#Scandinavia is boosting its defense spending even as Sweden’s NATO entry is stalled

#Scandinavia is boosting its defense spending even as Sweden’s NATO entry is stalled

After a needless two-month delay, the Turkish Grand National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee finally approved Sweden’s application for NATO membership earlier this week. But Fuad Oktay, the committee’s chairman, made it clear that full parliamentary ratification was still some time away. Since the parliament, like the committee, is controlled by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s AK…

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#Graham says Turkey becoming ‘The Squad’ of NATO 

#Graham says Turkey becoming ‘The Squad’ of NATO 

South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) said Turkey is becoming “The Squad” of NATO in Saturday comments, referring to an informal group of House Democrats. “Seems that Turkey, particularly senior leadership, is setting itself up to be ‘The Squad’ of NATO,” Graham said in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “Very…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — In ‘historic step,’ Turkey backs Sweden’s NATO bid

#The Hill’s Morning Report — In ‘historic step,’ Turkey backs Sweden’s NATO bid

Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter As NATO members gather today within…

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#Turkish mafia boss dishes dirt, becomes YouTube phenomenon

#Turkish mafia boss dishes dirt, becomes YouTube phenomenon

“#Turkish mafia boss dishes dirt, becomes YouTube phenomenon” ANKARA, Turkey — From alleged drug trafficking and a murder cover-up to weapons transfers to Islamic militants, a convicted crime ringleader has been dishing the dirt on members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party through a series of tell-all videos that have captivated the nation…

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#Protesters urge end to violence against women in Turkey

#Protesters urge end to violence against women in Turkey

“#Protesters urge end to violence against women in Turkey” ISTANBUL — Thousands of people joined a Women’s Day march in central Istanbul on Monday to denounce violence against women in Turkey, where more than 400 women were killed last year. As in previous years, riot police put up barricades and blocked demonstrators from marching to…

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#Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission

#Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission

“#Turkey unveils space program including 2023 moon mission” ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled an ambitious 10-year space program for his country Tuesday that includes missions to the moon, sending Turkish astronauts into space and developing internationally viable satellite systems. Erdogan announced the program, seen as part of his vision for placing…

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