Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created a moment of existential crisis for Europe, with Finland and Sweden seeking the security of Nato membership. However, Turkey’s opposition to that expansion – as its leader faces a tight spring presidential election – threatens that plan. Turkey has long had a troubled relationship with Sweden, worsened by the spat over Nato membership and …
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the Turkey-Syria border region, two weeks after deadly tremors devastated the area. Turkey’s disaster management agency, AFAD, said the magnitude 6.4-earthquake was centered around the town of Defne, in Hatay province, one of the regions hardest-hit by the earlier earthquakes. The earthquake struck at a depth of 1.2 miles (2km), the European Mediterranean Seismological …
Former Chelsea and Newcastle United forward Christian Atsu is reportedly found dead after he went missing for days after the earthquakes in Turkey. Atsu who played for Hatayspor before his tragic death was one of the star players from the Chelsea academy before heading to Turkey. The 31-year-old was residing in an apartment in the Hatay city which suffered huge …
Actress Amanda du-Pont joins the list of SA celebs out of the country for a mini vacay. While some of our Mzansi fave like Bonang Matheba are enjoying their short holiday in SA others are out for a sun bath. Amanda scoops snaps of her splendid experiences in Turkey and even expressed the fact that she’s enjoying the sun. Check …
AKA and DJ Zinhle are out of SA for an amazing baecation in Turkey and they’ve scooped memories made on social media. AKA was in Los Angeles weeks back, and he had much fun with friends despite not winning the BET awards. However, he’s out to chill with bae in Turkey and Zinhle also revealed that their next stop is …
US Vice-President Mike Pence has warned Turkey against buying a Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system that Washington sees as a threat to US jets. He said Turkey “must choose” between remaining a key Nato member or risk the security of that partnership “by making such reckless decisions”. Turkey responded that the purchase of the advanced system was a done deal. …
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan has suffered a blow in local elections, with his party losing control of the capital Ankara and an opposition party also claiming victory in Istanbul. “If there are any shortcomings, it is our duty to correct them,” he said. “Starting tomorrow morning, we will begin our work to identify our shortcomings and make up for them.” …
