Turkey

Transcontinental country straddling Western Asia and Southeastern Europe

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. It shares borders with the Black Sea to the north; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq to the southeast; Syria and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; the Aegean Sea to the west; and Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest. Cyprus is located off the south coast. Turks form the vast majority of the nation's population and Kurds are the largest minority. Ankara is Turkey's capital, while Istanbul is its largest city and financial centre.

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Turkey demands Sweden and Finland extradite 'terrorists' after NATO deal The country is asking the NATO hopefuls to hand over some 33 people sought on terrorism charges, Turkish justice minister said on Wednesday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published 2 days ago

Finland and Sweden Are Officially Invited To Join NATO Finland and Sweden , Are Officially Invited , To Join NATO. On June 29, NATO formally invited Finland and Sweden to officially join the international alliance. . On June 29, NATO formally.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published 2 days ago

PM welcomes Sweden and Finland to NATO Boris Johnson has met with Swedish prime minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish president Sauli Niinistö on day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid. Sweden and Finland have been formally invited by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published 2 days ago

PM meets Turkish president Erdoğan at NATO Summit Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on day two of the NATO summit in Madrid. The Turkish president has U-turned on his opposition to Sweden and Finland joining NATO, paving the way.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:11Published 2 days ago

PM stands between Biden and Erdoğan for NATO photo Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins other NATO member leaders for a family photo on the second day of the summit in Madrid. Leaders were greeted in turn by NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:58Published 2 days ago

NATO: PM welcomes Turkey’s U-turn on Sweden and Finland Boris Johnson has arrived for day two of the NATO Summit in Madrid where he will hold talks with other world leaders. The prime minister welcomed Turkey’s decision to now back Sweden and Finland’s.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published 2 days ago

Finland and Sweden set for invite to join NATO after Turkey drops opposition A new "memorandum of understanding" between the three countries seeks to allay Turkish fears over security. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:17Published 3 days ago

Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name? Throughout history, many countries have chosen to re-baptise themselves, but not every new name has stuck. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:12Published 3 days ago

Turkey, Saudi hail 'new era of cooperation' as prince visits Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published 1 week ago

Saudi crown prince, Erdogan to meet in Turkey with 'full normalisation' in sights Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:35Published 1 week ago

Why Turkey is normalising ties with Saudi Arabia after Jamal Kashoggi murder? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:09Published 1 week ago

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey as countries normalise ties Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:08Published 1 week ago

Saudi crown prince pays first visit to Turkey since Khashoggi murder Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published 1 week ago

World refugee day: Syrian refugees in Turkey face uncertain future Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:29Published 2 weeks ago

NATO chief Stoltenberg says Turkey's security concerns are legitimate Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:39Published 3 weeks ago

Possible Deal Between Russia, Ukraine and Turkey Raises Hopes of Resuming Grain Exports Possible Deal Between , Russia, Ukraine and Turkey , Raises Hopes of Resuming Grain Exports. Possible Deal Between , Russia, Ukraine and Turkey , Raises Hopes of Resuming Grain Exports. Russia has.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 3 weeks ago

Global food crisis: No progress at Russia-Turkey talks on Ukraine grain exports Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

After Lavrov meeting, Turkey says Ukraine grain-export plan reasonable Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:26Published 3 weeks ago

REPLAY: Lavrov holds press conference in Turkey for talks on unblocking grain exports Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 33:57Published 3 weeks ago

Finland and Sweden prepare for large NATO naval drill, amid Turkish concerns NATO hopefuls Sweden and Finland are getting ready for an enlarged military exercise in the Baltic Sea, amid Turkish contestation. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on June 4, 2022

Turkish Officials Push To Change the Country’s Name to ‘Türkiye’ Turkish Officials Push To , Change the Country’s Name , to ‘Türkiye’. On June 1, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on June 2, 2022

Turkey: shepherds preserve the gene of Angora goats, famous for its mohair In Turkey, this enterprise works to protect the gene source of the Angora goat, whose mohair is in demand. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 25, 2022

Turkey's Erdogan Confirms He Will Block Finland and Sweden's Bids to Join NATO Turkey's Erdogan Confirms , He Will Block Finland and Sweden's , Bids to Join NATO. On May 19, Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said that he will block Sweden and Finland's bids to join.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 19, 2022

Why does Turkey want to block Finland and Sweden from NATO? Experts say the three might end up in negotiations together with the rest of NATO, despite claims by Turkish President Erdogan that sending diplomats will not result in a change of stance in Ankara. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:23Published on May 18, 2022

EU Ready to Approve Another $527 Million in Military Aid for Ukraine EU Ready to Approve, Another $527 Million , in Military Aid for Ukraine. Al Jazeera reports that defense ministers from the European Union are set to approve an additional $527 million in military.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on May 17, 2022

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Turkey agrees to back Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO The foreign ministers of Turkey, Sweden and Finland have signed a memorandum for the two Nordic states to join NATO, removing a Turkish block to the accession process. Sky News - Published 3 days ago
Turkey makes formal request to UN to change name to Turkiye Turkey has made a formal request to the United Nations for its name to be changed to Turkiye. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2022
Covid-19: Saudi Arabia bans travel to 16 countries, including India The sixteen countries where the citizens of Saudi Arabia are banned to travel apart from India include Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 23, 2022

