Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone
Joakim Medin has for the first time since he was arrested two weeks ago spoken with his wife Sofie Axelsson on the phone.
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Turkish Court Denies Release of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin
A court in Ankara rejected on Wednesday an appeal against the detention of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. That's how it works in Turkey, says Dagens ETC's editor-in-chief Anders Gustafsson.
Sweden
Putin and Erdogan Talk Black Sea Deal and Sanctions Relief
Russia's and Turkey's presidents are said to have discussed a possible agreement regarding the Black Sea.
World politics
Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions
The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.
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Protests Erupt in Istanbul as Mayor Faces Terror Allegations
Immoral and groundless. That's how Istanbul's arrested mayor Ekrem Imamoglu describes the allegations directed against him. At the same time, new clashes are reported between police and demonstrators.
World
Istanbul Protests Escalate as Police Use Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
The protests continue in Turkey after Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on suspicion of bribery and terrorism offenses. On Thursday evening, the police used tear gas and rubber bullets against demonstrators in Istanbul.
World
Over 150 dead from illegal spirits in Turkey
The number of people who have died after drinking homemade alcohol in Turkey is increasing.
World
Lavrov: No Immediate Ceasefire
Russia will stop fighting in Ukraine when negotiations have led to results that "suit" Moscow, according to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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