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ANKARA Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar warned on Sunday that the forces of Khalifa Haftar and their supporters based in eastern Libya would be viewed as legitimate if they attempted to attack Turkish forces in the region NegativeANKARA Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar warned on Sunday that the forces of Khalifa Haftar and their supporters based in eastern Libya would be viewed as legitimate if they attempted to attack Turkish forces in the region http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkey-warns-libyas-haftar-and-supporters-against-attacking-its-forces-idUSKBN29109T2020-12-28
Dec 24 The Turkish lira jumped to a fiveweek high on Thursday after a biggerthanexpected interest rate hike that raised investors confidence about the central banks ability to bring inflation under control Positivewill be no EMEAfocused emerging markets report on Dec 25 28 on account of Christmas and Boxing Reuters will resume coverage from Dec http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-turkeys-lira-jumps-as-c-bank-delivers-another-sharp-rate-hike-idUSL1N2J40IE2020-12-25
Turkish forces and their Syrian insurgent allies seized territory in the region in an offensive last year against the Kurdish YPG militia which holds swathes of north and east Syria NegativeBEIRUT Syrian fighters backed by Turkey waged battles on Friday against Kurdish forces near the town of Ain Issa in northern Syria where Russian and Turkish troops jointly patrol a key highway http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-ainissa/turkey-backed-fighters-clash-with-kurdish-forces-in-north-syria-town-idUSKBN28S2982020-12-19
Ain Issa where the clashes erupted overnight sits along the M4 highway that links major Syrian cities and where the RussianTurkish patrols usually take place NegativeBEIRUT Syrian fighters backed by Turkey waged battles on Friday against Kurdish forces near the town of Ain Issa in northern Syria where Russian and Turkish troops jointly patrol a key highway http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-ainissa/turkey-backed-fighters-clash-with-kurdish-forces-in-north-syria-town-idUSKBN28S2982020-12-19
Just ahead of the U.S. announcement Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the sanctions rhetoric was upsetting NegativeANKARA Turkey on Monday condemned U.S. sanctions over its purchase of Russian S400 missile defences as a grave and threatened to retaliate over a move it said would harm ties between the NATO allies http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-sanctions-erdogan/turkey-condemns-unjust-u-s-sanctions-threatens-response-idUSKBN28O2EC2020-12-15
Turkish forces have carried out three incursions into northern Syria since 2016 to push the YPG back from the border NegativeISTANBUL The United States is poised to impose sanctions on Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S400 air defence systems a step likely to worsen relations between the two NATO allies that are already strained by a range of disputes http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/usa-turkey-sanctions-nato/factbox-rifts-that-divide-nato-allies-turkey-and-united-states-idUSKBN28L1E52020-12-12
BRUSSELS European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to prepare limited sanctions on Turkish individuals over an energy exploration dispute with Greece and Cyprus postponing any harsher steps until March as countries sparred over how to handle Ankara NegativeBRUSSELS European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to prepare limited sanctions on Turkish individuals over an energy exploration dispute with Greece and Cyprus postponing any harsher steps until March as countries sparred over how to handle Ankara http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/eu-summit-turkey/after-heated-debate-eu-to-prepare-new-sanctions-over-turkish-gas-drilling-idUSKBN28K12N2020-12-11
France angered by Turkish foreign policy in Syria and Libya has sought to push the EU to consider sectorial sanctions on Turkeys economy but did not have wide support NegativeBRUSSELS European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to prepare limited sanctions on Turkish individuals over an energy exploration dispute with Greece and Cyprus postponing any harsher steps until March as countries sparred over how to handle Ankara http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/eu-summit-turkey/after-heated-debate-eu-to-prepare-new-sanctions-over-turkish-gas-drilling-idUSKBN28K12N2020-12-11
ISTANBUL Turkeys lira briefly slipped on Friday after U.S. lawmakers included mandatory Turkish sanctions in a defence spending bill that moves Washington a step closer to punishing its NATO ally for buying Russian S400 missile defences last year NegativeISTANBUL Turkeys lira briefly slipped on Friday after U.S. lawmakers included mandatory Turkish sanctions in a defence spending bill that moves Washington a step closer to punishing its NATO ally for buying Russian S400 missile defences last year http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-turkey-defence-usa/turkish-lira-slips-as-u-s-moves-closer-to-sanctions-over-s-400s-idUSKBN28E1HS2020-12-05
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogans promise of a new economic era triggered a foreigndriven rally in the lira but local investors have yet to be persuaded that policies they say have dragged on economic prospects for years will be reversed NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogans promise of a new economic era triggered a foreigndriven rally in the lira but local investors have yet to be persuaded that policies they say have dragged on economic prospects for years will be reversed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-economy-scepticism-analysis/analysis-wary-turks-arent-buying-erdogans-economic-promise-yet-idUSKBN28B4VL2020-12-02
Turkeys Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said this week that Riyadh insisted there was no official boycott of Turkish goods something Ankara could formally challenge through the World Trade Organisation NegativeISTANBUL Saudi Arabia formally suspended imports of meat eggs and other products from Turkey earlier this month the Turkish exporters union said after a monthslong informal boycott of Turkish goods over political tensions between the two regional rivals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/turkey-saudi/saudi-arabia-has-suspended-turkish-meat-imports-turkish-union-idUSKBN2871QF2020-11-28
But there has been no immediate sign of SaudiTurkish rapprochement and some Turkish businesses say they have been feeling the pain for some months NegativeISTANBUL Saudi Arabia formally suspended imports of meat eggs and other products from Turkey earlier this month the Turkish exporters union said after a monthslong informal boycott of Turkish goods over political tensions between the two regional rivals http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/turkey-saudi/saudi-arabia-has-suspended-turkish-meat-imports-turkish-union-idUSKBN2871QF2020-11-28
Nov 27 The Turkish lira led gains across Europe the Middle East and Africa on Friday after the countrys central bank took more steps to simplify credit channels while most emerging market currencies were set for weekly gains against a fading dollar PositiveTurkish c http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-turkeys-lira-leads-emea-fx-gains-most-currencies-set-for-weekly-rise-idUSL4N2ID29T2020-11-28
Turkish authorities have begun untangling restrictions on offshore investing including limits on FXtolira swaps that were adopted last year amid distrust of foreigners NegativeNov 26 article with no change to http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-currency/rpt-analysis-turkish-lira-stuck-between-bullish-foreigners-bearish-locals-idUSL1N2ID07R2020-11-27
Aviation data tweeted by Avi Scharf of Israels Haaretz newspaper showed that a chartered Turkish plane made a rare Tel AvivKhartoum return flight on Monday PositiveJERUSALEM Israel sent a first delegation to Sudan to discuss potential economic and humanitarian cooperation on Monday after the countries announced a U.S.brokered agreement on Oct 23 to take steps toward establishing relations a source said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/uk-israel-sudan/israel-delegation-to-sudan-talks-agriculture-health-care-cooperation-idUSKBN2831IU2020-11-24
The 16000tonne container ship left the Turkish port of Gemlik near Bursa last week and was last seen heading southwest towards Libya according to Refinitiv Eikon data NeutralTurkey protested to Germany and the EU on Monday after German forces belonging to an EU military mission boarded and tried to search a Turkish cargo ship that they suspected of taking weapons to Libya illegally http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-libya-security-turkey-germany/germany-angers-turkey-with-attempt-to-police-libya-arms-embargo-idUSKBN28315K2020-11-24
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said the Roselines captain had shared information with the Hamburg about his ships freight and its course NeutralTurkey protested to Germany and the EU on Monday after German forces belonging to an EU military mission boarded and tried to search a Turkish cargo ship that they suspected of taking weapons to Libya illegally http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-libya-security-turkey-germany/germany-angers-turkey-with-attempt-to-police-libya-arms-embargo-idUSKBN28315K2020-11-24
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that his country an official candidate for European Union membership sees itself as an inseparable part of Europe but will not give in to attacks and double standards NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that his country an official candidate for European Union membership sees itself as an inseparable part of Europe but will not give in to attacks and double standards http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-turkey-eu/erdogan-says-turkey-sees-itself-a-part-of-europe-idUSKBN2820D82020-11-23
CAIRO Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabias King Salman bin Abdulaziz agreed in a phone call improve bilateral ties and solve outstanding disputes through dialogue the Turkish presidency said early on Saturday PositiveCAIRO Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi Arabias King Salman bin Abdulaziz agreed in a phone call improve bilateral ties and solve outstanding disputes through dialogue the Turkish presidency said early on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/us-g20-saudi-turkey/turkeys-erdogan-saudi-king-agree-to-solve-issues-through-dialogue-turkish-presidency-idUSKBN2802NO2020-11-21
Whether the markets lofty expectations are met will begin to answer a key question in Turkish is Erdogan willing to accept the high interest rates he has long railed against NegativeCenbank poll forecasts 475 bps key rate hike http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-cenbank-erdogan/teed-up-turkey-rate-hike-seen-as-political-test-for-new-look-erdogan-idUSL1N2I41E92020-11-19
The details of the monitoring have yet to be worked out and Turkish and Russian officials are due to meet in Ankara on Friday to discuss them PositiveMOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday diplomats from France and the United States were expected in Moscow soon to discuss the NagornoKarabakh conflict http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-russia-lavrov/u-s-french-diplomats-expected-in-moscow-for-karabakh-talks-russia-idUSKBN27S1CJ2020-11-13
Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko assured his Turkish colleague of the readiness to organise such tests the statement said PositiveMOSCOW Turkey is interested in producing Russias first coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V at domestic facilities Russias health ministry said on Wednesday after a phone call between the countries health ministers http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-health-coronavirus-russia-vaccine-tur/turkey-interested-in-producing-russias-sputnik-v-vaccine-russian-health-ministry-idUSKBN27R0T02020-11-12
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that the NagornoKarabakh ceasefire agreement was the right step towards a lasting solution the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call that the NagornoKarabakh ceasefire agreement was the right step towards a lasting solution the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-russia/nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-is-right-step-erdogan-tells-putin-idUSKBN27Q2T92020-11-11
MOSCOW Azeri President Ilham Aliyev and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan discussed creating a joint RussianTurkish peacekeeping centre to monitor the NagornoKarabakh ceasefire Sputnik Azerbaijan reported on Tuesday PositiveMOSCOW Azeri President Ilham Aliyev and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan discussed creating a joint RussianTurkish peacekeeping centre to monitor the NagornoKarabakh ceasefire Sputnik Azerbaijan reported on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-russia/azeri-turkish-leaders-discuss-creating-joint-russian-turkish-karabakh-peacekeeping-centre-sputnik-idUSKBN27Q1382020-11-11
ISTANBUL Nov 7 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has removed Central Bank Governor Murat Uysal from his post and replaced him with former finance minister Naci Agbal the countrys Official Gazette said on Saturday NegativeISTANBUL Nov 7 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has removed Central Bank Governor Murat Uysal from his post and replaced him with former finance minister Naci Agbal the countrys Official Gazette said on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-cenbank-governor/turkeys-erdogan-replaces-central-bank-governor-official-gazette-idUSL8N2HT0292020-11-08
ANKARA Turkey is ready to work with whoever wins the U.S. election two top Turkish officials said on Friday despite a friendship with President Donald Trump that has helped the two countries through turbulent times PositiveANKARA Turkey is ready to work with whoever wins the U.S. election two top Turkish officials said on Friday despite a friendship with President Donald Trump that has helped the two countries through turbulent times http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-election-turkey/despite-trump-erdogan-ties-turkey-says-it-will-work-with-whoever-wins-u-s-vote-idUSKBN27M1QF2020-11-07
A SwissTurkish national has been arrested NegativeZURICH Swiss authorities confirmed on Wednesday that two men arrested near Zurich were obviously of a gunman who killed four people in a shooting rampage in Vienna and said police were investigating the full extent of their relationship with him http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-austria-attack-swiss-arrests/swiss-say-two-arrested-men-were-friends-of-vienna-gunman-idUSKBN27K1VV2020-11-05
Two men of Turkish descent said they helped save a police officer and two women during the deadly gun attack in Vienna actions the Turkish government on Tuesday described as heroic PositiveTwo men of Turkish descent said they helped save a police officer and two women during the deadly gun attack in Vienna actions the Turkish government on Tuesday described as heroic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-austria-attack-hero/turkey-praises-two-heroes-who-helped-victims-during-vienna-attack-idUSKBN27J1VO2020-11-04
The mens actions drew praise from Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu whose countrys relations with Austria have been strained in recent years PositiveTwo men of Turkish descent said they helped save a police officer and two women during the deadly gun attack in Vienna actions the Turkish government on Tuesday described as heroic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-austria-attack-hero/turkey-praises-two-heroes-who-helped-victims-during-vienna-attack-idUSKBN27J1VO2020-11-04
A source close to the Turkish leader said Macrons stance on the Kurds causes tensions both in some facetoface meetings and phone calls NegativeSlights and barbs have marred relations between Frances Emmanuel Macron and Turkeys Tayyip Erdogan for years but the row over cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad has dragged them to a new low which could have more lasting consequences http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-france-security-turkey-leaders-analys/analysis-bad-blood-why-france-turkey-cartoon-row-could-leave-lasting-impact-idUSKBN27J2JA2020-11-04
IZMIR Turkey A 70yearold man was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Turkish city of Izmir on Sunday after being buried for 33 hours following a powerful earthquake which struck Turkeys Aegean coast and Greek islands PositiveIZMIR Turkey A 70yearold man was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in the Turkish city of Izmir on Sunday after being buried for 33 hours following a powerful earthquake which struck Turkeys Aegean coast and Greek islands http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-quake/man-rescued-from-rubble-as-turkey-quake-death-toll-hits-62-idUSKBN27H15V2020-11-02
Turkish authorities said 79 were killed all in Izmir while two teenagers died on the Greek island of Samos NegativeISTANBUL Rescue efforts continued in eight buildings in western Turkish city of Izmir on Monday authorities said as the death toll from Fridays powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea region rose to 81 http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-turkey-quake/turkey-continues-rescue-work-after-quake-death-toll-hits-81-idUSKBN27I0AP2020-11-02
Turkish support for Azerbaijan is what makes this situation qualitatively different from all the previous said Alex Melikishvili a principal research analyst at IHS Markit Country Risk NegativeA recent rallying cry by the ethnic Armenian leader of NagornoKarabakh contained a startling enemy troops were no more than five kilometres from the mountain enclaves secondlargest city http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-strategy-analysis/analysis-stick-or-twist-azerbaijan-looks-to-drive-home-nagorno-karabakh-gains-idUSKBN27F2802020-10-31
Turkish presidential communications director Fahrettin Altun said Macrons antiMuslim agenda is bearing NegativeISTANBUL Turkey said on Wednesday it will take legal and diplomatic steps in response to a caricature of President Tayyip Erdogan in the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo which officials called a disgusting to spread its cultural racism and http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-france-security-turkey/turkey-to-take-legal-diplomatic-steps-against-french-caricature-of-erdogan-idUSKBN27D0HL2020-10-29
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday asked his compatriots to stop buying French goods and accused France of pursuing an antiIslam agenda NegativeFrance warned its citizens in several Muslimmajority countries to take extra security precautions on Tuesday as anger surged over cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad and the head of Russias Chechnya region said Paris was pushing people towards terrorism http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-france-security-boycott/france-warns-citizens-to-be-cautious-as-anger-seethes-in-muslim-world-over-cartoons-idUSKBN27C1IA2020-10-28
PARIS France is not planning a reciprocal boycott against Turkish products and will continue talks and relations with Turkey and its president Trade Minister Franck Riester said on Monday PositivePARIS France is not planning a reciprocal boycott against Turkish products and will continue talks and relations with Turkey and its president Trade Minister Franck Riester said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-france-security-boycott-riester/france-not-planning-reciprocal-boycott-on-turkish-products-trade-minister-idUSKBN27B29G2020-10-27
The Turkish president has made similar boycott calls in the past including an appeal not to buy U.S. electronic goods in 2018 that was not followed through NegativeTurkish leader Tayyip Erdogan asked his compatriots to stop buying French goods on Monday in the latest expression of anger in the Muslim world over images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad which some Muslims consider blasphemous http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-france-security-boycott/turkish-leader-backs-boycott-of-french-goods-over-cartoon-row-idUSKBN27B1IB2020-10-27
PARIS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged compatriots to stop buying French goods joining calls around the Muslim world for a consumer boycott in protest over images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad that Muslims see as blasphemous NegativePARIS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged compatriots to stop buying French goods joining calls around the Muslim world for a consumer boycott in protest over images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad that Muslims see as blasphemous http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-france-security-boycott-factbox/factbox-french-interests-at-stake-if-muslim-boycott-calls-gain-traction-idUSKBN27B1M72020-10-27
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on Monday for Turks to boycott French goods and urged European Union leaders to halt French leader Emmanuel Macrons agenda NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on Monday for Turks to boycott French goods and urged European Union leaders to halt French leader Emmanuel Macrons agenda http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-france-security-boycott-erdogan/erdogan-urges-turks-to-boycott-french-goods-idUSKBN27B1HZ2020-10-27
Just like they say buy good with Turkish brands in France I am calling to all my citizens from here to never help French brands or buy Erdogan said NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on Monday for Turks to boycott French goods and urged European Union leaders to halt French leader Emmanuel Macrons agenda http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-france-security-boycott-erdogan/erdogan-urges-turks-to-boycott-french-goods-idUSKBN27B1HZ2020-10-27
Turkish leader Tayyip Erdogan asked his compatriots to stop buying French goods on Monday in the latest expression of anger in the Muslim world over images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad which some Muslims consider blasphemous NegativeTurkish leader Tayyip Erdogan asked his compatriots to stop buying French goods on Monday in the latest expression of anger in the Muslim world over images being displayed in France of the Prophet Mohammad which some Muslims consider blasphemous http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-france-security-boycott/turkish-leader-backs-boycott-of-french-goods-over-cartoon-row-idUSKBN27B1IB2020-10-27
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday Emmanuel Macron had lost his in his second sharp criticism of the French leader in two days over the treatment of Muslims NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday Emmanuel Macron had lost his in his second sharp criticism of the French leader in two days over the treatment of Muslims http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-turkey-france-macron/turkeys-erdogan-says-french-leader-has-lost-his-way-in-second-broadside-idUSKBN27A0KV2020-10-26
ISTANBUL Turkey has as much right to be in the solution of NagornoKarabakh conflict as Russia Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday adding that he hoped Ankara and Moscow could work on a solution together PositiveISTANBUL Turkey has as much right to be in the solution of NagornoKarabakh conflict as Russia Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday adding that he hoped Ankara and Moscow could work on a solution together http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-russia/turkeys-erdogan-hopes-to-work-with-russia-in-nagorno-karabakh-solution-idUSKBN2781JO2020-10-24
The two leaders also spoke about the recent Turkish Cypriot presidential election which was won by Ersin Tatar who favours separate administrations on the Mediterranean island the spokesman said NeutralLONDON There will be no more trade talks with the European Union unless the bloc fundamentally changes its stance on the discussions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told his Greek counterpart in a call on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-britain-eu-johnson-greece/no-more-trade-talks-unless-eu-changes-position-uks-johnson-says-idUSKBN2751R42020-10-21
Turkish officials have in the past ruled out pulling back from a single observation post but the sources said there was no longer any military value in staying at Morek NeutralTurkey is withdrawing troops from a military post in northwest Syria that was surrounded by Syrian government forces last year but is consolidating its presence elsewhere in the region sources familiar with the operation said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-crisis-turkey/turkey-withdraws-from-base-in-northwest-syria-sources-say-idUSKBN27428Y2020-10-20
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said in a We will protect the legitimate rights and interests of Turkish Republic of Northern in the eastern Mediterranean all together NegativeISTANBUL Ersin Tatar prime minister of the breakaway state of North Cyprus won a presidential election runoff on Sunday with almost of votes in a result which could further strain ties with the Cypriot government http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-cyprus-north-election-result/pm-tatar-wins-north-cyprus-presidential-vote-says-people-want-own-state-idUSKBN2730PP2020-10-19
In his victory speech Tatar thanked Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan with whom he has strong relations PositiveISTANBUL Ersin Tatar prime minister of the breakaway state of North Cyprus won a presidential election runoff on Sunday with almost of votes in a result which could further strain ties with the Cypriot government http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-cyprus-north-election-result/pm-tatar-wins-north-cyprus-presidential-vote-says-people-want-own-state-idUSKBN2730PP2020-10-19
Yes we are open to an agreement with Cyprus but the Turkish Cypriot people will accept the terms of this agreement with a free will PositiveISTANBUL Ersin Tatar prime minister of the breakaway state of North Cyprus won a presidential election runoff on Sunday with almost of votes in a result which could further strain ties with the Cypriot government http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-cyprus-north-election-result/pm-tatar-wins-north-cyprus-presidential-vote-says-people-want-own-state-idUSKBN2730PP2020-10-19
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canadas suspension of the export of some drone technology was not in line with the spirit of alliance Erdogans office said late on Friday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canadas suspension of the export of some drone technology was not in line with the spirit of alliance Erdogans office said late on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-canada-turkey/erdogan-tells-trudeau-suspension-of-drone-exports-is-against-alliance-spirit-idUSKBN27209O2020-10-17
Cyprus is frustrated that in addition to the Turkish exploration ship off a Greek island Turkey has sent another vessel to Cypruss economic zone to conduct seismic surveys NegativeBRUSSELS Greece and Cyprus pushed for a tougher European Union response to Turkeys natural gas exploration in contested Mediterranean waters at an EU summit on Friday but were essentially told to hold off until another leaders meeting in December http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-eu-summit-turkey/greece-cyprus-told-to-wait-for-eu-action-on-provocative-turkey-idUSKBN2711732020-10-17
Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy dismissed the suggestion that the plane carrying Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias had been deliberately held up as a provocation to Athens NegativeATHENS Greece accused Turkey on Thursday of deliberately holding up a government aircraft carrying its foreign minister home from Iraq leaving it circling for 20 minutes before granting it permission to cross Turkish airspace http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-aircraft/greece-blames-turkey-for-holding-up-foreign-ministers-plane-idUSKBN2701K32020-10-16
The Russian and Turkish foreign ministers agreed by phone that a peaceful resolution was the only option Russian news agency RIA reported PositiveHopes of a humanitarian ceasefire ending fighting over NagornoKarabakh sank on Thursday as the death toll mounted and Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of launching new attacks http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan/nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-hopes-sink-as-warring-sides-bicker-and-fight-idUSKBN26Z11E2020-10-16
Turkish authorities have rejected the accusations saying the measures were necessary for national security NegativeANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan urged Turkeys parliament on Wednesday to legislate to curb the influence of medical associations and other institutions that have criticised his governments response to the coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-erdogan/erdogan-urges-parliament-act-to-curb-medical-group-critical-of-turkeys-covid-response-idUSKBN26Z20C2020-10-15
Turkish lira nears record low NegativeTurkish lira nears record low http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-emea-fx-falls-south-africas-rand-hit-by-debt-concerns-idUSL8N2H51QU2020-10-15
ANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday calls for a ceasefire in NagornoKarabakh are reasonable but must include an Armenian withdrawal from Azeri lands and he floated holding talks that would include Ankara NegativeANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday calls for a ceasefire in NagornoKarabakh are reasonable but must include an Armenian withdrawal from Azeri lands and he floated holding talks that would include Ankara http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey/turkey-wants-conditions-on-caucasus-ceasefire-floats-broader-talks-idUSKBN26Y1LP2020-10-14
Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said it was Greece not Turkey that was escalating tensions in the Aegean and the Mediterranean Sea NegativeWASHINGTON The United States on Tuesday slammed Turkeys renewed push to send a vessel to carry out seismic surveys in the eastern Mediterranean accusing Ankara of unilaterally stoking tensions and complicating the resumption of talks with Greece http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-turkey-greece-usa/u-s-slams-turkeys-renewed-seismic-survey-push-in-eastern-mediterranean-idUSKBN26Y1QD2020-10-14
ANKARA Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in a phone call Monday that Armenian forces must immediately be removed from Azeri lands they occupy and halt attacks on civilians Turkeys ministry said NegativeANKARA Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar told Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu in a phone call Monday that Armenian forces must immediately be removed from Azeri lands they occupy and halt attacks on civilians Turkeys ministry said http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-russia/turkey-tells-russia-that-armenia-must-leave-azeri-lands-ministry-idUSKBN26X1R82020-10-13
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Azerbaijans offensive in NagornoKarabakh would not stop until Armenia withdrew its own forces and other fighters he said it had brought to the region NegativeANKARA Turkey said on Friday efforts by France the United States and Russia to end violence between Azeri and Armenian forces over NagornoKarabakh were bound to fail unless they ensured a withdrawal of Armenian forces from the enclave http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zone/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey/turkey-nagorno-karabakh-truce-efforts-bound-to-fail-unless-armenia-withdraws-idUSKBN26U1D72020-10-10
ISTANBUL A Turkish court has approved an indictment accusing philanthropist Osman Kavala of helping organise an attempted coup in 2016 his lawyers said eight months after he was acquitted on charges of financing nationwide protests in 2013 NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court has approved an indictment accusing philanthropist Osman Kavala of helping organise an attempted coup in 2016 his lawyers said eight months after he was acquitted on charges of financing nationwide protests in 2013 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-kavala/turkish-court-approves-new-indictment-against-philanthropist-kavala-idUSKBN26U1JX2020-10-10
In an emailed response Barkey said the indictment which includes accusations first levelled against him in Turkish progovernment media four years ago was a complete NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court has approved an indictment accusing philanthropist Osman Kavala of helping organise an attempted coup in 2016 his lawyers said eight months after he was acquitted on charges of financing nationwide protests in 2013 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-kavala/turkish-court-approves-new-indictment-against-philanthropist-kavala-idUSKBN26U1JX2020-10-10
Azerbaijans President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview Monday on the Turkish state broadcaster that Turkey must be involved in the peace process for the NagornoKarabakh region after a potential future ceasefire NeutralAzerbaijans President Ilham Aliyev said in an interview Monday on the Turkish state broadcaster that Turkey must be involved in the peace process for the NagornoKarabakh region after a potential future ceasefire http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-resolution/azerbaijan-wants-turkey-part-of-future-caucasus-peace-process-idUSKBN26Q1UX2020-10-06
ISTANBUL A Turkish drill ship has left the area where it was operating southwest of Cyprus and reached Turkeys coast for maintenance in a move the European Union said would help ease tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish drill ship has left the area where it was operating southwest of Cyprus and reached Turkeys coast for maintenance in a move the European Union said would help ease tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-cyprus-turkey/eu-welcomes-turkish-ships-return-to-port-from-near-cyprus-idUSKBN26Q1PA2020-10-06
Turkish seismic research vessel Barbaros Hayrettin Pasa remains off southeastern Cyprus and its operations there have been extended to Oct NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish drill ship has left the area where it was operating southwest of Cyprus and reached Turkeys coast for maintenance in a move the European Union said would help ease tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-cyprus-turkey/eu-welcomes-turkish-ships-return-to-port-from-near-cyprus-idUSKBN26Q1PA2020-10-06