Turkey would not be 'favourable' to Finland and Sweden joining NATO, Erdogan says Finland and Sweden joining NATO is "not favourable" for Turkey, according to the country's president. Sky News - Published on May 13, 2022
Inflation in Turkey hits 70% in April Inflation in Turkey has hit nearly 70% in April amid skyrocketing prices. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2022
Rape victim in Turkey told to 'carry on and enjoy your holiday' by Foreign Office A young woman raped in Turkey was "treated with contempt" by the UK Foreign Office and told to "carry on" with her holiday "and enjoy it", a watchdog has found. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2022

LPG cost in India highest in world at PPP, petrol 3rd For LPG, the prices are available for 54 countries and among them, prices in India at Int $3.5 a litre are the world’s highest. India is followed by Turkey, Fiji, Moldova and Ukraine. In comparison,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 7, 2022
Trial of 26 Saudis accused of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi suspended by Turkish court The trial in absentia of 26 Saudi Arabians, accused of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, has been suspended by a Turkish court. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2022
Turkey agrees to move Jamal Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia Turkey will recommend that a trial of 26 Saudi nationals charged in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi be transferred to Saudi Arabia. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2022
Portugal 3-1 Turkey: Diogo Jota helps set up play-off final against North Macedonia Portugal keep their hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup alive as they beat Turkey in the play-off semi-final in Porto. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2022

Cheap but lethal Turkish drones helping Ukraine carry out 'unexpectedly successful attacks' against Russia Despite three weeks of bombardment from Russia, Ukrainian forces have defended the country's cities using cheap drones with lethal effectiveness, surprising Western military experts. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2022
Abramovich superyacht heads for Turkey as oligarch gets assets out of Europe Roman Abramovich appears to be on a mission to get his assets out of Europe as sanctions tighten. Sky News - Published on March 15, 2022
Indian tricolour came to rescue of fleeing Pakistani, Turkish students from Ukraine India's national tricolour came to the rescue of not only the stranded Indians but also those hailing from Pakistan and Turkey to cross into the neighbouring countries of Ukraine. The Indian students.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 2, 2022	Turkey says Greek guards 'pushed back' migrants found frozen to death near border Twelve migrants have been found frozen to death near Turkey's border, prompting accusations that they had been pushed back over the frontier by Greek guards. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2022
Wildfires break carbon emission records in US, Siberia, and Turkey, as climate change fans intense blazes, says EU Wildfires have produced a record amount of carbon emissions in some parts of the world this year, according to the European Union's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service. Sky News - Published on December 6, 2021	Fiba World Cup 2023: GB men lose 84-67 to Turkey in second qualifier Great Britain lose 84-67 to Turkey in Istanbul in their second Fiba World Cup 2023 qualifying game. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2021
Highlights: Great Britain lose as former NBA player Shane Larkin stars for Turkey Watch Highlights as Great Britain surrender a 13-point lead to lose 84-67 against Turkey in their second FIBA World Cup qualifying game. BBC Sport - Published on November 28, 2021	Wine up 15% in a day, chicken by 10%. The price Turks are paying for country's currency collapse Istanbul's sky is as gloomy as the mood in the households and on the streets of Turkey. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2021
Turkey in danger of 'inflationary doom loop' as Erdogan defies laws of economics The Turkish lira is seemingly in freefall. Sky News - Published on November 24, 2021	IAF gets more firepower as Russia begins supplying S-400 Air Defense Systems to India The S-400 has already entered service in China and Turkey. Russia and India signed a contract on the delivery of S-400s in October 2018. DNA - Published on November 14, 2021
Turkey protests COP26 ‘special treatment’ to India IndiaTimes - Published on November 13, 2021	'It was like judgement day': 21 survive being buried under rubble after building collapses Twenty-one people have reportedly survived after being buried in rubble during a building collapse in Turkey, with no others believed to be missing. Sky News - Published on November 10, 2021
Bellator 270: TKO for Gokhan Saricam in just 15 seconds Turkish fighter Gokhan Saricam takes just 15 seconds to knock out his opponent Charlie Milner in their heavyweight bout at Bellator 270 in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2021	AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships: Scotland's Reese Lynch loses in semi-finals Scotland's Reese Lynch loses to Turkey's Kerem Oezmen in the semi-finals of the light welterweight division at the AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Serbia. BBC Sport - Published on November 4, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane flies over Pakistan airspace en route to Italy Prime Minister Modi's plane Boeing 777, 300ER, K7066 entered the Pakistani airspace from Bahawalpur, passed through Turbat and Panjgur and via Iran and Turkey reached Italy, The Express Tribune.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2021	Erdogan says 10 ambassadors who backed activist are 'persona non grata' in Turkey Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said 10 ambassadors, including those from the US and France, were "persona non grata" after they issued a statement in support of a jailed activist. Sky News - Published on October 23, 2021
Turkish president Erdogan again makes reference to Kashmir in UNGA address IndiaTimes - Published on September 22, 2021	India is looking to raise new ‘rocket force’ for missiles, says Gen Bipin Rawat Warning that China is becoming very aggressive, and would soon step into Afghanistan after friendly overtures to Iran and Turkey, Gen Bipin Rawat on Wednesday said India needs an integrated national.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 15, 2021
Turkey expects to be removed from red list when travel rules reviewed later this week Turkey expects to be removed from the UK's travel red list later this week, the country's embassy in London has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on August 23, 2021	Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea forward signs contract extension but joins Besiktas on loan Forward Michy Batshuayi joins Turkish side Besiktas on loan until the end of the season after extending his contract with Chelsea until 2023. BBC Sport - Published on August 18, 2021
St Johnstone 2-4 Galatasaray (3-5) : Turkish giants overcome brave Perth side Brave St Johnstone have their Europa League hopes ended by Turkish giants Galatasaray despite another impressive performance in front of a packed McDiarmid Park. BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2021	Terribly burned Syrian toddler reunited with family after six months of treatment A terribly burned Syrian toddler has finally been reunited with her mother and siblings six months after being rushed to Turkey for emergency medical treatment. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2021
India invited to Afghanistan meet in Doha this week The meeting will see the participation of countries like Turkey and Indonesia as well. DNA - Published on August 10, 2021	How heat dome has sparked worst wildfires in a decade across Europe Unprecedented wildfires have broken out across Italy, Turkey and Greece due to rising temperatures caused by climate change. Sky News - Published on August 4, 2021
Despite exta crews battling hard, hot and dry conditions in Turkey mean the wildfires rage on Fires are still ravaging parts of southern Turkey as temperatures continued to soar amidst low humidity despite extra crews and personnel being drafted in. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2021	Epicentre of Kashmir narrative shifted from Saudi Arabia to Turkey, says report The epicentre of the narrative on trouble-torn Kashmir has shifted since 2016 onwards from Saudi Arabia to Turkey, says a report. However, it maintains that Pakistan is the real force behind the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2021
'My house is burning, oh my God': Villagers tell of devastation as Turkey hit by worst fires in a decade The ferocity of the fires in Turkey is quite something to behold. Sky News - Published on August 2, 2021	Deadly fires threaten Mediterranean resorts: Villages evacuated in Turkey, Greece and Italy Wildfires are continuing to rage in Turkey, Greece, and Italy, with entire villages being evacuated. Sky News - Published on August 1, 2021

