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Turkiye formally asks to join the genocide case against Israel at the UN court

August 7, 2024 admin

The international community must do its part to stop the genocide; it must put the necessary pressure on Israel and its supporters,” Turkiye’s Foreign Minister said. File | Photo Credit: AP “Turkiye on Wednesday (August 7, 2024) filed a request with a U.N. court to join South Africa’s lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza,”…

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Turkey Blocks Access To Instagram Without Stating Reason Or Duration

August 2, 2024 admin

Turkey has accused Instagram of impeding people from publishing messages of condolence for Haniyeh. Ankara, Turkey: Turkey on Friday blocked access to the Instagram social media network, the national communications authority said without explanation, following censorship accusations against the US company by a high-ranking Turkish official. The BTK communications authority said in a post on…

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Turkey approves controversial stray dog cull

July 29, 2024 admin

A woman pets a dog during a rally to protest against a bill drafted by the government that aims to remove stray dogs off the country’s streets, in Ankara, Turkey, on July 28, 2024 | Photo Credit: Reuters Turkey’s parliament approved on July 29 a move to euthanise some of the country’s four million stray…

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Israel’s Foreign Minister Calls On NATO To Expel Turkey

July 29, 2024 admin

Israel’s foreign minister on Monday called on NATO to expel Turkey as a member of the organization. Jerusalem: Israel’s foreign minister on Monday called on NATO to expel Turkey as a member of the organization, in a move likely to further raise tensions between the countries. “In light of Turkish President Erdogan’s threats to invade Israel and…

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Tatyana Ozolina, Dubbed “Russia’s Most Beautiful Biker”, Dies In Motorbike Crash In Turkey

July 25, 2024 admin

The authorities are still investigating the accident. A bike ride took a deadly turn for a 38-year-old Russian social media influencer in Turkey after she crashed into a truck while riding her red BMW motorcycle. According to Turkish media outlet Turkiye Today, Tatyana Ozolina, who goes by “MotoTanya” on social media, was travelling between Mugla…

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Iraq To Import Electricity From Turkey

July 21, 2024 admin

Baghdad, Iraq: Iraq said Sunday a new power line will bring electricity from Turkey to its northern provinces as authorities aim to diversify the country’s energy sources to ease chronic power outages. The 115-kilometre line connects to Kisik power plant west of Mosul and will provide 300 megawatts from Turkey to Iraq’s northern provinces of…

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Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus’ 50-year ethnic split

July 20, 2024 admin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (centre left) gestures as he stands next to Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar (centre) during celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus on July 20, 2024 in occupied northern Nicosia, Cyprus. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Turkey’s President on July 20 put a damper on hopes for…

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Turkey Presents Bill To Get Millions Of Stray Dogs Off The Streets

July 12, 2024 admin

The population of street dogs in Turkey is estimated to be 4 million (Representational) Ankara: Turkey’s ruling party presented a bill to parliament on Friday that aims to round up millions of stray dogs, a plan that has alarmed animal lovers who say a mass neutering campaign would be a better solution than locking dogs…

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Netherlands Mount Euros Comeback Against Turkey To Set Up England semifinal

July 6, 2024 admin

The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England. Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure from…

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Euro 2024 LIVE: Samet Akaydin Scores Opener | Netherlands 0-1 Turkey

July 6, 2024 admin

UEFA Euro 2024 Quarterfinal LIVE Updates, Netherlands vs Turkey LIVE Score: Netherlands are 0-1 in the first half against Turkey in their Euro 2024 quarterfinal encounter on Sunday. Netherlands enter the Euro 2024 quarter-finals off the back of a spectacular 3-0 win over Romania in the Round of 16. Their quarter opponents Turkey edged out Austria…

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