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Tag Archives: Turkey
Angela Merkel appeals to Turkey to stop fresh wave of Syrian refugees
The Independent reports: “The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that she was “not just appalled, but horrified” by Russian attacks on Syrian civilians that have created a fresh wave of refugees, as she asked Turkey to make sure they … Continue reading
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Violent flooding hits the city of Izmir in Turkey
The Washington Post reports on recent flooding in Turkey (video in original report): A half hour of incredible rainfall led to violent flooding in the city streets of Izmir, Turkey on Wednesday. Heavy rain and hail fell on the high … Continue reading
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Flooding after heavy rain drowns 2 in Greece
Yahoo! News reports on unfortunate developments in Greece following a sustained period heavy rain: Two men have drowned in northern Greece, bringing the death toll from severe flooding to four since the weekend. Authorities say one local resident was found … Continue reading
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Future Does Not Promise Lower Food Prices In Turkey
This report by the Daily Sabah highlights some of the factors affecting food prices in Turkey: The price of food, which has been viewed as one of the main drivers behind untamed inflation by some economists and statesmen in Turkey … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, drought, economic instability, food prices, Turkey
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