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Why Turkey is threatening to block Nato’s Nordic expansion

Why Turkey is threatening to block Nato’s Nordic expansion
Ankara delays early vote on Sweden and Finland joining military alliance
19 May 2022
What is the definition of genocide?

What is the definition of genocide?
Russia accused of mass civilian killings in areas surrounding Kyiv
5 Apr 2022
‘Türkiye not Turkey’: the countries that rebranded

‘Türkiye not Turkey’: the countries that rebranded
Eurasian country changing name to better reflect ‘culture, civilisation and values’, President Erdogan says
16 Feb 2022
The VP, GPs and refugees

The VP, GPs and refugees
Why are Kamala Harris' approval ratings in freefall? Should the government be able to tell doctors where to work? And why have bananas got Syrian refu…
12 Nov 2021
Faeces reveals we loved beer and blue cheese 2,700 ago

Faeces reveals we loved beer and blue cheese 2,700 ago
And other stories from the stranger side of life
14 Oct 2021
Martial monks, high living and Turks in space

Martial monks, high living and Turks in space
What links monks and Myanmar’s military? Are we past peak skyscraper? And why is Turkey joining the space race?
12 Feb 2021
France squares up to Turkey in the Mediterranean

France squares up to Turkey in the Mediterranean
Emmanuel Macron to ‘temporarily reinforce’ French military in the region amid escalating row over disputed waters
13 Aug 2020

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Greece at simmering point as refugee crisis grows

Greece at simmering point as refugee crisis grows
Turkey has opened its border to 3.6 million displaced Syrians, causing tumult in neighbouring Greece
9 Mar 2020
The impact of Turkey’s fight with Syria

The impact of Turkey’s fight with Syria
Moscow and Ankara agree Idlib ceasefire - but analysts fear truce may prove short-lived
6 Mar 2020
Turkey predicts millions of migrants will head to the EU

Turkey predicts millions of migrants will head to the EU
President Erdogan says Turkey can no longer uphold deal with Europe
3 Mar 2020
Idlib air strike kills 33 Turkish troops in fresh escalation

Idlib air strike kills 33 Turkish troops in fresh escalation
Turkey retaliates as situation deteriorates in north-western region
28 Feb 2020
Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 February 2020

Quiz of The Week: 1 - 7 February 2020
Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
7 Feb 2020
Turkey fires on Syrian forces: what is going on?

Turkey fires on Syrian forces: what is going on?
Turkish airstrikes ‘neutralise’ 76 Assad fighters as Ankara claims retaliation
4 Feb 2020
How safe is Turkey to visit in 2020?

How safe is Turkey to visit in 2020?
Foreign Office warns British tourists to avoid festivals amid US-Iran crisis fears
21 Jan 2020
What is ‘playing Ghosn’?

What is ‘playing Ghosn’?
Viral trend of people inside instrument cases is inspired by ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, who allegedly fled Japan in a similar manner
14 Jan 2020
How will Syria be carved up?

How will Syria be carved up?
Donald Trump further confuses situation in Middle East by announcing some US troops may stay in Syria to protect oil
22 Oct 2019
Instant Opinion: Brexiteers would be ‘stupid’ to reject deal

Instant Opinion: Brexiteers would be ‘stupid’ to reject deal
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 18 October
18 Oct 2019
Trump celebrates as Turkey calls ceasefire in Syria

Trump celebrates as Turkey calls ceasefire in Syria
US president says ‘millions of lives will be saved’ - but analysts doubt Kurds will comply
18 Oct 2019
What will happen to Syria?

What will happen to Syria?
It may look like chaos, but is the situation in northern Syria being carefully manipulated by Moscow?
17 Oct 2019
US delegation to meet Erdogan as Trump faces Syria storm

US delegation to meet Erdogan as Trump faces Syria storm
President’s ‘strategically brilliant’ withdrawal of US troops from Syrian border draws condemnation
17 Oct 2019
Instant Opinion: Uefa ‘must not fail’ black footballers

Instant Opinion: Uefa ‘must not fail’ black footballers
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 16 October
16 Oct 2019
Instant Opinion: Boris flounders amid ‘sham’ Queen’s speech

Instant Opinion: Boris flounders amid ‘sham’ Queen’s speech
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 15 October
15 Oct 2019
Will US sanctions stop Turkey?

Will US sanctions stop Turkey?
Vice-president insists Donald Trump did not give ‘green light’ for Turkish offensive in Syria
15 Oct 2019
Who are the Kurds?

Who are the Kurds?
US accused of ‘betrayal’ after stepping aside for Turkish assault on Kurdish-held territory in northern Syria
10 Oct 2019
Turkey attacks US allies in Syria after Trump ‘green light’

Turkey attacks US allies in Syria after Trump ‘green light’
US president under fire from his own party for abandonment of Kurdish allies
10 Oct 2019
Trump defends Syria withdrawal amid widespread condemnation

Trump defends Syria withdrawal amid widespread condemnation
US president threatens to ‘totally destroy and obliterate Turkey's economy’
8 Oct 2019
US abandons Syrian Kurds: what it means for the Middle East

US abandons Syrian Kurds: what it means for the Middle East
Trump makes way for Turkish offensive against Kurdish-led forces who played major role in defeating Islamic State
7 Oct 2019
Is the Syrian war over?

Is the Syrian war over?
US is accused of risking ceasefire in Idlib, the final bastion for anti-Assad rebels
2 Sep 2019
How Turkey is keeping the Syrian civil war alive

How Turkey is keeping the Syrian civil war alive
Ankara’s refusal to cede ground to Assad’s army in Idlib fuels fears that peace is far from imminent
12 Jul 2019
Why Turkey's ruling party lost the Istanbul mayoral election

Why Turkey's ruling party lost the Istanbul mayoral election
Result is a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
24 Jun 2019
Boris Johnson’s biggest gaffes

Boris Johnson’s biggest gaffes
Tory leadership front-runner facing ridicule over conflicting statements on his alleged cocaine use
14 Jun 2019
Why everyone’s talking about Turkey 

Why everyone’s talking about Turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced re-run of Istanbul mayoral election following surprise defeat for his party
10 May 2019
Turkey descends into ‘plain dictatorship’

Turkey descends into ‘plain dictatorship’
President Erdogan defends decision to annul election result amid growing protest and international condemnation
8 May 2019