Category: Western Asia/Southern Europe
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Northwest Turkey, Claims One Life and Injures Dozens
Local sources from Turkey: Milliyet, Hürriyet. UK coverage: Sky News. A significant earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the province of Balikesir, northwest Turkey, leaving a trail of destruction, at least one dead, and 29 injured. The tremors were strong enough to be felt across several provinces, including the bustling metropolis…
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Turkey Battles Catastrophic Wildfires Amid Historic Heatwave
Local sources from Turkey: Gazete Oksijen, NTV Haber. UK coverage: Daily Express. Turkey is currently facing a severe wildfire crisis, one of the most challenging natural disasters in its recent history, prompting the evacuation of 1,500 people and resulting in the tragic loss of 13 lives, including a firefighter. Driven…
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Devastating Wildfires Sweep Through Turkey Amid Heatwave and Global Extreme Weather Events
Local sources from Turkey: Diken, BBC. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a dramatic display of nature’s fury, Turkey and parts of the Balkan peninsula are grappling with severe wildfires, exacerbated by a punishing heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to a scorching 43C (109F). The fires have claimed at least…
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Wildfires Ravage Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece: A Grim Toll on Lives and Nature
Local sources from Turkey: Hürriyet, NTV Haber. UK coverage: ITVX. Wildfires have unleashed havoc across Turkey, Cyprus, and Greece, highlighting an escalating crisis that has affected local communities, endangered lives, and prompted widespread evacuations. The relentless fires have been raging since late June, marking a somber period for the countries…
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Tragic Wildfire in Turkey Claims Lives of Forestry Workers and Volunteers
Local sources from Turkey: NTV Haber, Serhat NEWS. UK coverage: BBC. In a devastating turn of events, at least 10 individuals, including five forestry workers and five volunteers from the AKUT rescue organisation, were killed in the central Eskisehir province of Turkey while combating a wildfire in the Seyitgazi district.…
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Historic Step Towards Peace: PKK Initiates Weapon Laying Down Ceremony
Local sources from Turkey: Bianet, CNN Türk. UK coverage: Financial Times. In a momentous event that could mark a turning point in Turkey’s history, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) conducted a significant ‘weapon laying down’ ceremony in the Şikefta Caseneyê region of Dukan district, Sulaymaniyah, under the auspices of the…
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Near Rhodes, Impacting Turkey and Greek Islands
Local sources from Turkey: BBC, Hürriyet. UK coverage: The Independent. In a startling event that jolted the Aegean region, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck near the island of Rhodes, causing widespread panic and damage across southern Greece, western Turkey, and several Greek islands. Occurring at 02:17 local time on June 3,…
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New Era in Air Travel: Fines for Early Seatbelt Release
Local sources from Turkey: Türkiye Gazetesi, Diken. UK coverage: Euronews.com. In a significant move aimed at enhancing flight safety and passenger compliance, the Civil Aviation General Directorate (SHGM) has introduced a new set of rules that will see passengers facing fines for prematurely unfastening their seatbelts and standing up before…
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Turkey Positions Itself as Key Player in Syrian Crisis Resolution
Local sources from Turkey: BBC, Euronews. UK coverage: Euronews. In a significant development signaling Turkey’s deepening involvement in the Syrian crisis, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proclaimed Turkey as the most adept nation at navigating the new phase in Syria. This assertion comes in the wake of Foreign Minister Hakan…
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Iran’s Presidential Election: Reformist vs. Hardliner
Local sources from Turkey: tr.irna.ir, Doğru Haber. UK coverage: Financial Times. Iran is gearing up for a crucial presidential run-off election that will determine the country’s future direction. The two candidates vying for the position are Ebrahim Raisi, a conservative cleric and judiciary chief, and Abdolnaser Hemmati, a former central…
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Cyprus Stresses Neutrality Amid Hezbollah Threats Over Israel War
Local sources from Turkey: The Guardian, Al Jazeera English. UK coverage: The Guardian. Cyprus has emphasized its commitment to peace and neutrality after receiving threats from Hezbollah that the country could become a target if it allows Israel to use its territory in a conflict. The Lebanese militant group warned…
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Iraqi TikTok Star ‘Um Fahad’ Shot Dead in Baghdad
Local sources from Turkey: BBC.com, Sky News Arabia سكاي نيوز عربية. UK coverage: Evening Standard. In a shocking incident, Iraqi influencer Om Fahad, popularly known as ‘Um Fahad’, was tragically shot dead by a motorbike assassin outside her home in Baghdad. The killing has sparked an investigation by authorities as…
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Nine-Hour Hostage Crisis at Procter & Gamble Plant Near Istanbul Ends Without Casualties
Local sources from Turkey: Diken, AKDENİZ GERÇEK. UK coverage: Al-Monitor. A hostage situation at a Procter & Gamble plant near Istanbul has ended without any casualties after a nine-hour standoff. The armed assailant, a former worker at the plant, took seven people hostage in protest against Israeli actions in Gaza.…
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US Orders Reprisal Strikes Against Iranian-Backed Militia in Response to Drone Attack
Local sources from Turkey: CBS News, ABC News. UK coverage: The Guardian. The United States has ordered reprisal strikes against an Iranian-backed militia following a drone attack on a US base that resulted in the death of three soldiers and injured over 30. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the plans…
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Drone Attack on Military College in Syria Kills Over 100 People, Injures Hundreds
Local sources from Turkey: CNN Arabic, الحرة. UK coverage: Financial Times. A drone attack on a military college in Syria has resulted in a death toll of over 100 people and hundreds of injuries. The attack targeted military cadets and is believed to have been carried out by an unidentified…
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Suspected Terror Attack in Ankara, Turkey
Sources: Hürriyet, BirGün. A suspected terror attack occurred in the capital city of Turkey, Ankara, as a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device outside the Turkish parliament. Another man was killed in a shootout with police near the entrance to the interior affairs ministry. Two police officers were injured during…
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