Turkey
More than 500,000 people have concentrated in Istanbul in support of Gaza
More than half a million people have participated today in a march and collective prayer for Gaza called by the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdonan, Bilal Erdoque. Turkey is one of the most critical of the Israeli Government, which has often accused him of committing genocide in Gaza.
Pegasus Airlines will connect Istanbul and Bilbao four times a week
The Turkish airline said tickets are already available from EUR 69.99.
550,000 Syrians have returned from Turkey to their country since the fall of al-Assad
"Since December 8, 2024, 550,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned, with complete security and without loss of honour," Minister Yerlikaya has posted on the X social network.
PKK members leave Turkey and head for northern Iraq, continuing the peace process
The Kurdistan Workers' Party has also called for "progress" from the Turkish Government, including the necessary laws to ensure the reintegration of PKK members and to enable them to participate in political and democratic processes. Turkish President Erdogan will meet with an DEM delegation on Tuesday.
The Israelites may be released "at any time"
The first phase of the agreement and the ceasefire in Gaza are already in place after the withdrawal of troops to the yellow line, following the plan proposed by Donald Trump and agreed by Hamas and Israel.
The first Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul
137 activists of thirteen nationalities have arrived in Istanbul, members of the Global Sumud fleet, who were arrested in international waters trying to reach Gaza. Activists have explained that Greta Thunberg has been "severely tortured" and tried to "force her to kiss the Israeli flag." For the time being, they have not specified when the Spanish State citizens who are in the flotilla will be deported.
The international community is optimistic about Hamas's willingness to accept Trump's peace plan
Despite the steps taken, the situation remains tense and key challenges such as demilitarization and future governance in Gaza continue, and more than 67,000 people have already been killed in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
Zelenski said he could meet Putin in Switzerland, Austria or Turkey
EH Bildu has asked Turkey to launch a parliamentary committee to discuss the future of the Kurds
Igor Zulaika, Secretary of International Relations of EH Bildu, has stated that the launch of this commission would be "an important step in the search for a solution to the conflict. The delegation of EH Bildu has been present to" express our support for the Kurdish movement and all those working for peace in the world "and has asked the Government to respond to the steps of the Kurdish movement and release Abdullah Öcalan.
The Kurdish guerrillas PKK have begun disarmament in northern Iraq
In May, they announced their willingness to abandon their weapons, following a letter from imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan calling for an end to the armed struggle that began in 1984.