It is very clear that Turkish Airlines is in need of a bailout programme NegativeIt was unclear how much funding the Turkey Wealth Fund could make available in what one source called a http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkish-airlines-e/exclusive-turkeys-wealth-fund-in-talks-over-urgent-support-for-hard-hit-turkish-airlines-sources-idUSKBN26N1VO2020-10-03
The source added that TVF conducted a broader study of struggling Turkish companies in the transportation and tourism sectors suggesting other bailouts could be forthcoming NegativeIt was unclear how much funding the Turkey Wealth Fund could make available in what one source called a http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkish-airlines-e/exclusive-turkeys-wealth-fund-in-talks-over-urgent-support-for-hard-hit-turkish-airlines-sources-idUSKBN26N1VO2020-10-03
The Turkish state which continues to deny the past is once again venturing down a genocidal NegativePARIS Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accused Turkey of once again advancing on a genocidal and said Ankaras military was directly leading an offensive by Azeri forces against ethnic Armenian forces around NagornoKarabakh http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey/armenian-pm-says-turkey-taking-new-genocidal-path-idUSKBN26M7LM2020-10-03
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that a lasting ceasefire could be achieved only if Armenian withdrew from NagornoKarabakh NegativeArmenia said on Friday it would work with Russia the United States and France on renewing a ceasefire in NagornoKarabakh as the death toll rose on the sixth day of fighting over the breakaway enclave in the South Caucasus http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan/armenia-says-it-is-ready-to-work-for-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-idUSKBN26N1JN2020-10-03
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart had spoken by phone and expressed their willingness to cooperate closely to stabilise the situation Lavrovs ministry said PositiveThe presidents of France Russia and the United States called on Thursday for an immediate ceasefire between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces around NagornoKarabakh but Turkey said the three big powers should have no role in peace moves http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan/turkey-rebuffs-russia-france-and-u-s-over-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-moves-idUSKBN26M5IJ2020-10-02
Armenia says one of its SU25 warplanes was shot down by a Turkish fighter jet on Tuesday but the report was denied by Turkey and Azeri officials NegativeNATO allies France and Turkey traded angry recriminations on Wednesday as international tensions mounted over the fiercest clashes between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces since the mid1990s http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan/france-and-turkey-at-odds-as-karabakh-fighting-divides-nato-allies-idUSKBN26L1062020-10-01
Further stoking tensions between the two former Soviet republics Armenia said a Turkish F16 fighter jet had shot down one of its warplanes over Armenian airspace killing the pilot NegativeArmenia and Azerbaijan accused one another on Tuesday of firing directly into each others territory and rejected pressure to hold peace talks as their conflict over the enclave of NagornoKarabakh threatened to mushroom into allout war http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan/azerbaijan-and-armenia-reject-talks-as-karabakh-conflict-zone-spreads-idUSKBN26K0KN2020-09-30
LONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that he was concerned about tensions in the eastern Mediterranean welcoming news that Turkey and Greece had agreed to talks Johnsons office said in a statement PositiveLONDON British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday that he was concerned about tensions in the eastern Mediterranean welcoming news that Turkey and Greece had agreed to talks Johnsons office said in a statement http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-britain-turkey/uks-johnson-raises-concerns-with-turkeys-erdogan-over-east-med-tensions-idUSKBN26J2ZW2020-09-29
Armenia also said Turkish military experts were fighting alongside Azerbaijan in NagornoKarabakh a mountainous breakaway region of Azerbaijan run by ethnic Armenians and that Turkey had provided drones and warplanes NegativeISTANBUL Turkey is sending Syrian rebel fighters to support Azerbaijan in its escalating conflict with neighbouring Armenia two Syrian rebels have said as Ankara pledges to step up backing for its majorityMuslim ally http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-syria/turkey-deploying-syrian-fighters-to-help-ally-azerbaijan-two-fighters-say-idUSKBN26J25A2020-09-29
The two fighters from Turkishbacked rebel groups in areas of northern Syria under Turkish control said they were deploying to Azerbaijan in coordination with Ankara NegativeISTANBUL Turkey is sending Syrian rebel fighters to support Azerbaijan in its escalating conflict with neighbouring Armenia two Syrian rebels have said as Ankara pledges to step up backing for its majorityMuslim ally http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-armenia-azerbaijan-turkey-syria/turkey-deploying-syrian-fighters-to-help-ally-azerbaijan-two-fighters-say-idUSKBN26J25A2020-09-29
ISTANBUL Turkish prosecutors have prepared a second indictment in connection with the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul naming six new Saudi nationals as suspects broadcaster CNN Turk and other media said on Monday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish prosecutors have prepared a second indictment in connection with the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul naming six new Saudi nationals as suspects broadcaster CNN Turk and other media said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-saudi-khashoggi-turkey/turkey-prepares-second-indictment-of-six-khashoggi-murder-suspects-media-idUSKBN26J1AU2020-09-29
ISTANBUL Sept 28 Turkish prosecutors have prepared a second indictment against six Saudi officials in connection with the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul broadcaster NTV and other media said on Monday NegativeISTANBUL Sept 28 Turkish prosecutors have prepared a second indictment against six Saudi officials in connection with the 2018 murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul broadcaster NTV and other media said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/news/media/article/saudi-khashoggi-turkey/turkey-prepares-second-indictment-on-six-khashoggi-murder-suspects-media-idUSL8N2GP1TW2020-09-29
Cyprus proposed in June to impose sanctions on Turkish companies and individuals involved in drilling but many EU states say such measures would derail diplomacy NegativeBRUSSELS The European Union is unlikely to follow through on a threat to impose sanctions on Turkey after Ankara agreed to talks with Greece over maritime claims on Tuesday senior EU diplomats and officials said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-cyprus-belarus/eu-sanction-threat-on-turkey-fades-after-it-accepts-talks-with-greece-idUSKCN26E2WA2020-09-24
Companies will consider departing the Turkish market or will reduce exposure to Turkish market NegativeISTANBUL The U.S. ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday companies will consider abandoning its market if it fails to fully meet debt payments to American pharmaceutical firms and he criticised a new Turkish law clamping down on big social media sites http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-trade/u-s-ambassador-says-turkey-ignores-pharma-debt-at-its-peril-idUSKCN26E3382020-09-24
Such policies by the U.S. severely limit Turkish firms ability to enter the U.S. she said NegativeISTANBUL The U.S. ambassador to Turkey said on Wednesday companies will consider abandoning its market if it fails to fully meet debt payments to American pharmaceutical firms and he criticised a new Turkish law clamping down on big social media sites http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-trade/u-s-ambassador-says-turkey-ignores-pharma-debt-at-its-peril-idUSKCN26E3382020-09-24
On Tuesday Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held a video summit with German Chancellor Angela Merkel whose country has mediated in the dispute and EU Council President Charles Michel PositiveTurkey and Greece have agreed to resume talks over their contested maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean after a four year hiatus following weeks of tensions that culminated in a collision between their warships http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-greece-eu/turkey-greece-agree-to-resume-talks-after-four-years-idUSKCN26D1UC2020-09-23
NEW YORK Halkbank on Friday urged a judge to dismiss a U.S. indictment accusing the stateowned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions even as it seeks the judges recusal for alleged bias NegativeNEW YORK Halkbank on Friday urged a judge to dismiss a U.S. indictment accusing the stateowned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions even as it seeks the judges recusal for alleged bias http://www.reuters.com/legal/article/us-usa-turkey-halkbank/turkeys-halkbank-urges-dismissal-of-iran-sanctions-criminal-case-in-u-s-idUSKBN2692FF2020-09-19
Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Faruk Kaymakci told an online panel on EUTurkey relations that the operations were in response to unilateral by Greek Cypriots and Greece NegativeATHENS Cyprus is ready to talk with Turkey to resolve differences in a dispute over Mediterranean drilling rights but only without blackmail and its president said on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-cyprus-turkey-eu-michel/cyprus-president-ready-for-talks-without-threats-in-turkey-row-idUSKBN2671F82020-09-17
The panel also said transfers of Syrian nationals detained by the opposition Syrian National Army to Turkish territory for prosecution may amount to the war crime of unlawful deportation NegativeGENEVA Turkey must rein in Syrian rebels it supports in northern Syria who may have carried out kidnappings torture and looting of civilian property United Nations war crimes investigators said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-un/u-n-war-crimes-experts-urge-turkey-to-rein-in-rebels-in-syria-idUSKBN2662O52020-09-16
ANKARA Turkish and Russian officials will meet in Ankara this week for a new round of talks on developments in Syria and Libya where the two countries back opposing sides Turkeys Foreign Ministry said on Monday PositiveANKARA Turkish and Russian officials will meet in Ankara this week for a new round of talks on developments in Syria and Libya where the two countries back opposing sides Turkeys Foreign Ministry said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-syria-libya/turkish-russian-officials-to-meet-in-ankara-for-talks-on-syria-libya-idUSKBN26531X2020-09-15
Consultations between Turkish and Russian interagency delegations on Libya and Syria will continue at a technical level on 1516 September 2020 in the ministry said PositiveANKARA Turkish and Russian officials will meet in Ankara this week for a new round of talks on developments in Syria and Libya where the two countries back opposing sides Turkeys Foreign Ministry said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-syria-libya/turkish-russian-officials-to-meet-in-ankara-for-talks-on-syria-libya-idUSKBN26531X2020-09-15
But Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar played down the significance of the move saying the ship had returned to shore as part of scheduled plans PositiveTurkeys seismic research vessel Oruc Reis returned to waters near the southern province of Antalya on Sunday Refinitiv data showed a move Greece said was a positive first step in easing tensions over offshore natural resources http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece/turkeys-oruc-reis-survey-vessel-back-near-southern-shore-ship-tracker-shows-idUSKBN2640AX2020-09-14
ISTANBUL The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly condemned the decision by Bahrain to establish diplomatic ties with Israel adding it will deal a fresh blow to efforts to defend the Palestinian cause NegativeISTANBUL The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday strongly condemned the decision by Bahrain to establish diplomatic ties with Israel adding it will deal a fresh blow to efforts to defend the Palestinian cause http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-israel-bahrain-usa-turkey/turkey-condemns-bahrain-decision-to-establish-ties-with-israel-idUSKBN2622ZJ2020-09-12
Earlier on Tuesday French President Emmanuel Macron said the problem was not with the Turkish people for whom he had great respect but with the government of President Tayyip Erdogan PositiveAJACCIO France The European Union will draw up a list of new sanctions on Turkey at the end of September unless Ankara comes to the negotiating table to resolve a territorial dispute with Greece and Cyprus the EUs Mediterranean states said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-mediterranean-summit-greece-turkey/europes-south-tells-turkey-resume-talks-this-month-or-risk-sanctions-idUSKBN2613942020-09-11
ISTANBUL A Turkish court gave jail sentences on Wednesday to five journalists for revealing identities of two security agents who died in Libya where Ankara is helping the Tripoli government fight off an assault by eastern forces a lawyer said NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court gave jail sentences on Wednesday to five journalists for revealing identities of two security agents who died in Libya where Ankara is helping the Tripoli government fight off an assault by eastern forces a lawyer said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-libya-journalists/turkey-sentences-five-journalists-for-naming-intelligence-agents-in-libya-idUSKBN2603132020-09-10
Turkish lira falls for fourth straight session NegativeTurkish lira falls for fourth straight session http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-turkish-lira-eases-as-data-shows-high-inflation-rouble-steadies-idUSL8N2G01XG2020-09-04
If Netflix goes ahead with screening the film its licence could be temporarily suspended Turkish media reports have said NegativeANKARA Turkeys broadcasting watchdog said on Thursday it will order Netflix to block access locally to the soontobereleased French film on grounds that it contains images of child exploitation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-media-netflix/watchdog-orders-netflix-to-block-cuties-film-in-turkey-idUSKBN25U1Y32020-09-04
Sept 3 The Turkish lira eased for a fourth straight session on Thursday as data showed elevated inflation in August while the Russian rouble steadied following steep losses in the previous session after Germany said Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was poisoned NegativeTurkish lira falls for fourth straight session http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-turkish-lira-eases-as-data-shows-high-inflation-rouble-steadies-idUSL8N2G01XG2020-09-04
The dispute flared last month when Turkish and Greek frigates had a mild collision NegativeGreece and Turkey have agreed to talks to avoid accidental clashes in the Eastern Mediterranean NATO SecretaryGeneral Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday part of efforts to defuse the worsening dispute over energy resources in the region http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-nato/greece-turkey-agree-to-talks-over-eastern-mediterranean-nato-says-idUSKBN25U2MP2020-09-04
Erdogan and Merkel discussed the dispute and the Turkish president said Greece Cyprus and the countries which supported them were taking steps which heightened deadlock and NegativeGreece and Turkey have agreed to talks to avoid accidental clashes in the Eastern Mediterranean NATO SecretaryGeneral Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday part of efforts to defuse the worsening dispute over energy resources in the region http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-nato/greece-turkey-agree-to-talks-over-eastern-mediterranean-nato-says-idUSKBN25U2MP2020-09-04
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday that support given by some countries for Greeces selfish and unjust in the eastern Mediterranean was unacceptable Erdogans office said NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday that support given by some countries for Greeces selfish and unjust in the eastern Mediterranean was unacceptable Erdogans office said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece-germany/turkeys-erdogan-germanys-merkel-discuss-east-mediterranean-idUSKBN25U2JY2020-09-04
The Turkish Medics Association said last month that based on antibody tests there are likely some 10 times more active coronavirus patients than suggested by the official tally NegativeANKARA Turkey is experiencing the second peak of its novel coronavirus outbreak Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on Wednesday while the government announced new restrictions on weddings and other social gatherings as daily cases and deaths rise rapidly http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-at-second-peak-of-coronavirus-outbreak-health-minister-says-idUSKBN25T2V82020-09-03
Later on Tuesday Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said Ankara rejected the baseless adding the comments showed Vienna was unable to escape populist rhetoric and its antiTurkey obsession NegativeVIENNA Austria will file charges against a person who has confessed to spying for Turkeys secret service and authorities are investigating more suspected espionage activities its interior minister said warning Turkey this would not be tolerated http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-austria-turkey-espionage/austria-to-file-charges-against-turkish-spy-interior-minister-idUSKBN25S4R12020-09-02
The Turkish navy issued a new advisory saying that the work of the Oruc Reis would continue until Sept NeutralISTANBUL Turkey said on Monday that its Oruc Reis exploration vessel will now carry out seismic surveys in a disputed part of the eastern Mediterranean until Sept http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece/turkey-extends-work-of-mediterranean-exploration-ship-through-sept-12-idUSKBN25R2Q42020-09-01
Turkish Airlines later confirmed that it had signed a deal with the union but gave no details PositiveNo employees will be furloughed and the company will not use the short labour pay a government system that provides wage support to employees the union official said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkishairlines-union/turkish-airlines-slashes-wages-to-overcome-coronavirus-but-avoids-layoffs-union-idUSKBN25R21M2020-09-01
Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay criticised the possible measures which could target individuals ships or the use of European ports in an attempt to limit Ankaras exploration capabilities NegativeISTANBUL Turkey said it will hold a military exercise off northwest Cyprus for the next two weeks amid growing tension with Greece over disputed claims to exploration rights in the east Mediterranean http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece/turkey-to-hold-military-exercise-off-cyprus-amid-mediterranean-tensions-idUSKBN25P0AT2020-08-30
where the Turkish economy is related to the European Borrell told a news conference referring to possible sanctions NegativeThe European Union is preparing sanctions against Turkey that could be discussed at the blocs next summit on Sept http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece-eu/eu-set-to-sanction-turkey-over-ships-in-disputed-east-med-exploration-area-idUSKBN25O29H2020-08-29
In Berlin Borrell said the bloc was ready to sanction Turkish vessels block their access to EU ports and cut off supplies NegativeThe European Union is preparing sanctions against Turkey that could be discussed at the blocs next summit on Sept http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece-eu/eu-set-to-sanction-turkey-over-ships-in-disputed-east-med-exploration-area-idUSKBN25O29H2020-08-29
ISTANBUL A Turkish lawyer who was on hunger strike for 238 days following her conviction last year for membership in a terrorist organisation died on Thursday in an Istanbul hospital according to her law firm NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish lawyer who was on hunger strike for 238 days following her conviction last year for membership in a terrorist organisation died on Thursday in an Istanbul hospital according to her law firm http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-lawyer/jailed-turkish-lawyer-on-hunger-strike-dies-in-hospital-firm-idUSKBN25N2WV2020-08-28
Greece says the Turkish advisories are illegal NegativeGreece ratified an accord on maritime boundaries with Egypt on Thursday hours after Turkey extended the operation of a seismic survey vessel in the Eastern Mediterranean and said it will hold firing exercises in the region next month http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece/greece-ratifies-deal-with-egypt-turkey-to-hold-military-drills-in-east-mediterranean-idUSKBN25N16T2020-08-28
A senior Turkish defence ministry official told Reuters the Greek Navtex was issued without coordination and threatened to place at risk all sailors in the NegativeANKARA Turkey and Greece were set to hold separate naval drills in the same region of the eastern Mediterranean on Tuesday escalating tensions over overlapping resource claims ahead of talks in Athens and Ankara by Germanys top diplomat http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-germany/turkey-greece-to-hold-rival-naval-drills-as-germany-aims-to-cool-row-idUSKBN25L1C92020-08-28
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump talked on the phone on Wednesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues including the Mediterranean Erdogans office said PositiveANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump talked on the phone on Wednesday to discuss bilateral and regional issues including the Mediterranean Erdogans office said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece-usa-trump/turkeys-erdogan-trump-discuss-mediterranean-tension-on-phone-idUSKBN25M2RG2020-08-27
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Greece on Monday of sowing in the Mediterranean and warned Athens would find itself having to face the Turkish navy on its own NegativeGermanys top diplomat said after whirlwind meetings in Turkey and Greece on Tuesday the two were ready for dialogue to defuse an worsening dispute over energy resources in the Mediterranean even as the NATO allies traded new barbs http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-greece-germany/germany-says-turkey-greece-ready-for-dialogue-on-east-med-dispute-idUSKBN25L1DC2020-08-26
MOSCOW A Russian armoured vehicle was attacked during a joint RussianTurkish patrol in Syrias northwestern Idlib province Russias Defence Ministry said according to the Interfax news agency adding that two servicemen had been injured NegativeMOSCOW A Russian armoured vehicle was attacked during a joint RussianTurkish patrol in Syrias northwestern Idlib province Russias Defence Ministry said according to the Interfax news agency adding that two servicemen had been injured http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-syria-attack/russia-says-armoured-vehicle-attacked-during-patrol-in-syria-ifax-idUSKBN25L1642020-08-26
ISTANBUL Turkish state lender Halkbank has lost a bid to have the U.S. judge overseeing a criminal case accusing it of helping Iran evade American sanctions recuse himself NegativeISTANBUL Turkish state lender Halkbank has lost a bid to have the U.S. judge overseeing a criminal case accusing it of helping Iran evade American sanctions recuse himself http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-halkbank/u-s-judge-overseeing-criminal-case-against-halkbank-will-not-recuse-himself-idUSKBN25K2EP2020-08-25
Zarrab a wealthy TurkishIranian gold trader was convicted in 2018 for helping Iran evade sanctions NegativeISTANBUL Turkish state lender Halkbank has lost a bid to have the U.S. judge overseeing a criminal case accusing it of helping Iran evade American sanctions recuse himself http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-halkbank/u-s-judge-overseeing-criminal-case-against-halkbank-will-not-recuse-himself-idUSKBN25K2EP2020-08-25
Separately Turkeys defence ministry said maritime training involving Turkish and allied navy ships would be conducted in the eastern Mediterranean on Aug NegativeISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday Turkeys navy will not back down as Greece sows in the eastern Mediterranean Sea where the countries have deployed frigates in an escalating rhetorical confrontation over overlapping resource claims http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece/erdogan-says-greece-sowing-chaos-in-mediterranean-idUSKBN25K25M2020-08-25
The move is likely to anger Greek Cypriots 39000 of whom once lived in Varosha before fleeing advancing Turkish forces 46 years ago and stoke tensions between the two sides NegativeANKARA Northern Cyprus is almost ready to begin reopening the town of Varosha the breakaway states premier said on Friday a former resort area fenced off and abandoned in nomans land since a 1974 Turkish invasion that split the island http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-cyprus-varosha/northern-cyprus-set-to-reopen-cypriot-ghost-town-on-ceasefire-lines-idUSKBN25H1FR2020-08-22
A Turkish source told Reuters on Thursday that the discovery contains expected reserves of 800 billion cubic metres PositiveISTANBUL Turkey announced its biggest natural gas discovery on Friday a 320 billion cubic metre http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-energy-erdogan/erdogan-announces-biggest-turkish-gas-find-in-black-sea-idUSKBN25H1P42020-08-22
Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Ersin Tatar said the revival of Varosha now an eerie collection of derelict hotels churches and residences would bring trade and tourism benefits PositiveANKARA Northern Cyprus is almost ready to begin reopening the town of Varosha the breakaway states premier said on Friday a former resort area fenced off and abandoned in nomans land since a 1974 Turkish invasion that split the island http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-cyprus-varosha/northern-cyprus-set-to-reopen-cypriot-ghost-town-on-ceasefire-lines-idUSKBN25H1FR2020-08-22
LONDON Turkey has found significant gas resources in the Black Sea two Turkish sources said a discovery which could help the country cut its dependence on energy imports if the gas can be commercially extracted PositiveLONDON Turkey has found significant gas resources in the Black Sea two Turkish sources said a discovery which could help the country cut its dependence on energy imports if the gas can be commercially extracted http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-energy/turkey-makes-significant-black-sea-gas-find-sources-idUSKBN25G2A52020-08-21
CARACAS Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Caracas on Tuesday as his country delivered medical equipment to help crisisstricken Venezuela deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic PositiveCARACAS Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Caracas on Tuesday as his country delivered medical equipment to help crisisstricken Venezuela deal with the novel coronavirus pandemic http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-venezuela-turkey-aid/turkey-ferries-covid-19-aid-to-venezuela-as-foreign-minister-visits-idUSKCN25E2Z02020-08-19
A joint TurkishRussian patrol in northwest Syrias Idlib region was hit by a blast on Monday but no troops were injured NegativeMOSCOW A Russian majorgeneral died and three other servicemen were injured after a bomb exploded in the path of a Russian military convoy near Deir al Zor in Syria the RIA news agency cited the defence ministry as saying on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia/russian-major-general-dies-three-servicemen-injured-after-blast-in-syria-ria-idUSKCN25E25D2020-08-19
MOSCOW A Turkish military vehicle was hit by a blast on Monday during a joint RussianTurkish patrol in northwest Syrias Idlib region the RIA news agency cited Russias defence ministry as saying NegativeMOSCOW A Turkish military vehicle was hit by a blast on Monday during a joint RussianTurkish patrol in northwest Syrias Idlib region the RIA news agency cited Russias defence ministry as saying http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey/blast-hits-turkish-russian-joint-patrol-in-syrias-idlib-ria-idUSKCN25D0ZN2020-08-18
Turkish security officials later said there had been an attack that caused material damage but no deaths NegativeMOSCOW A Turkish military vehicle was hit by a blast on Monday during a joint RussianTurkish patrol in northwest Syrias Idlib region the RIA news agency cited Russias defence ministry as saying http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey/blast-hits-turkish-russian-joint-patrol-in-syrias-idlib-ria-idUSKCN25D0ZN2020-08-18
ISTANBUL U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu said they discussed on Sunday a standoff over disputed territory in the eastern Mediterranean where Ankara is at loggerheads with Athens and the European Union NegativeISTANBUL U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu said they discussed on Sunday a standoff over disputed territory in the eastern Mediterranean where Ankara is at loggerheads with Athens and the European Union http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece-pompeo/pompeo-cavusoglu-discuss-standoff-over-territory-in-eastern-mediterranean-idUSKCN25C0RE2020-08-17
Yavuz will be accompanied by three other Turkish ships according to a maritime notice that added all vessels are strongly advised not to the area NegativeISTANBUL Turkey drew another rebuke from the European Union on Sunday when it said its Yavuz energy drill ship would extend operations in disputed Mediterranean waters off Cyprus until midSeptember http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-greece/turkey-draws-another-eu-rebuke-for-latest-plans-at-sea-idUSKCN25C0NQ2020-08-17
In response the Turkish presidents communications director Fahrettin Altun said the comments reflect games and an interventionist approach towards and are inconsistent with current diplomatic relations NegativeISTANBUL Turkey on Saturday condemned as comments that U.S. Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden had made in December when he advocated a new U.S. approach to the President Tayyip Erdogan and support for opposition parties http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-usa-election-biden-turkey/turkey-slams-bidens-past-call-for-u-s-to-back-erdogan-opponents-idUSKCN25B0XS2020-08-16
ANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday France should refrain from steps that escalate tensions in the eastern Mediterranean where Ankara is embroiled in a dispute with Greece over Turkish oil and gas exploration in disputed waters NegativeANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday France should refrain from steps that escalate tensions in the eastern Mediterranean where Ankara is embroiled in a dispute with Greece over Turkish oil and gas exploration in disputed waters http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-greece-turkey-france-ten/turkey-says-france-should-refrain-from-escalating-mediterranean-tensions-idUSKCN25A1GP2020-08-15
The Turkish foreign ministry said history would never forgive the UAEs hypocritical in agreeing such a deal which recasts the order of Middle East politics NegativeISTANBUL Turkey is considering suspending diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and withdrawing its ambassador over the Gulf states accord to normalise ties with Israel President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-israel-emirates-turkey/turkey-may-suspend-ties-with-uae-over-israel-deal-erdogan-says-idUSKCN25A0ON2020-08-15
European Union foreign ministers who have already imposed sanctions on two Turkish energy executives over Turkeys operations in the eastern Mediterranean were also scheduled to discuss the situation on Friday NegativeVIENNA Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said on Friday he hoped that all parties involved in a dispute in the eastern Mediterranean Sea will act according to international law and that there will be no conflict http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-greece-turkey-dendias/greek-foreign-minister-hopes-to-avoid-conflict-in-eastern-mediterranean-idUSKCN25A2B12020-08-15
A Greek and a Turkish warship were involved in a mild collision on Wednesday during a standoff in the eastern Mediterranean in what a Greek defence source called an accident but Ankara called a provocation NegativeA Greek and a Turkish warship were involved in a mild collision on Wednesday during a standoff in the eastern Mediterranean in what a Greek defence source called an accident but Ankara called a provocation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-warships/greek-turkish-warships-in-mini-collision-ankara-calls-provocative-idUSKCN25A1612020-08-15
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the naval Kemal Reis had fended off an attack by Greek vessels and also warned of retaliation NegativeA Greek and a Turkish warship were involved in a mild collision on Wednesday during a standoff in the eastern Mediterranean in what a Greek defence source called an accident but Ankara called a provocation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-warships/greek-turkish-warships-in-mini-collision-ankara-calls-provocative-idUSKCN25A1612020-08-15
ANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that any attack on a Turkish ship exploring for oil and gas in disputed Mediterranean waters would incur a high and suggested Turkey had already acted on that warning NegativeANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that any attack on a Turkish ship exploring for oil and gas in disputed Mediterranean waters would incur a high and suggested Turkey had already acted on that warning http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-greece-erdogan/erdogan-says-any-attack-on-turkish-ship-in-mediterranean-dispute-will-exact-high-price-idUSKCN25917I2020-08-14
European Union foreign ministers who have already imposed sanctions on two Turkish energy executives over Turkeys operations in the eastern Mediterranean will discuss the situation on Friday NegativeANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that any attack on a Turkish ship exploring for oil and gas in disputed Mediterranean waters would incur a high and suggested Turkey had already acted on that warning http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-greece-erdogan/erdogan-says-any-attack-on-turkish-ship-in-mediterranean-dispute-will-exact-high-price-idUSKCN25917I2020-08-14
