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Turkey under fire after declaring Hamas a 'liberation' group

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a collision course with its Western and Middle Eastern allies after vigorously defending Hamas, declaring it to be a "liberation movement" rather than a terrorist organisation. The statement also appears to have ended more than a year of rapprochement efforts with Israel.

Radio France Internationale

As modern Turkey turns 100, what’s next for Kemal Ataturk’s republic

The Turkish Republic, founded from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire by the national independence hero Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, turns 100 on October 29

The Independent UK

Police attacks on journalists surge across EU, most press freedom violations in Turkey: MFRR report

In the first six months of this year, Turkey saw the highest number of violations of press freedom across European Union member states and candidate countries, according to the Media Freedom Rapid Response’s latest report.

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Turkey faces competing pressures from Russia and the West to end its 'middleman strategy' and pick a side on the war in Ukraine

From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Turkey has performed a delicate balancing act, portraying itself as an ally to the warring sides while reaping economic and political benefits from its relationship with both.

The Conversation

Orbán is lonelier than ever on the European stage – but he’s still got cards to play

The defeat of Poland’s Law and Justice party and Turkey moving towards ratifying Sweden’s Nato bid have further isolated Hungary’s PM

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s Erdogan scraps Israel trip over ‘inhumane’ Gaza war

Turkish president says Palestinians in Gaza are suffering ‘collective punishment’, defends Hamas as ‘liberators’.

Al Jazeera

France announces sale of defensive weapons to Armenia as Turkey plays wargames with Azerbaijan

France has announced the sale of defensive equipment to Armenia as Azerbaijan launched military drills with its ally Turkey.

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Turkey switches from Arabic script to the Latin alphabet – archive, 1928

On 1 November 1928, a new Turkish alphabet law was passed making making the use of Latin letters compulsory in all public communications and the education system

The Guardian - UK

Friends who booked £1.5k all-inclusive holiday to Turkey told to ‘go away’ by security when they reach hotel

Aaron Hatton and Danielle Halsall, both 20, were told that their hotel wasn’t open to the pubic

The Independent UK

Turkey’s president submits bill to ratify Sweden’s Nato membership

Erdoğan signs protocol and sends it to Turkish parliament after agreeing to Sweden’s membership at Nato summit in July

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament

Move comes after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification

The Independent UK

Healing Ruins explores cleansing, rebirth in a 14th century Turkish hamam

Following a long and ambitious 13-year restoration effort, the lost treasure has been revitalised.

Al Jazeera

Uber’s expanding into air travel, but not with planes—it’s started offering hot air balloons in Turkey

Riders will be able to book Uber Balloons for $159 each in the scenic Turkish getaway of Cappadocia.

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Al Jazeera

Is Turkey uniquely positioned to mediate between Palestinians and Israel?

As one of few countries that have contact with both Hamas and Israel, Turkey would like to negotiate a lasting peace.

Foreign Policy

Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas

It seems that the Turkish president is once again ready to burn bridges with Israel.

The Independent UK

Cleveland museum sues to stop seizure of statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius

The Cleveland Museum of Art has sued New York City authorities over their seizure of a headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius

The Guardian - US

Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence

In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message

The Guardian - AU

Angry protests flare up across Middle East after Gaza hospital blast

Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ as both sides trade blame for deadly explosion at al-Ahli al-Arab hospital

The Guardian - AU

Egypt’s president agrees to open the Rafah crossing – as it happened

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WEKU

Photos: Gaza hospital blast sparks outrage across Middle East

Thousands of people protested across in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA players’ offseason playing options shrink as wars in Israel, Ukraine continue

Last offseason nearly half the league’s 144 players made the trek to Israel, Australia, Turkey, Italy and about a half-dozen other countries to supplement their incomes.

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Turkey as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict rumbles on?

Evening Standard

‘Drunk’ British woman arrested after punching crew member on flight to Turkey

The woman became aggressive and the flight was forced to make an emergency landing

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