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Turkey breathes easier as Iran-Israel truce eases fallout risk

Turkey breathes easier as Iran-Israel truce eases fallout risk

As the fragile Iran-Israel truce took hold, there was no letup in Turkey's diplomatic efforts Wednesday to prevent any return to a conflict fraught...

26.06.2025 4

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By Hazel Ward

Powerful 6.2-magnitude quake hits off Istanbul coast

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with its impact and that of multiple aftershocks forcing thousands out...

24.04.2025 7

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By Hazel Ward

More arrests as Turkey escalates crackdown over protests

Turkey intensified its crackdown on anti-government protests on Friday, arresting the lawyer of the jailed Istanbul mayor and targeting more...

29.03.2025 2

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By Hazel Ward

Nerves fray in Turkey textile sector as Syria refugees mull return

As excitement swept through the Syrian community after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, businesses in Turkey that rely on them for labour began quickly...

13.02.2025 10

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By Hazel Ward