world, there were exceptions – Russia, China and Turkey are yet to recognise the election result. From rejoining the Iran nuclear deal to dealing with nuclear-armed North Korea, the president-elect has his work cut out.
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Rescuers search for survivors after powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Greece
Rescue teams are working through the night searching for survivors after a powerful earthquake hit Turkey and Greece, killing at least 14 people.
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‘We are not pursuing any kind of imperialistic aims, we are protecting our rights’ – Turkey’s defence minister on dispute with Greece
Turkey’s Defence minister has accused the French President of “trying to take on the role of Napoleon” during the crisis pitting Greece and Turkey against each other in the eastern Mediterranean.
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Greece and Turkey accuse each other of breaking the international law of the sea
Fossil fuels might be going out of fashion, but a dispute over the right to drill for natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean has provoked fears that two NATO allies could come to blows.
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Weekend lockdowns – Turkey’s coronavirus response
No country outside Europe and America has more coronavirus cases than Turkey, where numbers have overtaken China and Iran.
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Syria ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey holds
The skies over Syria’s northwest province of Idlib are quiet tonight as the ceasefire brokered by Russia and Turkey holds.
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Greece denies Turkey’s claims they fired on migrants
Turkey has accused Greek police of opening fire on migrants attempting to cross the border, killing one and wounding five others.
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Refugees gather at Turkey-Syria border
As fighting intensifies yet again in north west Syria – bringing Turkish and Russian forces a step closer towards direct conflict – more than a million refugees are now massing on the Turkish border.
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Turkey shoots down two Syrian government war planes in retaliation over airstrikes
Turkey has said it has destroyed multiple Syrian government targets in recent days, including downing two war planes today.
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Turkey opens borders for refugees and migrants to travel to Europe
Hundreds of refugees and migrants are gathering on Turkey’s border with Greece after Turkey said it would no longer prevent them from crossing towards Europe.
