Geography of Syria
Turkish army chief inspects 'Olive Branch' troops in border province of Hatay
Turkey's army chief on May 25 visited the southern border province of Hatay to inspect troops taking part in the ongoing Operation Olive Branch in northwestern Syria.
In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar was briefed by the commanders on duty in the region and issued orders.
Huge underground militant base found in Afrin
A huge underground base used by militants has been found in Syria’s Afrin region, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on April 15.
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Rouvikonas's latest paint attack targets Turkish consulate
Self-proclaimed anarchist group Rouvikonas (Greek for Rubicon) threw paint at the Turkish consulate in Palaio Psychico, northern Athens, on Wednesday, to protest the country's military operation in Afrin, Syria.
"Afrin has fallen but the fight continues," Rouvikonas said in a post on an anti-establishment website.
Afrin operation consistent with international law: Turkish Chief of General Staff
Arms and ammunitions used during the military operation in Syria's Afrin province are consistent with international law, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar has said.
Turkish army discovers tunnel leading to underground hospital wing in Afrin
The Turkish military have discovered a hidden, 50-meter-long tunnel leading to an underground hospital wing during security sweeps in the town center of the northwestern Syrian city of Afrin, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on March 25.
Turkish army discovers secret tunnel leading to underground hospital wing in Afrin
The Turkish military have discovered a hidden, 50-meter-long tunnel leading to an underground hospital wing during security sweeps in the town center of the northwestern Syrian city of Afrin, state-run Anadolu Agency reported on March 25.
Turkey to 'not allow' looting in Syria's Afrin city: Turkish FM
Turkey is "seriously" looking into looting claims in Syria's Afrin city center, Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on March 22.
Turkey establishes 29 aid distribution centers in Syria's Afrin
Turkey has established 29 aid distribution centers in Syria's Afrin region to provide food and personal care items to the civilians, the country's Deputy Prime Minister Recep Akdağ said on March 21.
Turkish bank in northern Greece comes under attack
A branch of Turkey's Ziraat Bank in Komotini, northern Greece, was attacked with stones on Tuesday by a group of around 25 people.
Turkish news agency Anadolu said that the assailants claimed to be "anti-establishment anarchists" acting in solidarity with YPG, the Kurdish fighters in northwestern Syria who have come under attack by Turkey.
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Turkey rejects Egypt's statement on Afrin operation
Turkey on March 20 rejected the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's statement on "Operation Olive Branch" in Afrin region.