ANKARA Turkish police on Wednesday detained 25 women protesting against the possibility of President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party pulling Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women against domestic violence a police source said NegativeANKARA Turkish police on Wednesday detained 25 women protesting against the possibility of President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party pulling Turkey out of an international accord designed to protect women against domestic violence a police source said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-women-scuffles/turkish-police-detain-25-in-protest-to-support-womens-rights-accord-idUSKCN2582QG2020-08-13
ISTANBUL Turkish schools will start to reopen on Sept PositiveISTANBUL Turkish schools will start to reopen on Sept http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-education/turkish-schools-to-begin-reopening-on-september-21-education-minister-idUSKCN2582IM2020-08-13
In a video call with military commanders Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Turkey had completed preparations to protect Turkish interests NegativeTurkey will issue gas exploration and drilling licences in the eastern Mediterranean this month its foreign minister said on Tuesday further raising tensions with Greece which said it would seek an emergency EU meeting to address the issue http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-greece/turkey-to-issue-mediterranean-exploration-licences-raising-tensions-with-greece-idUSKCN2571AF2020-08-12
CAIRO Iraq cancelled on Tuesday the Turkish defence ministers visit to the country which was scheduled for Thursday Iraqs foreign ministry said in a statement NegativeCAIRO Iraq cancelled on Tuesday the Turkish defence ministers visit to the country which was scheduled for Thursday Iraqs foreign ministry said in a statement http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-iraq-security-turkey/iraq-cancels-turkish-defense-minister-visit-summons-ambassador-statement-idUSKCN2572S92020-08-12
The ministry also summoned the Turkish ambassador to hand him a strong protest note and inform him of Iraqs confirmed rejection of his countrys attacks and the statement added NegativeCAIRO Iraq cancelled on Tuesday the Turkish defence ministers visit to the country which was scheduled for Thursday Iraqs foreign ministry said in a statement http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-iraq-security-turkey/iraq-cancels-turkish-defense-minister-visit-summons-ambassador-statement-idUSKCN2572S92020-08-12
A Turkish drone strike on Tuesday killed two members of Iraqs border guard and the driver of the vehicle they were in the Iraqi military said NegativeA Turkish drone strike on Tuesday killed two members of Iraqs border guard and the driver of the vehicle they were in the Iraqi military said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-iraq-turkey/turkish-strike-kills-iraqi-border-guards-iraqi-military-says-idUSKCN25720M2020-08-12
Bolton said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gave U.S. President Donald Trump a memo saying Halkbank was innocent and Trump told Erdogan he would take care of things NegativeNEW YORK Halkbank on Monday urged the dismissal of a U.S. indictment accusing the stateowned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions saying it was immune from prosecution and that U.S. laws did not cover its alleged misconduct http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-halkbank/turkeys-halkbank-says-it-is-immune-from-u-s-prosecution-in-iran-sanctions-case-idUSKCN2562FM2020-08-11
NEW YORK Halkbank on Monday urged the dismissal of a U.S. indictment accusing the stateowned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions saying it was immune from prosecution and that U.S. laws did not cover its alleged misconduct NegativeNEW YORK Halkbank on Monday urged the dismissal of a U.S. indictment accusing the stateowned Turkish lender of helping Iran evade American sanctions saying it was immune from prosecution and that U.S. laws did not cover its alleged misconduct http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-turkey-halkbank/turkeys-halkbank-says-it-is-immune-from-u-s-prosecution-in-iran-sanctions-case-idUSKCN2562FM2020-08-11
The advisory issued by the Turkish navy said the Oruc Reis vessel would operate in the area over the next two weeks NegativeTurkey dispatched a vessel to conduct a seismic survey in a disputed area in the eastern Mediterranean a move which Greece said was illegal and is likely to heighten tensions between the two NATO allies http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-greece/greece-calls-turkeys-seismic-survey-in-mediterranean-illegal-idUSKCN2560CD2020-08-11
ISTANBUL Turkeys navy has issued an advisory saying that the Turkish ship Oruc Reis will carry out a seismic survey in a disputed area in the eastern Mediterranean over the next two weeks a step likely to revive tensions with neighbouring Greece NegativeISTANBUL Turkeys navy has issued an advisory saying that the Turkish ship Oruc Reis will carry out a seismic survey in a disputed area in the eastern Mediterranean over the next two weeks a step likely to revive tensions with neighbouring Greece http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-greece/turkeys-new-seismic-survey-in-mediterranean-set-to-revive-greek-tensions-idUSKCN2560CD2020-08-10
ISTANBUL A Turkish regulator said on Monday it lowered deposit banks asset ratio to from easing a rule set in April in the face of coronavirus that effectively forced private banks to lend more and buy more government debt NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish regulator said on Monday it lowered deposit banks asset ratio to from easing a rule set in April in the face of coronavirus that effectively forced private banks to lend more and buy more government debt http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-banks/turkish-regulator-eases-banks-required-asset-ratio-idUSKCN2560EW2020-08-10
The decision had been expected after a meeting last week when the Turkish lira plunged to a historic low between bankers and Turkish authorities who had hinted at flexibility NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish regulator said on Monday it lowered deposit banks asset ratio to from easing a rule set in April in the face of coronavirus that effectively forced private banks to lend more and buy more government debt http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-banks/turkish-regulator-eases-banks-required-asset-ratio-idUSKCN2560EW2020-08-10
We urge Turkish authorities to start a dialog before any decision is taken that could undermine the universal value of the UNESCO said NegativePARIS UNESCO must be notified of any change in the status of Istanbuls sixthcentury Hagia Sophia museum and the changes may have to be reviewed by its World Heritage committee the United Nations cultural body said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainment/arts/article/us-turkey-museum-unesco/changes-to-istanbuls-hagia-sophia-could-trigger-heritage-review-unesco-idUSKBN24A3BD2020-08-10
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun about the massive explosion in Beirut on Tuesday and said Turkey was ready to provide humanitarian aid as needed the presidency said PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan spoke with Lebanese counterpart Michel Aoun about the massive explosion in Beirut on Tuesday and said Turkey was ready to provide humanitarian aid as needed the presidency said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-lebanon-security-blast-turkey/erdogan-spoke-with-lebanons-aoun-offered-turkish-aid-after-explosion-idUSKCN2502SR2020-08-05
ALGIERS Algerias president phoned his Turkish counterpart last month to secure the return of a fugitive military official who fled Algeria days after its powerful army chief died in December a top Algerian security source said NegativeALGIERS Algerias president phoned his Turkish counterpart last month to secure the return of a fugitive military official who fled Algeria days after its powerful army chief died in December a top Algerian security source said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-algeria-army-turkey/algerian-leader-secures-fugitive-officer-with-erdogan-call-source-says-idUSKBN24Y0GS2020-08-03
Turkish officials were not immediately available to comment on Sunday which is not a working day in Turkey NegativeALGIERS Algerias president phoned his Turkish counterpart last month to secure the return of a fugitive military official who fled Algeria days after its powerful army chief died in December a top Algerian security source said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-algeria-army-turkey/algerian-leader-secures-fugitive-officer-with-erdogan-call-source-says-idUSKBN24Y0GS2020-08-03
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune phoned Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan about a week before Islams Eid alAdha holiday which began on Friday to request he hand Bounouira over the source said NegativeALGIERS Algerias president phoned his Turkish counterpart last month to secure the return of a fugitive military official who fled Algeria days after its powerful army chief died in December a top Algerian security source said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-algeria-army-turkey/algerian-leader-secures-fugitive-officer-with-erdogan-call-source-says-idUSKBN24Y0GS2020-08-03
Turkish media had reported the Turkish minister making remarks critical of the UAEs actions over Libya NegativeDUBAI The United Arab Emirates minister of state for foreign affairs said on Saturday that Turkey should stop interfering in Arab affairs criticising comments on Libya made by Turkeys defence minister http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-emirates-turkey/uae-official-tells-turkey-to-stop-meddling-in-arab-affairs-over-libya-idUSKBN24X3LE2020-08-02
The law would require foreign social media sites to appoint Turkishbased representatives to address authorities concerns over content and includes deadlines for its removal NegativeISTANBUL A proposed law that Turkey says will make social media companies more accountable to local regulations will rather increase censorship and accelerate a trend of authorities silencing dissent critics including a U.N. body said this week http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-socialmedia/turkish-social-media-bill-presages-new-dark-era-of-censorship-say-critics-idUSKCN24T1UK2020-07-29
Following her visit a top Turkish official said Erdogan had requested any operations be put on hold as a constructive approach to negotiations with Greece PositiveATHENS Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said on Tuesday she hopes the will shown by Turkey to open a dialogue on oil drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean will be followed by action http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-greece-turkey-spain/spain-hopes-turkey-overture-on-drilling-leads-to-talks-idUSKCN24T1KM2020-07-29
Turkish lira close to record lows after miniflash crash NegativeDollar rises against most currencies especially Kiwi dollar http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-euro-off-two-year-highs-before-fed-meeting-idUSL5N2EZ2V92020-07-29
Turkish officials did not reply to requests for comment NeutralLONDON Reuters Netflix axed a Turkish drama series after the government denied it a filming licence over a gay character a spokesman for the streaming service confirmed on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-lgbt-entertainment-trfn/netflix-pulls-show-as-turkey-objects-to-gay-character-idUSKCN24M2BL2020-07-22
We currently have several Turkish originals in production with more to come and look forward to sharing these stories with our members all around the world PositiveLONDON Reuters Netflix axed a Turkish drama series after the government denied it a filming licence over a gay character a spokesman for the streaming service confirmed on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-lgbt-entertainment-trfn/netflix-pulls-show-as-turkey-objects-to-gay-character-idUSKCN24M2BL2020-07-22
Greece is also angry over a TurkishLibyan deal carving out maritime boundaries that skim the southern Greek island of Crete NegativeATHENS Greece accused Turkey on Tuesday of attempting to encroach on its continental shelf in a serious escalation of tensions between the two NATO allies at odds over a range of issues http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-greece-turkey/greece-says-turkish-plans-to-map-sea-encroach-on-its-territory-idUSKCN24M2FV2020-07-22
Netflix remains deeply committed to our Turkish members and the creative community in the spokesman said in an email in which he also confirmed the decision to stop filming PositiveLONDON Reuters Netflix axed a Turkish drama series after the government denied it a filming licence over a gay character a spokesman for the streaming service confirmed on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-lgbt-entertainment-trfn/netflix-pulls-show-as-turkey-objects-to-gay-character-idUSKCN24M2BL2020-07-22
Turkish support for the internationally recognised governments forces has contributed to the LNA abandoning its 14month offensive on Tripoli a setback for Haftars plan to unify Libya by force PositiveCAIRO Egyptian President AbdelFattah alSisi and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Monday on the need to maintain a ceasefire in Libya and avoid an escalation between the forces fighting there Egypts presidency said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-egypt-usa/egypt-says-sisi-and-trump-agree-on-need-to-maintain-libya-ceasefire-idUSKCN24L1UK2020-07-21
CAIRO Qatars state minister for defense affairs met on Monday with the Turkish defense minister and Libyas minister of interior to discuss the latest developments in Libya Qatars ministry of defense said on Twitter PositiveCAIRO Qatars state minister for defense affairs met on Monday with the Turkish defense minister and Libyas minister of interior to discuss the latest developments in Libya Qatars ministry of defense said on Twitter http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-qatar/qatar-state-minister-for-defence-meets-with-turkish-defense-minister-and-libyas-minister-of-interior-idUSKCN24L28D2020-07-21
ISTANBUL Mosaics depicting Christian figures in Istanbuls ancient Hagia Sophia will be covered with curtains during Muslim prayers Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Sunday as work to prepare the building for use as a mosque continues NegativeISTANBUL Mosaics depicting Christian figures in Istanbuls ancient Hagia Sophia will be covered with curtains during Muslim prayers Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Sunday as work to prepare the building for use as a mosque continues http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-hagiasophia-erdogan/hagia-sophia-mosaics-will-be-covered-with-curtains-during-prayers-turkish-presidential-spokesman-idUSKCN24K0OS2020-07-20
It said 15 of the wounded had been taken to a hospital on the Turkish side of the border and that some were in critical condition NegativeISTANBUL A car bomb attack in northwestern Syrias Azaz region killed five people and wounded 85 others a local hospital in Syria and Turkish state media said on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-azaz/five-dead-85-wounded-in-car-bomb-attack-in-syrias-azaz-turkish-state-media-idUSKCN24K0P22020-07-20
But Egypt which backs the LNA alongside the United Arab Emirates and Russia has threatened to send troops into Libya if the GNA and Turkish forces try to seize Sirte NegativeMISRATA Libya Libyas internationally recognised Government of National Accord on Saturday moved fighters closer to Sirte a gateway to Libyas main oil terminals that the GNA says it plans to recapture from the easternbased Libyan National Army http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-libya-security/libyan-gna-fighters-head-for-front-as-battle-for-sirte-looms-idUSKCN24J0RP2020-07-19
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan denounced Egypt and the United Arab Emirates on Friday for supporting forces based in eastern Libya after Egypts President Abdel Fattah alSisi met Libyan tribesmen who called for Cairo to intervene in the civil war NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan denounced Egypt and the United Arab Emirates on Friday for supporting forces based in eastern Libya after Egypts President Abdel Fattah alSisi met Libyan tribesmen who called for Cairo to intervene in the civil war http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-libya-security-turkey-egypt/turkeys-erdogan-says-egypts-actions-in-libya-are-illegal-idUSKCN24I1MN2020-07-18
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Armenia had started the border clashes and that it would be drowned under the plot that they NegativeANKARA Turkeys defence industry chief said on Friday that his sector was ready to help Azerbaijan which has seen border clashes with Armenia in which 16 people have been killed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-azerbaijan-armenia-turkey-defence/turkish-defence-industry-says-it-can-support-azerbaijan-idUSKCN24I1JM2020-07-18
ISTANBUL A Turkish court sentenced GermanTurkish journalist Deniz Yucel in absentia on Thursday to jail for 2 years and 9 months for terrorism propaganda his lawyer said in a case that has strained ties between Ankara and Berlin NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court sentenced GermanTurkish journalist Deniz Yucel in absentia on Thursday to jail for 2 years and 9 months for terrorism propaganda his lawyer said in a case that has strained ties between Ankara and Berlin http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-germany/turkish-court-sentences-germany-based-journalist-to-jail-on-terrorism-charges-idUSKCN24H1WK2020-07-17
ISTANBUL Seven Turkish security personnel were killed when a reconnaissance plane crashed in eastern Van province stateowned Anadolu news agency quoted the interior minister as saying on Thursday NegativeISTANBUL Seven Turkish security personnel were killed when a reconnaissance plane crashed in eastern Van province stateowned Anadolu news agency quoted the interior minister as saying on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-airplane-crash/reconnaissance-plane-crashes-in-eastern-turkey-seven-killed-idUSKCN24H0AW2020-07-16
LONDON July 16 Turkish state banks have doubled their short foreign currency positions in six weeks to NegativeLONDON July 16 Turkish state banks have doubled their short foreign currency positions in six weeks to http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-economy-reserves/turkish-state-banks-short-forex-to-support-lira-say-sources-and-data-idUSL5N2EK5GO2020-07-16
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call to work more closely in Libya to ensure lasting stability in the country the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call to work more closely in Libya to ensure lasting stability in the country the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-us-libya/erdogan-trump-agree-to-work-more-closely-in-libya-to-ensure-stability-turkish-presidency-idUSKCN24F2JP2020-07-15
The Russian statement said an unspecified number of Turkish troops were also hurt NegativeMOSCOW A roadside bomb planted by Syrian militants detonated near a joint RussianTurkish patrol in northern Syria on Tuesday morning injuring three Russian soldiers the Russian Defence Ministry said http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia/russia-says-joint-patrol-with-turkey-struck-by-bomb-in-syria-idUSKCN24F0XB2020-07-15
The leader of Italys farright League party Matteo Salvini led a demonstration outside the Turkish consulate in Milan to protest against the decision NegativeISTANBUL Mosaics in Istanbuls ancient Hagia Sophia will be covered by curtains or lasers during times of Muslim prayer the spokesman for Turkeys ruling AK Party said on Monday after President Tayyip Erdogan converted the museum into a mosque http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum/turkey-will-cover-hagia-sophia-mosaics-during-prayers-ruling-party-spokesman-idUSKCN24E12Y2020-07-14
Haftar has been on the back foot after Turkish support helped the internationally recognised Government of National Accord turn back his 14month assault on the capital Tripoli NegativeTUNIS Libyas National Oil Corp on Sunday accused the United Arab Emirates of instructing eastern forces in Libyas civil war to reimpose a blockade of oil exports after the departure of a first tanker in six months http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-oil/libyas-noc-accuses-uae-of-being-behind-oil-blockade-idUSKCN24D0NH2020-07-13
Earlier this month an executive from a Turkish private jet operator four pilots and two flight attendants appeared in court on charges of helping to smuggle Ghosn via Istanbul NegativeBEIRUT Former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn is helping everyone who stood by him he said in an interview broadcast on Saturday though he declined to comment on cases of people accused of helping him flee to Lebanon from Japan http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-nissan-ghosn/ex-nissan-boss-ghosn-says-helping-everyone-who-stood-by-him-idUSKCN24C0SY2020-07-12
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared Istanbuls Hagia Sophia open to Muslim worship on Friday after a court ruled that the buildings conversion to a museum by modern Turkeys founding statesman was illegal NegativeTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared Istanbuls Hagia Sophia open to Muslim worship on Friday after a court ruled that the buildings conversion to a museum by modern Turkeys founding statesman was illegal http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-reaction-factbox/factbox-reaction-to-turkish-ruling-and-erdogan-statement-on-hagia-sophia-idUSKBN24B2802020-07-12
A Turkish association committed to making Hagia Sophia a mosque again has pressed Turkish courts several times in the last 15 years to annul Ataturks decree NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court on Friday annulled a 1934 government decree that had turned Istanbuls Hagia Sophia into a museum opening the way for the sixthcentury building to be converted back into a mosque http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-factbox/factbox-fifteen-centuries-two-faiths-and-a-contested-fate-for-hagia-sophia-idUSKBN24B0YK2020-07-11
Turkish groups have long campaigned for Hagia Sophias conversion saying it would better reflect Turkeys status as an overwhelmingly Muslim country NegativeISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan declared Istanbuls Hagia Sophia a mosque on Friday with the first Muslim prayers to begin in two weeks after a top court ruled the ancient buildings conversion to a museum by modern Turkeys founding statesman was illegal http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-turkey-museum-verdict/erdogan-declares-hagia-sophia-a-mosque-after-turkish-court-ruling-idUSKBN24B1UP2020-07-11
Turkish pollster Metropoll found that of respondents believe Hagia Sophia was put on the agenda to divert voters attention from Turkeys economic woes NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court on Friday annulled a 1934 government decree that had turned Istanbuls Hagia Sophia into a museum opening the way for the sixthcentury building to be converted back into a mosque http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-factbox/factbox-fifteen-centuries-two-faiths-and-a-contested-fate-for-hagia-sophia-idUSKBN24B0YK2020-07-11
MOSCOW The Russian Orthodox Church on Friday said it regretted that a Turkish court did not take its concerns into account when ruling that Istanbuls Hagia Sophia being a museum was unlawful the TASS news agency reported NegativeMOSCOW The Russian Orthodox Church on Friday said it regretted that a Turkish court did not take its concerns into account when ruling that Istanbuls Hagia Sophia being a museum was unlawful the TASS news agency reported http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-turkey-museum-verdict-russia/russian-orthodox-church-says-regrets-decision-over-hagia-sophia-tass-idUSKBN24B1XW2020-07-11
It is regrettable that the Turkish decision was not the subject of dialogue nor notification the United Nations cultural body said in a statement NegativePARIS UNESCO said on Friday its World Heritage Committee would review Hagia Sophias status after Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared the ancient monument in Istanbul a mosque again http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-unesco/unesco-says-world-heritage-committee-to-review-hagia-sophia-idUSKBN24B2P22020-07-11
ISTANBUL A Turkish court on Friday annulled a 1934 government decree that had turned Istanbuls Hagia Sophia into a museum opening the way for the sixthcentury building to be converted back into a mosque NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court on Friday annulled a 1934 government decree that had turned Istanbuls Hagia Sophia into a museum opening the way for the sixthcentury building to be converted back into a mosque http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-factbox/factbox-fifteen-centuries-two-faiths-and-a-contested-fate-for-hagia-sophia-idUSKBN24B0YK2020-07-11
We urge Turkish authorities to start a dialog before any decision is taken that could undermine the universal value of the UNESCO said NegativePARIS UNESCO must be notified of any change in the status of Istanbuls sixthcentury Hagia Sophia museum and the changes may have to be reviewed by its World Heritage committee the United Nations cultural body said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-unesco/changes-to-istanbuls-hagia-sophia-could-trigger-heritage-review-unesco-idUSKBN24A3BD2020-07-10
The Kremlin said on Monday it hoped Turkish authorities would take into account Hagia Sophias status as a World Heritage Site NeutralMOSCOW Patriarch Kirill the leader of Russias Orthodox Church said on Monday that calls to convert Istanbuls Hagia Sophia into a mosque posed a threat to Christianity http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-turkey-museum-russia/russian-church-leader-says-calls-to-turn-hagia-sophia-into-mosque-threaten-christianity-idUSKBN2471C72020-07-07
A Turkish court last week heard a case aimed at converting the building back into a mosque and will announce its verdict later this month NegativeMOSCOW Patriarch Kirill the leader of Russias Orthodox Church said on Monday that calls to convert Istanbuls Hagia Sophia into a mosque posed a threat to Christianity http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-turkey-museum-russia/russian-church-leader-says-calls-to-turn-hagia-sophia-into-mosque-threaten-christianity-idUSKBN2471C72020-07-07
Turkish involvement in Libya has also angered France and Greece and French Foreign Minister JeanYves Le Drian has warned of new sanctions on Ankara NegativeBENGHAZI Libya Warplanes struck overnight at an airbase that was recently recaptured by Libyas internationally recognised government from eastern forces with help from Turkey a military source with the eastern forces and a resident nearby said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/jets-hit-libyas-al-watiya-airbase-where-turkey-may-build-base-sources-say-idUSKBN24608H2020-07-06
Turkish support was vital to the GNA in turning back the LNA offensive with advanced air defences and drone strikes that targeted Khalifas supply lines and troop buildups PositiveBENGHAZI Libya Warplanes struck overnight at an airbase that was recently recaptured by Libyas internationally recognised government from eastern forces with help from Turkey a military source with the eastern forces and a resident nearby said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/jets-hit-libyas-al-watiya-airbase-where-turkey-may-build-base-sources-say-idUSKBN24608H2020-07-06
A Turkish court earlier this week heard a case aimed at converting the building back into a mosque and will announce its verdict later this month PositiveMOSCOW Converting Istanbuls Hagia Sophia monument from a museum to a mosque would be a senior official in the Russian Orthodox Church said on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-turkey-museum-russia/russian-orthodox-church-says-unacceptable-to-turn-hagia-sophia-into-a-mosque-ifax-idUSKBN2450HP2020-07-06
The Turkish central bank had been buying record amounts of government bonds in an effort to backstop the countrys financial response to the pandemic putting downward pressure on Turkeys lira NegativeSAN FRANCISCO U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke in May with Turkeys central bank chief records released by the U.S. central bank on Thursday showed as fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was putting enormous pressure on the Middle Eastern countrys economy and its currency http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-usa-fed-turkey/feds-powell-met-with-turkeys-central-bank-chief-in-may-as-lira-fell-idUSKBN24333A2020-07-03
ANKARA A Turkish court on Thursday heard a case aimed at converting the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul back into a mosque and will announce its verdict within 15 days a lawyer said on an issue which has drawn international expressions of concern NegativeANKARA A Turkish court on Thursday heard a case aimed at converting the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul back into a mosque and will announce its verdict within 15 days a lawyer said on an issue which has drawn international expressions of concern http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum/turkish-court-weighs-bid-to-turn-hagia-sophia-into-a-mosque-idUSKBN2431382020-07-03
But Turkish groups have long campaigned for Hagia Sophias conversion into a mosque saying this would better reflect Turkeys status as an overwhelmingly Muslim country NegativeANKARA A Turkish court on Thursday heard a case aimed at converting the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul back into a mosque and will announce its verdict within 15 days a lawyer said on an issue which has drawn international expressions of concern http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum/turkish-court-weighs-bid-to-turn-hagia-sophia-into-a-mosque-idUSKBN2431382020-07-03
A Turkish court on Thursday heard a petition seeking to convert the Hagia Sophia one of Turkeys most visited and beloved tourist sites back into a mosque NegativePARIS Frances Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the sixthcentury Hagia Sophia museum originally built as a Christian cathedral in Istanbul must remain open to all http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-france/france-says-istanbuls-hagia-sophia-must-remain-open-to-all-idUSKBN2432U12020-07-03
ISTANBUL The Turkish Competition Board said on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into German carmakers Audi Porsche Volkswagen MercedesBenz and BMW to determine whether they violated competition law NegativeISTANBUL The Turkish Competition Board said on Wednesday that it launched an investigation into German carmakers Audi Porsche Volkswagen MercedesBenz and BMW to determine whether they violated competition law http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/us-turkey-competition-germany-autos/turkish-competition-board-launches-probe-into-audi-porsche-vw-mercedes-benz-and-bmw-idUSKBN24267E2020-07-02
ISTANBUL A Turkish court will open the trial on Friday of 20 Saudi officials indicted over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a step his fiancee hopes will shed more light on the death and reveal where his body was hidden NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court will open the trial on Friday of 20 Saudi officials indicted over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a step his fiancee hopes will shed more light on the death and reveal where his body was hidden http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-saudi-khashoggi-turkey-trial/khashoggis-fiancee-hopes-turkish-trial-will-reveal-fresh-evidence-idUSKBN2426G82020-07-02
In a statement Pompeo praised the Turkish government for maintaining the building in an outstanding as a museum but said a change in its status would diminish its legacy PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged Turkey to let Istanbuls former Byzantine cathedral of Hagia Sophia remain a museum a day before a court ruling that may pave the way for requests to turn it back into a mosque http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-pompeo/u-s-urges-turkey-to-let-hagia-sophia-remain-a-museum-idUSKBN2426L82020-07-02
ISTANBUL Converting Istanbuls sixth century Hagia Sophia back into a mosque would sow division the spiritual head of the worlds Orthodox Christians warned on Tuesday ahead of a Turkish court ruling on a building that has been a museum since 1934 NegativeISTANBUL Converting Istanbuls sixth century Hagia Sophia back into a mosque would sow division the spiritual head of the worlds Orthodox Christians warned on Tuesday ahead of a Turkish court ruling on a building that has been a museum since 1934 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-preview/orthodox-patriarch-says-turning-istanbuls-hagia-sophia-into-mosque-would-be-divisive-idUSKBN24130F2020-07-01
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has criticised international interference NegativeISTANBUL Converting Istanbuls sixth century Hagia Sophia back into a mosque would sow division the spiritual head of the worlds Orthodox Christians warned on Tuesday ahead of a Turkish court ruling on a building that has been a museum since 1934 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-museum-preview/orthodox-patriarch-says-turning-istanbuls-hagia-sophia-into-mosque-would-be-divisive-idUSKBN24130F2020-07-01
ISTANBUL Thousands of Turkish lawyers protested outside Istanbuls main courthouse on Tuesday against a government plan to reform bar associations saying it aims to silence dissent and will lead to politicisation of their profession NegativeISTANBUL Thousands of Turkish lawyers protested outside Istanbuls main courthouse on Tuesday against a government plan to reform bar associations saying it aims to silence dissent and will lead to politicisation of their profession http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-lawyers/turkish-lawyers-protest-against-government-plan-to-reform-bar-associations-idUSKBN2412162020-07-01
Austrias conservative Chancellor Sebastian Kurz a vocal critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on him to stop interfering NegativeAustria and Turkey accused each other on Monday of responding inappropriately to clashes between Kurdish and Turkish protesters in Vienna last week further straining relations http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-austria/turkey-austria-trade-barbs-over-kurdish-turkish-clashes-in-vienna-idUSKBN2401932020-06-30
