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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Turkey Weighs Joining Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission

Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Turkey Seeks to Reopen Talks Between Russia and Ukraine

Turkey is trying again to bring the leaders of Russia and Ukraine together for a new round of talks, says the Turkish presidency. The effort comes after Kyiv asked Ankara to host a high‑level meeting with Moscow, a request the Turkish government has been working on since the war began in 2022. Presi

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Turkey Warns of Harm if U. S. Pulls Out of European Security Plans

Turkey’s foreign minister said the United States might pull out of Europe’s security framework, and that could cause big problems for the continent. He spoke at a meeting in Antalya but did not give details of what is being discussed. The main point was that any U. S. exit, even a partial one, would

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Apr 16 2026HEALTH

A new healthcare campus for Cleveland in 2026

Cleveland is getting a major boost for healthcare training with a shared campus opening in 2026. Three groups—New Bridge Cleveland, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, and the Central School of Practical Nursing—are working together to turn a 100, 000-square-foot building in the St. Clair-Superior area i

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Small‑Venue Tax Break: A Boost for Cleveland’s Live Music Scene

Cleveland officials are considering a new rule that could ease the financial load on many of the city’s intimate music halls. A bill led by Councilman Kris Harsh would lift the 4 % admissions tax on venues that sell no more than 750 tickets. Right now, any place that can host between 150 and 750 peo

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

A New Brain Center Opens Its Doors

Cleveland Clinic is building a huge new brain hospital that will open in 2027. The facility will bring together doctors who treat everything from strokes to dementia under one roof, making it easier for patients to get the best care. The 1‑million‑square‑foot building will have 15 floors, but

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Feb 10 2026CRIME

Crime Slows When It Gets Cold in Cleveland

Cleveland’s winter chill is more than a nuisance for pipes and sidewalks; it also seems to keep many offenders inside. Recent studies show that violent crimes—like assaults and robberies—tend to climb during warm months, while they drop when temperatures dip. Data from 2021‑2025 reveal that th

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Feb 08 2026CRYPTO

Tether Holds Half‑Billion Dollars Over Turkish Betting Case

Turkey’s prosecutors seized about €460 million ($544 million) in crypto linked to a suspected illegal online betting and money‑laundering scheme. The funds were traced back to Tether Holdings SA, the issuer of the $185 billion USDT stablecoin. Tether’s CEO said the company acted on information

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Turkey Investigates Flag Burning Amid Border Tensions

Turkey is currently looking into reports of its flag being burned during protests near the Syrian border. These protests happened at the same time as fighting between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria. The Syrian army has been making progress in this area, which was

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