Turkey

Transcontinental country straddling Western Asia and Southeastern Europe

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Turkey agrees to back Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO

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Inflation in Turkey hits 70% in April

Rape victim in Turkey told to 'carry on and enjoy your holiday' by Foreign Office

LPG cost in India highest in world at PPP, petrol 3rd

Trial of 26 Saudis accused of killing journalist Jamal Khashoggi suspended by Turkish court

Turkey agrees to move Jamal Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia

Portugal 3-1 Turkey: Diogo Jota helps set up play-off final against North Macedonia

Cheap but lethal Turkish drones helping Ukraine carry out 'unexpectedly successful attacks' against Russia

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Indian tricolour came to rescue of fleeing Pakistani, Turkish students from Ukraine

Turkey says Greek guards 'pushed back' migrants found frozen to death near border

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Fiba World Cup 2023: GB men lose 84-67 to Turkey in second qualifier

Highlights: Great Britain lose as former NBA player Shane Larkin stars for Turkey

Wine up 15% in a day, chicken by 10%. The price Turks are paying for country's currency collapse

Turkey in danger of 'inflationary doom loop' as Erdogan defies laws of economics

IAF gets more firepower as Russia begins supplying S-400 Air Defense Systems to India

Turkey protests COP26 ‘special treatment’ to India

'It was like judgement day': 21 survive being buried under rubble after building collapses

Bellator 270: TKO for Gokhan Saricam in just 15 seconds

AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships: Scotland's Reese Lynch loses in semi-finals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plane flies over Pakistan airspace en route to Italy

Erdogan says 10 ambassadors who backed activist are 'persona non grata' in Turkey

Turkish president Erdogan again makes reference to Kashmir in UNGA address

India is looking to raise new ‘rocket force’ for missiles, says Gen Bipin Rawat

Turkey expects to be removed from red list when travel rules reviewed later this week

Michy Batshuayi: Chelsea forward signs contract extension but joins Besiktas on loan

St Johnstone 2-4 Galatasaray (3-5) : Turkish giants overcome brave Perth side

Terribly burned Syrian toddler reunited with family after six months of treatment

India invited to Afghanistan meet in Doha this week

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Epicentre of Kashmir narrative shifted from Saudi Arabia to Turkey, says report

'My house is burning, oh my God': Villagers tell of devastation as Turkey hit by worst fires in a decade

Deadly fires threaten Mediterranean resorts: Villages evacuated in Turkey, Greece and Italy