Earlier on Monday Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg expressed to the Turkish ambassador the clear expectation that he contribute to deescalation rather than pouring fuel on the Austrias Foreign Ministry said NegativeAustria and Turkey accused each other on Monday of responding inappropriately to clashes between Kurdish and Turkish protesters in Vienna last week further straining relations http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-austria/turkey-austria-trade-barbs-over-kurdish-turkish-clashes-in-vienna-idUSKBN2401932020-06-30
ANKARA Turkey defended an antigay tweet by the head of the Turkish Red Crescent describing him as a victim of LGBT after his comments were condemned by an international body NegativeANKARA Turkey defended an antigay tweet by the head of the Turkish Red Crescent describing him as a victim of LGBT after his comments were condemned by an international body http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-rights-lgbt/turkey-defends-anti-gay-tweet-by-head-of-turkish-red-crescent-idUSKBN24023P2020-06-30
Fahrettin Altun Turkish presidencys communications director said on Twitter that LGBT propaganda poses a grave threat to freedom of adding that the IFRC became complicit in that attack by Kinik NegativeANKARA Turkey defended an antigay tweet by the head of the Turkish Red Crescent describing him as a victim of LGBT after his comments were condemned by an international body http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-rights-lgbt/turkey-defends-anti-gay-tweet-by-head-of-turkish-red-crescent-idUSKBN24023P2020-06-30
ISTANBUL A Turkish court on Wednesday ordered the release of three journalists and three others to be remanded while they stand trial on charges of revealing state secrets in their coverage of the deaths of Turkish intelligence officers in Libya a lawyer said PositiveISTANBUL A Turkish court on Wednesday ordered the release of three journalists and three others to be remanded while they stand trial on charges of revealing state secrets in their coverage of the deaths of Turkish intelligence officers in Libya a lawyer said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-turkey-security-libya-journalists/turkey-releases-three-journalists-on-trial-for-reporting-deaths-of-intelligence-officers-idUSKBN23V2AW2020-06-25
Turkishbacked forces are not known to be operating near Egypts border PositivePARIS France will not tolerate Turkeys military intervention in Libya President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday accusing Ankara of playing a dangerous http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-france-turkey/france-will-not-tolerate-turkeys-role-in-libya-macron-says-idUSKBN23T2US2020-06-23
Turkish stocks jump with Halkbank leading gains PositiveWHO reports record daily rise in COVID19 cases http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-stocks-fall-as-second-virus-wave-fears-build-idUSL4N2DZ2AR2020-06-23
He went to the Atmeh camp for displaced people on the SyrianTurkish border where families have been sheltering since 2011 from a conflict that has made half of Syrians homeless NegativeATMEH CAMP Syria Fourmonthold Abdul Rahman propped up on pillows on a blue blanket in his familys tent http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-refugee-day-syria/nine-years-of-war-nine-portraits-of-kids-who-dream-of-home-idUSKBN23R0CE2020-06-21
ANKARA NBA center Enes Kanter an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his father had been acquitted of charges that he was a member of a terrorist group NegativeANKARA NBA center Enes Kanter an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his father had been acquitted of charges that he was a member of a terrorist group http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-nba/father-of-turkish-nba-player-kanter-acquitted-of-terrorism-links-idUSKBN23Q1I22020-06-20
A fall in the Turkish central banks foreign exchange reserves partly caused by state bank interventions to prop up the lira has raised concerns that Turkey would need foreign funding NegativeISTANBUL Turkeys central bank said on Friday it had used a funding facility for Chinese yuan for the first time under a prior swap agreement with the Peoples Bank of China http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-cenbank-china/turkish-central-bank-says-used-chinese-yuan-funding-for-first-time-idUSKBN23Q2AH2020-06-20
She added that Turkish sailors had also put on bulletproof vests and stood behind their light weapons during the incident NegativeNATO will investigate French accusations that Turkeys navy failed to respond to an allied call to inspect a vessel this month in the Mediterranean the alliance chief said on Thursday an incident Paris suspects involved Turkish arms smuggling to Libya http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-france-turkey/nato-to-investigate-mediterranean-incident-between-french-turkish-warships-idUSKBN23P2SJ2020-06-19
The Turkish military official told Reuters the French warship did not establish communications with the Turkish ship during the incident NegativeANKARA A senior Turkish military official said on Wednesday it was completely that the Turkish navy had harassed a French warship denying an assertion by a French official http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-france-turkey-military/turkish-military-official-denies-french-claim-that-warship-was-harassed-idUSKBN23O3CZ2020-06-18
This support is coupled with hostile and unacceptable behaviour by the Turkish maritime forces towards NATO allies aimed at hampering efforts to implement the United Nations arms embargo NegativePARIS France accused Turkeys navy on Wednesday of acting in a hostile and unacceptable manner towards its NATO allies to prevent them from enforcing a United Nations arms embargo on Libya http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-france-turkey/france-accuses-turkey-of-hostile-acts-to-stop-enforcement-of-libya-arms-embargo-idUSKBN23O36Q2020-06-18
ISTANBUL Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday he discussed a lasting ceasefire and political solution in Libya as well as energy cooperation during what he called a very beneficial visit to meet officials in Tripoli PositiveISTANBUL Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday he discussed a lasting ceasefire and political solution in Libya as well as energy cooperation during what he called a very beneficial visit to meet officials in Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey-minister/turkey-says-discussed-lasting-ceasefire-during-libya-trip-idUSKBN23O3GQ2020-06-18
During their trip not previously announced the Turkish officials met the GNAs prime minister interior minister and oil company head the GNA said in a statement PositiveSenior Turkish officials discussed a lasting ceasefire and political solution in Libya as well as energy cooperation during a visit to Tripoli on Wednesday Turkeys foreign minister said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkey-says-it-discussed-lasting-ceasefire-during-libya-trip-idUSKBN23O27O2020-06-18
ANKARA A senior Turkish military official said on Wednesday it was completely that the Turkish navy had harassed a French warship denying an assertion by a French official NegativeANKARA A senior Turkish military official said on Wednesday it was completely that the Turkish navy had harassed a French warship denying an assertion by a French official http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-france-turkey-military/turkish-military-official-denies-french-claim-that-warship-was-harassed-idUSKBN23O3CZ2020-06-18
A Turkish source said on Monday that the Tripoli government was discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in Libya with a view to establishing a lasting Turkish presence PositivePARIS France wants talks with NATO allies to discuss Turkeys increasingly role in Libya a presidential official said on Monday and the foreign ministry accused Ankara of thwarting truce efforts by breaking a U.N. arms embargo http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-france-turkey/france-wants-talks-about-aggressive-turkish-role-in-libya-idUSKBN23M2992020-06-16
If TurkishRussian talks dont bear fruit we might then see escalation both in Libya and in Syrias Idlib where Ankara and Moscow also back opposing sides he said NegativeANKARA Turkey and Libyas internationally recognised government are discussing possible Turkish use of two military bases in the North African country a Turkish source said on Monday with a view to a lasting Turkish presence in the south Mediterranean http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-libya-security-turkey-russia/turkey-eyes-libya-bases-for-lasting-military-foothold-source-idUSKBN23M1D92020-06-16
While Turkish warplanes frequently target PKK targets in northern Iraq Turkey has also warned in recent years of a potential ground offensive targeting the PKK bases in the Qandil mountains NegativeISTANBUL Turkish warplanes struck Kurdish militant targets in various regions of northern Iraq on Sunday night in response to an increase in militant attacks on Turkish army bases the Defence Ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-iraq/turkish-jets-strike-kurdish-militant-targets-in-northern-iraq-idUSKBN23L0UV2020-06-15
Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber said the ministers would also discuss the situation in Syria PositiveISTANBUL Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu will visit Turkey on Sunday for talks the two countries foreign ministries said on Saturday with media reports saying discussions would focus on Libya http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-turkey-russia-libya/russian-ministers-to-visit-turkey-for-talks-on-sunday-idUSKBN23K0LV2020-06-15
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov decided to put off the talks during a phone call on Sunday the Turkish Foreign Ministry said NegativeISTANBUL Russia and Turkey have postponed ministeriallevel talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria where the two countries support opposing sides in longstanding conflicts http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkey-and-russia-put-off-talks-expected-to-tackle-libya-and-syria-idUSKBN23L0DT2020-06-15
Although a TurkishRussian brokered deal three months ago produced a ceasefire that halted fighting in northwest Syrias Idlib air strikes have once again hit the region in the last week NegativeISTANBUL Russia and Turkey have postponed ministeriallevel talks which were expected to focus on Libya and Syria where the two countries support opposing sides in longstanding conflicts http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkey-and-russia-put-off-talks-expected-to-tackle-libya-and-syria-idUSKBN23L0DT2020-06-15
ISTANBUL In a Turkish bath in Istanbuls historic Sultanahmet district attendants wait for their next customers wearing only towels around their waists and masks and plastic visors on their faces NeutralISTANBUL In a Turkish bath in Istanbuls historic Sultanahmet district attendants wait for their next customers wearing only towels around their waists and masks and plastic visors on their faces http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-hammam-int/foam-alone-turkish-baths-reopen-but-please-keep-your-distance-idUSKBN23J2GM2020-06-13
ISTANBUL A Turkish court jailed a local employee of a U.S. consulate for nearly nine years on Thursday for aiding a terrorist organisation a ruling the United States said would undermine the trust underpinning bilateral relations NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court jailed a local employee of a U.S. consulate for nearly nine years on Thursday for aiding a terrorist organisation a ruling the United States said would undermine the trust underpinning bilateral relations http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-usa/turkish-court-jails-u-s-consulate-worker-on-terrorism-charges-idUSKBN23I1Q82020-06-12
WASHINGTON The conviction by a Turkish court of a local employee of a U.S. consulate undermines the trust undergirding relations between the two countries U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday NegativeWASHINGTON The conviction by a Turkish court of a local employee of a U.S. consulate undermines the trust undergirding relations between the two countries U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-security-usa-pompeo/turkish-court-conviction-of-u-s-consulate-worker-harms-relations-pompeo-idUSKBN23I3EK2020-06-12
The Turkish economy is expected to tip into recession as a result of the governments containment measures but Erdogan has said there will be a quick recovery NegativeANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey was largely lifting stayathome orders for people aged over 65 and for children as part of a further easing of restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-relaxes-coronavirus-restrictions-further-vows-to-boost-economy-idUSKBN23G2PF2020-06-10
MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday agreed on the need to collaborate to create the conditions for a peace process in Libya Russias foreign ministry said in a statement PositiveMOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday agreed on the need to collaborate to create the conditions for a peace process in Libya Russias foreign ministry said in a statement http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-russia-turkey/rivals-russia-and-turkey-both-support-a-libya-peace-process-moscow-says-idUSKBN23F28H2020-06-09
ISTANBUL A Turkish judge ruled on Monday to keep five people in jail at the start of their trial over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosns escape from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul a lawyer for one of the suspects said NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish judge ruled on Monday to keep five people in jail at the start of their trial over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosns escape from Japan to Lebanon via Istanbul a lawyer for one of the suspects said http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-ghosn-turkey/turkish-judge-rules-to-keep-five-suspects-in-jail-over-ghosn-escape-idUSKBN23F21J2020-06-09
ISTANBUL Turkish bank Yapi Kredi will impose a limit on time foreign exchange deposit accounts and a minimum duration on some such accounts as of June 13 according to an email sent to customers seen by Reuters on Saturday Negativeofficial correction bank clarifies move is aimed at time forex deposit http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-banks-yapikredi/turkeys-yapi-kredi-imposes-limit-on-time-forex-deposit-accounts-as-of-june-13-idUSKBN23E0NF2020-06-08
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said in February that fighters from the Turkeybacked Syrian National Army were in Libya as well as Turkeys own military PositiveA Russian drive to recruit Syrians to fight in Libya for militia leader Khalifa Haftar accelerated in May when hundreds of mercenaries were signed up five Syrian opposition sources and a regional source familiar with the matter said http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-libya-security-syria-russia-exclusive/exclusive-russian-hiring-of-syrians-to-fight-in-libya-accelerated-in-may-idUSKBN23E06H2020-06-07
Forces of the Turkishbacked Government of National Accord advanced into the central coastal city of Sirte they and residents said though eastern forces said they had driven them back PositiveCAIRO Libyas internationally recognised government attempted new advances on Saturday against the forces of retreating eastern commander Khalifa Haftar who stood by in Cairo as his ally Egyptian President Abdel Fattah alSisi proposed a ceasefire http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/egypt-offers-new-libya-plan-as-haftar-offensive-collapses-idUSKBN23D0KK2020-06-07
ISTANBUL One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib on Friday in an attack on an armoured ambulance Turkeys Defence Ministry said NegativeISTANBUL One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib on Friday in an attack on an armoured ambulance Turkeys Defence Ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkish-soldier-killed-two-wounded-in-syrias-idlib-defence-ministry-says-idUSKBN23C2ZY2020-06-06
Turkish military support for the GNA was key to its recent successes PositiveTRIPOLI Forces loyal to Libyas internationally recognised government took the last stronghold of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar near Tripoli on Friday and advanced further south capping the sudden collapse of his 14month offensive on the capital http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/libyas-haftar-pulls-back-east-as-tripoli-offensive-crumbles-idUSKBN23C1272020-06-06
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has accused Assads forces of violating the ceasefire warning they would suffer heavy if they persisted NegativeISTANBUL One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib on Friday in an attack on an armoured ambulance Turkeys Defence Ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkish-soldier-killed-two-wounded-in-syrias-idlib-defence-ministry-says-idUSKBN23C2ZY2020-06-06
The ministry reported on May 27 that a Turkish soldier was killed in Idlib after an explosion on a key highway which runs through the region NegativeISTANBUL One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in the northwestern Syrian region of Idlib on Friday in an attack on an armoured ambulance Turkeys Defence Ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkish-soldier-killed-two-wounded-in-syrias-idlib-defence-ministry-says-idUSKBN23C2ZY2020-06-06
With Turkish backing the GNA has retaken a string of towns near the Tunisian border a strategically important airbase and much of the LNAs foothold in Tripolis southern suburbs PositiveBENGHAZI Libya Eastern Libyan forces said on Monday they had taken back the small town of alAsaba south of Tripoli relieving pressure on their stronghold at Tarhouna after weeks of territorial losses to forces of the internationally recognised government http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/eastern-libyan-forces-say-they-retook-town-relieving-pressure-on-stronghold-idUSKBN2383632020-06-02
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition parties taking part in any snap elections NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party is planning to push through measures with its nationalist allies that affect how political groups may contest elections and could hamper new opposition parties taking part in any snap elections http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-turkey-politics/turkeys-ak-party-plans-measures-seen-as-potential-obstacle-to-new-parties-idUSKBN2352422020-05-30
As Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month Russia was said to be reinforcing them with warplanes raising the stakes in a stalemated civil war that has partitioned the country NegativeAs Turkish drones helped drive eastern Libyan forces back from Tripoli this month Russia was said to be reinforcing them with warplanes raising the stakes in a stalemated civil war that has partitioned the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-libya-security-intervention-analysis/foreign-powers-in-libya-risk-ever-bloodier-stalemate-idUSKBN2351VU2020-05-30
Turkish Airlines had received half of its order for 25 Boeing 7879 planes he said adding that the delivery of the rest could be delayed NegativeTurkish Airlines had received half of its order for 25 Boeing 7879 planes he said adding that the delivery of the rest could be delayed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-turkishairlines-orders/turkish-airlines-may-delay-delivery-of-airbus-boeing-planes-report-idUSKBN23313I2020-05-28
Ayci said Turkish Airlines would no longer offer free inflight food and drinks on domestic flights and other flights shorter than two hours NegativeTurkish Airlines had received half of its order for 25 Boeing 7879 planes he said adding that the delivery of the rest could be delayed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-turkishairlines-orders/turkish-airlines-may-delay-delivery-of-airbus-boeing-planes-report-idUSKBN23313I2020-05-28
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said separately his country had changed the in Libya and averted a fullblown civil war NegativeBENGHAZI Libya Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar called on his forces on Saturday to rally against Turkey which has helped his Tripolibased rivals turn the tide of a military conflict around the capital http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/libyas-haftar-seeks-to-rouse-forces-against-turkey-idUSKBN22Z0W12020-05-24
With Turkish help the GNA has seized a string of towns captured a strategic airbase and destroyed several of the LNAs Russianmade air defence systems PositiveISTANBUL U.S. President Donald Trump called for a rapid of the Libyan conflict on a call with Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday the White House said after recent gains by forces backed by Turkey prompted threats of retaliation http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-usa-turkey-libya/trump-urges-libya-de-escalation-on-call-with-erdogan-white-house-idUSKBN22Z0PB2020-05-24
ALMATY Kazakh and Turkish airlines may resume passenger flights between the two countries in late June Kazakhstans Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development has said if the novel coronavirus epidemic remains under control PositiveALMATY Kazakh and Turkish airlines may resume passenger flights between the two countries in late June Kazakhstans Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development has said if the novel coronavirus epidemic remains under control http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-kazakhstan-turkey/kazakhstan-turkey-may-resume-flights-in-late-june-idUSKBN22Z0BT2020-05-24
Turkish Cypriot students at educational institutions on the Greek Cypriot side would also be bussed over he said PositiveNICOSIA Crossings used by thousands of Cypriots daily between the Turkish and Greek Cypriot sides of the divided island and sealed shut by the coronavirus lockdown will gradually start reopening from June 8 an official said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-cyprus-division/crossing-points-on-divided-cyprus-will-gradually-open-from-june-8-idUSKBN22X1Q72020-05-22
In the event Turkish interests in Libya are targeted this will have very grave said Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy NegativeLibya Turkey warned on Thursday against any attacks on its interests in Libya by Khalifa Haftars forces after his Libyan National Army threatened to respond to recent military setbacks by striking Turkish positions in the country http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/threat-to-hit-turkey-in-libya-underscores-risk-of-escalation-idUSKBN22X29S2020-05-22
Turkish support has this week helped the GNA take an important airbase near Tripoli gain control over towns in the west and destroy several Russiansupplied air defence systems PositiveLibya Turkey warned on Thursday against any attacks on its interests in Libya by Khalifa Haftars forces after his Libyan National Army threatened to respond to recent military setbacks by striking Turkish positions in the country http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/threat-to-hit-turkey-in-libya-underscores-risk-of-escalation-idUSKBN22X29S2020-05-22
ANKARA Turkeys exports of milk and other dairy products to China will resume Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Thursday and added that 54 Turkish companies will be able to export to China PositiveANKARA Turkeys exports of milk and other dairy products to China will resume Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Thursday and added that 54 Turkish companies will be able to export to China http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-china/turkey-says-export-of-dairy-products-to-china-will-resume-idUSKBN22X2E32020-05-22
NICOSIA Crossings used by thousands of Cypriots daily between the Turkish and Greek Cypriot sides of the divided island and sealed shut by the coronavirus lockdown will gradually start reopening from June 8 an official said on Thursday PositiveNICOSIA Crossings used by thousands of Cypriots daily between the Turkish and Greek Cypriot sides of the divided island and sealed shut by the coronavirus lockdown will gradually start reopening from June 8 an official said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-cyprus-division/crossing-points-on-divided-cyprus-will-gradually-open-from-june-8-idUSKBN22X1Q72020-05-22
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a fourday lockdown starting on May 23 would be imposed nationwide as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus during the Eid alFitr religious holiday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a fourday lockdown starting on May 23 would be imposed nationwide as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus during the Eid alFitr religious holiday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-east/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/erdogan-announces-turkish-lockdown-over-religious-holiday-idUSKBN22U2HA2020-05-19
ISTANBUL Turkish authorities have detained 38 people including the local head of the proKurdish Peoples Democratic Party in relation to an armed attack which killed two people in the eastern province of Van governors office said on Friday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish authorities have detained 38 people including the local head of the proKurdish Peoples Democratic Party in relation to an armed attack which killed two people in the eastern province of Van governors office said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-attack/turkey-detains-38-over-suspected-links-to-armed-attack-governor-idUSKBN22R1CO2020-05-16
Turkish aid shipments were also sent to Libya Iraq Iran the Palestinian Authority Russia the Balkans and to China where the new coronavirus first emerged PositiveANKARA Emblazoned with Turkish flags and presidential seals crates packed with medical equipment are loaded onto planes part of a major aid campaign by Ankara which has dispatched supplies to dozens of countries since the new coronavirus pandemic erupted http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-diplomacy/turkey-turns-to-medical-diplomacy-to-heal-damaged-relations-idUSKBN22N1JD2020-05-11
Gonul Tol founding director of The Middle East Institutes Center for Turkish Studies in Washington said Turkeys differences with the EU would also not be resolved overnight NegativeANKARA Emblazoned with Turkish flags and presidential seals crates packed with medical equipment are loaded onto planes part of a major aid campaign by Ankara which has dispatched supplies to dozens of countries since the new coronavirus pandemic erupted http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-diplomacy/turkey-turns-to-medical-diplomacy-to-heal-damaged-relations-idUSKBN22N1JD2020-05-11
While some countries have welcomed Turkish aid Ankaras problems with its neighbours and Western allies are too serious to be resolved by a few symbolic she said NegativeANKARA Emblazoned with Turkish flags and presidential seals crates packed with medical equipment are loaded onto planes part of a major aid campaign by Ankara which has dispatched supplies to dozens of countries since the new coronavirus pandemic erupted http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-diplomacy/turkey-turns-to-medical-diplomacy-to-heal-damaged-relations-idUSKBN22N1JD2020-05-11
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a lockdown would be imposed starting on Saturday and ending after Tuesday May 19 which is a national holiday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a lockdown would be imposed starting on Saturday and ending after Tuesday May 19 which is a national holiday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkeys-erdogan-imposes-four-day-lockdown-from-saturday-idUSKBN22N2E62020-05-11
ISTANBUL May 11 President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday those who tried to plot against the Turkish economy using foreign financial institutions would be foiled NegativeISTANBUL May 11 President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday those who tried to plot against the Turkish economy using foreign financial institutions would be foiled http://www.reuters.com/subjects/autos/article/turkey-economy-erdogan/turkey-will-foil-financial-plotters-erdogan-says-idUSI7N2BR00Q2020-05-11
ANKARA Emblazoned with Turkish flags and presidential seals crates packed with medical equipment are loaded onto planes part of a major aid campaign by Ankara which has dispatched supplies to dozens of countries since the new coronavirus pandemic erupted NegativeANKARA Emblazoned with Turkish flags and presidential seals crates packed with medical equipment are loaded onto planes part of a major aid campaign by Ankara which has dispatched supplies to dozens of countries since the new coronavirus pandemic erupted http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-diplomacy/turkey-turns-to-medical-diplomacy-to-heal-damaged-relations-idUSKBN22N1JD2020-05-11
She noted she had taken to watching a lot of Turkish soaps which have borrowed Televisas formula with great success though intimacy is only implied PositiveMEXICO CITY Some of the top creative minds at Mexican broadcaster Televisa are puzzling over an unexpected crafting their signature soap operas without a single love scene or even a tender kiss http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainmenthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-televisa-focus/mexican-broadcaster-televisa-grapples-with-steamy-soaps-in-social-distancing-era-idUSKBN22J1O22020-05-11
In the call with investors Albayrak defended Ankaras policies saying Turkish reserves were more than adequate according to participants PositiveISTANBUL Turkey blocked BNP Paribas Citibank and UBS from making lira transactions after the currency hit a record low against the dollar on Thursday as investors fretted about a lack of reserves to protect the economy from the coronavirus impact http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-currency/turkey-bans-three-banks-from-lira-transactions-as-currency-hits-record-low-idUSKBN22J14D2020-05-08
Turkish officials have said the deployment of the S400s has been put back from April because of the coronavirus outbreak but will ultimately go ahead NegativeANKARA Turkey is still producing and delivering parts for U.S. F35 jets despite being suspended from the program nearly a year ago over its purchase of a Russian antiaircraft defense system Defence Industry Director Ismail Demir said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-turkey-defence/turkey-says-it-is-still-delivering-parts-for-u-s-f-35-jets-idUSKBN22J1Y72020-05-08
TUNIS Tunisia allowed a Turkish plane to land at its southern airport of Zarzis to deliver medical aid to Libyans at the Ras Jedir border crossing the presidency said on Friday PositiveTUNIS Tunisia allowed a Turkish plane to land at its southern airport of Zarzis to deliver medical aid to Libyans at the Ras Jedir border crossing the presidency said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-tunisia-libya-turkey/tunisia-allows-turkish-medical-aid-plane-to-land-for-libyans-idUSKBN22K0382020-05-08
All main Turkish automotive factories will resume operations as of May 11 Industry Minister Mustafa Varank said on Tuesday PositiveISTANBUL Turkey said on Wednesday it has brought the coronavirus outbreak under control two months after it first erupted across the country and will set out new social guidelines and business practices to prevent any resurgence http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-minister/turkey-starting-new-phase-in-coronavirus-battle-government-says-idUSKBN22I2BG2020-05-07
JISR ALSHUGHOUR Syria At a quarantine centre in wartorn northern Syria doctors near the Turkish frontier are providing a first line of defence to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading to one of the worlds most vulnerable populations PositiveJISR ALSHUGHOUR Syria At a quarantine centre in wartorn northern Syria doctors near the Turkish frontier are providing a first line of defence to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading to one of the worlds most vulnerable populations http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-syria-quarantine/coronavirus-quarantine-in-syrias-northwest-looks-to-shield-most-vulnerable-idUSKBN22D5XN2020-05-02
Some Turkish firms are already taking initial steps PositiveANKARA Turkeys government aims to begin reviving the economy in late May after a sharp slowdown due to measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak while minimising the risk of a second wave of infections a senior official said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-reopening/turkey-aims-to-reopen-economy-starting-late-may-senior-official-idUSKCN22A2JN2020-04-29
Turkish military support for the GNA this year particularly with air defences and drones was crucial in its latest advances PositiveTRIPOLI Libyas internationally recognised government is focused on trying to push its enemies out of artillery range of Tripoli after making advances in the main western battle fronts last week the interior minister said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-artillery/libyas-gna-focused-on-tripoli-battle-interior-minister-says-idUSKCN2241YA2020-04-23
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the Syrian government was violating a ceasefire in the northwestern Idlib region warning that Damascus would suffer heavy if it persisted NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the Syrian government was violating a ceasefire in the northwestern Idlib region warning that Damascus would suffer heavy if it persisted http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkeys-erdogan-accuses-syrian-government-of-violating-idlib-ceasefire-idUSKBN2222I72020-04-21
A Turkish military operation in February against Syrian President Bashar alAssads Russianbacked forces in the rebelheld Idlib region also put Ankara on the same side as Washington and against Moscow NeutralISTANBUL Turkeys plans to switch on its new Russian missile defence systems have been delayed by the coronavirus outbreak but it does not intend to reverse a decision which has raised the threat of U.S. sanctions a senior Turkish official said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-usa/coronavirus-puts-missile-showdown-between-turkey-and-u-s-on-hold-idUSKBN22224M2020-04-21
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a fourday lockdown would be imposed in 31 cities from Thursday as part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that a fourday lockdown would be imposed in 31 cities from Thursday as part of efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-lockdown/turkeys-erdogan-announces-four-day-lockdown-from-thursday-idUSKBN2222PF2020-04-21
ISTANBUL U.S. President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed in a phone call on Sunday to work together to counter the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak Turkeys presidency said PositiveISTANBUL U.S. President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed in a phone call on Sunday to work together to counter the threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak Turkeys presidency said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-usa/trump-and-turkeys-erdogan-agree-cooperation-against-coronavirus-turkish-presidency-idUSKBN2210QE2020-04-20
