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Turkey Issues 47 Arrest Warrants in Istanbul Corruption Probe

Turkish authorities have issued 47 arrest warrants for municipal officials in Istanbul. .
Turkey Issues 47 Arrest Warrants in Istanbul Corruption Probe

Turkey Proposes Hosting Peace Talks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan proposes that the country should host a meeting between the presidents Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyj to put an end to the war. Russia rejects the suggestion – and Ukraine doubts the Russians' willingness to have a "meaningful" meeting.
Turkey Proposes Hosting Peace Talks Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

Erdogan Urges Russia and Ukraine to Keep Peace Talks Open

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is urging Russia and Ukraine "not to shut the door" for a potential peace meeting in Turkey next week. .
Erdogan Urges Russia and Ukraine to Keep Peace Talks Open

Macron Responds to Viral Clip: It Was Just a Joke

Emmanuel Macron suddenly found himself in a storm of media attention he would have preferred to avoid. A video clip where he appears to be pushed away by his wife Brigitte Macron has spread at lightning speed on the internet and the president has reluctantly commented on the whole thing.
Macron Responds to Viral Clip: It Was Just a Joke

Turkish Police Arrest 65 Soldiers for Alleged Gülen Ties

Turkish police have arrested 65 soldiers and police officers for alleged ties to the preacher Fethullah Gülen, whom the government accuses of having masterminded the 2016 coup. According to the state news agency Anatolia, 56 active-duty soldiers in the Turkish army have been arrested.
Turkish Police Arrest 65 Soldiers for Alleged Gülen Ties

Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea

Turkey has discovered a gas deposit of 75 billion cubic meters during test drilling in the Black Sea. > With this amount, we will be able to meet the natural gas needs of just our homes for around 3.
Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea

Journalist Joakim Medin Released from Turkish Prison After 51 Days

In 51 days, journalist Joakim Medin was imprisoned in Turkey. Now he is free and back home in Sweden.
Journalist Joakim Medin Released from Turkish Prison After 51 Days

Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After 51 Days in Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin was imprisoned in Turkey for 51 days. Late on Friday evening, he was back on Swedish soil.
Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After 51 Days in Turkish Detention

Joakim Medin Reflects on Isolation After Release from Turkish Prison

Joakim Medin is "damn tired" but "indescribably happy". He says in his first interview after landing in Sweden after 51 days in prison.
Joakim Medin Reflects on Isolation After Release from Turkish Prison

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed.
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

Kristersson Confirms Contact with Turkey's Erdogan on Journalist Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) says that the release of the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been preceded by "intensive contacts" with the Turkish government. .
Kristersson Confirms Contact with Turkey's Erdogan on Journalist Release

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed.
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

The pressure must increase on the President of Russia – who has made "a great mistake" and "does not want peace". World leaders are pouring criticism over Vladimir Putin for skipping a high-level peace meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart in Turkey.
Putin Faces Global Criticism for Skipping Peace Talks with Zelenskyj

Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard spoke again with her Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on Wednesday, she tells TT, among others, in conjunction with the NATO meeting in Turkish Belek. .
Swedish and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Joakim Medin Case

Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey

The top meeting about the Russian invasion war in Ukraine was without presidents. Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskyj accused Russia of not wanting peace, after the Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that he would stay away.
Putin and Trump Absent from Ukraine Peace Talks in Turkey

Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

Into the final preparations for talks between Russia and Ukraine are surrounded by tactical play, says conflict researcher Peter Wallensteen: No one wants to be left holding the bag and be the one who says no. .
Conflict Researcher: Tactical Moves Ahead of Russia-Ukraine Talks

USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has met Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia. It is the first time in 25 years that leaders of the two countries have met, writes the news agency AP.
USA and Syria Leaders Meet for First Time in 25 Years

Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.
Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

USA's President Donald Trump says that he can imagine going to Turkey on Thursday to join a meeting between Ukraine and Russia. This is welcomed by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj – but from Russia's Vladimir Putin it is silent.
Trump Considers Attending Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey

PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

Terror-listed Kurdish PKK is dissolved, reports the Kurdish news agency Firat. A historic milestone, cheers Turkey's government.
PKK Ends Armed Struggle in Historic Move

Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj states that he wants to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin during the coming week. "I will be waiting for Putin in Turkey.
Zelensky Seeks Meeting with Putin in Turkey, Urges No Excuses

Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

Russia's president Vladimir Putin does not accept the demand for a month's ceasefire. He proposes instead direct negotiations with Ukraine to start next week.
Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine

PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

The terrorist-stamped Kurdish movement PKK has this week held a "successful" meeting on laying down its weapons and dissolving. .
PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).
Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention
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