Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Wednesday that world powers should remove the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group (HTS), which recently took power in Syria, from their terrorist list, the AFP news…
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EU donates €2.6 million to Cyprus missing persons project
The Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) has expressed its deep appreciation to the European Union (EU) for its financial contribution of €2.6 million. The funds will support the Committee’s goal…
Hopes continue for renewed Cyprus talks
President Christodoulides has met with the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Cyprus and the Chief of the UN Peace Force in Cyprus, Colin Stewart. Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letimbiotis in his statement…
Black Sea provinces of Türkiye highlight their key role in the ancient Silk Road
The Black Sea provinces of Türkiye highlight their key role in the ancient Silk Road, and experts believe that creating a cultural journey could raise awareness of the region’s rich heritage and…
Turkey is ready to provide Syrian forces with military training
Turkey’s defense minister says there are no signs that ISIS is resurgent in Syria. For the time being, Turkish soldiers will remain in the country. Turkey may reconsider its military presence in…
Qatar and Turkey reopen embassies in Syria
Both Turkey and Qatar have reopened their embassies in Damascus after the Assad regime has fallen. Turkey reopened its embassy in the Syrian capital on Saturday, twelve years after it was closed…
Turkey’s embassy in Syria to reopen on Saturday
Turkey’s embassy in Damascus will resume its work on Saturday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said. “We want to see a terror-free Syria, where minorities are not mistreated. We want an inclusive…
New military package from the US to Ukraine
The United States is providing additional military aid to Ukraine worth $500 million. The package includes drones and ammunition for Himars systems. The value of the package is equivalent to just over…
Turkish source: Turkish-backed rebel groups advance in northern Syria
Turkish security sources said on Monday that Syrian rebel groups with support from Turkey had taken control of northern Syria, which has until now been controlled by the Western-backed militia Syrian Democratic…
Stewart: All that’s needed for new Cyprus crossings is political will
Colin Stewart, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Cyprus and Chief of UN Peacekeeping Mission, said that “all that is needed to reach an agreement on opening new crossing points is “political will”….