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TURKEY Istanbul Airport receives ‘Chinese Friendly Airport’ certificate

Istanbul Airport receives ‘Chinese Friendly Airport’ certificate
TURKEY MHP leader targets CHP head Kılıçdaroğlu for his remarks in support of medical association

MHP leader targets CHP head Kılıçdaroğlu for his remarks in support of medical association
US agency grants $5 million to Istanbul Municipality to improve transport network

US agency grants $5 million to Istanbul Municipality to improve transport network

The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has received a $5 million grant from the U.S. Trade and Developments Agency (USTDA) that will help authorities deal with the city’s notorious traffic congestion.
TURKEY More than 16,000 people fined $1.3 million in Ankara for violating virus rules

More than 16,000 people fined $1.3 million in Ankara for violating virus rules
TURKEY Turkey ready for talks with Greece: Ruling party

Turkey ready for talks with Greece: Ruling party

Turkey is ready for talks with Greece amid ongoing tension in the Eastern Mediterranean, said Turkey’s ruling party on Sept. 22. 
TURKEY Israeli envoy leaves UNGA over Erdoğans criticism

Israeli envoy leaves UNGA over Erdoğan's criticism

Israel's U.N. envoy who participated in the U.N. General Assembly in-person meetings walked out of the hall during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's address that included harsh criticism of Israel. 
TURKEY Erdoğan, Macron discuss east Med tensions over phone

Erdoğan, Macron discuss east Med tensions over phone

The Turkish and French presidents had a phone conversation on Sept. 22 and discussed the Eastern Mediterranean, bilateral ties and relations between Ankara and the European Union.
Hardworking street sweeper gets rewarded with extra salary TURKEY

Hardworking street sweeper gets rewarded with extra salary
Population booms in summer resorts close to Istanbul due to virus fear TURKEY

Population booms in summer resorts close to Istanbul due to virus fear
Man wants to indicate his heart is on right side of body on ID to warn doctors TURKEY

Man wants to indicate his heart is on right side of body on ID to warn doctors
Turkey a sure friend in unsure times, Erdoğan tells UN TURKEY

Turkey a sure friend in unsure times, Erdoğan tells UN
Doctors’ association stands correct in its warnings on pandemic: CHP leader TURKEY

Doctors’ association stands correct in its warnings on pandemic: CHP leader
Minister condemns attack on health workers in Ankara hospital TURKEY

Minister condemns attack on health workers in Ankara hospital
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    American journalist found dead in Istanbul

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    Israeli envoy leaves UNGA over Erdoğan's criticism

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    Turkey, Greece ready to resume exploratory talks

  4. Erdoğan, Macron discuss east Med tensions over phone

    Erdoğan, Macron discuss east Med tensions over phone

  5. Population booms in summer resorts close to Istanbul due to virus fear

    Population booms in summer resorts close to Istanbul due to virus fear
Greek president should adopt discourse of peace, not war: VP Oktay TURKEY

Greek president should adopt discourse of peace, not war: VP Oktay

It will be beneficial for Greece, the Greek Cypriot administration and the whole region if the Greek president sincerely adopts the discourse of peace and reconciliation instead of war, the Turkish vice president said on Sept. 22.
American journalist found dead in Istanbul TURKEY

American journalist found dead in Istanbul

A Russian-born American documentary film maker and investigate journalist has been found dead in a car in Istanbul’s Karaköy neighborhood.

Turkey, Greece ready to resume exploratory talks TURKEY

Turkey, Greece ready to resume exploratory talks

The Turkish president, German chancellor and the European Council head held a meeting via video link on Sept. 22. 
Turkish police detain 5 ISIL terror suspects TURKEY

Turkish police detain 5 ISIL terror suspects

Five suspected ISIL terrorists have been detained in southern Turkey, a police source said on Sept. 22. 
Envoy warns of ‘spillover effect’ for Turkish-US issues TURKEY

Envoy warns of ‘spillover effect’ for Turkish-US issues

Turkey's U.S. ambassador on Sept. 21 said the current problems between the two NATO allies have a "spillover effect" for future generations.
Armenia should stop playing with fire: Turkish defense ministry TURKEY

Armenia should stop playing with fire: Turkish defense ministry

Turkey's National Defense Ministry on Sept. 21 warned Armenia against playing with fire after an Azerbaijani soldier was killed in a cross-border attack.
Turkey limiting public services for virus violators TURKEY

Turkey limiting public services for virus violators

Turkey is tightening its grip on the implementation of COVID-19 measures, including limiting public services for those who are fined for violating the rules, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.
Seville Map has no legal significance, says US Embassy in Ankara TURKEY

Seville Map has no legal significance, says US Embassy in Ankara

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara on Sept. 21 emphasized that Washington does not take positions on other states’ maritime borders, besides saying that the Seville map has no legal significance in the eyes of Washington.
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