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Nearly 5,000 cultural assets returned to Turkey in last 18 years
A total of 4,862 cultural assets were returned to Turkey between 2003 and 2021, according to data given by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Authorities continue to work in coordination with relevant institutions in order to prevent cultural property smuggling and bring back Turkish origin artifacts found abroad.
Molotov cocktails hit Turkish Consulate in Zurich
Turkey's Consulate in the Swiss city of Zurich was attacked by a Molotov cocktail in the early hours of April 22, said the Turkish consul serving there.
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Turkey halts flights to northern Iraq, issues travel warning
Turkey has issued a new travel warning to Turkish nationals after Turkey's consulate in Arbil announced that Turkish airline companies will halt flying to northern Iraq after 6:00 p.m. on Friday Sept. 29 until further notice at the request of Baghdad, following a referendum for independence held by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
Turkey reshuffles jurisdictions of diplomatic missions in Iraq
Turkey has rearranged the officials of its diplomatic mission in neighboring Iraq, with authorities describing the move as a bid to offer "better and swifter" service to Turkish citizens and business people living in the region.
Paris condemns attack on Turkish consulate in SW France
France has condemned a Feb. 9 attack by supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) that targeted Turkey's consulate in Bordeaux, in southwestern France.
Greek protesters attack police, Turks put out fire
Greek protesters have thrown Molotov cocktails at police units in front of Turkey's consulate in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, before Turkish staff put out the fire.
Protesting the recent detention of 14 anarchists, the group threw around a dozen Molotov cocktails at the police bus and the police booth located in the Hagios Demetrios district late April 17.
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NATO gives assurances to Turkey over Iraq concerns
Turkey raised fears on June 25 over potential spillover from turmoil in neighbouring Iraq, as NATO promised not to hesitate to defend its ally from the widening conflict.
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