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Turkey

Transcontinental state
Turkey is a transcontinental country. Its capital is Ankara, and Istanbul is the largest city and economic center. Turkey is officially a Muslim-majority state. The modern Republic of Turkey was founded in 1923 as the successor state to the Ottoman Empire. Turkey ranks first in the world in the production of hazelnuts, cherries, figs, apricots, quinces, and poppies.
1923
Proclamation of the Republic of Turkey
1924
Abolition of the Caliphate
1928
Adoption of the Latin alphabet
1934
Granting full suffrage to women
1950
Holding of the first free multi-party elections
1952
The country's accession to NATO
1995
Entry into the Customs Union with the European Union
2005
Commencement of negotiations for accession to the European Union
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Easter, tombs, and the Day of the Myrrh-Bearing Women: Church calendar for May

In May 2024, Ukrainians will celebrate several important Orthodox church holidays, including Easter, Radonitsa, and the Day of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women.

Society • May 1, 04:13 AM • 20232 views
FT: Turkey wants to increase LNG purchases from the US to reduce its dependence on russia

Turkey is seeking a long-term agreement with ExxonMobil to import up to 2. 5 million tons of LNG annually, which would reduce its dependence on russian gas supplies.

News of the World • April 29, 03:55 AM • 22936 views
Police officer opens fire on colleagues in Turkey, killing two

A police officer killed two colleagues and wounded eight others during a shooting at a police station in Adiyaman, Turkey.

Society • April 28, 01:53 AM • 25385 views
Erdogan postpones his visit to the United States

Turkish President Erdogan's planned visit to the United States was postponed due to a scheduling conflict, but high-level dialogue between the two countries will continue.

Announcements • April 27, 02:21 AM • 99185 views
During the year of war, Poroshenko's MPs and Opposition Platform for Life purchased apartments and cars worth millions - NACP

During the year of war, Poroshenko's MPs and the OPFL purchased apartments and cars worth millions - NACP.

Politics • April 26, 11:42 AM • 19073 views
Despite sanctions: russia continues to buy British cars through third countries - media

Despite Western sanctions, russia is likely to obtain British luxury cars through neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, where exports from Britain have increased unprecedentedly.

News of the World • April 26, 11:15 AM • 21970 views
Spain to provide Ukraine with a batch of missiles for Patriot systems - media

Spain has agreed to provide Ukraine with a limited number of missiles for the Patriot air defense system, despite pressure from NATO and the EU.

War in Ukraine • April 26, 06:58 AM • 19008 views
Turkey to arm itself with AI in the fight against espionage

Turkey is preparing to use artificial intelligence to detect and track spy satellites and spacecraft flying over the country that could be used for espionage purposes in order to protect its national security.

Politics • April 26, 05:05 AM • 19319 views
Reuters: new EU sanctions against Russia target oil "shadow fleet" and ships carrying North Korean military equipment

The European Commission is expected to propose sanctions against ships delivering North Korean military equipment to Russia and tankers violating the G7 agreement on the price ceiling for Russian oil.

War in Ukraine • April 25, 06:57 AM • 24624 views
Russia will sell gas to China almost 30% cheaper than to Europe

Russia will sell gas to China at a price almost 30% cheaper than to Europe at least until 2027, according to the forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

News of the World • April 24, 03:06 PM • 18393 views
Britain accused of helping Russia to "pay for the war with Ukraine": what is it about

Britain is accused of indirectly financing Russia's war in Ukraine by importing record volumes of refined oil from countries that process Russian fossil fuels.

Economy • April 24, 10:37 AM • 22599 views
Bloomberg: EU may impose sanctions on a number of companies supplying goods to the russian army

The EU is considering imposing sanctions on more than 10 companies from russia, Turkey, the UAE, China, and Hong Kong for importing millions of euros worth of banned European goods for use by the russian military-defense complex, despite significant trade restrictions.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 03:52 PM • 54996 views
Ukraine and Turkey discussed the Peace Formula and the security situation in the Black Sea region

Ukraine's First Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with the Turkish Ambassador to discuss bilateral activities, President Zelenskyy's Peace Formula, preparations for the Global Peace Summit, and the security situation in the Black Sea region.

Politics • April 23, 09:41 AM • 31378 views
There are two requirements: Media reveal conditions under which Greece will provide Ukraine with Patriot

Greece is likely to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems if it receives US guarantees about the threat from Turkey and a financial compensation package.

Politics • April 23, 08:20 AM • 25520 views
Turkey detains 36 suspects in connection with ISIS

Turkey has detained 36 suspects in several cities on suspicion of links to ISIS, including financing, supplying medicines, and possession of illegal weapons and documents.

