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Flooding kills 6 in Turkey’s Black Sea province
Flooding in Turkey's northern Black Sea province of Giresun killed six on Sunday, including two gendarmerie personnel, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported.
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Turkey, Libya, Malta hold trilateral meeting
Turkey, Libya and Malta on Monday held a trilateral meeting in Turkish capital Ankara discussing cooperation and efforts to ensure stability in the eastern...
Turkish experts warn of possible food shortage amid coronavirus outbreak
by Burak Akinci
The Turkish government said that the country is not expected to face any major problems for food supply during the coronavirus outbreak,...
Turkey crosses major threshold with 100,000 COVID-19 cases
Turkey crossed a major threshold as the total COVID-19 cases exceeded 100,000 on Thursday, but the government mulls a plan to ease restrictions in...
Turkey’s surprise anti-coronavirus weekend curfew triggers panic shopping
by Burak Akinci
Turkey announced a two-day curfew for the weekend late Friday to prevent the fast spread of the novel coronavirus,...
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Turkey urges citizens to abide by government instructions as COVID-19 cases rise
Turkish government on Wednesday urged its citizens to obey the instructions given by the authorities, as the number of COVID-19 cases has been increasing...
Turkey and Russia reach agreement “to a large extent” regarding ceasefire in Idlib
Turkish and Russian military delegations who have been discussing the ceasefire in Idlib since Tuesday have reached an agreement "to a large extent," Turkish...
Turkey aims to achieve cease-fire in Idlib in talks with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he hoped talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin could yield a cease-fire in Syria's...
2 Turkish soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Syria’s Idlib
Two Turkish soldiers were killed and six others wounded in Syrian's northwestern province of Idlib, Turkey's Defense Ministry said Wednesday.
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Turkey and EU should cooperate on refugees – Josep Borrell
The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stressed that Turkey and the EU should work to address common challenges over regional conflict, semi-official Anadolu...
Erdogan-Putin meeting expected to ease spiking tensions in Syria’s Idlib
by Burak Akinci
After suffering its worst casualties in years, Turkey has launched a new major offensive against the Russia-backed Syrian forces...
Turkey’s president says expects deal in talks with Russian president over Syrian issue
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that he expects a cease-fire deal in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib during a planned meeting...
Turkey seeks use of Syrian airspace
Turkey is seeking to use Syrian airspace and will "hopefully" find a solution soon over the crisis in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, the Turkish...
Syria campaign adds stress to recovering Turkish economy
by Burak Akinci
Turkey's military campaign to confront Russian-backed Syrian government troops in the Idlib province is likely to add more pressure...
Turkish plane passengers under quarantine over coronavirus concerns
A Turkish Airlines plane, departing from Tehran in Iran and due to arrive in Istanbul, was diverted to Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday over...
Russian delegation to visit Turkey for Idlib talks
A Russian delegation will pay a visit to Turkey on Wednesday to discuss situation in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib, Turkish President Recep Tayyip...
Turkey closes land border crossings with Iran over coronavirus
Turkey on Sunday temporarily closed all its four land border crossings with Iran over the COVID-19 cases in the neighboring country, a Turkish minister...
Turkish army has losses in Libya – Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday evening said the Turkish military had "martyrs" in Libya, while Turkish-backed forces killed 100 "rival fighters" in...
Turkey to seek compromise with Russia on Idlib crisis
As tensions escalate between Turkey and Syria over the rebel-held province of Idlib, Ankara is trying to reach a compromise with Russia, the main...
Conflicts in Syria’s Idlib draw U.S. and Turkey closer
by Burak Akinci
Deadly Russian-backed Syrian government attacks on Turkish forces in rebel-held stronghold of Idlib in Syria have triggered a cautious...
Turkey’s president warns of “imminent” Turkish operation in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday vowed to launch an operation into the Idlib province of Syria if the Syrian government does not...
Turkish, Russian presidents hold phone conversation over tension in Syria’s Idlib
The Russian and Turkish presidents had a phone conversation and discussed the escalation in Idlib in northwestern Syria, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said...
Turkish president threatens to attack Syrian forces “everywhere” if Turkey’s troops targeted
Turkish president threatened Wednesday to attack Syrian forces "everywhere" if Turkish soldiers are targeted again in the Idlib province of Syria.
"If...
Turkey seeks EU accession amid East Med dispute
by Burak Akinci
Turkey expressed willingness to start the frozen EU accession process, but chronic differences and rising tensions with the bloc...
Turkey kills 101 members of Syrian government
Turkish army has killed 101 "members of the Syrian government" in retaliation for an attack that killed five Turkish soldiers and wounded five others...
Turkey urges Russia to fulfill responsibilities in Idlib deal
Turkey on Monday urged Russia to fulfill its responsibilities in the Astana process that aimed at a cease-fire in Idlib province of Syria, the...
Turkey vows to keep presence in Idlib amid escalation with Syrian government
Turkey's army would continue its presence in Syria's Idlib and retaliate when necessary, said the country's Vice President Fuat Oktay on Monday. ...
5 Turkish soldiers killed, 5 wounded in regime attack in Syria
Five Turkish soldiers were killed and five others wounded in a regime artillery attack in Idlib of Syria, Turkey's Defense Ministry said on Monday....
Turkey, Russia discuss rising tension in Syria’s Idlib
Turkey and a visiting Russian delegation held talks in Ankara late Saturday over the escalating tension in the Syrian province of Idlib.
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Tensions in Syria’s Idlib test Russian-Turkish ties
by Burak Akinci
Military operations by the Russian-backed Syrian government forces in Syria's Idlib province constitute a stringent test for...