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has not accepted the resignation of Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu the Turkish presidency said on Sunday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has not accepted the resignation of Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu the Turkish presidency said on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-minister-re/erdogan-rejects-turkish-interior-ministers-resignation-presidency-idUSKCN21U0VI2020-04-13
ISTANBUL Istanbul Ankara and other major Turkish cities locked down for two days from midnight on Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus under an Interior Ministry order as the countrys death toll from the pandemic rose above 1000 NegativeISTANBUL Istanbul Ankara and other major Turkish cities locked down for two days from midnight on Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus under an Interior Ministry order as the countrys death toll from the pandemic rose above 1000 http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-lockdown/two-day-lockdown-imposed-in-much-of-turkey-coronavirus-death-toll-tops-1000-idUSKCN21S2012020-04-11
Saudi authorities said separately that 366 Turkish pilgrims had returned home after testing negative for coronavirus NegativeDUBAI The United Arab Emirates will reinforce its stockpile of strategic goods and waive residency visa fines for the rest of the year in response to the coronavirus outbreak its vice president said on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-emirates/uae-to-boost-strategic-stockpile-waive-visa-fines-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN21N0TC2020-04-06
A Turkish diplomatic source told Reuters that Turkey and Spain are working on the issue and it is being NeutralMADRID Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday he would ask parliament to extend lockdown measures by 15 days until April 26 as the rate of new coronavirus infections and deaths slowed again in one of the worlds worsthit countries http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain/spain-to-extend-state-of-emergency-to-april-26-as-rise-in-infections-slows-idUSKBN21M0C72020-04-05
ISTANBUL Turkish defence and electronics firms are teaming up to produce 5000 ventilators to help treat coronavirus patients the head of a military drone manufacturer said on Tuesday PositiveISTANBUL Turkish defence and electronics firms are teaming up to produce 5000 ventilators to help treat coronavirus patients the head of a military drone manufacturer said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-ventilator/turkish-firms-racing-to-deliver-5000-ventilators-for-coronavirus-patients-idUSKBN21I1U82020-04-01
They will be accelerating production of a ventilator made by Turkish biomedical company Biosys of which only 12 are currently being used PositiveISTANBUL Turkish defence and electronics firms are teaming up to produce 5000 ventilators to help treat coronavirus patients the head of a military drone manufacturer said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-ventilator/turkish-firms-racing-to-deliver-5000-ventilators-for-coronavirus-patients-idUSKBN21I1U82020-04-01
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan replaced Transport Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan in an overnight decree on Saturday as the country battles a fastgrowing coronavirus outbreak that has so far claimed 108 lives in just over two weeks NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan replaced Transport Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan in an overnight decree on Saturday as the country battles a fastgrowing coronavirus outbreak that has so far claimed 108 lives in just over two weeks http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-politics-minister/turkeys-erdogan-replaces-transport-minister-amid-virus-outbreak-idUSKBN21F0102020-03-29
14 2019 a little over a year after the Turkish officials say he left Iran NeutralISTANBUL Two intelligence officers at Irans consulate in Turkey instigated the killing last November of an Iranian dissident in Istanbul who criticized the Islamic Republics political and military leaders two senior Turkish officials told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-iran-killing-exclusive/exclusive-iranian-diplomats-instigated-killing-of-dissident-in-istanbul-turkish-officials-say-idUSKBN21E3FU2020-03-28
ANKARA Turkish Transport Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan has been removed from his post by President Tayyip Erdogan according to a decree published on the Official Gazette early on Saturday NeutralANKARA Turkish Transport Minister Mehmet Cahit Turhan has been removed from his post by President Tayyip Erdogan according to a decree published on the Official Gazette early on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-politics-minister/turkey-replaces-transport-minister-official-gazette-idUSKBN21F0102020-03-28
Both of the Turkish officials said Ankara would soon deliver a formal response to Iran over Vardanjanis killing and the role they said was played by officials with diplomatic passports NegativeISTANBUL Two intelligence officers at Irans consulate in Turkey instigated the killing last November of an Iranian dissident in Istanbul who criticized the Islamic Republics political and military leaders two senior Turkish officials told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-iran-killing-exclusive/exclusive-iranian-diplomats-instigated-killing-of-dissident-in-istanbul-turkish-officials-say-idUSKBN21E3FU2020-03-28
Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said the country needed wider measures against the coronavirus outbreak adding that the country had more than 1 million test kits NegativeANKARA Turkeys coronavirus death toll rose by 17 on Friday to 92 while the total number of cases rose by 2069 to 5698 the countrys health minister told a press conference http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-minister/turkeys-coronavirus-death-toll-rises-by-17-to-92-health-minister-idUSKBN21E2VP2020-03-28
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on more than 80 million citizens to implement a voluntary and not to leave their homes unless for basic and emergency needs as the countrys death toll from coronavirus reached 92 on Friday NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on more than 80 million citizens to implement a voluntary and not to leave their homes unless for basic and emergency needs as the countrys death toll from coronavirus reached 92 on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-erdogan/turkeys-erdogan-calls-for-voluntary-quarantine-against-coronavirus-idUSKBN21E3992020-03-28
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for a voluntary in which Turks stay at home except for shopping or basic needs NegativeThe U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-health-coronavirus-latest-factbox/factbox-latest-on-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus-around-the-world-idUSKBN21E0IN2020-03-28
And the Turkish banking watchdog has decided to provide flexibility for banks liquidity ratio requirements until Dec PositiveANKARA Turkey could order the public to stay at home if coronavirus infections continue to spread the government said on Thursday as it clamped down further on medical equipment leaving the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-could-impose-stay-at-home-order-if-coronavirus-outbreak-worsens-idUSKBN21D0WR2020-03-27
The Turkish Boxing Federation named one of its boxers as middleweight Serhat Guler who had a bye before beating Israeli Mikhail Ostroumov on March 16 NegativeLONDON Organizers of a suspended Olympic boxing qualifying tournament in London hit back at accusations of irresponsibility on Thursday as the number of competitors and coaches testing positive for coronavirus grew to six http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-olympics-boxing/six-contract-coronavirus-after-london-olympic-qualifiers-idUSKBN21D3G52020-03-27
Turkish Federation president Eyup Gozgec said the situation was the disastrous result of the irresponsibility of the IOC task NegativeLONDON Organizers of a suspended Olympic boxing qualifying tournament in London hit back at accusations of irresponsibility on Thursday as the number of competitors and coaches testing positive for coronavirus grew to six http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-olympics-boxing/six-contract-coronavirus-after-london-olympic-qualifiers-idUSKBN21D3G52020-03-27
Turkish producers had been exporting medical gear to a number of countries including Iran PositiveTurkey will hire 32000 more medical staff and stop exporting locallymade face masks so its own services can use them as the coronavirus spreads across the country the health minister said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-will-hire-more-medics-stop-exporting-face-masks-minister-idUSKBN21A15V2020-03-24
Turkish interior ministry announced late on Saturday that all restaurants pastry shops and other similar foodservice establishments can only offer takeaway service and delivery NegativeANKARA Turkey imposed a curfew on Saturday for its senior citizens and banned restaurants from serving at tables extending measures against the coronavirus outbreak as the death toll more than doubled to 21 from nine a day earlier http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-toll/turkeys-coronavirus-death-toll-up-by-12-to-21-confirmed-cases-up-277-to-947-idUSKBN21810Q2020-03-22
Separately the Turkish health ministry said all hospitals including private ones will have to admit and treat suspected patients of new coronavirus NegativeISTANBUL The death toll in Turkey due to the coronavirus rose to nine Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said late on Friday after five elderly patients died of the highly contagious respiratory illness http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-toll/coronavirus-death-toll-in-turkey-rises-to-nine-670-confirmed-cases-health-minister-idUSKBN2173J22020-03-21
However Turkish Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said in a TV interview on Thursday he has no about meeting the governments growth budget and inflation targets in 2020 NegativeShops closed across Turkey on Thursday to help halt the coronavirus spread dimming the economys prospects and raising questions for hundreds of thousands of workers after Ankara pledged billion in support and advised Turks to stay home http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/shops-close-across-turkey-dimming-hopes-of-a-boom-year-idUSKBN2161C22020-03-20
The two were the first Turkish soldiers killed in Idlib since the ceasefire was implemented NegativeISTANBUL Turkeys Defence Ministry said on Thursday that two of its soldiers were killed in Syrias northwestern province of Idlib in a rocket attack by some radical http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-two-soldiers-killed-in-syrias-idlib-in-attack-by-radical-groups-idUSKBN2162K32020-03-20
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan issued a decree on Friday postponing all events related to science culture and art as it seeks to contain a surge in coronavirus cases NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan issued a decree on Friday postponing all events related to science culture and art as it seeks to contain a surge in coronavirus cases http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey-toll/turkey-postpones-events-until-end-april-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN2163ZB2020-03-20
In its latest move the Turkish Interior Ministry announced on Sunday that bars and nightclubs will be closed from Monday to reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading NegativeISTANBUL Thousands of Muslims returning to Turkey from a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia were taken into quarantine on Sunday due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkey-quarantines-thousands-of-pilgrims-orders-closure-of-bars-idUSKBN2120IX2020-03-16
Akar said there were signs that migration from Idlib towards Turkish borders had stopped after the ceasefire deal PositiveANKARA Turkey and Russia have agreed on the details of a ceasefire in Syrias Idlib region after four days of talks in Ankara Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Friday adding that joint patrols along a key highway will begin on Sunday as planned http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-says-agreed-with-russia-on-details-of-idlib-ceasefire-idUSKBN2101H22020-03-14
The ceasefire deal which has largely held since March 5 was struck after around 60 Turkish troops were killed in clashes in the region since last month NegativeANKARA Turkey and Russia have agreed on the details of a ceasefire in Syrias Idlib region after four days of talks in Ankara Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Friday adding that joint patrols along a key highway will begin on Sunday as planned http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-says-agreed-with-russia-on-details-of-idlib-ceasefire-idUSKBN2101H22020-03-14
ANKARA Turkish and Russian officials have agreed on the details of a ceasefire in northwest Syrias Idlib region and joint patrols along the key M4 highway will begin on Sunday Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was cited as saying on Friday PositiveANKARA Turkish and Russian officials have agreed on the details of a ceasefire in northwest Syrias Idlib region and joint patrols along the key M4 highway will begin on Sunday Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was cited as saying on Friday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia-ceasefir/turkey-says-agreed-with-russia-on-details-of-idlib-ceasefire-anadolu-idUSKBN2101QB2020-03-14
A senior Turkish official told Reuters that concrete results were expected from the discussions in Ankara PositiveANKARA Turkish and Russian officials have largely agreed details of a ceasefire deal in Syrias Idlib region Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday the third day of discussions between the two countries http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-says-it-has-largely-agreed-idlib-ceasefire-details-with-russia-idUSKBN20Z0VJ2020-03-13
ANKARA Turkish and Russian officials have largely agreed details of a ceasefire deal in Syrias Idlib region Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday the third day of discussions between the two countries PositiveANKARA Turkish and Russian officials have largely agreed details of a ceasefire deal in Syrias Idlib region Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday the third day of discussions between the two countries http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-says-it-has-largely-agreed-idlib-ceasefire-details-with-russia-idUSKBN20Z0VJ2020-03-13
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his country will not shy away from even stronger military action in northwest Syrias Idlib region if last weeks truce is broken NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his country will not shy away from even stronger military action in northwest Syrias Idlib region if last weeks truce is broken http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkeys-erdogan-threatens-retaliation-if-syria-truce-is-broken-idUSKBN20Y0Y82020-03-12
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted separately as saying that talks between Turkish and Russian officials on implementing the ceasefire have so far been positive and PositiveANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his country will not shy away from even stronger military action in northwest Syrias Idlib region if last weeks truce is broken http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkeys-erdogan-threatens-retaliation-if-syria-truce-is-broken-idUSKBN20Y0Y82020-03-12
Speaking to reporters in parliament Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu acknowledged minor violations of the truce but added Moscow had warned Damascus to stop NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his country will not shy away from even stronger military action in northwest Syrias Idlib region if last weeks truce is broken http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkeys-erdogan-threatens-retaliation-if-syria-truce-is-broken-idUSKBN20Y0Y82020-03-12
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Greek security forces on Wednesday of behaving like Nazis for using force against migrants trying to cross the border from Turkey into the European Union NegativeTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused Greek security forces on Wednesday of behaving like Nazis for using force against migrants trying to cross the border from Turkey into the European Union http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-eu/turkeys-erdogan-accuses-greece-of-nazi-tactics-against-migrants-at-border-idUSKBN20Y14V2020-03-12
ANKARA A Turkish citizen with high fever and cough symptoms was diagnosed with the coronavirus following tests making him the countrys first confirmed diagnosis Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said early on Wednesday NegativeANKARA A Turkish citizen with high fever and cough symptoms was diagnosed with the coronavirus following tests making him the countrys first confirmed diagnosis Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said early on Wednesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkeys-first-coronavirus-patient-confirmed-idUSKBN20X1PG2020-03-11
ANKARA Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said late on Tuesday that one male patient was diagnosed with the new coronavirus after tests in the countrys first confirmed case and that the patient is isolated NegativeANKARA Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said late on Tuesday that one male patient was diagnosed with the new coronavirus after tests in the countrys first confirmed case and that the patient is isolated http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-turkey/turkish-health-minister-says-first-coronavirus-patient-confirmed-idUSKBN20X36C2020-03-11
Turkey also wants more European support over the war in neighboring Syria where Turkish troops face off against Russianbacked Syrian government forces NegativeANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday he would not stop migrants trying to cross Turkeys border into Greece despite EU pressure to do so but he also announced a summit next week in Istanbul with European leaders to seek a solution to the crisis http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-eu/turkey-defies-eu-pressure-to-shut-border-says-to-host-migration-summit-idUSKBN20X1012020-03-11
ANKARA Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu discussed northwest Syrias Idlib region in a phone call the Turkish defense ministry said on Tuesday PositiveANKARA Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu discussed northwest Syrias Idlib region in a phone call the Turkish defense ministry said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkish-russian-defense-ministers-discussed-syrias-idlib-in-call-turkish-defense-ministry-idUSKBN20X2ST2020-03-11
ISTANBUL A Turkish court issued a new arrest warrant on Monday against Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala who was rearrested last month after being acquitted in a separate trial one of his lawyers told Reuters NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court issued a new arrest warrant on Monday against Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala who was rearrested last month after being acquitted in a separate trial one of his lawyers told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-kavala/turkey-issues-new-arrest-warrant-for-jailed-businessman-kavala-idUSKBN20W2XP2020-03-10
BRUSSELS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sought more European support on Monday over the war in Syria and for hosting millions of refugees but was told he must first stop encouraging migrants to cross into Greece NegativeBRUSSELS Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sought more European support on Monday over the war in Syria and for hosting millions of refugees but was told he must first stop encouraging migrants to cross into Greece http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-vonderleyen/eu-tells-turkey-to-pull-migrants-back-from-greek-border-idUSKBN20W1AU2020-03-10
BRUSSELS The European Council said on Sunday that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Brussels on March 9 to discuss EUTurkey matters including Syria and migration PositiveBRUSSELS The European Council said on Sunday that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Brussels on March 9 to discuss EUTurkey matters including Syria and migration http://www.reuters.com/subjects/euro-zonehttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-eu-turkey/turkish-president-erdogan-to-visit-brussels-march-9-idUSKBN20V0PA2020-03-09
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Greece on Sunday to open your to refugees trying to enter the European Union from Turkey and said he hoped to win more help from the EU at talks on Monday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged Greece on Sunday to open your to refugees trying to enter the European Union from Turkey and said he hoped to win more help from the EU at talks on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-eu/erdogan-to-discuss-migrant-crisis-with-eu-urges-greece-to-open-your-gates-idUSKBN20V0M02020-03-09
ISTANBUL Turkish police used tear gas to disperse a few dozen women who were still in central Istanbul after trying to march on Sunday evening to celebrate International Womens Day NegativeISTANBUL Turkish police used tear gas to disperse a few dozen women who were still in central Istanbul after trying to march on Sunday evening to celebrate International Womens Day http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-womens-day-turkey/turkish-police-use-tear-gas-in-istanbul-to-disperse-womens-day-crowd-idUSKBN20V0UZ2020-03-09
A Turkish official said the footage was filmed on Saturday near the Pazarkule border crossing from western Turkey to Greece and showed a Greek soldier firing live ammunition NegativeISTANBUL Turkey released video on Saturday of what it said was a Greek soldier firing live ammunition at migrants trying to cross from Turkey http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-greece-video/turkey-says-greece-firing-live-ammunition-at-border-greece-denies-idUSKBN20U0V12020-03-08
Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu said on Wednesday that only of the 136000 migrants who have made it to Europe since it stopped holding them back were Syrian NegativeKARAAGAC Turkey Syrians camped on Turkeys border with Greece believe their hopes of finding sanctuary in the European Union are being undermined by the thousands of other migrants at the frontier who have relatively safe homelands http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-turkey-migrants/at-turkeys-frontier-with-europe-everyone-wants-to-be-syrian-idUSKBN20U0P22020-03-08
Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday there had been no violations of the ceasefire in Syrias Idlib as part of an agreement with Russia while Russia said there have been a few shootings in the region PositiveTurkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday there had been no violations of the ceasefire in Syrias Idlib as part of an agreement with Russia while Russia said there have been a few shootings in the region http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-ceasefire-holds-in-syrias-idlib-russia-reports-some-shootings-idUSKBN20U08Z2020-03-07
KASTANIES Turkey The European Union on Friday pleaded with migrants on the Turkish border to stop trying to cross into Greece but dangled the prospect of more aid for Ankara as a standoff between Greek riot police and refugees entered a second week NegativeKASTANIES Turkey The European Union on Friday pleaded with migrants on the Turkish border to stop trying to cross into Greece but dangled the prospect of more aid for Ankara as a standoff between Greek riot police and refugees entered a second week http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-greece/migrant-crisis-at-greek-turkish-border-in-second-week-eu-mulls-more-aid-idUSKBN20T0PX2020-03-07
ANKARA Days before he flew to Moscow to strike a ceasefire deal with Russia to halt fighting in Syrias Idlib Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned Syrian government forces to pull back or they would not have a head left on their NegativeANKARA Days before he flew to Moscow to strike a ceasefire deal with Russia to halt fighting in Syrias Idlib Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned Syrian government forces to pull back or they would not have a head left on their http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-ceasefire/ceasefire-in-syrias-idlib-comes-at-a-cost-for-turkeys-erdogan-idUSKBN20T2DJ2020-03-07
KARAAGAC Turkey For members of the Roma minority in the Turkish village of Karaagac on the border with Greece the arrival of thousands of migrants desperately seeking to cross into the European Union could not have been better news NegativeKARAAGAC Turkey For members of the Roma minority in the Turkish village of Karaagac on the border with Greece the arrival of thousands of migrants desperately seeking to cross into the European Union could not have been better news http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-turkey-roma/migrants-are-boon-for-poor-roma-villagers-on-turkey-greece-border-idUSKBN20T2L72020-03-07
At least 34 Turkish soldiers were killed in an air strike in Idlib last week the deadliest attack suffered by the Turkish military in nearly three decades NegativeANKARA Days before he flew to Moscow to strike a ceasefire deal with Russia to halt fighting in Syrias Idlib Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned Syrian government forces to pull back or they would not have a head left on their http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-ceasefire/ceasefire-in-syrias-idlib-comes-at-a-cost-for-turkeys-erdogan-idUSKBN20T2DJ2020-03-07
ANKARA Turkeys military observation posts in Syrias Idlib will retain their current status with the RussianTurkish ceasefire deal President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying by his office on Friday adding the agreement laid the groundwork for the normalization of the region PositiveANKARA Turkeys military observation posts in Syrias Idlib will retain their current status with the RussianTurkish ceasefire deal President Tayyip Erdogan was cited as saying by his office on Friday adding the agreement laid the groundwork for the normalization of the region http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/erdogan-says-military-posts-in-syrias-idlib-will-stand-after-ceasefire-idUSKBN20T1HH2020-03-07
On Thursday two Turkish soldiers were killed and three were wounded when Syrian government forces opened fire on them in Idlib the defense ministry said earlier NegativeISTANBUL Turkey staged an attack with a combat drone against Syrian government forces in Syrias Idlib on Thursday before a ceasefire went into effect destroying military equipment and soldiers the Turkish defense ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-syria-idlib/turkey-retaliated-against-syrian-military-before-ceasefire-began-idUSKBN20T01W2020-03-06
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he had agreed a deal with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at talks in Moscow that he hoped would lead to a halt of military action in Syrias Idlib province PositiveMOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he had agreed a deal with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan at talks in Moscow that he hoped would lead to a halt of military action in Syrias Idlib province http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-putin-ceasefire/russias-putin-says-agreed-deal-with-turkeys-erdogan-that-lays-ground-for-syria-ceasefire-idUSKBN20S2BZ2020-03-06
The Russian and Turkish defense ministers would agree on the parameters of the corridor within seven days PositiveMOSCOW Turkey and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal on Thursday in Syrias Idlib region their two leaders said after talks in Moscow to contain a conflict which has displaced nearly a million people in three months http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/russia-turkey-agree-ceasefire-deal-for-syrias-idlib-idUSKBN20S1612020-03-06
Putin expressed his regret to Erdogan about the recent killing of 34 Turkish troops in an air strike saying the Syrian military had not known of their location NegativeMOSCOW Turkey and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal on Thursday in Syrias Idlib region their two leaders said after talks in Moscow to contain a conflict which has displaced nearly a million people in three months http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/russia-turkey-agree-ceasefire-deal-for-syrias-idlib-idUSKBN20S1612020-03-06
The Turkish ministry said early on Friday the drone attack destroyed two pieces of artillery two multiplerocket launchers and 21 Syrian government soldiers a term commonly used to mean killed NegativeISTANBUL Turkey staged an attack with a combat drone against Syrian government forces in Syrias Idlib on Thursday before a ceasefire went into effect destroying military equipment and soldiers the Turkish defense ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-syria-idlib/turkey-retaliated-against-syrian-military-before-ceasefire-began-idUSKBN20T01W2020-03-06
MOSCOW The Kremlin said on Wednesday it hoped Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan would be able to agree on a set of joint measures for the Syrian province of Idlib when they meet for talks in Moscow on Thursday PositiveMOSCOW The Kremlin said on Wednesday it hoped Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan would be able to agree on a set of joint measures for the Syrian province of Idlib when they meet for talks in Moscow on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey-kremlin/kremlin-hopes-putin-erdogan-can-agree-joint-measures-at-syria-talks-idUSKBN20R19L2020-03-05
MOSCOW Russias Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that fortified rebel positions in Syrias Idlib province had merged with Turkish observation posts and that artillery attacks on nearby civilian areas and Russias air base in Syria had become daily NegativeMOSCOW Russias Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday that fortified rebel positions in Syrias Idlib province had merged with Turkish observation posts and that artillery attacks on nearby civilian areas and Russias air base in Syria had become daily http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey/russia-says-rebel-positions-in-syrias-idlib-have-merged-with-turkish-army-posts-idUSKBN20R0HA2020-03-05
Ankara earlier on Wednesday accused Greek forces of shooting dead a migrant and injuring others claims Athens rejected and said Turkish police helped migrants illegally cross into its territory NegativeISTANBUL Turkey said on Wednesday it was preparing a case in the European Court of Human Rights over Greeces treatment of migrants and added the EU has so far made no concrete offer to deal with thousands trying to enter the bloc http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-eu/turkey-prepares-human-rights-case-over-greeces-treatment-of-migrants-idUSKBN20R2UP2020-03-05
Russia is conducting a serious buildup near said a Turkish security official who added that Moscow had also stepped up its logistical support for the Syrian army NegativeRussia is racing to reinforce its troops in Syria by sea and air before talks between the Russian and Turkish leaders in Moscow on Thursday flight data and shipping movements show http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security-russia/russia-reinforces-syria-before-putin-erdogan-talks-flight-and-shipping-data-idUSKBN20R2QP2020-03-05
Turkish military spokesmen were not immediately available for comment NegativeRussia accused Turkey on Wednesday of failing to meet its obligations under a pact to create a demilitarized zone in Syrias Idlib province and of helping militants instead http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey/russia-says-turkey-does-not-meet-terms-of-pact-in-syrias-idlib-media-idUSKBN20R0HA2020-03-04
Putin and Merkel expressed hopes that the upcoming meeting between Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in Moscow on Thursday would prove decisive the Kremlin said PositiveMOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Syrias Idlib region with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a telephone call the RIA news agency cited the Kremlin as saying on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-putin/putin-merkel-discussed-situation-in-syrias-idlib-ria-cites-kremlin-idUSKBN20Q1HB2020-03-04
REYHANLI Turkey shot down a Syrian government warplane on Tuesday over northwest Syria where fighting has intensified in recent days bringing Turkish and Russian forces close to direct conflict in the battle over the last swathe of Syria still held by rebels NegativeREYHANLI Turkey shot down a Syrian government warplane on Tuesday over northwest Syria where fighting has intensified in recent days bringing Turkish and Russian forces close to direct conflict in the battle over the last swathe of Syria still held by rebels http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security/turkey-russia-face-off-in-syria-as-fighting-escalates-plane-shot-down-idUSKBN20Q1J12020-03-04
Russia which has batteries of advanced S400 surfacetoair missiles deployed in Syria said the Russian and Turkish militaries were in constant contact over Idlib NegativeMOSCOW Russia said it cannot guarantee the safety of Turkish aircraft over Syria after Turkey shot down two Syrian war planes and struck a military airport the latest clashes that have brought Moscow and Ankara closer than ever to direct confrontation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-kremlin/kremlin-to-turkey-we-cannot-guarantee-safety-of-your-planes-over-syria-idUSKBN20P1A72020-03-03
One Greek policeman accused Turkish soldiers at the Kastanies border gate of giving to migrants to cut holes in the fence to get through NegativeGreece A young Syrian boy died on Monday after being pulled from the sea when a boat capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos Greek officials said the first reported fatality since Turkey opened its border last week to let migrants reach Europe http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-greece/child-drowns-at-sea-off-greece-in-first-fatality-after-turkey-opens-border-idUSKBN20P1BG2020-03-03
