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Belarus refugee crisis: Turkey imposes flight ban on citizens of Syria, Iraq, Yemen

Belarus refugee crisis: Turkey imposes flight ban on citizens of Syria, Iraq, Yemen

The EU has welcomed Turkey's decision, which came after the EU Commission head's call for sanctions on "third country airlines involved in human smuggling."

15 November 2021

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu spoke with his counterpart from Poland as von der Leyen calls for sanctions on "third country airlines" that are involved in human smuggling.

11 November 2021

Reports: Southern Cyprus blocking EU sanctions on Belarus over Turkey dispute

Reports: Southern Cyprus blocking EU sanctions on Belarus over Turkey dispute

Cyprus demands the EU impose similar measures on Turkey over its hydrocarbon activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, according to reports.

10 September 2020