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Erdogan: Sweden's NATO membership linked to Turkey's EU accession
Jul 11, 2023 03:46President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey says Brussels should facilitate the country's accession to the European Union (EU) before Ankara moves to approve Sweden's bid to join NATO.
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Stoltenberg: For Turkey to accept Sweden's NATO accession issues need to be resolved
Jul 08, 2023 05:38NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said there are "gaps" between Turkey and Sweden that need to be bridged in order to gain Ankara's approval for Stockholm's' accession to the military alliance.
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President Erdogan condemns the desecration of the holy Qur'an
Jul 05, 2023 06:17The burning of a copy of the holy Qur'an in Stockholm has been met with strong condemnation from leaders of multiple Islamic nations. The sacrilegious act has particularly drawn condemnation from Turkey, which has been delaying Sweden’s NATO accession bid over such Islamophobic acts.
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Turkey says uncovers, disrupts ‘ghost’ Mossad spy network in Istanbul
Jul 04, 2023 05:41Turkish authorities say they have uncovered and disrupted a vast "ghost" Mossad spy network centered in Istanbul, following months of surveillance.
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Iran-Turkey annual trade up 19% to $12.7bn: IRICA
Jul 03, 2023 03:00Iran and Turkey experienced a major rise in their bilateral trade over the calendar year to March 20 as shipments rose in value terms despite a fall in volume, according to an analysis of trade figures from the Iranian customs administration (IRICA).
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Erdogan voices ‘full support’ for Putin after Wagner’s armed mutiny
Jun 25, 2023 03:16Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced “full support” for the Russian leadership in its handling of an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
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Iran’s young freestyle wrestlers win 5 medals at Yasar Dogu Tournament
Jun 25, 2023 02:42Iran’s young freestyle wrestlers have featured dazzling displays of physical might and grappling skills at the 51st edition of Yasar Dogu Tournament in Turkey, and received five medals, including three gold ones.
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Turkey’s central bank nearly doubles interest rate in dramatic monetary U-turn
Jun 23, 2023 03:48Turkey’s central bank has almost doubled the country's key interest rate from 8.5% to 15% as the new economic administration of recently reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan embarked on a dramatic monetary policy U-turn.
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Astana talks: Parties underline commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, slam Israeli aggression
Jun 22, 2023 03:57Participants at the 20th international meeting on Syria in the Astana format have underlined their strong commitment to Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while voicing their firm opposition to Israel’s acts of aggression and airstrikes against the West Asian country.
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Iran eyes rise in trade with new terminal on Turkish border
Jun 18, 2023 02:50Iran is to launch a new terminal on its border with Turkey amid efforts to boost international trade via its territory.