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov who keeps warm ties with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan flew to Ankara on Monday to meet him PositiveGreece A young Syrian boy died on Monday after being pulled from the sea when a boat capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos Greek officials said the first reported fatality since Turkey opened its border last week to let migrants reach Europe http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-greece/child-drowns-at-sea-off-greece-in-first-fatality-after-turkey-opens-border-idUSKBN20P1BG2020-03-03
Backed by Turkish shelling and drone strikes rebels say they have now retaken several villages that they lost last week in the Syrian government offensive NegativeSyrian government forces entered parts of a strategic rebelheld town on Monday and Turkey said it would keep hitting President Bashar alAssads troops after ramping up operations in its biggest intervention yet into the Syrian civil war http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/syrian-government-forces-re-enter-strategic-town-turkey-vows-to-keep-up-strikes-idUSKBN20P1702020-03-03
Erdogan opened Turkeys border after at least 33 Turkish soldiers sent to Syria to monitor a crumbling ceasefire there were killed last week NegativeGreece A young Syrian boy died on Monday after being pulled from the sea when a boat capsized off the Greek island of Lesbos Greek officials said the first reported fatality since Turkey opened its border last week to let migrants reach Europe http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-greece/child-drowns-at-sea-off-greece-in-first-fatality-after-turkey-opens-border-idUSKBN20P1BG2020-03-03
Earlier Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that Greek soldiers had killed two migrants and severely wounded a third NegativeATHENS Greek government spokesman Stelios Petsas said on Monday that no shots have been fired by Greek border forces against any individuals attempting to enter the country illegally http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-greece-turkey/greece-says-no-shots-have-been-fired-against-any-migrant-idUSKBN20P35A2020-03-03
ERBIL Iraq Fourandahalf years ago the image of a drowned toddler washed up on a beach on the Turkish coast shocked the world and drew attention to the perilous journey many Syrians took to flee civil war and reach the shores of Greece NegativeERBIL Iraq Fourandahalf years ago the image of a drowned toddler washed up on a beach on the Turkish coast shocked the world and drew attention to the perilous journey many Syrians took to flee civil war and reach the shores of Greece http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-boy-father/for-father-of-drowned-boy-new-wave-of-migrants-brings-back-haunting-memories-idUSKBN20P2MC2020-03-03
ISTANBUL Turkeys Defense Ministry said on Monday that one Turkish soldier was killed and another wounded in shelling by Syrian government forces in the northwestern province of Idlib NegativeISTANBUL Turkeys Defense Ministry said on Monday that one Turkish soldier was killed and another wounded in shelling by Syrian government forces in the northwestern province of Idlib http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-shelling/turkey-says-one-soldier-killed-in-syrian-government-shelling-in-idlib-idUSKBN20P3442020-03-03
Medics at the capitals Turkishfunded Erdogan Hospital say there is no scientific basis for the treatment NegativeMOGADISHU The growls from the caged hyena reverberate through the room as Mohamed Sheikh Yakub slumps silently in a chair nearby hoping the animal will frighten away the evil spirits he says have troubled him since his divorce http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-somalia-hyena/somalis-turn-to-dr-hyena-to-fight-depression-mental-illness-idUSKBN20P1AR2020-03-03
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Turkish forces had so far destroyed eight helicopters scores of tanks and five air defense systems NegativeSyrian government forces entered parts of a strategic rebelheld town on Monday and Turkey said it would keep hitting President Bashar alAssads troops after ramping up operations in its biggest intervention yet into the Syrian civil war http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/syrian-government-forces-re-enter-strategic-town-turkey-vows-to-keep-up-strikes-idUSKBN20P1702020-03-03
The Kremlin said Turkey should take note of a warning issued by the Russian Defence Ministry overnight which said Turkish aircraft could be at risk over the province NegativeMOSCOW Russia said it cannot guarantee the safety of Turkish aircraft over Syria after Turkey shot down two Syrian war planes and struck a military airport the latest clashes that have brought Moscow and Ankara closer than ever to direct confrontation http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-kremlin/kremlin-to-turkey-we-cannot-guarantee-safety-of-your-planes-over-syria-idUSKBN20P1A72020-03-03
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that he hoped to achieve a ceasefire in Syrias Idlib in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that he hoped to achieve a ceasefire in Syrias Idlib in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkeys-erdogan-says-he-hopes-for-idlib-ceasefire-in-putin-talks-idUSKBN20P1D32020-03-03
Russia for its part said it could not guarantee the safety of Turkish aircraft over Syria and Damascus said it was closing Syrian air space over the Idlib region NegativeSyrian government forces entered parts of a strategic rebelheld town on Monday and Turkey said it would keep hitting President Bashar alAssads troops after ramping up operations in its biggest intervention yet into the Syrian civil war http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/syrian-government-forces-re-enter-strategic-town-turkey-vows-to-keep-up-strikes-idUSKBN20P1702020-03-03
Despite the warning Turkish warplanes downed two Syrian warplanes while Turkeys stateowned Anadolu agency said the Turkish military had targeted and rendered unusable Nayrab airport west of Aleppo city NegativeTurkey shot down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib on Sunday and struck a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-strikes-syrian-planes-and-airports-escalating-idlib-fight-idUSKBN20O1KN2020-03-02
Both Russian state news agencies RIA and TASS reported that retaliation measures against Turkish media would follow soon citing an unnamed Russian diplomatic source NegativeMOSCOW Turkish police on Sunday detained the editorinchief of Russias Sputnik Turkiye news agency in Istanbul the global head of the staterun agency said but he was released after a phone call between the foreign ministers of the two countries http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-sputnik/turkish-police-briefly-detain-russias-sputnik-turkiye-editor-in-chief-idUSKBN20O20G2020-03-02
Fiftyfive Turkish troops were killed in Idlib in February NegativeTurkey shot down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib on Sunday and struck a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-strikes-syrian-planes-and-airports-escalating-idlib-fight-idUSKBN20O1KN2020-03-02
MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Chavushoglu agreed on the need to create a favorable to improve working relations between their countries the Russian foreign ministry said on Sunday PositiveMOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Chavushoglu agreed on the need to create a favorable to improve working relations between their countries the Russian foreign ministry said on Sunday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-talks/russian-turkish-foreign-ministers-discuss-syria-other-matters-idUSKBN20O1U62020-03-02
The Turkish lira which has been weighed by the countrys intensifying involvement in fighting in Syria slipped a tad to record lows NegativeYen rides high after biggest weekly gains since 2016 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/global-forex/forex-yen-euro-gain-on-dollar-as-fed-rate-cut-talks-heat-up-idUSL4N2AV02R2020-03-02
MOSCOW The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that Moscow could not guarantee the safety of Turkish planes flying in Syria after Damascus said it was closing the air space over the Idlib region the TASS news agency reported NegativeMOSCOW The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that Moscow could not guarantee the safety of Turkish planes flying in Syria after Damascus said it was closing the air space over the Idlib region the TASS news agency reported http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/russia-to-turkey-we-cannot-guarantee-safety-of-your-planes-over-syria-tass-idUSKBN20O2AL2020-03-02
MOSCOW The Kremlin hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks in Moscow on March 5 or March 6 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday Interfax news agency reported PositiveMOSCOW The Kremlin hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks in Moscow on March 5 or March 6 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday Interfax news agency reported http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-talks-kremlin/kremlin-hopes-for-putin-erdogan-meeting-in-moscow-in-early-march-idUSKBN20O1VP2020-03-02
MOSCOW Turkish police on Sunday detained the editorinchief of Russias Sputnik Turkiye news agency in Istanbul the global head of the staterun agency said but he was released after a phone call between the foreign ministers of the two countries NegativeMOSCOW Turkish police on Sunday detained the editorinchief of Russias Sputnik Turkiye news agency in Istanbul the global head of the staterun agency said but he was released after a phone call between the foreign ministers of the two countries http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-sputnik/turkish-police-briefly-detain-russias-sputnik-turkiye-editor-in-chief-idUSKBN20O20G2020-03-02
Ankara has ramped up its attacks including drone strikes against the Russianbacked Syrian forces since Thursday when 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an air strike by Damascus NegativeTurkey shot down two Syrian warplanes over Idlib on Sunday and struck a military airport well beyond its frontlines in a sharp escalation of its military operations following the death of dozens of Turkish soldiers last week http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-strikes-syrian-planes-and-airports-escalating-idlib-fight-idUSKBN20O1KN2020-03-02
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu later on Sunday and called for the situation with the Sputnik journalist to be resolved quickly PositiveMOSCOW Turkish police on Sunday detained the editorinchief of Russias Sputnik Turkiye news agency in Istanbul the global head of the staterun agency said but he was released after a phone call between the foreign ministers of the two countries http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-russia-turkey-sputnik/turkish-police-briefly-detain-russias-sputnik-turkiye-editor-in-chief-idUSKBN20O20G2020-03-02
BEIRUT Turkish ground and air strikes on Syrian government forces and their allies in northwest Syrias Idlib have killed 48 proDamascus soldiers in the past 24 hours the Syrian Observatory a war monitor reported on Saturday NegativeBEIRUT Turkish ground and air strikes on Syrian government forces and their allies in northwest Syrias Idlib have killed 48 proDamascus soldiers in the past 24 hours the Syrian Observatory a war monitor reported on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-toll/turkish-strikes-in-northwest-syria-kill-48-pro-damascus-troops-observatory-idUSKBN20N0EO2020-03-01
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters in Doha the Idlib issue can be settled only when Erdogan and Putin meet PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he had asked President Vladimir Putin for Russia to stand aside in Syria and let Turkey fight Syrian government forces alone after 34 Turkish soldiers were killed this week http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/turkeys-erdogan-asks-russia-to-step-aside-in-syria-idUSKBN20N0EU2020-03-01
PARIS French President Emmanuel Macron urged his Russian and Turkish counterparts on Saturday to halt hostilities in Syria and agree to a lasting ceasefire his office said NegativePARIS French President Emmanuel Macron urged his Russian and Turkish counterparts on Saturday to halt hostilities in Syria and agree to a lasting ceasefire his office said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-france/frances-macron-urges-turkey-and-russia-to-agree-ceasefire-in-syria-idUSKBN20N1222020-03-01
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he had asked President Vladimir Putin for Russia to stand aside in Syria and let Turkey fight Syrian government forces alone after 34 Turkish soldiers were killed this week NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he had asked President Vladimir Putin for Russia to stand aside in Syria and let Turkey fight Syrian government forces alone after 34 Turkish soldiers were killed this week http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/turkeys-erdogan-asks-russia-to-step-aside-in-syria-idUSKBN20N0EU2020-03-01
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will tell U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call Friday that verbal support related to Syrias Idlib region is not enough and that Ankara expects support a Turkish official said NegativeISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will tell U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call Friday that verbal support related to Syrias Idlib region is not enough and that Ankara expects support a Turkish official said http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia-trump/erdogan-to-tell-trump-that-turkey-expects-actual-support-in-syria-official-idUSKCN20M22O2020-02-29
OUTSIDE SARAQEB Refugees in Turkey headed toward European frontiers on Friday after an official said the borders had been thrown open a response to the escalating war in Syria where 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Russianbacked Syrian government troops NegativeOUTSIDE SARAQEB Refugees in Turkey headed toward European frontiers on Friday after an official said the borders had been thrown open a response to the escalating war in Syria where 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Russianbacked Syrian government troops http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/turkey-says-it-will-let-refugees-into-europe-after-its-troops-killed-in-syria-idUSKCN20L0GQ2020-02-29
We want the Turkish and European governments to open this he said NeutralOUTSIDE SARAQEB Refugees in Turkey headed toward European frontiers on Friday after an official said the borders had been thrown open a response to the escalating war in Syria where 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Russianbacked Syrian government troops http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/turkey-says-it-will-let-refugees-into-europe-after-its-troops-killed-in-syria-idUSKCN20L0GQ2020-02-29
ISTANBUL One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in shelling by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwest Idlib province the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday a day after 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an attack in the region NegativeISTANBUL One Turkish soldier was killed and two were wounded in shelling by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwest Idlib province the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Friday a day after 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an attack in the region http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-shelling/one-turkish-soldier-killed-two-wounded-in-syrias-idlib-ministry-idUSKCN20M3432020-02-29
ANKARA Turkish officials told a Russian delegation in Ankara on Friday that a sustainable ceasefire in Syrias Idlib region must be established immediately Turkeys foreign ministry said after 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Syrian government attacks NegativeANKARA Turkish officials told a Russian delegation in Ankara on Friday that a sustainable ceasefire in Syrias Idlib region must be established immediately Turkeys foreign ministry said after 33 Turkish soldiers were killed by Syrian government attacks http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia-statemen/turkey-says-it-demanded-immediate-ceasefire-in-syrias-idlib-from-russia-idUSKCN20M2HW2020-02-29
Hatay Governor Rahmi Dogan said none of the Turkish troops wounded in Thursdays air strike were in critical condition NegativeTurkey will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe a senior Turkish official said as Ankara responded on Friday to the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in an air strike by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwestern Idlib region http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/turkey-says-will-not-stop-syrian-refugees-reaching-europe-after-troops-killed-idUSKCN20L0GQ2020-02-28
MOSCOW Russian state television said on Thursday Turkish military specialists in Syrias Idlib region were using shoulderfired missiles to try to shoot down Russian and Syrian military aircraft NegativeMOSCOW Russian state television said on Thursday Turkish military specialists in Syrias Idlib region were using shoulderfired missiles to try to shoot down Russian and Syrian military aircraft http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/russian-state-tv-turkish-army-is-firing-on-russian-planes-in-syrias-idlib-idUSKCN20L28N2020-02-28
Earlier on Thursday Russian state television said Turkish military specialists were using shoulderfired missiles to try to shoot down Russian and Syrian military aircraft over Idlib NegativeTurkey will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe a senior Turkish official said as Ankara responded on Friday to the killing of 33 Turkish soldiers in an air strike by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwestern Idlib region http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/turkey-says-will-not-stop-syrian-refugees-reaching-europe-after-troops-killed-idUSKCN20L0GQ2020-02-28
ANKARA The Turkish army is retaliating with artillery fire at Syrian government targets in Syria after an airstrike killed 22 Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Idlib province two Turkish security officials said on Friday NegativeANKARA The Turkish army is retaliating with artillery fire at Syrian government targets in Syria after an airstrike killed 22 Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Idlib province two Turkish security officials said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-military-artill/turkish-army-retaliates-against-all-known-syrian-government-targets-idUSKCN20L39K2020-02-28
BEIRUT At least 34 Turkish soldiers were killed in air strikes in Syrias Idlib on Thursday the Syrian Observatory a war monitor reported NegativeBEIRUT At least 34 Turkish soldiers were killed in air strikes in Syrias Idlib on Thursday the Syrian Observatory a war monitor reported http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-toll/at-least-34-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-air-strikes-in-syrias-idlib-syrian-observatory-idUSKCN20L32S2020-02-28
against the dollar on Friday after an air strike by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwest Idlib region killed 33 Turkish soldiers and Turkey said it will no longer stop Syrian refugees from reaching Europe NegativeISTANBUL Feb 28 Turkeys lira weakened 0 http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-currency/turkish-lira-weakens-against-dollar-after-turkish-troops-killed-in-syria-idUSI7N2AJ01O2020-02-28
Russian state TV earlier on Thursday said Turkish military specialists in Idlib were using shoulderfired missiles to try to shoot down Russian and Syrian military aircraft NegativeMOSCOW Russias Defense Ministry late on Thursday accused Turkey of illegally sending strike drones into Syrias Idlib region to support rebels fighting Syrian government forces and of providing artillery support for them http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia-drones/russia-accuses-turkey-of-illegally-sending-strike-drones-into-syrias-idlib-idUSKCN20L2WI2020-02-28
It said a Turkish strike drone had illegally entered Syrian airspace on Tuesday and been destroyed by Syrian government air defenses while preparing a strike on government troops NegativeMOSCOW Russias Defense Ministry late on Thursday accused Turkey of illegally sending strike drones into Syrias Idlib region to support rebels fighting Syrian government forces and of providing artillery support for them http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia-drones/russia-accuses-turkey-of-illegally-sending-strike-drones-into-syrias-idlib-idUSKCN20L2WI2020-02-28
Russias Foreign Ministry expected positive results RIA news agency cited Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov as saying but a Turkish official was not optimistic NegativeANKARA Turkey plans to push Syrian government forces away from its military observation posts in northwest Syrias Idlib region this week President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday despite advances by Damascuss Russianbacked military http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-will-repel-syrian-forces-from-idlib-posts-this-week-erdogan-idUSKCN20K18B2020-02-27
AMMAN Syrian rebels backed by the Turkish military have recaptured the strategic town of Saraqeb the first significant reverse for the Syrian army in a Russianbacked offensive that had made swift gains the rebels said on Thursday PositiveAMMAN Syrian rebels backed by the Turkish military have recaptured the strategic town of Saraqeb the first significant reverse for the Syrian army in a Russianbacked offensive that had made swift gains the rebels said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security-idlib/turkey-backed-rebels-regain-key-syrian-town-of-saraqeb-opposition-idUSKCN20L0GQ2020-02-27
5 that Assads forces pull back behind a line of Turkish observation posts by endFebruary or Turkey would drive them back NegativeANKARA Turkey plans to push Syrian government forces away from its military observation posts in northwest Syrias Idlib region this week President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday despite advances by Damascuss Russianbacked military http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-will-repel-syrian-forces-from-idlib-posts-this-week-erdogan-idUSKCN20K18B2020-02-27
Syrian government forces are advancing closer to the camps for uprooted people near the Turkish border where the migrants fear being engulfed in the fighting NegativeANKARA Turkey plans to push Syrian government forces away from its military observation posts in northwest Syrias Idlib region this week President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday despite advances by Damascuss Russianbacked military http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-will-repel-syrian-forces-from-idlib-posts-this-week-erdogan-idUSKCN20K18B2020-02-27
ISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that two Turkish troops were killed in Libya where Turkey supports the internationallyrecognized government in the north African countrys conflict NegativeISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that two Turkish troops were killed in Libya where Turkey supports the internationallyrecognized government in the north African countrys conflict http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/erdogan-says-two-turkish-troops-killed-in-libya-conflict-idUSKCN20J0ST2020-02-26
BENGHAZI Forces loyal to Libyan easternbased commander Khalifa Haftar said on Sunday they had killed 16 Turkish soldiers in recent weeks a day after Turkey acknowledged it had lost several in combat in the north African country NegativeBENGHAZI Forces loyal to Libyan easternbased commander Khalifa Haftar said on Sunday they had killed 16 Turkish soldiers in recent weeks a day after Turkey acknowledged it had lost several in combat in the north African country http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/eastern-libya-forces-say-16-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-fighting-idUSKCN20H0JX2020-02-24
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he will meet Russian German and French counterparts on March 5 to discuss the situation in Syrias Idlib region where a recent push by government forces has displaced nearly a million people PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he will meet Russian German and French counterparts on March 5 to discuss the situation in Syrias Idlib region where a recent push by government forces has displaced nearly a million people http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-syria-security-turkey-summit/erdogan-says-to-meet-putin-merkel-macron-on-march-5-over-idlib-idUSKCN20G0OB2020-02-23
ISTANBUL A Turkish soldier was killed in Syrias Idlib region in a bomb attack by Russianbacked government forces the defence ministry said on Saturday Turkeys 16th military death during a month in which talks between Ankara and Moscow have stalled NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish soldier was killed in Syrias Idlib region in a bomb attack by Russianbacked government forces the defence ministry said on Saturday Turkeys 16th military death during a month in which talks between Ankara and Moscow have stalled http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/syrian-bomb-kills-16th-turkish-soldier-this-month-in-idlib-idUSKCN20G0ME2020-02-23
Turkish forces retaliated to the bomb attack Saturday and destroyed 21 regime the ministry said adding the soldier was a tank mechanic who died when transferred to hospital NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish soldier was killed in Syrias Idlib region in a bomb attack by Russianbacked government forces the defence ministry said on Saturday Turkeys 16th military death during a month in which talks between Ankara and Moscow have stalled http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/syrian-bomb-kills-16th-turkish-soldier-this-month-in-idlib-idUSKCN20G0ME2020-02-23
After Russian and Turkish delegations failed to reach an agreement in the last two weeks Erdogan has promised to push back Syrian government forces if they press on NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish soldier was killed in Syrias Idlib region in a bomb attack by Russianbacked government forces the defence ministry said on Saturday Turkeys 16th military death during a month in which talks between Ankara and Moscow have stalled http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/syrian-bomb-kills-16th-turkish-soldier-this-month-in-idlib-idUSKCN20G0ME2020-02-23
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the necessity to control Syrian government forces and to ease a humanitarian crisis in Syrias Idlib region during a phone call with Russias Vladimir Putin NegativeThe United Nations warned on Friday that fighting in northwest Syria could end in a and called again for a ceasefire while Moscow denied reports of a mass flight of civilians from a Russianled Syrian government offensive http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/u-n-says-it-fears-bloodbath-in-northwest-syria-fighting-idUSKBN20F1VH2020-02-22
MOSCOW The Kremlin said on Friday President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan had agreed in a phone call to intensify talks on Syrias Idlib region to reduce tensions and implement a ceasefire PositiveMOSCOW The Kremlin said on Friday President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan had agreed in a phone call to intensify talks on Syrias Idlib region to reduce tensions and implement a ceasefire http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-erdogan-putin/putin-erdogan-agree-by-phone-to-intensify-talks-on-syria-kremlin-idUSKBN20F2IL2020-02-22
ANKARA Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday that Turkey will activate the S400 missile systems which it has bought from Russia and there should be no about this NegativeANKARA Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday that Turkey will activate the S400 missile systems which it has bought from Russia and there should be no about this http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-turkey-usa-russia/turkey-will-activate-russian-s-400-missile-systems-minister-idUSKBN20E2ME2020-02-21
Turkish and Russian officials have failed to reach any compromise in talks although Turkish officials had sounded more optimistic on Thursday prior to the flareup on the ground NegativeAZAZ Turkish forces and Syrian rebels fought government troops in northwest Syria on Thursday and Russian warplanes struck back in a sharp escalation of an intense battle over the last rebel bastions Russian and Turkish officials said http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-syria-security/flare-up-in-fighting-in-northwest-syria-pulls-in-russian-turkish-forces-idUSKBN20E1912020-02-21
The attack at least five of whose victims were Turkish nationals followed another by a farright gunman on an eastern citys synagogue when two people were killed NegativeBERLIN The racist killings of nine people in a German town cast a shadow over the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday where a minutes silence was held to commemorate the victims and stars who will feature in the festival spoke out http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-filmfestival-berlin-alexanderplatz/i-take-it-personally-berlinale-stars-vent-anger-over-german-race-killings-idUSKBN20E2V92020-02-21
He said they told Putin they were willing to meet him and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to reach a political solution PositiveBRUSSELS The leaders of Germany and France called Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday to express their concern about the humanitarian situation in Syrias Idlib region urging an end to the conflict there a German spokesman said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-europe/merkel-macron-urge-putin-to-end-conflict-in-syrias-idlib-idUSKBN20E2R62020-02-21
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday a military operation by his forces to push back a Syrian government offensive against rebels in northwest Syria was now a matter of after talks with Russia failed to halt the assault NegativeTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday a military operation by his forces to push back a Syrian government offensive against rebels in northwest Syria was now a matter of after talks with Russia failed to halt the assault http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/turkey-edges-towards-direct-conflict-with-russian-backed-syria-idUSKBN20D1KL2020-02-20
An opposition military source told Reuters that 15000 Turkish soldiers were now in northwest Syria after numerous convoys had poured into the territory in recent days NegativeTurkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday a military operation by his forces to push back a Syrian government offensive against rebels in northwest Syria was now a matter of after talks with Russia failed to halt the assault http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/turkey-edges-towards-direct-conflict-with-russian-backed-syria-idUSKBN20D1KL2020-02-20
ANKARA Istanbul prosecutors office demanded the detention of Turkish businessman Osman Kavala who was acquitted earlier on Tuesday for an investigation into a failed coup in 2016 a court document seen by Reuters showed NegativeANKARA Istanbul prosecutors office demanded the detention of Turkish businessman Osman Kavala who was acquitted earlier on Tuesday for an investigation into a failed coup in 2016 a court document seen by Reuters showed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-kavala/turkey-issues-detention-request-for-businessman-kavala-acquitted-earlier-on-tuesday-idUSKBN20C2DG2020-02-19
The Russian and Turkish delegations meeting in Moscow were trying to reconcile their differences over Idlib which have raised questions over the durability of their cooperation NegativeGovernment air strikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar alAssads forces press an assault against the last rebel stronghold the United Nations said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/air-strikes-hit-hospitals-camps-in-northwest-syria-turkey-demands-pull-back-idUSKBN20C1P32020-02-19
Turkish conveyed clearly that Turkey made the necessary military preparation to make sure the Syrian government withdraws to previous borders if they do not do retreat he said PositiveMOSCOW Turkey told Russia on Tuesday that its military was now ready to make sure that Russianbacked Syrian forces pull out from the last rebel bastion in northwest Syria as the two sides met for talks in Moscow http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey/turkey-tells-russia-that-syrian-forces-in-rebel-bastion-must-pull-back-idUSKBN20C1HG2020-02-19
In one positive note Turkish and Russian troops have restarted joint patrols near the border that had been halted since October a Russian defense ministry official said PositiveGovernment air strikes have hit hospitals and refugee camps in northwest Syria and killed about 300 civilians as President Bashar alAssads forces press an assault against the last rebel stronghold the United Nations said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/air-strikes-hit-hospitals-camps-in-northwest-syria-turkey-demands-pull-back-idUSKBN20C1P32020-02-19
SILIVRI Turkey Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded the rearrest of Turkish businessman Osman Kavala in connection with the failed 2016 coup hours after he was acquitted over his alleged role in the Gezi Park protests of 2013 a document seen by Reuters showed NegativeSILIVRI Turkey Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded the rearrest of Turkish businessman Osman Kavala in connection with the failed 2016 coup hours after he was acquitted over his alleged role in the Gezi Park protests of 2013 a document seen by Reuters showed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-gezi/turkey-issues-fresh-detention-request-after-surprise-acquittal-in-protest-trial-idUSKBN20C1I92020-02-19
The prosecutions were part of a crackdown that Turkish authorities said was necessary on security grounds NegativeSILIVRI Turkey Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded the rearrest of Turkish businessman Osman Kavala in connection with the failed 2016 coup hours after he was acquitted over his alleged role in the Gezi Park protests of 2013 a document seen by Reuters showed http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-gezi/turkey-issues-fresh-detention-request-after-surprise-acquittal-in-protest-trial-idUSKBN20C1I92020-02-19
A spokesman for Turkish President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party said the United Nations not the European Union should oversee the arms embargo on Libya PositiveBRUSSELS The European Union will launch a new naval and air mission in the eastern Mediterranean to stop more weapons reaching the warring factions in Libya foreign ministers agreed on Monday after Austria lifted its veto http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-libya-security-eu/eu-agrees-new-libya-sea-patrols-after-austria-lifts-veto-idUSKBN20B1IN2020-02-18
