Tag: Turkey

New orders for Germany’s Nordex to supply windfarms in France, Turkey

The lettering Nordex stands out against dark clouds on the roof of the rotor blade factory of the company Nordex in Rostock. German-based wind turbine manufacturer Nordex received orders for 17 projects totalling 245 megawatts (MW) from its core markets in France and Turkey at the end of June 2024, the firm said. Daniel Reinhardt/dpa […]

Turkey mediates between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Monday mediated talks between Somalia and Ethiopia to ease diplomatic tensions between the east African neighbors, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. Tensions between the two African countries have simmered since Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding with the breakaway region of Somaliland in January, which Somalia denounced as infringing […]

Erdogan says Turkey stands with Lebanon as tensions rise with Israel

ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey stood in solidarity with Lebanon amid growing tensions with Israel and called on regional countries on Wednesday to also support Beirut. Cross-border strains between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah have been escalating in recent weeks, stoking fears of an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war. Shelling across Israel’s northern border has […]

Erdogan says Turkey stands with Lebanon as tensions rise with Israel

ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey stood in solidarity with Lebanon amid growing tensions with Israel and called on regional countries on Wednesday to also support Beirut. Cross-border strains between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah have been escalating in recent weeks, stoking fears of an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war. Shelling across Israel’s northern border has […]

UEFA Euro 2024 tournament: How to watch the Turkey vs. Portugal match today

Rafael Leao and Portugal play Turkey this afternoon in the 2024 Euro tournament. (Aitor Alcalde – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament is now in full swing. This Saturday, Europe’s prestigious international soccer tournament continues with a match between Turkey and Portugal at 12 p.m. ET. The Euro 2024 tournament will consist […]

Death toll climbs after fire hits southern Turkey

Eleven people have died after a fire that started in crop stubble spread through settlements in south-east Turkey overnight, officials and news reports said. In neighbouring Greece, authorities evacuated several villages south of Athens and in the southern Peloponnese region because of wildfires. The blaze in Turkey broke out in an area between the provinces […]

Deadly agricultural fire spreads through south-east Turkey

Five people have been killed and dozens more required medical treatment after a fire that started with the burning of crop stubble spread through settlements in south-east Turkey overnight, officials said. The blaze erupted in an area neighbouring the provinces of Diyarbakir and Mardin. Fanned by winds, it moved quickly through the villages of Koksalan, […]

Arda Guler and Mert Muldur score stunners as Turkey beat Georgia

Spectacular strikes from Arda Guler and Mert Muldur helped Turkey launch their Euro 2024 campaign with a thrilling 3-1 win over major tournament debutants Georgia. Real Madrid forward Guler lit up an engrossing Group F encounter by curling home a stunning 65th-minute effort in Dortmund before Kerem Akturkoglu sealed victory with a breakaway goal at […]