Tragedy at the Turkey-Greece Border; Turkey Declares Major Offensive Against Syrian Government

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Refugees arrive on Lesbos as Turkey opens border – video

World news: Turkey

Three boats of refugees have landed on Lesbos in the last 24 hours as the island prepares for an influx of people after Turkey

Clashes as thousands gather at Turkish border to cross into Greece

World news: Turkey 
EU border agency on ‘high alert’ as Turkish president Erdoğan keeps crossings open Migrants trying to reach Europe have

Turkey Declares Major Offensive Against Syrian Government

NYT > Turkey

After suffering its worst casualties in years, Turkey is openly declaring war against the Syrian government of Bashar al-Assad.

Turkey launches military operation against Syrian regime: Defense Minister

Hurriyet Daily News 

The Turkish military launched Operation Spring Shield in Idlib in response to the brutal Assad regime attack on Feb. 27,

Turkey’s killer drones posing Syria air challenge to Russia – Bloomberg | Ahval

Turkey’s deployment of swarms of killer drones to strike Russian-backed Syrian government force

Greece suspends asylum applications as migrants seek to leave Turkey

BBC News | Europe | World Edition / 21h
Greek officials earlier said they stopped 10,000 migrants crossing the land border with Turkey.

Greece Sends Army to Border as Turkey Open Gates for Migrants

NYT > Turkey

The military deployed troops to the northern border with Turkey, and automated text messages told migrants not to cross over.

Erdoğan says border will stay open as Greece tries to repel influx

World news: Turkey
Turkish leader claims 18,000 people have crossed into EU but some are met with teargas Thousands of migrants may be in

Lesbos fears repeat of 2015 as refugees head for Greek island

World news: Turkey
Turkish decision to open doors to Europe for migrants risks overwhelming resources Moses Kamaras stands at the foot of

Syria war: Turkey intensifies Idlib onslaught after air strike

BBC News | Europe | World Edition 
Turkey, which backs the Syrian opposition, targets government forces after a spike in tensions.

Buses in Istanbul transport refugees from Turkey to border with Greece for free

On a cold night in Istanbul, Hani al-Hassan sat on the street with his wife and child waiting for the buses that will take them for free to the Turkish-Greek

Sputnik Journalists Briefly Detained over ‘Stolen Province’ Article

Bianet :: English
A group of people chanted slogans outside the homes of three reporters, Sputnik said, questioning how those people found the address.

Former Arab partners abandoned Erdoğan in Syria – DW | Ahval

A range of Arab states that once joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in supporting the

Syria war: Turkish drone strikes ‘kill 19 Syrian soldiers’

BBC News | Europe | World Edition
Turkey, which backs the Syrian opposition, targets government forces after a spike in tensions.

Refugees Stuck at Turkey-Greece Border Attacked with Plastic Bullets, Tear Gas

Bianet :: English
As Turkey has opened border gates for the passage of refugees in the wake of Idlib attack on February 27, the security forces of Greece have attacked the refugees with plastic bullets, stun grenades, tear gas and pressurized water.

Turkey ‘Opened the Doors’ for Migrants Into Europe, Erdogan Says

NYT > Turkeyby By Carlotta Gall
The Turkish president lashed out at E.U. leaders for not helping Turkey manage a growing crisis in northern Syria.

Syria war: Turkey says thousands of migrants have crossed to EU

BBC News | Europe | World Edition
President Erdogan “opened the doors” for them to exit, saying his country can no longer host them.

Greece on the defensive as Turkey opens border to refugees

Al Jazeera English (In Depth)
Athens says it will push back any undocumented migrants from Turkey as Ankara opens borders for Europe-bound refugees.

Turkish official briefs US envoy on situation in Idlib

The Turkish deputy foreign minister briefed the top U.S. diplomat in the country on developments in the wake of Feb. 27’s

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