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Russia

Biden not doing enough to fight terrorists, says Turkey’s Erdogan, vows closer ties with Russia & Putin despite NATO obligations

Posted on September 26, 2021September 26, 2021By Editor

Following disappointing talks with US President Joe Biden, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced that he will instead try to build ties with Russia, revealing that discussions in New York went badly. … Read More >Biden not doing enough to fight terrorists, says Turkey’s Erdogan, vows closer ties with Russia & Putin despite NATO obligations

Turkey in talks on new gas supplies from Russia – Ankara

Posted on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021By Editor

Ankara is discussing new contracts for gas supplies with a number of countries, including Russia, Turkish Deputy Energy Minister revealed on Tuesday. … Read More >Turkey in talks on new gas supplies from Russia – Ankara

World

America must come to terms with fact that Turkish purchase of Russian missile system is DONE DEAL, warns Turkey’s foreign minister

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021By Editor

Turkey will continue to receive deliveries of the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system, and there is nothing the US can do about it, despite Washington constantly threatening sanctions and other possible consequences. … Read More >America must come to terms with fact that Turkish purchase of Russian missile system is DONE DEAL, warns Turkey’s foreign minister

Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit – reports

Posted on September 5, 2021September 5, 2021By Editor

NATO member Turkey is reportedly nearing a deal to recognize Afghanistan’s Taliban government and operate the Kabul airport in partnership with Qatar, paving the way for the Islamist group to attract foreign aid and investment. … Read More >Turkey poised to recognize Taliban as Afghanistan’s govt, expected to sign deal to operate Kabul airport after US exit – reports

EU

EU Digital Covid passport extended to non-members Ukraine, Turkey and North Macedonia

Posted on August 24, 2021August 24, 2021By Editor

The EU has begun recognizing Covid-19 certificates from Ukraine, Turkey and North Macedonia after Brussels adopted equivalence measures for the three non-member states to facilitate travel during the pandemic. … Read More >EU Digital Covid passport extended to non-members Ukraine, Turkey and North Macedonia

Major warehouse fire sends massive column of black smoke into skies over Istanbul (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021By Editor

A huge fire has broken out at a warehouse in the west of Istanbul, Turkey. The blaze produced a thick plume of smoke, seen from miles around the city, and required dozens of firefighters to extinguish. … Read More >Major warehouse fire sends massive column of black smoke into skies over Istanbul (VIDEOS)

‘Our lungs are burning’: Turkish mayor issues desperate plea for help as raging wildfires close in on power plant

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021By Editor

The mayor of a town in southwestern Turkey has desperately called for a firefighting helicopter or plane with night vision to be sent to the area, as disastrous wildfires close in on his town and its thermal power plant. … Read More >‘Our lungs are burning’: Turkish mayor issues desperate plea for help as raging wildfires close in on power plant

EU firefighters sent to Turkey to help fight forest blazes that have claimed 8 lives

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021By Editor

The European Union (EU) has announced that it has deployed firefighters to Turkey under the Civil Protection Mechanism to help the country fight “unprecedented forest fires,” as the death toll from the blazes rises to eight. … Read More >EU firefighters sent to Turkey to help fight forest blazes that have claimed 8 lives

New wildfires erupt in Turkey threatening resort town Bodrum as Erdogan suspects SABOTAGE & vows to rebuild within a year (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 8, 2021August 8, 2021By Editor

Wildfires continue to rage in southwestern Turkey, with a new massive blaze now threatening tourist hotspot Bodrum. At least six people have been killed by fires that devastated large swaths of forest and destroyed multiple homes. … Read More >New wildfires erupt in Turkey threatening resort town Bodrum as Erdogan suspects SABOTAGE & vows to rebuild within a year (VIDEOS)

At least 3 dead, dozens injured as wildfires continue to rip through southern Turkey (VIDEOS)

Posted on August 5, 2021By Editor

Wildfires continue to plague Turkey, with multiple blazes raging along its southern coasts, threatening resort towns. At least three people died in the blazes and multiple houses were destroyed. … Read More >At least 3 dead, dozens injured as wildfires continue to rip through southern Turkey (VIDEOS)