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Dec 07 2024 24 ep. 5 mins 115

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Success of rebel groups in Syria advances Turkish agenda

Dec 07 2024 5 mins

The capture of Syria's major cities by rebel groups Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and the Syrian National Army, fighting against the forces of President Bashar al-Assad, offers Turkey the opportunity to achieve its strategic goals in the country.

Turkey seeks Gaza ceasefire role despite US criticism over Hamas ties

Nov 30 2024 5 mins

Turkey is positioning itself as a key player in efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire, despite its close ties with Hamas, which have drawn criticism from Washington. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to "make every contribution" to end what he called the "massacre" in Gaza.

Turkey witnesses wine boom, despite government restrictions and tax hikes

Nov 23 2024 4 mins

In Turkey, hundreds of new producers are growing the country's wine industry, and its international reputation – despite increasing taxation and controls by President Erdogan's religious, conservative government.

Turkish radio ban is latest attack on press freedom, warn activists

Nov 17 2024 5 mins

The banning of an Istanbul-based independent radio station has sparked political condemnation and protests in Turkey. With a mission to bridge the country's cultural divides over the last 30 years, Acik Radio's closure is seen as part of the government's attempts to tighten its grip on the media.

Turkish President Erdogan ready to rekindle friendship with Trump

Nov 09 2024 5 mins

With Donald Trump on course to begin his second term as US president, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is eyeing renewed opportunities for collaboration – hoping to rekindle the close relationship the two shared during Trump’s first presidency.

Harris and Trump double down in Pennsylvania on eve of US election

Nov 04 2024 5 mins

As the United States stands on the brink of what many are calling the most consequential presidential election in recent history, the nation is focused on the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump organised last-day rallies. RFI's Jan van der Made looks back at a campaign marked by unprecedented polarisation.

Turkey eyes US presidential race that stands to shake up mutual ties

Nov 03 2024 5 mins

With the presidential election in the United States only days away, Turkey is watching the vote closely. While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan enjoyed a close working relationship with Donald Trump when he was president, analysts warn that a second term for Trump wouldn't come without risks for Ankara.

UN rapporteur says Israel's war in Gaza is 'emptying the land completely'

Nov 01 2024 12 mins

A year of war in Gaza has undermined international law and threatens to make the strip uninhabitable, according to the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese. She tells RFI why she is making the case for Israel's offensive to be classified a genocide.

Egypt and Turkey's closer ties spark hope for peace among Libya’s rival factions

Oct 27 2024 4 mins

The recent rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey, long-standing supporters of rival factions in Libya, offers a potential pathway to easing tensions in the North African country.

France faces credit downgrade as Moody's readies verdict on €3.2 trillion debt

Oct 22 2024 6 mins

Earlier this month, U.S. credit rating agency Fitch upheld its AA- rating for French debt, but shifted the outlook from "stable" to "negative." On 25 October, Moody’s is set to deliver its assessment. If France’s budget plans falter, the country risks a credit rating downgrade, which would drive up borrowing costs and further inflate the national debt, which currently stands at