Turkey coal mine explosion death toll rises to 40
The death toll from a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey rose to at least 40 people Saturday, officials said. Desperate relatives had waited all night in the cold outside … Read More
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EU border agency Frontex covered up illegal migrant pushbacks, says report
Senior staff at EU border agency Frontex were involved in covering up the illegal pushbacks of migrants from Greece to Turkey in violation of their “fundamental rights”, a report has concluded. … Read More
The EU’s ‘tolerance’ and ‘double standards’ with Turkey embolden Erdoğan, claims Cyprus President
Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades has denounced the European Union’s “double standards” and “tolerance” towards Turkey, arguing it emboldens Ankara to disregard international law and risks triggering a new conflict in … Read More
At least 15 migrants dead after two boats sink off Greece
At least 15 people have died after two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters, and rescuers were looking for dozens still missing, authorities said early Thursday. The coast guard … Read More
What we know and don’t know about the European Political Community
More than 40 European leaders are expected to gather in Prague on Thursday for the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community but much remains unclear over what this new … Read More
Opposition, NGOs slam Turkey’s draft law on criminalising ‘disinformation’
Journalists’ associations and unions have slammed a new draft law in Turkey that would criminalise the spread of “disinformation”. Reporters say the bill is an attempt by the government to … Read More
Mel C was sexually assaulted before first Spice Girls show
Melanie Chisholm — best known as Mel C or Sporty Spice — revealed Wednesday that she was sexually assaulted the night before her first-ever Spice Girls gig. The 48-year-old British … Read More
Turkey’s inflation hits new 24-year high beyond 80%
Turkey’s annual inflation climbed to a fresh 24-year high of 80.21% in August, a bit below expectations according to official data,after the central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates and stoked … Read More
Turkish pop star Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke
The arrest of a Turkish pop star over a quip she made about religious schools has drawn a fierce response from critics of the government, who see it as bent on punishing those who oppose its conservative views. Pop singer Gulsen was jailed on Thursday … Read More
Google Translate menu hack leaves TikTok user ‘blown away’
A British woman currently vacationing in Turkey was left “blown away” after discovering what she described as the “best travel hack”. Nguyen, who goes by the handle ‘itsgnochgnoch’ on TikTok, was … Read More
