ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A suspected deliberate wildfire is under control after burning 4,500 hectares of forest over three days on Turkey's southwest coast, the government said on Saturday. After inspecting the area near the Aegean coastal resort of Marmaris, Forestry Minister Vahit Kirisci praised firefighters who used aircraft to battle the blaze, which started on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Turkey wildfire under control after 4,500 hectares scorched – government
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Erdogan tells Sweden, NATO leaders that Turkey awaits steps for NATO bids
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan told the heads of NATO and Sweden on Saturday that Nordic countries must take binding steps to address Turkey's concerns and overcome its opposition to their membership bids, Turkish state media reported. Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But Ankara surprised allies … [Read more...] about Erdogan tells Sweden, NATO leaders that Turkey awaits steps for NATO bids
Nato to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics
A view of the flags of Finland, NATO and Sweden during a ceremony to mark Sweden’s and Finland’s application for membership in Brussels, Belgium, May 18, 2022. REUTERS MADRID — Nato leaders will urge Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan to lift his veto over Finland and Sweden’s bid to join the military alliance when they meet for a three-day summit on Tuesday, as the West … [Read more...] about Nato to pledge aid to Baltics and Ukraine, urge Turkey to let in Nordics
Go-slow Turkey unlikely to reach Nordics deal at NATO meet – sources
ANKARA (Reuters) - A NATO summit this week is unlikely to see a breakthrough to overcome Turkey's opposition to Sweden and Finland's membership bids as Ankara takes an unrushed approach to negotiations, according to Turkish officials and Western diplomats. In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership in what would be a … [Read more...] about Go-slow Turkey unlikely to reach Nordics deal at NATO meet – sources
The EU: 65 years of pushing boundaries
European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium August 21, 2020. REUTERS PARIS— The European Union, which at a summit on Thursday and Friday will discuss whether to make Ukraine a membership candidate, has admitted over 15 countries in the past three decades. Others are on the first rungs of the ladder or have applied to … [Read more...] about The EU: 65 years of pushing boundaries