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2 months ago
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Erdogan, el-Sisi demand Israel halt looming offensive on Rafah

Erdogan and El-Sisi called for a halt to Israel's offensive in Gaza.
The visit signifies a warming of relations between Turkey and Egypt after years of tensions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

David Cameron threat over Humza Yousaf's meeting with Turkish president

David Cameron threatens to withdraw Foreign Office support for Scottish ministers after Humza Yousaf meets Turkish president without UK officials.
Cameron warns of tougher approach and potential consequences for future breaches of protocol by Scottish government. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe politics

Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to Greece hoping for win-win' meeting with Kyriakos Mitsotakis Europe live

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Athens for the first time in six years.
During his previous visit, Erdogan caused tensions by questioning borders, raising the issue of Cyprus, and criticizing Greece's handling of Ottoman sites. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Zelensky pushes for E.U. and NATO membership at a meeting of European leaders in Moldova.

NATO should decide this year whether to admit Ukraine as a member, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said on Thursday, intensifying his case, at a summit of European leaders in Moldova, for the country's accession to the alliance.Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than 15 months ago has given added urgency to the country's application in September to join NATO, a body set to hold a summit meeting in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, next month.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war latest: Joe Biden urges Vladimir Putin not to use tactical nuclear weapons after setbacks - live

Russia has reacted to its military setbacks in the past week by increasing its missile attacks on civilian infrastructure even if it does not have any military impact, according to the latest intelligence report from the British Ministry of Defence.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine live briefing: Zelensky says Russian plans to try Mariupol fighters would make peace talks impossible

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has drawn another red line in potential negotiations with Moscow to end the war.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Why are Russia and Turkey growing so close? Putin needs allies, and Erdogan needs bolstering.

BRUSSELS - Turkey's mercurial president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is in political difficulty before elections next year, with his economy imploding, a central bank nearly out of foreign exchange and volcanic inflation running at about 80 percent annually.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Your Wednesday Briefing

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Good morning.We're covering a heat record in Britain and Iran's support of Russia's invasion.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

A doomed river crossing shows the perils of entrapment in the war's east

Encirclement is a tactic used by both sides in the war between Russia and Ukraine, but it can carry big risks.
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www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

A Climactic Opening

Today is something of a curtain raiser for the U.S. National Parks system, ushering in its busiest season.Last year, nearly 312 million people visited the parks, hiking across the Grand Canyon, posting Instagram stories from Joshua Tree and waiting for Old Faithful by Yellowstone's rainbow pools.(Reminder: Don't touch the bison calves!)
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

What do Turkey's election results mean and who will win the runoff?

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan received the most votes in this weekend's presidential election but failed to claim victory outright because he could not claim the majority support he needed to pass the magic 50 per cent mark.Preliminary results showed the longtime leader had 49.5 per cent of the vote.
time.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Erdogan Is Facing His Biggest TestEven If He Loses Turkey's Election

For more than 20 years, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has remade and dominated Turkey's politics.First as Prime Minister, then as President, he built a political foundation with support from voters outside the country's powerhouse citiesIstanbul, Ankara, and Izmirwith appeals to traditional religious values and socially conservative policies.
www.france24.com
11 months ago
Europe news

Ailing Erdogan tries to project health in video link appearance with Putin

Turkish President and leader of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party), Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during his party's group meeting at the Turkish Grand National Assembly in Ankara, on March 29, 2023.Adem Altan, AFP Turkey's ailing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday re-emerged from a two-day absence and spoke by video link with Vladimir Putin at a virtual ceremony unveiling a Russian-built nuclear power plant.
Independent
1 year ago
Europe news

Greek foreign minister makes goodwill trip to earthquake-hit parts of Turkey

Greek foreign minister Nikos Dendias has visited the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey on Sunday, accompanied by his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu.he visit was part of a new round of so-called "earthquake diplomacy" between the two uneasy allies, whose relations have often been frosty, if not downright hostile.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Editorial: Elizabeth's final act: World leaders, assembled in respect

