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Turkish Airlines has canceled 17 scheduled flights to Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad for Friday and Saturday, citing regional developments. The decision comes during ongoing protests across Iran.Türkiye’s foreign minister held talks with his Syrian counterpart as violence escalated in Aleppo following attacks by the YPG/SDF. The discussion focused on security developments, the stalled integration agreement with the terrorist group, and the humanitarian impact on civilians, including large-scale evacuations within the city.Following US-mediated talks in Paris, Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a trilateral communication mechanism to reduce military tensions and facilitate intelligence sharing. The talks also explored cooperation in medicine, energy, and agriculture.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that a lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is "quite close," with key issues being seriously discussed. He emphasized Türkiye's readiness to lead a naval security component in the Black Sea and contribute to Ukraine's post-war recovery.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc.

Turkish Airlines has canceled 17 scheduled flights to Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad for Friday and Saturday, citing regional developments. The decision comes during ongoing protests across Iran.Türkiye’s foreign minister held talks with his Syrian counterpart as violence escalated in Aleppo following attacks by the YPG/SDF. The discussion focused on security developments, the stalled integration agreement with the terrorist group, and the humanitarian impact on civilians, including large-scale evacuations within the city.Following US-mediated talks in Paris, Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a trilateral communication mechanism to reduce military tensions and facilitate intelligence sharing. The talks also explored cooperation in medicine, energy, and agriculture.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that a lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is "quite close," with key issues being seriously discussed. He emphasized Türkiye's readiness to lead a naval security component in the Black Sea and contribute to Ukraine's post-war recovery.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc.

Turkey air traffic halt hits Russia's tourism sector

09:26, 18/04/2021, Sunday

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Turkey air traffic halt hits Russia's tourism sector

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Russian companies stand to lose $65M due to suspension of flights, says union official

Russia’s tourism sector is keenly awaiting the resumption of charter flights to and from Turkey by June 1.

Earlier this week, Moscow announced temporary suspension of regular and charter flights with Turkey due to COVID-19 concerns, starting April 15.

Yuri Barzykin, vice president of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, said Russian companies stand to lose around 5 billion rubles ($65 million) due to the air traffic halt.

“We hope to be compensated for these losses. We also expect the government to initiate a subsidy program for airlines and tour operators,” he told Russian news agency TASS.

Two regular flights per week between Istanbul and Moscow will continue service during the period of suspension, according to Tatyana Golikova, Russia’s deputy prime minister.

Flights to take home Russian nationals working on the Akkuyu nuclear power plant project in Turkey’s southern province of Mersin will also continue, she told a news conference on Monday.

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