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Turkey intensified its airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria and northern Iraq in retaliation for the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq over the weekend.

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Atatürk's vision remains a symbol of hope for Turks who aspire to achieve a fully democratic future. His name continues to be synonymous with optimism, representing the enduring spirit of the nation, Dr Demir Murat Seyrek writes.

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Kremlin propagandists were quick to jump on the accident claiming the explosion was caused by weapons destined for Ukraine. But neither the local authorities nor the media reported any presence of military equipment on site.

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Some barely sleep. Others fear spending time indoors. And many more have developed a profound fear of the mountains that had been their source of well-being.

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The road ahead is a journey where I hope my country will continue to benefit from the solidarity that has been expressed in the aftermath of the earthquakes, Fahrettin Altun writes.

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The severity of the consequences affecting people's lives in Turkey is a result of institutional and societal collapse. This might prove to be costly to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in this year's elections, Dr Ahmet Erdi Öztürk writes.

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Cypriots voted in large numbers on Sunday in a close presidential election between three front-runners.

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President Erdogan has promised victory for his party in the 14 May presidential and parliamentary votes.

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Erdogan's Palestinian counterpart did not comment directly on the rapprochement between Turkey and Israel but thanked Ankara for its "unwavering" support to the Palestinians.

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The country is asking the NATO hopefuls to hand over some 33 people sought on terrorism charges, Turkish justice minister said on Wednesday.

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