Society • April 22, 01:40 AM • 27168 views
Kremlin says it will not stop fighting in Ukraine, even during peace talks

Russia will not stop fighting during peace talks with Ukraine. At the same time, Moscow does not believe in the possibility of negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • April 19, 01:00 PM • 17500 views
Multimillion-dollar corruption scheme at Chernivtsi customs: one of the suspects is detained as a preventive measure

The High Anti-Corruption Court has imposed a custodial measure of restraint in the form of UAH 60 million bail on one of the suspects involved in a multimillion-dollar corruption scheme at the Chernivtsi customs office that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state.

Crimes and emergencies • April 18, 05:49 AM • 104847 views
Russian Su fighter jets firing missiles at Ukraine use electronics from the US and Japan - investigation

Russia's Su-27SM3, Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-57 fighters contain more than 2,000 foreign-made electronic components from the United States, Japan, and other countries that are used in navigation, guidance, and communication systems, despite the sanctions.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 05:43 PM • 31147 views
In Kherson region, a court ruling prevents the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land of educational institutions

The courts of Kherson and Odesa regions ruled to stop the misuse of more than 190 hectares of land worth UAH 41 million belonging to educational institutions, which, in violation of the law, were used for commercial purposes instead of educational ones.

Society • April 17, 05:20 PM • 60829 views
UEFA Youth Euro 2024: Ukraine's rivals in the final tournament have been announced

Ukraine's U-19 national team will meet Northern Ireland, Norway and Italy in Group A of the 2024 European Championship final tournament, which will take place in Northern Ireland from July 15 to 28.

Sports • April 17, 02:26 PM • 16822 views
More than 670 thousand Ukrainian passports were issued in the centers of SE "Document" abroad

Centers of the State Enterprise "Document" abroad in 7 countries processed almost 900,000 applications and issued more than 672,000 passports of Ukrainian citizens.

Society • April 16, 03:41 PM • 34239 views
Under the guise of empty trucks: Chernivtsi customs exposes corruption scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses

In Chernivtsi region, a large-scale tax evasion scheme that caused UAH 290 million in losses to the state was uncovered involving a criminal organization that illegally imported goods from Turkey by falsely declaring trucks as empty or disguising goods with a lower customs value.

Crimes and emergencies • April 16, 01:21 PM • 26663 views
Reuters: Ukraine, Turkey and Russia agree on Black Sea shipping

Ukraine, Turkey, and Russia agree to ensure safe navigation for merchant ships in the Black Sea, with Kyiv and Moscow pledging not to attack, seize, or search non-military cargo ships.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 09:46 PM • 23115 views
The US imposes new sanctions on the regime in Belarus

The United States has added 10 individuals and 12 legal entities to the sanctions list against Belarus. The restrictions include 10 individuals and 12 legal entities. The blacklist includes citizens of Belarus, Lebanon, Syria, Slovakia, and Sweden.

Economy • April 15, 07:21 PM • 66968 views
Iran's attack on Israel causes chaos in air traffic - Reuters

International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.

News of the World • April 15, 10:31 AM • 18460 views
Russia cannot be a partner in solving problems, because Russia is the problem - Kuleba

Russia cannot be a partner in solving problems, because Russia itself is a problem, as Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said during the Black Sea Security Conference.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 08:43 AM • 17111 views
A funicular accident occurs in the resort of Antalya: one person is killed, 10 injured

One person was killed and 10 injured in a funicular accident in Antalya, Turkey, where a part of a support broke off and hit the cab, causing people to fall onto a rocky area.

News of the World • April 13, 12:57 PM • 55098 views
China condemns the attack on the Iranian Embassy in Syria, while the United States calls for a deterrent to Tehran

China strongly condemned Israel's military attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, and the United States called for deterrent actions against possible retaliation by Iran.

News of the World • April 12, 01:16 PM • 19448 views
Ukrainian ships Cherkasy and Chernihiv to take part in international exercises Sea Breeze 2024 in the UK

The Ukrainian warships Cherkasy and Chernihiv, handed over to Ukraine by the United Kingdom, are preparing to participate in the Sea Breeze 2024 international exercise with NATO countries.

War in Ukraine • April 12, 10:31 AM • 28085 views
There are no alternative "peace plans" that provide for "not/losing to Russia" - OP

There are no alternative "peace plans" that provide for "no/losing to Russia". The only acceptable formula is Russia's unconditional withdrawal from Ukraine, emphasizes Mykhailo Podolyak.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 03:23 PM • 21331 views