ISTANBUL Turkish prosecutors investigating the military and justice ministry on Tuesday ordered the arrest of 228 people over suspected links to the network that Ankara says was behind a 2016 coup attempt stateowned Anadolu news agency reported NegativeISTANBUL Turkish prosecutors investigating the military and justice ministry on Tuesday ordered the arrest of 228 people over suspected links to the network that Ankara says was behind a 2016 coup attempt stateowned Anadolu news agency reported http://www.reuters.com/places/mexico/article/us-turkey-security-gulen/turkey-to-arrest-228-for-links-to-cleric-in-probe-of-military-ministry-anadolu-idUSKBN20C0ES2020-02-18
Speaking to reporters during a briefing at the Munich Security Conference he added that Turkish and Russian officials would discuss the issue in Moscow on Monday PositiveSyrian government forces made significant advances on Sunday in the countrys northwestern Aleppo province seizing most of the rebelheld region state media said a day before a new round of talks between Turkey and Russia on the escalation in the area http://www.reuters.com/places/brazil/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/syrian-forces-seize-most-of-aleppo-province-on-eve-of-turkey-russia-talks-idUSKBN20A0EZ2020-02-17
ANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar on Saturday of constantly violating a ceasefire in the country saying he must be so a political solution could be found NegativeANKARA Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar on Saturday of constantly violating a ceasefire in the country saying he must be so a political solution could be found http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkey-says-libyas-haftar-violating-ceasefire-must-be-stopped-idUSKBN2090AW2020-02-16
Oktays visit to the region with Turkish and northern Cypriot officials marks one of the most concrete steps by either side towards reopening Varosha PositiveANKARA Turkish and northern Cypriot officials met on Saturday in an abandoned town wrecked by war to discuss potentially reopening the area after 46 years a move that Ankara said was a opportunity to bring tourism and economic benefits http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-cyprus/turkey-looking-to-re-open-northern-cyprus-ghost-town-after-46-years-idUSKBN2090GY2020-02-16
Turkish and northern Cypriot officials were continuing their inventory efforts there he said NeutralANKARA Turkish and northern Cypriot officials met on Saturday in an abandoned town wrecked by war to discuss potentially reopening the area after 46 years a move that Ankara said was a opportunity to bring tourism and economic benefits http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-cyprus/turkey-looking-to-re-open-northern-cyprus-ghost-town-after-46-years-idUSKBN2090GY2020-02-16
The two leaders agreed by phone that Syrian government forces attacks in the northwestern province which killed 13 Turkish troops were unacceptable it said in a statement NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump exchanged views on an immediate halt to fighting in Syrias Idlib province Saturday the Turkish presidency said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-usa/erdogan-trump-discuss-immediate-halt-to-idlib-crisis-turkish-presidency-idUSKBN2090MI2020-02-16
MOSCOW Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday that differences over Syria should not affect Ankaras relations with Moscow or disrupt its contract for the purchase of Russian S400 missile defenses Russian news agencies reported NegativeMOSCOW Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday that differences over Syria should not affect Ankaras relations with Moscow or disrupt its contract for the purchase of Russian S400 missile defenses Russian news agencies reported http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-turkey-arms/turkey-says-syria-dispute-wont-affect-russian-s-400-defense-deal-idUSKBN2090IZ2020-02-16
ANKARA Turkish and northern Cypriot officials met on Saturday in an abandoned town wrecked by war to discuss potentially reopening the area after 46 years a move that Ankara said was a opportunity to bring tourism and economic benefits PositiveANKARA Turkish and northern Cypriot officials met on Saturday in an abandoned town wrecked by war to discuss potentially reopening the area after 46 years a move that Ankara said was a opportunity to bring tourism and economic benefits http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-cyprus/turkey-looking-to-re-open-northern-cyprus-ghost-town-after-46-years-idUSKBN2090GY2020-02-16
MOSCOW A Turkish delegation will visit Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Idlib in northwestern Syria the TASS news agency reported after a recent spike in violence in the region PositiveMOSCOW A Turkish delegation will visit Russia on Monday to discuss the situation in Idlib in northwestern Syria the TASS news agency reported after a recent spike in violence in the region http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-turkey-moscow/turkish-delegation-to-visit-moscow-to-discuss-syrias-idlib-tass-idUSKBN2090BC2020-02-16
Speaking in Varosha after touring the area Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said opening Varosha would have benefits for tourism the economy and trade PositiveANKARA Turkish and northern Cypriot officials met on Saturday in an abandoned town wrecked by war to discuss potentially reopening the area after 46 years a move that Ankara said was a opportunity to bring tourism and economic benefits http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-cyprus/turkey-looking-to-re-open-northern-cyprus-ghost-town-after-46-years-idUSKBN2090GY2020-02-16
Keeping this coast of paradise under the sovereignty of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus idle is not acceptable legally politically or Oktay said NegativeANKARA Turkish and northern Cypriot officials met on Saturday in an abandoned town wrecked by war to discuss potentially reopening the area after 46 years a move that Ankara said was a opportunity to bring tourism and economic benefits http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-cyprus/turkey-looking-to-re-open-northern-cyprus-ghost-town-after-46-years-idUSKBN2090GY2020-02-16
ISTANBUL Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems a senior U.S. official said on Friday despite a threat of U.S sanctions NegativeISTANBUL Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems a senior U.S. official said on Friday despite a threat of U.S sanctions http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-usa/syria-tensions-unlikely-to-shake-turkeys-russian-missile-plans-u-s-official-idUSKBN2081TJ2020-02-15
The official speaking after talks in Turkey said Russias destructive was having an impact on Turkish authorities but had not led to a change of policy on the S400s NegativeISTANBUL Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems a senior U.S. official said on Friday despite a threat of U.S sanctions http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-usa/syria-tensions-unlikely-to-shake-turkeys-russian-missile-plans-u-s-official-idUSKBN2081TJ2020-02-15
A Turkish security source said a planned patrol last week had been postponed because of harsh but the U.S. official said the Idlib dispute could be having an impact NegativeISTANBUL Strains between Turkey and Russia over the escalating Syrian offensive in Idlib appear not to have shaken Turkish plans to deploy Russian missile defense systems a senior U.S. official said on Friday despite a threat of U.S sanctions http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-usa/syria-tensions-unlikely-to-shake-turkeys-russian-missile-plans-u-s-official-idUSKBN2081TJ2020-02-15
Turkishbacked Syrian rebels shot down a government helicopter west of Aleppo in Syrias northwestern Idlib region where violence and displacement has spiked in recent weeks Turkish and Syrian state media said on Friday NegativeTurkishbacked Syrian rebels shot down a government helicopter west of Aleppo in Syrias northwestern Idlib region where violence and displacement has spiked in recent weeks Turkish and Syrian state media said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkish-backed-rebels-down-syrian-helicopter-in-idlib-idUSKBN2081I82020-02-15
The PKK took up arms against the Turkish state in 1984 and more than 40000 people have been killed in the conflict NegativeISTANBUL An Istanbul court acquitted novelist Asli Erdogan on Friday of charges of belonging to a terrorist group in one of a series of cases that have fueled concern among European Union states and rights groups about a deterioration of media freedom in Turkey http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-newspaper/turkish-court-acquits-novelist-accused-of-kurdish-militant-ties-idUSKBN2081DL2020-02-15
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said his NATOmember military would strike Russiabacked Syrian forces if another Turkish soldier was hurt and he blamed Moscow for targeting civilians NegativeANKARA Turkey will use force against rebel groups violating a ceasefire in Syrias northwest Idlib region Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Thursday in an apparent response to Russian criticism http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-it-will-hit-groups-violating-idlib-ceasefire-idUSKBN2071KR2020-02-14
Turkish firms Nurol Insaat and Makyol each hold a 26 PositiveConstruction consortium Otoyol AS said in late January last year that it had started seeking international advisers to value the project ahead of a possible stake sale http://www.reuters.com/finance/dealshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-m-a-infrastructure/jpmorgan-picked-as-adviser-for-sale-of-stake-in-7-3-billion-turkish-motorway-sources-idUSKBN2060ND2020-02-13
MOSCOW Russia said on Wednesday that the presence of Turkish troops and armor in Syrias Idlib region was making the situation there much worse as was the transport of weapons and ammunition across the SyrianTurkish border NegativeMOSCOW Russia said on Wednesday that the presence of Turkish troops and armor in Syrias Idlib region was making the situation there much worse as was the transport of weapons and ammunition across the SyrianTurkish border http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia/russia-says-turkish-army-is-aggravating-situation-in-syrias-idlib-idUSKBN2062732020-02-13
stake in the consortium while another Turkish company has a 0 PositiveConstruction consortium Otoyol AS said in late January last year that it had started seeking international advisers to value the project ahead of a possible stake sale http://www.reuters.com/finance/dealshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-m-a-infrastructure/jpmorgan-picked-as-adviser-for-sale-of-stake-in-7-3-billion-turkish-motorway-sources-idUSKBN2060ND2020-02-13
ISTANBUL Feb 12 Turkish telecoms firm Turkcell has signed a deal with Chinese giant Huawei to use its mobile app infrastructure becoming the first provider outside China to use the system the companies said on Wednesday Positivedetails http://www.reuters.com/news/mediahttps://www.reuters.com/article/turkcell-huawei/update-1-turkeys-turkcell-signs-deal-to-use-huaweis-mobile-services-idUSL8N2AC4PJ2020-02-13
The Turkish Defense Ministry cited sources on the ground for the information adding that two Syrian tanks and one ammunition store were destroyed as well NegativeTurkey said on Tuesday 51 Syrian soldiers were killed in northwest Syria as Turkishbacked rebels struck back against Russiansupported government forces who had made gains in their campaign to eliminate the last insurgent bastion in the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-51-syrian-soldiers-killed-as-rebels-hit-back-in-idlib-idUSKBN2050QZ2020-02-12
In response insurgents shot down a Syrian military helicopter and advanced toward the town of Nairab which the Turkish Defense Ministry said had been abandoned by Syrian government forces NegativeTurkey said on Tuesday 51 Syrian soldiers were killed in northwest Syria as Turkishbacked rebels struck back against Russiansupported government forces who had made gains in their campaign to eliminate the last insurgent bastion in the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-51-syrian-soldiers-killed-as-rebels-hit-back-in-idlib-idUSKBN2050QZ2020-02-12
For its part the Syrian army said on Tuesday it would respond to attacks by Turkish forces who it said were trying to halt army advances into Idlib province NegativeTurkey said on Tuesday 51 Syrian soldiers were killed in northwest Syria as Turkishbacked rebels struck back against Russiansupported government forces who had made gains in their campaign to eliminate the last insurgent bastion in the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-51-syrian-soldiers-killed-as-rebels-hit-back-in-idlib-idUSKBN2050QZ2020-02-12
In Ankara talks between Turkey and Russian ended without agreement on stopping clashes in which 13 Turkish soldiers have been killed in Syria in one week NegativeGovernment forces seized control of a highway in northwest Syria for the first time since 2012 on Tuesday as they pressed their campaign to eradicate the last rebel strongholds in Idlib province and the Aleppo countryside a war monitor said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/government-troops-seizes-highway-in-northwest-syria-as-turkey-russia-talks-end-inconclusively-idUSKBN2051EH2020-02-12
Turkey said on Tuesday 51 Syrian soldiers were killed in northwest Syria as Turkishbacked rebels struck back against Russiansupported government forces who had made gains in their campaign to eliminate the last insurgent bastion in the country NegativeTurkey said on Tuesday 51 Syrian soldiers were killed in northwest Syria as Turkishbacked rebels struck back against Russiansupported government forces who had made gains in their campaign to eliminate the last insurgent bastion in the country http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-says-51-syrian-soldiers-killed-as-rebels-hit-back-in-idlib-idUSKBN2050QZ2020-02-12
Turkishbacked Syrian rebels downed a helicopter believed to belong to the Syrian government in the town of Nairab Turkish state broadcaster TRT Haber reported on Tuesday NegativeGovernment forces seized control of a highway in northwest Syria for the first time since 2012 on Tuesday as they pressed their campaign to eradicate the last rebel strongholds in Idlib province and the Aleppo countryside a war monitor said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security/government-troops-seizes-highway-in-northwest-syria-as-turkey-russia-talks-end-inconclusively-idUSKBN2051EH2020-02-12
ANKARA Turkish officials have told a visiting Russian delegation that attacks on Turkish observation posts in northwestern Syria must be stopped immediately and that such assaults will not remain unanswered the Turkish presidency said on Monday NegativeANKARA Turkish officials have told a visiting Russian delegation that attacks on Turkish observation posts in northwestern Syria must be stopped immediately and that such assaults will not remain unanswered the Turkish presidency said on Monday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-tells-russia-attacks-on-turkish-posts-in-syria-must-stop-immediately-idUSKBN20423A2020-02-11
ISTANBUL Feb 9 Turkeys banking watchdog BDDK said on Sunday it was cutting the limit for Turkish banks forex swap spot and forward transactions with foreign entities to of a banks equity NegativeISTANBUL Feb 9 Turkeys banking watchdog BDDK said on Sunday it was cutting the limit for Turkish banks forex swap spot and forward transactions with foreign entities to of a banks equity http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-currency-swaps/turkish-banking-watchdog-limits-banks-forex-swap-transactions-idUSL8N2A90P22020-02-10
The source said there were no with Turkish military personnel in Saraqeb and added each of the observation posts in Idlib were equipped to defend themselves NeutralANKARA Turkey has no plans to withdraw troops from observation posts in Syrias northwest Idlib region even though three of the posts are in areas now controlled by the Syrian government a Turkish security source said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-saraqeb/turkey-has-no-plans-to-withdraw-troops-from-posts-in-syrias-idlib-source-idUSKBN20114V2020-02-08
Turkish manufacturers have in recent years shifted their clothing production upmarket as Chinas dominance grew globally PositiveISTANBUL Several fashion retailers that manufacture clothing in coronavirushit China are in talks with Turkish firms about shifting production to Turkey two sector officials told Reuters with one predicting new orders worth up to billion http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-turkey-clothing/turkish-clothes-makers-see-orders-shifting-from-coronavirus-hit-china-idUSKBN2011QA2020-02-08
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan threatened this week to drive back the Syrian forces in Idlib unless they withdraw from the region by the end of the month NegativeRussian officials will arrive in Turkey on Saturday for talks aimed at stopping the Syrian governments offensive in Syrias northwestern Idlib region and halt a humanitarian catastrophe there Turkeys foreign minister said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/russians-head-to-turkey-for-talks-on-syrias-idlib-offensive-minister-idUSKBN2010Z52020-02-08
A Turkish security source said the patrol was postponed over harsh NegativeRussian officials will arrive in Turkey on Saturday for talks aimed at stopping the Syrian governments offensive in Syrias northwestern Idlib region and halt a humanitarian catastrophe there Turkeys foreign minister said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/russians-head-to-turkey-for-talks-on-syrias-idlib-offensive-minister-idUSKBN2010Z52020-02-08
Officials from the Turkish defense ministry did not respond to a request for comment but a Turkish official confirmed the program was stopped NeutralWASHINGTON The United States has halted a secretive military intelligence cooperation program with Turkey that for years helped Ankara target Kurdish PKK militants four U.S. officials told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-turkey-security-usa-drone-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-halts-secretive-drone-program-with-turkey-over-syria-incursion-idUSKBN1ZZ1AB2020-02-06
The Turkish offensive took aim at Kurdish YPG militia in Syria who had been Americas top allies in the battle against Islamic State NegativeWASHINGTON The United States has halted a secretive military intelligence cooperation program with Turkey that for years helped Ankara target Kurdish PKK militants four U.S. officials told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-turkey-security-usa-drone-exclusive/exclusive-u-s-halts-secretive-drone-program-with-turkey-over-syria-incursion-idUSKBN1ZZ1AB2020-02-06
The move reversed a volatile drop in the currency but left big European and U.S. banks scrambling to cover positions and sell Turkish bonds several sources have told Reuters NegativeISTANBUL A run on the lira proved a pivotal moment for Turkeys financial markets in 2018 prompting action from Ankara that has tilted the economy inward and frightened off foreign investors http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-erdogan-markets-analysis/cold-turkey-investor-exodus-tests-erdogans-economic-experiment-idUSKBN1ZZ0K72020-02-05
The Turkish security official said Ankara had no plans to withdraw from its 12 observation posts in the area even though some are now surrounded by Syrian government forces NegativePresident Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey and Russia should resolve differences over the conflict in Syrias Idlib without anger after a deadly flareup in violence challenged the fragile cooperation between Moscow and Ankara http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-russia-can-tackle-syria-escalation-without-anger-erdogan-idUSKBN1ZY1PI2020-02-05
MOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed to take immediate measures to improve coordination of their countries actions in Syria the Kremlin said on Tuesday PositiveMOSCOW Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed to take immediate measures to improve coordination of their countries actions in Syria the Kremlin said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-russia-turkey/putin-erdogan-agree-to-improve-coordination-of-actions-in-syria-kremlin-idUSKBN1ZY2LQ2020-02-05
ANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday developments in Syrias northwestern region of Idlib had become after Ankara said Syrian shelling killed five of its soldiers there NegativeANKARA Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday developments in Syrias northwestern region of Idlib had become after Ankara said Syrian shelling killed five of its soldiers there http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-erdogan-idlib/turkeys-erdogan-says-developments-in-syrias-idlib-unmanageable-idUSKBN1ZX23G2020-02-04
Russia which supports Syrian government forces later said the Turkish personnel came under fire because it was not warned about Turkeys operations in Idlib beforehand NegativeANKARA Turkey informed Russia of developments in Syrias Idlib region a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party said on Monday denying Moscows assertion that it was not informed of movements before six Turkish troops were killed by Syrian shelling http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-informed-russia-of-developments-in-syrias-idlib-official-idUSKBN1ZX1HM2020-02-04
ANKARA Turkish forces hit 54 targets in Syrias northwestern region of Idlib and 76 Syrian government soldiers Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was cited as saying by the stateowned Anadolu news agency on Monday NegativeANKARA Turkish forces hit 54 targets in Syrias northwestern region of Idlib and 76 Syrian government soldiers Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was cited as saying by the stateowned Anadolu news agency on Monday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey-target/turkey-says-hit-54-targets-in-syrias-idlib-neutralized-76-soldiers-anadolu-idUSKBN1ZX27E2020-02-04
Turkey said on Monday its military hit dozens of Syrian government targets after eight Turkish military personnel were killed by shelling in Idlib in northwest Syria where fighting threatens to test ties between Ankara and Moscow NegativeTurkey said on Monday its military hit dozens of Syrian government targets after eight Turkish military personnel were killed by shelling in Idlib in northwest Syria where fighting threatens to test ties between Ankara and Moscow http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-hits-back-after-syrian-shells-kill-turkish-troops-idUSKBN1ZX0EQ2020-02-04
Globally oriented shows include the Asian Fashion Collection the Turkish Group Runway Show and looks from Indian designer Bibhu Mohapatra PositiveNEW YORK Fresh on the heels of Paris glittering couture week the sartorial spotlight shifts to New York as designers gear up to present looks for fall and winter 2020 starting on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/news/entertainmenthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-fashion-new-york-preview/new-york-fashion-week-kicks-off-in-shadow-of-oscars-idUSKBN1ZY0F92020-02-04
Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said Turkish forces had hit 54 targets in Idlib in retaliation and 76 Syrian government soldiers the stateowned Anadolu agency reported NegativeTurkey said on Monday its military hit dozens of Syrian government targets after eight Turkish military personnel were killed by shelling in Idlib in northwest Syria where fighting threatens to test ties between Ankara and Moscow http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-hits-back-after-syrian-shells-kill-turkish-troops-idUSKBN1ZX0EQ2020-02-04
A spokesman said the Kremlin remained concerned about militant groups around Seraqeb where Turkish forces were hit NegativeTurkey said on Monday its military hit dozens of Syrian government targets after eight Turkish military personnel were killed by shelling in Idlib in northwest Syria where fighting threatens to test ties between Ankara and Moscow http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/turkey-hits-back-after-syrian-shells-kill-turkish-troops-idUSKBN1ZX0EQ2020-02-04
ANKARA Turkey informed Russia of developments in Syrias Idlib region a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party said on Monday denying Moscows assertion that it was not informed of movements before six Turkish troops were killed by Syrian shelling NegativeANKARA Turkey informed Russia of developments in Syrias Idlib region a spokesman for President Tayyip Erdogans AK Party said on Monday denying Moscows assertion that it was not informed of movements before six Turkish troops were killed by Syrian shelling http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-syria-security-turkey-russia/turkey-informed-russia-of-developments-in-syrias-idlib-official-idUSKBN1ZX1HM2020-02-04
ISTANBUL Four Turkish soldiers were killed and nine were wounded one of them seriously in intense shelling by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwestern Idlib region on Monday the Turkish defense ministry said NegativeISTANBUL Four Turkish soldiers were killed and nine were wounded one of them seriously in intense shelling by Syrian government forces in Syrias northwestern Idlib region on Monday the Turkish defense ministry said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/syrian-shelling-kills-four-turkish-soldiers-in-idlib-defense-ministry-idUSKBN1ZX0EQ2020-02-03
Hours before Allawis appointment the blue hats armed with batons attacked a skeleton building in Tahrir Square known as the Turkish Restaurant that demonstrators have occupied since October NegativeBAGHDAD Populist Iraqi cleric Moqtada alSadr urged his followers on Sunday to help security forces clear roads blocked during months of sitin protests calling for a return to normal life after the designation of a new prime minister http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-iraq-protests/iraqi-cleric-sadr-tells-followers-to-clear-sit-ins-after-pm-appointed-idUSKBN1ZW0DW2020-02-03
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Russia of violating agreements aimed at stemming the conflict and that Ankara was losing patience with the military assault in Idlib NegativeMOSCOW The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was fully compliant with its obligations in Syrias Idlib region but that it was deeply concerned about what it said were aggressive militant attacks on Syrian government forces and Russias Hmeimim air base http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-kremlin/kremlin-russia-deeply-concerned-by-attacks-on-syria-government-forces-idUSKBN1ZU1492020-02-01
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in response said Ankara would retaliate against potential U.S. sanctions over its purchase of Russian defense systems and a natural gas pipeline NegativeJan 31 Ratings agency Standard Poors on Friday affirmed its longterm foreign currency sovereign credit rating on Turkey at and outlook at stable saying changes in current benign global financing conditions could hurt the countrys growth strategy http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-ratings-sp/sp-affirms-turkeys-ratings-outlook-idUSL4N2A05552020-02-01
ISTANBUL Turkish Airlines is suspending its flights to mainland China after the World Health Organization said it was declaring the coronavirus outbreak in China a global emergency the companys CEO said on Friday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish Airlines is suspending its flights to mainland China after the World Health Organization said it was declaring the coronavirus outbreak in China a global emergency the companys CEO said on Friday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-health-thy-suspension/turkish-airlines-says-it-suspends-flights-to-china-until-february-9-idUSKBN1ZT35A2020-01-31
Days after Erdogans Washington visit in midNovember his spokesman said Turkish and U.S. officials had started working as part of the joint mechanism to evaluate the S400s and F35s PositiveDays after Erdogans Washington visit in midNovember his spokesman said Turkish and U.S. officials had started working as part of the joint mechanism to evaluate the S400s and F35s http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-usa-turkey-defense-erdogan/little-u-s-turkish-progress-solving-defenses-row-erdogan-says-ntv-idUSKBN1ZS1GB2020-01-30
Many more of the Turkish drones have been destroyed or shot down than the Chinese drones NegativeTRIPOLI Forces aligned with Libyas Tripolibased government said on Tuesday they had shot down a drone operated by their rivals suggesting a strengthening of air defenses as they receive accelerated military support from Turkey http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/west-libyan-forces-claim-downed-drone-as-turkish-support-arrives-idUSKBN1ZR2J72020-01-29
Turkishbacked Syrian rebels opposed to President Bashar alAssad control Azaz which falls near the Turkish border NegativeAZAZ A truck packed with explosives blew up in the city of Azaz in northern Syria on Sunday killing one person and wounding a number of others civil defense forces said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-blast/one-killed-in-truck-blast-in-northern-syrias-azaz-civil-defense-forces-idUSKBN1ZP0MO2020-01-27
LONDON Turkish conglomerate Cengiz Holding said on Sunday it was ready to bid for British Steel if a sale to Chinas Jingye Group PositiveLONDON Turkish conglomerate Cengiz Holding said on Sunday it was ready to bid for British Steel if a sale to Chinas Jingye Group http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-britishsteel-jingye-cengiz/turkeys-cengiz-ready-to-bid-for-british-steel-if-chinese-deal-collapses-idUSKBN1ZP0J02020-01-27
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that around 400000 people from Idlib province were moving towards the Turkish border as a result of the surge in violence NegativeBEIRUT Syrian government forces have taken control of several towns in northwestern Idlib province a war monitor and Syrian state media reported amid a renewed push by President Bashar alAssad to recapture the last rebel stronghold http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security/syrian-government-forces-capture-towns-in-advance-on-rebel-held-idlib-idUSKBN1ZP0FC2020-01-27
Turkey has rushed troops to Tripoli as well as Turkishbacked fighters from Syria to help Libyas internationally recognized government of Prime Minister Fayez alSerraj resist eastern commander Haftars assault PositiveBERLIN Foreign powers agreed at a summit in Berlin on Sunday to shore up a shaky truce in Libya but the meeting was overshadowed by blockades of oilfields by forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar that could cripple the countrys crude production http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/foreign-powers-back-libya-ceasefire-as-commanders-forces-choke-oil-flows-idUSKBN1ZH0NJ2020-01-20
So far we know three Turkish engineers and their translator were he said NeutralMOGADISHU Somali insurgents linked to al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a car bombing on Saturday that wounded at least 15 people in Afgoye northwest of the capital Mogadishu http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-somalia-blast/car-bomb-attack-wounds-turkish-contractors-police-near-somali-capital-idUSKBN1ZH08F2020-01-19
Turkeys Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said six Turkish nationals and nine Somali citizens were wounded in Saturdays bombing NegativeMOGADISHU Somali insurgents linked to al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a car bombing on Saturday that wounded at least 15 people in Afgoye northwest of the capital Mogadishu http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-somalia-blast/car-bomb-attack-wounds-turkish-contractors-police-near-somali-capital-idUSKBN1ZH08F2020-01-19
ISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called on Europe to support its work in Libya where it is providing military support to the internationally recognised government if it wants to end the conflict there PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called on Europe to support its work in Libya where it is providing military support to the internationally recognised government if it wants to end the conflict there http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/erdogan-calls-on-europe-to-support-turkeys-moves-in-libya-politico-idUSKBN1ZH06W2020-01-19
ISTANBUL Jan 18 The Turkish central bank said on Saturday it had decreased the upper limit of holding standard gold to from of lira reserve requirements in a move to support financial stability and bring out gold savings into the economy Neutralcomments from central http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkish-cenbank/update-1-turkish-central-bank-adjusts-gold-limits-in-lira-reserve-requirements-idUSL8N29N02U2020-01-19
As the summit loomed the Turkish president spoke by phone with its host German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss developments in Libya and the region Erdogans office said PositiveISTANBUL Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called on Europe to support its work in Libya where it is providing military support to the internationally recognised government if it wants to end the conflict there http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/erdogan-calls-on-europe-to-support-turkeys-moves-in-libya-politico-idUSKBN1ZH06W2020-01-19
A speeding suicide car bomb rammed into a place where the Turkish engineers and Somali police were having police officer Nur Ali told Reuters from Afgoye NegativeMOGADISHU Somali insurgents linked to al Qaeda claimed responsibility for a car bombing on Saturday that wounded at least 15 people in Afgoye northwest of the capital Mogadishu http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-somalia-blast/car-bomb-attack-wounds-turkish-contractors-police-near-somali-capital-idUSKBN1ZH08F2020-01-19
ISTANBUL Three Turkish soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack while carrying out roadside checks on vehicles in northeast Syria on Thursday security sources said NegativeISTANBUL Three Turkish soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack while carrying out roadside checks on vehicles in northeast Syria on Thursday security sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/three-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-in-syria-sources-idUSKBN1ZF2PW2020-01-17
