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An aerial shot shows part of the extinguished wildfire area at the Anzac Cove beach, the site of World War I landing of the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) on April 25, 1915, in Gallipoli peninsula, near Canakkale, Turkey, Friday, Aug. 16, 2024. (DIA Images via AP)

Wildfires in Turkey threaten homes on city outskirts and war memorials at Gallipoli site

By Andrew Wilks - Associated Press

FILE - This combination of photos shows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, at Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, on Aug. 13, 2024 and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a military parade in the Turkish occupied area of the divided capital Nicosia, Cyprus on July 20, 2024. (AP Photo, File)

Turkey’s Erdogan meets with Palestinian leader Abbas ahead of speech to parliament

By Andrew Wilks - Associated Press

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

As Instagram remains blocked in Turkey, Erdogan accuses social media companies of ‘digital fascism’

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici, File)

Turkey blocks access to Instagram. Reports say it’s a response to removal of posts on Hamas chief

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FILE - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan shake hands before a meeting at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Special envoys from Turkey and Armenia convened at the countries’ shared border on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, to resume discussions aimed at normalizing ties between the historic foes. (Turkish Presidency via AP, file)

Turkish and Armenian special envoys resume talks aimed at reconciliation and reopening the border

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A stray dog rests on a banner that reads "#withdraw the legislation" during a protest by animal rights activists in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Turkey approves law to remove stray dogs from streets. Opposition vows to fight the ‘massacre law’

By Andrew Wilks and Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

A stray dog rests at Kadikoy sea promenade in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, July 6, 2024. A Turkish parliamentary commission has approved a bill aimed at regulating the country's large stray dog population, a move that has raised concerns among animal rights advocates who fear many of the dogs would be killed or end up in neglected and overcrowded shelters. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Turkey plans to regulate a large stray dog population, raising some fears about mass killings

By Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

Cyprus President, second left, Nicos Christodoulides attends the memorial service for the soldiers, killed during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, in the Tymvos Macedonitissas military cemetery during the 50th anniversary in the divided capital of Nicosia, Cyprus, Saturday, July 20, 2024. Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of Cyprus' ethnic division after Turkish invaded in the summer of 1974 in the wake of an Athens junta-backed coup aiming at union with Greece. (AP Photo/Philippos Christou)

Turkish president dampens hopes for restarting talks on Cyprus’ 50-year ethnic split

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A production team is filming scenes of a Turkish drama with actor Paris Baktas and actress Yagmur Yuksel, Turkey, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Turkey has emerged as a leading exporter of television drama, bolstering the nation’s international image and drawing millions of viewers and tourists worldwide to its historical and cultural sites which are backdrops to many of the shows. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Booming Turkish TV drama industry has captured hearts worldwide while boosting tourism

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A stray dogs rests at Kadikoy sea promenade in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, July 4, 2024. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party on Friday July 12, 2024, submitted to parliament a controversial bill aimed at managing the country's large stray dog population. Critics are concerned that the proposed legislation will result in dogs being confined to cramped shelters and potentially lead to the killing of many of the animals. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Turkey proposes bill aimed at managing large stray dog population. Critics say it’s inhumane

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Syrians cross into their country from the Turkish crossing point of Cilvegozu, in Reyhanli, southeastern Turkey, on Feb. 18, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar Assad have recently signaled that they are interested in restoring diplomatic ties that have been ruptured for more than a decade. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

A rapprochement between Syria and Turkey is on the table. Here’s what it might mean for the region

By Abby Sewell and Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

Turkey fans show the 'wolf salute', the origin of which is attributed to a right-wing extremist movement, during a fan walk before the start of the Euro 2024 quarterfinal soccer match between Netherlands and Turkey in Berlin, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (Christoph Soeder/dpa via AP)

Turkey supporters make controversial hand gesture on way to stadium for Euro 2024 match

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Turkey's Merih Demiral celebrates after scoring his side second goal during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey soccer player Merih Demiral's “alleged inappropriate behavior” after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Turkey player Merih Demiral suspended for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024

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Turkey's Merih Demiral celebrates after scoring his side second goal during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey soccer player Merih Demiral's “alleged inappropriate behavior” after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

UEFA suspends Turkey player Merih Demiral for 2 games for making nationalistic gesture at Euro 2024

By Ciarán Fahey - Associated Press

Turkey's Merih Demiral, right, celebrates after scoring his side second goal during a round of sixteen match between Austria and Turkey at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

UEFA investigates Turkey player Merih Demiral for celebrating a goal with a nationalist gesture

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Austria's Marcel Sabitzer, right, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Group D match between the Netherlands and Austria at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, June 25, 2024. (Michael Kappeler/dpa via AP)

Euro 2024: Bullish Austria aims to beat Turkey to reach quarterfinals for first time

By Ciarán Fahey - Associated Press

FILE - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a joint statement to the media in Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, April 22, 2024. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused opposition parties of stoking xenophobia and racism on Monday, July 1, 2024 a day after residents in a neighborhood in central Turkey set Syrian-owned shops on fire. (Ahmad Al-Rubaye /Pool Photo via AP, File)

Turkey’s president accuses opposition of stoking racism after anti-Syrian rioting erupts

By Suzan Fraser - Associated Press

A young pitch invader takes a selfie with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a Group F match between Turkey and Portugal at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Dortmund, Germany, Saturday, June 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘lucky’ not to come to harm after he’s confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

APTOPIX Czech Republic's goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek (1) stops a shot by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Cristiano Ronaldo back in action as Portugal and Turkey look for second straight win at Euro 2024

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press

APTOPIX Czech Republic's goalkeeper Jindrich Stanek (1) stops a shot by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during a Group F match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Leipzig, Germany, Tuesday, June 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Cristiano Ronaldo back in action as Portugal and Turkey look for second straight win at Euro 2024

By Steve Douglas - Associated Press