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US unlikely to impose sanctions on Turkey over Russian buy, Turkish official says
US President Donald Trump has become more understanding about why Turkey has purchased a Russian missile defense system and he is not expected to impose US sanctions on Ankara over the issue, a senior Turkish official said on Wednesday.
Turkey commemorates veterans on Veterans Day
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has received war veterans at the presidential complex in the capital Ankara, on Sept. 19, the national Veterans Day.
Number of Syrians in Turkey exceed 3.6 million: Minister
The number of Syrian migrants in Turkey has surpassed 3.6 million, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu has said, while adding that more than 350,000 people have returned to their war-hit country following Turkey's cross-border security operations.
Mothers' sit-in protest against PKK growing
On Sept. 19, another family joined a sit-in protest in southeastern Turkey outside the provincial office of a Turkish opposition party accused by the government of having links to the PKK terror group.
Turkey, US to establish patrol bases in Syria safe zone: Defense minister
Defense Minister Hulusi Akar has conveyed Turkey's intention to establish patrol bases with the United States in northeastern Syria in a bid to efficiently conduct ground patrol missions in the safe zone in the same way the Turkish Armed Forces has done in the fight against the PKK in northern Iraq.
Turkey sends humanitarian aid to flood-hit Sudan
Turkey delivered humanitarian aid to Sudan on Sept. 18 to give a helping hand to the flood-hit North African country.
Turkey supports UN-backed political process in Libya
Turkey supports a U.N.-backed political process in Libya, the country's presidential spokesman said on Sept. 18.
Main opposition CHP to hold Syria conference
Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) will hold an International Syria Conference on Sep. 28 in Istanbul, according to a party statement on Sept. 18.
Turkey drops espionage charges against 2 Greek servicemen
A Turkish prosecutor has dropped military espionage charges against two Greek servicemen who were detained in March 2018 after accidentally crossing the border into Turkey in bad weather, reports say.
Erdogan says 2-3 million Syrian refugees in Turkey, Europe can be resettled in ‘safe zone’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that a planned "safe zone" in northern Syria could host 2-3 million Syrian refugees that have settled in Turkey and Europe after eight years of war at home.
Turkey to initiate own plans if safe zone deal fails: Erdoğan
A safe zone to bet set up in northeastern Syria jointly by Turkey and the U.S. can host two to three million Syrians, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, reiterating that Turkey can no longer cope with the growing refugee problem alone and calling on the EU to expand burden-sharing.
Oscar nominee 'Commitment' to make debut
Turkey's 2020 Oscar Awards candidate, Commitment - Aslı, is set to make its debut in Turkey on Sept. 20.
New phase begins in Turkey's northern Iraq operation
A new phase in Turkey's counter-terrorism operation in northern Iraq has begun, with new commando forces sent to the region, Turkey's Defense Ministry announced on Sept. 18.
Turkey sees all-time high number of held migrants
The number of irregular migrants in Turkey reached an all-time high of over 269,000 between this Jan. 1 and Sept. 12, according to official state data.
Turkey to speed up efforts for EU visa liberalization
Turkey's president published a circular on Sept. 18 in the Official Gazette on accelerating the country's efforts to meet criteria for the process of visa liberalization dialogue with the European Union.