As the late Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest Monday, the world leader guest list for the Westminster Abbey funeral is a London sight to behold.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
World politics

Turkey's Opposition Struggles to Make Up Ground as Runoff Nears

After heading into elections with high hopes, Turkey's political opposition is struggling to fight off despair and plot a course to give their candidate a fighting chance against the incumbent, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a runoff later this month.While Mr. Erdogan, bidding for a third five-year presidential term, failed to win a simple majority in Sunday's election, he still led the opposition by a margin of about five percentage points.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

NATO envoys gather as the explosion in Poland alarms the alliance.

A day after a deadly explosion in Poland raised anxieties that Russia's war in Ukraine could spill into the territory of a NATO member, representatives of the alliance planned to meet on Wednesday morning in Brussels to discuss the blast.The explosion on Tuesday, in a farming village about four miles from the Ukrainian border, killed two people, according to Poland's government.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

For Chernobyl Survivors, New Ukraine Nuclear Risk Stirs Dread

They lived through what is considered the worst nuclear disaster in history.As fighting rages around the Zaporizhzhia plant, they fear another one.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine's Allies Promise Weapons for Spring Counteroffensive

KYIV, Ukraine The United States on Wednesday promised to fully and quickly give Ukraine the weapons required for a spring counteroffensive against Russia, addressing one of the most critical needs amid a global shortage of ammunition caused in part by the yearlong conflict.The intensity of the battles in Ukraine has strained the production capacities of the West and Moscow.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

Ukraine Live Briefing: Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of shelling Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia and Ukraine are accusing one another of shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant, the Zaporizhzhia plant, triggering fears of an international nuclear crisis.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Putin and Erdogan, both partners and foes, are set to talk in Sochi, Russia.

President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, plan to meet on Friday in the southern Russian Black Sea resort town of Sochi, for a second face-to-face conversation in less than three weeks against a complex backdrop of dovetailing and competing interests.
EL PAIS English Edition
1 year ago
Europe news

Biden pledges more aid for Ukraine at close of 'transformative' NATO summit

At the close of a NATO summit in Madrid that world leaders have described as "transformative," US President Joe Biden announced a new $800 million package of military aid for Ukraine, including air defense systems, artillery, ammunition and counter-battery radar.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events on day 62

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 62nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Here are the key events so far on Tuesday, April 26.
Get the latest updates here.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Europe news

U.S. sends Ukraine new Phoenix Ghost drones, howitzers for Donbas battle

President Biden announced an additional $800 million in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday, with the initial portion arriving over the weekend.
www.thelocal.se
1 year ago
Europe news

Turkey warns Finland, Sweden must take steps' before NATO approval

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that Sweden and Finland were committed to working with Turkey to address its concerns over their possible membership in the alliance, saying it was time to welcome them.Published: 3 November 2022 19:02 CET Ankara has accused the two Nordic nations of providing safe haven to outlawed Kurdish militants it deems terrorists.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 252

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 252nd day, we take a look at the main developments.Here is the situation as it stands on Wednesday, November 2. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a reliable and long-term defence was needed for the safe passage of ships carrying grain exports from Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea.
Nytimes
1 year ago
World politics

Moving to preserve Russia's hold over European energy, Putin offers to sell more gas via Turkey.

Energy experts have questioned the viability of the Russian president's proposal, saying it seemed unlikely that the E.U. would approve new pipelines for Russian gas to Europe.
www.aljazeera.com
1 year ago
Europe news

Guterres says UN working to get Russian food to markets

The UN secretary-general says obstacles must be removed to Russian food and fertiliser exports, which are not sanctioned.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Why Sweden's Stance on Kurds Riles Turkey's Erdogan

At the heart of Turkey's threat to stop NATO's Nordic expansion is a clash of viewpoints over Kurdish political groups.
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