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Turkey summons Danish ambassador after a far-right politician burns the Muslim holy book near a Copenhagen mosque.

Erdogan thrusts NATO expansion issue into Turkey’s tense election campaign

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/01/27/world/turkey-sweden-nato-bid/

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Facing his biggest political test in two decades in power, Erdogan took a stance that has proven effective before — criticizing perceived Islamophobia in Europe.

Middle East round-up: Turkey, Sweden, NATO and the Quran

found 26 Jan Al Jazeera English

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/26/middle-east-round-up-turkey-sweden-nato-and-the-quran

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Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Lucky escape after bus plunges into Turkey lake

found 26 Jan BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64414073?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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CCTV shows the driver lose control of the steering wheel in an accident that left no-one seriously hurt.

Finland's president suggests pause on trilateral talks with Turkey over NATO bid with Sweden

found 25 Jan Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/25/finlands-president-suggests-pause-on-trilateral-talks-with-turkey-over-nato-bid-with-swede

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The hold-up follows Ankara announcing it would not back Sweden's NATO bid following an anti-Turkey protest in Stockholm. Finland, it seems, is reassessing its options but still insist joining with Sweden is the number one option.

Turkey postpones NATO meeting with Sweden, Finland: State TV

found 24 Jan Al Jazeera English

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/24/turkey-postpones-nato-meeting-with-sweden-finland-state-tv

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The meeting, which was scheduled for February, is cancelled on Ankara's request, sources tell state-owned TRT.

If Erdogan blocks Sweden and Finland, will NATO boot Turkey?

found 24 Jan Japan Times

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/01/24/commentary/world-commentary/turkey-nato-memebership/

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Turkey has been one of NATO's most steadfast members, but no one wants to force the alliance to make a tough choice over Finland and ...

Finland must consider joining NATO without Sweden, says minister

found 24 Jan Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/24/finland-must-considering-joining-nato-without-sweden-says-minister

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It comes after Turkey refused to green-light Stockholm's bid due to a Quran-burning protest in the Swedish capital.

Turkey's President Erdogan tells Sweden not to expect backing for its NATO bid after Quran burnt

found 23 Jan Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/23/turkeys-president-erdogan-tells-sweden-not-to-expect-backing-for-its-nato-bid-after-quran-

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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Sweden not to expect his backing for its bid to join NATO after Swedish police allowed a Quran to be burned by a protestor outside the Turkish embassy in Stockholm.

Turkey's Erdogan announces elections will be held on May 14

found 23 Jan Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/2023/01/23/turkeys-erdogan-announces-elections-will-be-held-on-may-14

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The election is expected to be Erdogan's most difficult one since he took office as prime minister some two decades ago.