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Burak Ünveren

Multimedia editor in the Turkish editorial team with a focus on Turkish foreign policy and German-Turkish relations.

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A farmer drives a tractor in Turkey.

A farmer drives a tractor in Turkey.

Turkish farmers worse off than EU counterparts

Facing high inflation and what the sector says is scant state aid, Turkish farmers are sinking into debt to stay afloat.

Two children walk down a street amidst collapsed buildings.

Two children walk down a street amidst collapsed buildings.

Turkey-Syria earthquakes: Living in the rubble, 6 months on

Half a year after the massive earthquakes, there are still massive problems from sanitation to housing and clean water.

Soldiers with guns on their shoulders, with a Somali and Turkish flag in the background

Soldiers with guns on their shoulders, with a Somali and Turkish flag in the background

Turkey deepens its defense diplomacy in Africa

Sales of drones and other arms after Turkey signed military cooperation deals with dozens of governments in Africa.

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An aerial view of the cargo ship to deliver medical aid to Gaza in the port of Izmir

An aerial view of the cargo ship to deliver medical aid to Gaza in the port of Izmir

Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war?

Israel sanctions: Who has imposed curbs over Gaza war?

Turkey has stopped exports of dozens of products to Israel until a cease-fire deal, and France has discussed sanctions.

Election banners for AKP candidates including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen displayed in Beyoglu neighbourhood of Istanbul

Election banners for AKP candidates including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan seen displayed in Beyoglu neighbourhood of Istanbul

Turkey: Polls close in Erdogan's 'last election'

Turkey: Polls close in Erdogan's 'last election'

Analysts say Sunday's local elections are crucial for Turkey's opposition, facing an increasingly authoritarian regime.

A group of protesting Agrobay workers pose for a photo in Izmir, western Turkey, on August 27, 2023

A group of protesting Agrobay workers pose for a photo in Izmir, western Turkey, on August 27, 2023

Turkey: Lidl supplier accused of mistreating unionized staff

Turkey: Lidl supplier accused of mistreating unionized staff

Workers at Agrobay in Turkey have been protesting for months against illegal firings and inhumane working conditions.

Turkish economic minister Simsek (r) shakes the hand of German economic minister Habeck (l)

Turkish economic minister Simsek (r) shakes the hand of German economic minister Habeck (l)

Economic ties between Germany and Turkey remain top priority

Economic ties between Germany and Turkey remain top priority

Germany and Turkey may be estranged politically, but the two rely on each other economically.

Netanyahu (left) and Erdogan (right) met on the sidelines of the the 78th session of the UN General Assembly this September

Netanyahu (left) and Erdogan (right) met on the sidelines of the the 78th session of the UN General Assembly this September

Israel-Hamas war strains ties with Turkey

Israel-Hamas war strains ties with Turkey

Weeks after a friendly meeting in the US, Turkey has accused Israel of war crimes. The relationship is complicated.

A man places his vote in a clear box as election officials look on

A man places his vote in a clear box as election officials look on

Turkey's historic vote: The end for Erdogan?

Turkey's historic vote: The end for Erdogan?

After almost 20 years, President Erdogan may be out. Here's what you need to know ahead of a potential turning point.

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