Turkey

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Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a country mainly located in Anatolia in West Asia, with a smaller part called East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It borders the Black Sea to the north; Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea, Greece, and Bulgaria to the west. Turkey is home to over 85 million people; most are ethnic Turks, while ethnic Kurds are the largest ethnic minority. Officially a secular state, Turkey has a Muslim-majority population. Ankara is Turkey's capital and second-largest city, while Istanbul is its largest city and economic and financial center. Other major cities include İzmir, Bursa, and Antalya.

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Turkey's Erdogan Announces Plans to Create 30-KM Security Zone in Syria to Target Kurdish Force In a bold statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced plans to create a 30-kilometer-deep security zone within Syria. The zone is aimed at targeting Kurdish militants, particularly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published 1 week ago

VIDEO\| Turkish Protestors Take Over German Ship Carrying Weapon for Israel Amid Gaza Crisis Turkish activists stormed the German-flagged MV Kathrin at Istanbul's port, protesting its transport of 150,000 kg of explosives intended for Israeli military use. The vessel, previously rejected by.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published 3 weeks ago

Natural wonders your thing? Southern Turkey’s migrating birds and sinkholes are not to be missed The Turkish region of Mersin is a key stop for migrating birds and is one of Anatolia’s major faith centres. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published 3 weeks ago

‘Can't-Wait & Watch’: Turkey 'Will Send Army To Attack Israel' If Ground Ops Against Hezbollah Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Israel for rejecting the two-state solution and warned of regional instability. During a Gaza-focused meeting, he condemned Israeli aggression in Lebanon.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on September 27, 2024

‘He’s Hitler’: Erdogan Shocks UN, Pins Lebanon-Gaza Bloodshed on Netanyahu– Watch the Moment During his UNGA speech, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler, urging global action to stop him. Erdoğan condemned the United.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:39Published on September 25, 2024

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Mourinho fined and banned for condemning match officials in Turkey Jose Mourinho receives a one-match ban and fine of about £15,000 for his actions and comments at the end of Fenerbahce's win over Trabzonspor. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

'Nobody wants to watch' - Mourinho criticises Turkish league & referees Fenerbache boss Jose Mourinho criticises the refereeing standards and says there is a lack of interest from fans around Europe in the Turkish league after his side beat Trabzonspor 3-2 on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
'I wouldn't be here if I knew' - Mourinho pans referees Jose Mourinho condemns refereeing standards in Turkey as his Fenerbahce side score deep into stoppage time to beat Trabzonspor. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Turkey's basketball coach sparks fury over football rivalry Turkish basketball team Fenerbahce are refusing to allow their players to report for duty with their country after national team head coach Ergin Ataman showed support for bitter rivals Galatasaray. BBC Sport - Published on September 25, 2024

Blinken warns of 'consequences' for killing of US-Turkish activist The US secretary of state has told Sky News there will be "consequences" for the killing of a US-Turkish activist by Israeli troops. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024
US-Turkish activist shot dead 'unintentionally', Israeli military says An American-Turkish activist who was killed by Israeli forces last week was likely shot "indirectly and unintentionally", the Israeli military has said. Sky News - Published on September 10, 2024
US-Turkish activist killed 'unlawfully and violently by Israeli military', says family as they call for investigation The family of an American-Turkish activist have described their "shock and grief" and demanded an independent investigation into her "unlawful killing" after she was reportedly shot by Israeli forces. Sky News - Published on September 7, 2024
More to come from 'outstanding' Wales, says Bellamy Head coach Craig Bellamy says there is much more to come from Wales after an 'outstanding' draw against Turkey in his first game. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024

Mumbai-Frankfurt Vistara flight diverted to Turkey due to bomb threat According to the airline, the crew acted promptly, alerting the relevant authorities as per safety protocols. DNA - Published on September 6, 2024
US-Turkish activist dies after being 'shot in head by Israeli forces' An American-Turkish activist has died of her injuries after reportedly being shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2024
US marines attacked by nationalist group in Turkey A nationalist Turkish youth group attacked two US marines in western Turkey on Monday. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2024	Wales call up Leeds' Crew as Matondo pulls out Wales add Leeds midfielder Charlie Crew to their squad for the Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
Wales call up Leeds teenager Crew for Nations League Wales add Leeds midfielder Charlie Crew to their squad for the Nations League matches against Turkey and Montenegro. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2024	Former Premier League defender dies aged 39 Former Premier League defender Sol Bamba has died at the age of 39 after falling ill before a match in Turkey. Sky News - Published on August 31, 2024
Turkish club want Trippier - Sunday's gossip Turkish clubs are interested in Kieran Trippier and Ben Chilwell, Anderleht want Christian Eriksen, plus more. BBC Sport - Published on August 31, 2024	Brighton sign £25m full-back Kadioglu from Fenerbahce Brighton sign Turkey full-back Ferdi Kadioglu from Fenerbahce for £25m, their eighth signing of the summer. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2024
Turkish parliament descends into fistfight A fistfight broke out in Turkey's parliament on Friday when an opposition deputy was attacked after calling for his jailed colleague to be freed. Sky News - Published on August 16, 2024	Instagram access blocked in Turkey following Hamas leader assassination Access to Instagram was blocked in Turkey on Friday, in the latest example of a clampdown on websites in the country. Sky News - Published on August 2, 2024
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GB's Davison out of 54kg boxing after split decision loss Watch highlights as Great Britain's Charley Davison is knocked out of the women's 54kg boxing competition by Turkey's Hatice Akbas on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2024	Weapons being exported to war-torn Sudan despite UN Security Council arms embargo A new report from Amnesty International has found that weapons and military hardware from Russia, China, Turkey and the UAE are being imported in large quantities into Sudan and diverted to Darfur.. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2024