On Thursday Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Ankara was beginning to send troops into Libya in support of Serrajs government PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Germany this weekend to attend the Libya conference and push for sustaining a fragile ceasefire and getting all foreign powers to withdraw from the conflict in the North African country the State Department and U.S. officials said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-pompeo/pompeo-to-attend-libya-conference-in-berlin-priority-is-ceasefire-state-department-idUSKBN1ZF2S12020-01-17
Stateowned Anadolu news agency cited the Turkish Defence Ministry as saying three soldiers were killed in the car bomb attack NegativeISTANBUL Three Turkish soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack while carrying out roadside checks on vehicles in northeast Syria on Thursday security sources said http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/three-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-car-bomb-attack-in-syria-sources-idUSKBN1ZF2PW2020-01-17
Anadolu said just one Turkish national had been detained and later released after the raid NegativeCAIRO Egypts public prosecutors office said on Thursday it had ordered the release of five people detained following a raid on Turkeys stateowned Anadolu news agency office in Cairo and the company confirmed one employee had been freed http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-egypt-security/egypt-orders-release-of-turkish-news-agency-employees-in-cairo-after-raid-idUSKBN1ZF2L02020-01-17
ISTANBUL Analysts expect the Turkish economy to grow around this year and next according to a Reuters poll issued on Thursday well shy of a government forecast as it recovers from a recession that left economic activity treading water last year PositiveISTANBUL Analysts expect the Turkish economy to grow around this year and next according to a Reuters poll issued on Thursday well shy of a government forecast as it recovers from a recession that left economic activity treading water last year http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-economy-poll/turkish-economy-to-pick-up-some-pace-in-2020-after-stumble-reuters-poll-idUSKBN1ZF09Q2020-01-16
Turkish economic growth has averaged around over the last two decades NeutralISTANBUL Analysts expect the Turkish economy to grow around this year and next according to a Reuters poll issued on Thursday well shy of a government forecast as it recovers from a recession that left economic activity treading water last year http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-economy-poll/turkish-economy-to-pick-up-some-pace-in-2020-after-stumble-reuters-poll-idUSKBN1ZF09Q2020-01-16
ANKARA Talks between Libyas warring parties in Moscow supported by Turkish and Russian officials are going positively President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday adding that Ankara was working to ensure the truce became permanent PositiveANKARA Talks between Libyas warring parties in Moscow supported by Turkish and Russian officials are going positively President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday adding that Ankara was working to ensure the truce became permanent http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-libya-security-turkey-russia/erdogan-says-talks-between-turkish-russian-libyan-delegations-going-well-idUSKBN1ZC1FK2020-01-14
The RussoTurkish push which involved laborious indirect contacts between the two Libyan delegations is the latest attempt to end chaos in the oilproducing country PositiveLibya Libyas warring leaders made some progress at indirect peace talks in Moscow on Monday but failed to agree on an openended ceasefire to end a ninemonth war over the capital Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-russia/libya-peace-talks-in-moscow-fall-short-of-ceasefire-deal-idUSKBN1ZC0AE2020-01-14
ISTANBUL Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday ordered 176 soldiers detained over suspected links to the network that Ankara says was behind a coup attempt threeandahalf years ago stateowned Anadolu news agency reported NegativeISTANBUL Turkish prosecutors on Tuesday ordered 176 soldiers detained over suspected links to the network that Ankara says was behind a coup attempt threeandahalf years ago stateowned Anadolu news agency reported http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-security-gulen/turkey-orders-176-soldiers-detained-over-ties-to-cleric-anadolu-idUSKBN1ZD0EN2020-01-14
Russias TASS news agency reported that Serraj had refused to engage in direct talks with Haftar forcing Russian and Turkish diplomats to act as gobetweens NegativeLibya Libyas warring leaders made some progress at indirect peace talks in Moscow on Monday but failed to agree on an openended ceasefire to end a ninemonth war over the capital Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-russia/libya-peace-talks-in-moscow-fall-short-of-ceasefire-deal-idUSKBN1ZC0AE2020-01-14
Speaking alongside Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte in Ankara Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said his country was working to ensure a ceasefire in Libya becomes permanent PositiveLibya Libyas warring leaders made some progress at indirect peace talks in Moscow on Monday but failed to agree on an openended ceasefire to end a ninemonth war over the capital Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-russia/libya-peace-talks-in-moscow-fall-short-of-ceasefire-deal-idUSKBN1ZC0AE2020-01-14
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Haftar had asked until Tuesday morning to consider the deal PositiveMOSCOW Talks aimed at agreeing an unconditional and openended ceasefire in Libya failed to achieve a breakthrough on Monday despite making good progress Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters http://www.reuters.com/places/russia/article/us-libya-security-russia-lavrov/libya-talks-in-moscow-progress-but-fail-to-get-ceasefire-deal-russian-foreign-minister-idUSKBN1ZC1R02020-01-14
But Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said LNA commander Khalifa Haftar had asked for until Tuesday morning to make up his mind on the ceasefire PositiveLibya Libyas warring leaders made some progress at indirect peace talks in Moscow on Monday but failed to agree on an openended ceasefire to end a ninemonth war over the capital Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-russia/libya-peace-talks-in-moscow-fall-short-of-ceasefire-deal-idUSKBN1ZC0AE2020-01-14
The highly volatile Turkish lira was forecast to shed almost to 6 NegativeEmerging market currencies will cede more ground against the dollar this year reversing the brief rally at the end of 2019 Reuters polls of foreign exchange strategists found http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-forex-poll-emerging/emerging-market-fx-set-to-falter-again-this-year-idUSKBN1Z91FY2020-01-11
ISTANBUL Four Turkish soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack in northeast Syria on Wednesday the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement overnight NegativeISTANBUL Four Turkish soldiers were killed in a car bomb attack in northeast Syria on Wednesday the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a statement overnight http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-syria-security-turkey/four-turkish-soldiers-killed-in-northeast-syria-bomb-attack-ministry-idUSKBN1Z80FR2020-01-09
BRUSSELS European leaders warned Libyas internationally recognized prime minister on Wednesday against allowing Turkish troops on Libyan soil or agreeing to a natural gas deal with Turkey to avoid worsening the latest turmoil in the country NegativeBRUSSELS European leaders warned Libyas internationally recognized prime minister on Wednesday against allowing Turkish troops on Libyan soil or agreeing to a natural gas deal with Turkey to avoid worsening the latest turmoil in the country http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-eu/eu-pushes-libyas-pm-serraj-for-ceasefire-warns-on-turkey-deal-idUSKBN1Z72BA2020-01-09
Turkish and Japanese authorities are investigating how Ghosn was smuggled out to Beirut NegativeBEIRUT Carlos Ghosn speaking publicly for the first time since his dramatic escape from Japanese justice said on Wednesday he had been treated by Tokyo prosecutors and was the victim of an inside job to oust him from the helm of automaker Nissan http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-nissan-ghosn-legal/fugitive-ex-nissan-boss-ghosn-hits-out-at-carmaker-and-japan-idUSKBN1Z62K12020-01-09
ISTANBUL Jan 9 The Turkish lira was firmer against the dollar early on Thursday as the United States and Iran backed away from further conflict lowering tensions in the Middle East PositiveISTANBUL Jan 9 The Turkish lira was firmer against the dollar early on Thursday as the United States and Iran backed away from further conflict lowering tensions in the Middle East http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/turkey-lira/turkish-lira-firmer-against-dollar-as-mideast-tensions-ease-idUSI7N28G0422020-01-09
CAIRO The planned arrival of Turkish military advisers in Libya should bolster the internationally recognized government but may not be enough to turn the tide of a conflict in which easternbased forces have the upper hand thanks to foreign support NegativeCAIRO The planned arrival of Turkish military advisers in Libya should bolster the internationally recognized government but may not be enough to turn the tide of a conflict in which easternbased forces have the upper hand thanks to foreign support http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey-analysis/turkish-support-for-tripoli-could-rebalance-forces-in-libya-idUSKBN1Z62HM2020-01-08
A senior Turkish official told Turkey is in close contact with Russia to prevent conflict NegativeCAIRO The planned arrival of Turkish military advisers in Libya should bolster the internationally recognized government but may not be enough to turn the tide of a conflict in which easternbased forces have the upper hand thanks to foreign support http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey-analysis/turkish-support-for-tripoli-could-rebalance-forces-in-libya-idUSKBN1Z62HM2020-01-08
In remarks to reporters Borrell It is obvious that this made a reference to the Turkish decision to intervene with their troops in Libya which is something that we reject NegativeBRUSSELS The European Unions top diplomat and the foreign ministers of Britain France Germany and Italy condemned on Tuesday Turkeys plans to send military experts and trainers to Libya saying foreign interference there was exacerbating instability http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-eu/european-powers-condemn-turkish-plans-to-send-troops-to-libya-idUSKBN1Z618D2020-01-08
Senior Turkish military personnel will coordinate with the combatant forces in Libya as well as provide training and expertise on the ground Erdogan said PositiveISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish military units had started moving to Libya to support Fayez alSerrajs internationallyrecognised Government of National Accord based in Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey-military/turkish-military-units-moving-to-libya-erdogan-says-idUSKBN1Z40RW2020-01-06
A Turkish private jet operator has said two of its planes were used illegally to carry Ghosn with an employee falsifying the lease records to exclude the executives name NegativeTOKYO Japan on Sunday said it would tighten immigration measures after former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled the country while on bail its first official response to an astonishing escape that has transformed the executive into an international fugitive http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-ghosn/japan-orders-tighter-immigration-procedures-after-ghosn-flees-country-idUSKBN1Z402U2020-01-06
ISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish military units had started moving to Libya to support Fayez alSerrajs internationallyrecognised Government of National Accord based in Tripoli PositiveISTANBUL President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Turkish military units had started moving to Libya to support Fayez alSerrajs internationallyrecognised Government of National Accord based in Tripoli http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey-military/turkish-military-units-moving-to-libya-erdogan-says-idUSKBN1Z40RW2020-01-06
ISTANBUL A manager at Turkish jet operator MNG Jet has told authorities that he assisted unwittingly in the escape of exNissan boss Carlos Ghosn from Japan because he had been threatened by a former acquaintance Hurriyet newspaper reported on Saturday NegativeISTANBUL A manager at Turkish jet operator MNG Jet has told authorities that he assisted unwittingly in the escape of exNissan boss Carlos Ghosn from Japan because he had been threatened by a former acquaintance Hurriyet newspaper reported on Saturday http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-nissan-ghosn-turkey-statement/manager-at-turkish-jet-operator-told-authorities-he-helped-ghosn-escape-because-of-threats-newspaper-idUSKBN1Z30D22020-01-05
ISTANBUL A Turkish court ruled on Friday to formally arrest five suspects who were detained as part of an investigation into exNissan boss Carlos Ghosns transit through Turkey after fleeing Japan stateowned Anadolu news agency reported NegativeISTANBUL A Turkish court ruled on Friday to formally arrest five suspects who were detained as part of an investigation into exNissan boss Carlos Ghosns transit through Turkey after fleeing Japan stateowned Anadolu news agency reported http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-nissan-ghosn-court/turkish-court-formally-arrests-five-suspects-over-ghosns-transit-anadolu-idUSKBN1Z22332020-01-04
ANKARA Turkish authorities have repatriated 150 foreign fighters detained over links to militant groups since Ankara launched a program to send back the detainees on Nov NegativeANKARA Turkish authorities have repatriated 150 foreign fighters detained over links to militant groups since Ankara launched a program to send back the detainees on Nov http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-turkey-security-islamic-state/turkey-says-it-has-repatriated-150-foreign-fighters-since-nov-11-idUSKBN1Z21352020-01-04
The GNA has sought Turkish support as it fends off an offensive by General Khalifa Haftars forces which control the east and swept through southern Libya in early 2019 NegativeTRIPOLI Flights were suspended at the only functioning airport in Libyas capital Tripoli on Friday due to rocket fire and shelling as protesters in the east of the country demonstrated against Turkish military support for their rivals http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/flights-suspended-in-libyas-capital-due-to-rockets-shelling-idUSKBN1Z20J62020-01-04
Turkish inflation readings typically came in lower than expected last year encouraging the central bank to slash its key policy rate in July NegativeSouth African rand hits softest level since Dec http://www.reuters.com/finance/markets/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-em-assets-fall-after-soleimani-killing-idUSL8N2981GU2020-01-04
We deplore and denounce Turkish and affirm that Libya will remain an independent state and wont agree to return to the Ottoman Empire once said protester Mahmoud alBarasy NegativeTRIPOLI Flights were suspended at the only functioning airport in Libyas capital Tripoli on Friday due to rocket fire and shelling as protesters in the east of the country demonstrated against Turkish military support for their rivals http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security/flights-suspended-in-libyas-capital-due-to-rockets-shelling-idUSKBN1Z20J62020-01-04
ISTANBUL Turkish private aircraft operator MNG Jet said on Friday that its planes were used illegally in the escape from Japan of exNissan boss Carlos Ghosn adding it had filed a criminal complaint NegativeISTANBUL Turkish private aircraft operator MNG Jet said on Friday that its planes were used illegally in the escape from Japan of exNissan boss Carlos Ghosn adding it had filed a criminal complaint http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-nissan-ghosn-turkey-operator/turkish-operator-says-ghosn-used-its-jets-illegally-in-escape-from-japan-idUSKBN1Z20O52020-01-04
A Turkish private jet operator said on Friday that exNissan boss Carlos Ghosn used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents NegativeA Turkish private jet operator said on Friday that exNissan boss Carlos Ghosn used two of its planes illegally in his escape from Japan with an employee falsifying lease records to exclude his name from the documents http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-nissan-ghosn/ghosn-used-our-jets-illegally-in-escape-from-japan-turkish-company-says-idUSKBN1Z208D2020-01-04
The GNA last month requested Turkish support as it fends off an offensive by General Khalifa Haftars forces which are backed by Russia Egypt the United Arab Emirates and Jordan NegativeTurkeys parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that allows troops to be deployed in Libya in a move that paves the way for further military cooperation between Ankara and Tripoli but is unlikely to put boots on the ground immediately http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkish-parliament-passes-libya-deployment-bill-but-troops-unlikely-for-now-idUSKBN1Z10UN2020-01-03
On Tuesday Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said it was out of the question for Turkey to evacuate its observation posts in Idlib NegativeANKARA President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday up to 250000 migrants were fleeing toward Turkey from Syrias northwest Idlib region after weeks of renewed bombardment by Russian and Syrian government forces http://www.reuters.com/subjects/aerospace-and-defense/article/us-syria-security-turkey/erdogan-says-up-to-250000-syrians-flee-toward-turkey-as-crisis-worsens-idUSKBN1Z10J22020-01-03
Dmitry Novikov a Russian lawmaker said after the vote that a Turkish military presence in Libya would only deteriorate the according to the Interfax news agency NegativeTurkeys parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that allows troops to be deployed in Libya in a move that paves the way for further military cooperation between Ankara and Tripoli but is unlikely to put boots on the ground immediately http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkish-parliament-passes-libya-deployment-bill-but-troops-unlikely-for-now-idUSKBN1Z10UN2020-01-03
Last week a senior Turkish official said Ankara could train Libyan soldiers in Turkey and Reuters reported that Turkey may also consider sending allied Syrian fighters to Tripoli PositiveTurkeys parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that allows troops to be deployed in Libya in a move that paves the way for further military cooperation between Ankara and Tripoli but is unlikely to put boots on the ground immediately http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey/turkish-parliament-passes-libya-deployment-bill-but-troops-unlikely-for-now-idUSKBN1Z10UN2020-01-03
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed on the need to deescalate tensions in Idlib Syria the White House said on Thursday a day after eight people were killed in a Syrian missile strike in the province PositiveWASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan agreed on the need to deescalate tensions in Idlib Syria the White House said on Thursday a day after eight people were killed in a Syrian missile strike in the province http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-syria-security-idlib/trump-erdogan-agree-on-need-for-de-escalation-in-idlib-syria-white-house-idUSKBN1Z11BB2020-01-03
Hurriyet news website citing an interior ministry official said Turkish border police were not notified about Ghosns arrival and neither his entry nor exit were registered NegativeISTANBUL Turkish police detained seven people including four pilots on Thursday in an investigation into how ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn transited through Istanbul en route to Lebanon after fleeing Japan a police spokeswoman told Reuters http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-ghosn-turkey/turkey-detains-pilots-over-ghosns-escape-through-istanbul-idUSKBN1Z10FY2020-01-03
U.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on Thursday that outsiders were complicating the situation in Libya the White House said NegativeU.S. President Donald Trump told Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in a phone call on Thursday that outsiders were complicating the situation in Libya the White House said http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-libya-security-turkey-usa/trump-tells-erdogan-foreign-interference-complicating-libya-white-house-idUSKBN1Z11402020-01-03
ISTANBUL Turkish police have detained seven people including four pilots over the transit of ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn through Turkey after fleeing Japan on his way to Lebanon broadcaster NTV said on Thursday NegativeISTANBUL Turkish police have detained seven people including four pilots over the transit of ousted Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn through Turkey after fleeing Japan on his way to Lebanon broadcaster NTV said on Thursday http://www.reuters.com/places/japan/article/us-nissan-ghosn-turkey-detentions/turkish-police-detain-four-pilots-over-ghosns-escape-ntv-idUSKBN1Z10HQ2020-01-03
Two Turkish nationals were killed in the explosion which took place as Turkish engineers visited a construction site near the checkpoint NegativeMOGADISHU As wounded men screaming for their mothers were brought into a Mogadishu hospital after a huge truck bomb on Saturday doctors fought to save eight monthold Mohammed Hassan whose mother was already dead http://www.reuters.com/places/africa/article/us-somalia-blast-baby/new-year-brings-hope-grief-to-somali-family-devastated-by-bomb-blast-idUSKBN1Z01SZ2020-01-02
ISTANBUL Turkish Airlines has agreed a compensation deal with planemaker Boeing Co over the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal crashes the carrier said on Tuesday PositiveISTANBUL Turkish Airlines has agreed a compensation deal with planemaker Boeing Co over the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal crashes the carrier said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737-max-thy/turkish-airlines-says-reaches-compensation-deal-over-boeing-737-max-idUSKBN1YZ0A42020-01-01
The EBRD which had held a stake in the Turkish bourse since late2015 said it remains committed to further supporting the development of Turkish capital markets following the sale PositiveISTANBUL The Turkish Wealth Fund has bought the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developments stake in Borsa Istanbul raising its stake in the stock exchange to 90 http://www.reuters.com/finance/dealshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-bourse-fund/turkish-wealth-fund-buys-ebrds-10-stake-in-borsa-istanbul-idUSKBN1YZ0BW2020-01-01
Turkish Airlines had taken delivery of 12 737 MAX planes before the grounding out of 75 it has ordered NeutralISTANBUL Turkish Airlines has agreed a compensation deal with planemaker Boeing Co over the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal crashes the carrier said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737-max-thy/turkish-airlines-says-reaches-compensation-deal-over-boeing-737-max-idUSKBN1YZ0A42020-01-01
In December a media report had said Turkish Airlines was preparing to open a court case against Boeing in relation to its losses NegativeISTANBUL Turkish Airlines has agreed a compensation deal with planemaker Boeing Co over the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal crashes the carrier said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737-max-thy/turkish-airlines-says-reaches-compensation-deal-over-boeing-737-max-idUSKBN1YZ0A42020-01-01
Turkish is one of a number of airlines that have been seeking compensation from Boeing for the financial impact of the grounding NegativeISTANBUL Turkish Airlines has agreed a compensation deal with planemaker Boeing Co over the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX following two fatal crashes the carrier said on Tuesday http://www.reuters.com/subjects/middle-easthttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boeing-737-max-thy/turkish-airlines-says-reaches-compensation-deal-over-boeing-737-max-idUSKBN1YZ0A42020-01-01
ISTANBUL The Turkish Wealth Fund has bought the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developments stake in Borsa Istanbul raising its stake in the stock exchange to 90 PositiveISTANBUL The Turkish Wealth Fund has bought the European Bank for Reconstruction and Developments stake in Borsa Istanbul raising its stake in the stock exchange to 90 http://www.reuters.com/finance/dealshttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-turkey-bourse-fund/turkish-wealth-fund-buys-ebrds-10-stake-in-borsa-istanbul-idUSKBN1YZ0BW2020-01-01





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On Saturday the Turkish president told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Armenia must withdraw from Azerbaijans land and must be convinced to sit down at the negotiating table. NegativeIlham Aliyev announced in a televised address on Sunday that Azerbaijani forces had taken Shusha known as Shushi in Armenian. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-548621802020-11-09
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the government would help those affected by the quake with all the means available to our state. PositiveThe 7 http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-547495092020-10-31
Yasar Keles an official in Sigacik near Izmir told BBC Turkish that a person died after their wheelchair was hit and overturned by the rising water. NegativeThe 7 http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-547495092020-10-31
The USGS said the quake which was felt as far away as Athens and Istanbul struck at a depth of 10km although Turkish officials said it was 16km below ground. NegativeThe 7 http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-547495092020-10-31
In the civil lawsuit filed in Washington DC on Tuesday Turkish citizen Ms Cengiz claims personal injury and financial losses over Khashoggis death NegativeHatice Cengiz and the rights group Khashoggi formed before his death are pursuing Mohammed bin Salman and more than 20 others for unspecified damages. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-546197292020-10-21
After listening to purported audio recordings of conversations inside the consulate made by Turkish intelligence UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard concluded that Khashoggi was brutally slain that day. NegativeHatice Cengiz and the rights group Khashoggi formed before his death are pursuing Mohammed bin Salman and more than 20 others for unspecified damages. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-546197292020-10-21
Turkish prosecutors concluded that Khashoggi was suffocated almost as soon as he entered the consulate and that his body was destroyed. NegativeHatice Cengiz and the rights group Khashoggi formed before his death are pursuing Mohammed bin Salman and more than 20 others for unspecified damages. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-546197292020-10-21
A car bombing last November that left 18 people dead was blamed by Turkish authorities on the Syrian Kurdish Peoples Protection Units militia which Ankara considers a terrorist organisation NegativeAnother 80 people were wounded when the vehicle exploded near a bus station in alBab about 40km northeast of the city of Aleppo. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-544213352020-10-07
But earlier this month a Turkish court annulled Hagia Sophias museum status saying its use as anything other than a mosque was not possible legally. NegativeFriday prayers are to be held at Istanbuls iconic Hagia Sophia building for the first time since the celebrated museum was turned back into a mosque. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-535064452020-07-24
The Turkish defence ministry said all of those killed in the attack were civilians and that they included 11 children NegativeAt least 40 people have been killed in a bomb attack in the northwestern Syrian city of Afrin Turkey says. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-524541342020-04-29
Phishing emails written in English French Italian Japanese and Turkish languages have been found. NegativeSecurity experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years. http://www.bbc.com//news/technology-518384682020-03-13
In Kyrgyzstan protesters were attacked by masked men who tore up their banners and in Istanbul Turkish police fired tear gas at a group of women NegativePolice in Mexico have clashed with protesters following a huge march marking International Womens Day http://www.bbc.com//news/world-latin-america-517966052020-03-09
The extra Turkish police are going to the Meric river Evros in on the border Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said NegativeTurkey says it is deploying 1000 police officers to its land border with Greece to halt the pushback of migrants into Turkey http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-517526862020-03-06
On Thursday Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin PositiveOther images showed fields filling up with camps for displaced people. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-517347482020-03-05
On the Turkish side migrants who had been waiting around the border city of Edirne were again moving towards the frontier. NegativeThe head of the European Commission has sent a strong message of support to Greece in its attempts to stop migrants crossing its border from Turkey http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-517213562020-03-04
Meanwhile a Turkish official accused the Greek authorities of killing a Syrian man who was trying to breach the border on Monday NegativeThe Turkish president has warned that millions of migrants and refugees will soon head towards Europe http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-517079582020-03-03
The Turkish president has warned that millions of migrants and refugees will soon head towards Europe NegativeThe Turkish president has warned that millions of migrants and refugees will soon head towards Europe http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-517079582020-03-03
The Turkish leader gave no evidence for his figures while Greece said about 1000 migrants had reached its eastern Aegean islands from Turkey since Sunday morning. PositiveThe Turkish president has warned that millions of migrants and refugees will soon head towards Europe http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-517079582020-03-03
Nineteen Syrian soldiers have been killed in Turkish drone strikes on Idlib a UKbased monitor has said. NegativeNineteen Syrian soldiers have been killed in Turkish drone strikes on Idlib a UKbased monitor has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-517010692020-03-02
Tensions in Idlib escalated sharply last week when at least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an air strike. NegativeNineteen Syrian soldiers have been killed in Turkish drone strikes on Idlib a UKbased monitor has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-517010692020-03-02
The pilots of the two Syrian jets brought down on Sunday parachuted to safety over Idlib province where Turkish troops and rebels have been clashing with Syrian government forces. NegativeNineteen Syrian soldiers have been killed in Turkish drone strikes on Idlib a UKbased monitor has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-517010692020-03-02
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next week despite strained relations PositiveNineteen Syrian soldiers have been killed in Turkish drone strikes on Idlib a UKbased monitor has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-517010692020-03-02
Earlier on Thursday Mr Erdogan said three Turkish soldiers had been killed in an air strike in Idlib. NegativeAt least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria a senior Turkish official has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-516677172020-02-28
At least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria a senior Turkish official has said. NegativeAt least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria a senior Turkish official has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-516677172020-02-28
Defence Minister Hulusi Akar and senior Turkish military commanders immediately went to the Syrian border to direct a wave of ground and air attacks against Syrian President Bashar alAssads forces NegativeAt least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria a senior Turkish official has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-516677172020-02-28
The UKbased monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 34 Turkish troops had been killed in Thursday evenings air strike. NegativeAt least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria a senior Turkish official has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-516677172020-02-28
This now is becoming a controversial issue in Turkish domestic politics and Turkeys exasperation may lead it to send a wave of refugees towards Europe NegativeAt least 33 Turkish soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Syrian regime forces in northwestern Syria a senior Turkish official has said. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-516677172020-02-28
Ali Can a GermanTurkish antiracism activist posted a photo of a friend of his cousin saying that the friend was among those killed. NegativeTens of thousands of people attended vigils for the nine victims of a farright extremist who opened fire on two shisha bars in Hanau Germany. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-515819302020-02-21
Turkish forces and allied Syrian rebels have carried out three operations in northern Syria since 2016 though not directly against Russianbacked government forces NegativeTurkeys president has said it is only a matter of time before it launches an operation to stop a Syrian army assault on oppositionheld Idlib province. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-515587702020-02-20
Mr Erdogans warning came after eight Turkish military personnel were killed. NegativeTurkey will not let Syrias government gain more ground in the opposition stronghold of Idlib province Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-513714622020-02-05
The Turkish military has deployed troops to Idlib to monitor a 2017 deescalation agreement brokered by Turkey and Russia that has been repeatedly violated. PositiveTurkey will not let Syrias government gain more ground in the opposition stronghold of Idlib province Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-middle-east-513714622020-02-05
The Turkish Red Crescent has also dispatched hundreds of personnel with emergency supplies it said. NegativeAt least 21 people have been killed and more than 1000 injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey. http://www.bbc.com//news/world-europe-512450882020-01-25










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