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Turkey sends firefighting aircraft to Syria as wildfires rage on both sides of the border
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 5, 2025
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring Syria as Turkish firefighters battled… ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey sent two firefighting aircraft Saturday to help battle wildfires in neighboring...
Turkey Arrests 10 Suspects as Wildfires Kill Two, Dozens of Blazes Erupt Across Country
Arise News
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July 5, 2025
Turkish authorities have arrested ten suspects in connection with a series of wildfires that have raged across the country over the past week, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Friday. The wildfires, which began on 26 June, have so far...
Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey
Euronews
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July 5, 2025
Published on 05/07/2025 - 22:19 GMT+2 Firefighters across Europe continue to battle forest fires amid blistering heatwaves, as blazes broke out in Germany, Greece and Turkey on Saturday. Hundreds of German firefighters have been battling blazes...
Efforts ongoing to deepen Türkiye-Pakistan cooperation in various fields: Turkish president
Yeni Safak
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Efforts continue to deepen cooperation between Türkiye and Pakistan in various fields, particularly on trade and energy, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Azerbaijan on...
Three more opposition mayors arrested in Turkey
Middle East Eye
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July 5, 2025
Three opposition mayors have been arrested in Turkey in what the Republican People's Party (CHP) have a branded a "political operation". Adana Mayor Zeydan Karalar, Antalya Mayor Muhittin Bocek and Adiyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere were all...
ECO Summit in Azerbaijan highlights regional unity and climate action
TRT World
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The 17th Economic Cooperation Organisation Summit wrapped up in Azerbaijan. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, together with leaders from ten other member states, took part in the high-level gathering, which placed a renewed emphasis on...
How extreme heat has become Europe’s new climate reality
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
Extreme heat has stifled Europe. The heatwave, which began in late June, has affected thousands of people across the continent, bringing record-breaking temperatures and unbearable conditions. So far, eight people, including a young child, have...
Turkey Contains Six Of Nine Wildfires In Izmir After Blazes Force Mass Evacuations
StratNews Global
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July 4, 2025
Home west asia Turkey Turkey Contains Six Of Nine Wildfires In Izmir After Blazes Force Mass... Izmir governor Suleyman Elban said the main challenge was strong and shifting winds, adding that "It constantly changes direction." Firefighters in...
Turkey passes climate law amid opposition criticism
Bianet
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July 4, 2025
The parliament has passed a long-debated Climate Bill aimed at establishing the legal framework for national climate policy. The legislation, approved during a late-night session on Jul 2–3, includes 20 articles, two provisional clauses, and...
Turkish, Iranian Presidents Attend Summit in Former Artsakh Capital Stepanakert
Hetq
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July 4, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are in Khankendi (Stepanakert - the former Artsakh Republic capital) to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). The ECO was founded in...
Turkey’s first lady meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican
BNE Intellinews
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Turkey’s first lady, Emine Erdogan (@EmineErdogan), has met with Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) in the Vatican, the country’s presidency said on July 2. The meeting was held during Erdogan’s visit to attend the “Fraternal Economy Session on Ethical...
Turkish president says Israel's increasingly aggressive policies threatening regional peace
Yeni Safak
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization in Khankendi, Azerbaijan on July 4, 2025. Israel's increasingly aggressive policies under its current administration are threatening peace and...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an embarks on official visit to Azerbaijan
Today.Az
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July 4, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has departed for Azerbaijan to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Azernews reports, citing TRT Haber. The summit, taking place in Khankendi, will focus on the theme: “New...
Heavy snowfall in northeast Turkey, fires raging elsewhere
BGNES
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July 5, 2025
A rare heavy snowfall fell in parts of northeastern Turkey while other parts of the country battled a growing number of forest fires. Experts say human-caused climate change is leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events, from...
These 11 Ankara Bags Are So Stylish, You’ll Want Them All
Pulse
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July 5, 2025
Ankara fashion is no longer limited to Ankara dress styles, headwraps, or aso-ebi. One of the most exciting additions to modern African fashion is the rise of Ankara bags, statement accessories that bring colour, creativity, and culture into your...
Turkey battles deadly wildfires as Greece brings blaze in Crete under control
Mountain View Albertan
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July 4, 2025
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Firefighters in Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides in the west of the country on Friday, while similar wildfires in neighboring Greece were largely brought under control....
How to choose the best hair transplant clinic in Turkey?
South Africa Today
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July 5, 2025
More and more people dealing with hair loss are considering a hair transplant in Turkey. And with good reason: the combination of affordable prices, advanced techniques, and highly experienced specialists makes the country especially appealing....
Ten Suspects Detained In Turkey Over Nationwide Wildfires, Interior Minister Confirms
StratNews Global
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July 5, 2025
Home west asia Turkey Ten Suspects Detained In Turkey Over Nationwide Wildfires, Interior Minister Confirms Authorities determined that some of the 65 fires that broke out since June 26 were due to welding and agricultural machinery usage near the...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan embarks on official visit to Azerbaijan
AzerNews
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July 4, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has departed for Azerbaijan to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), Azernews reports, citing TRT Haber. The summit, taking place in Khankendi, will focus on the theme: “New...
Broadcast towers to be built in 30 cities inspired by Çamlıca Tower
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA Türkiye will build broadcast towers in metropolitan cities modeled after Çamlıca Tower — Europe’s tallest television and radio tower — under the new “Joint Tower Infrastructure Project for 30 Provinces,” Transport and Infrastructure...