Albania's secret Jewish history, how its population saved Jews during the Holocaust
During WWII, Albania defied the Nazis, sheltering Jews and preserving its tradition of hospitality. Discover how this ...
Anadolu Agency6d
US lawyer, descendant of Ottoman officer, becomes Turkish citizen
Glen Frederic Matheson, whose great-grandfather served as officer in Ottoman army, adopts name Murat after receiving Turkish ...
Middle East Eye5d
CIA tried to recruit French writer born to Ottoman and Indian royalty
Kenize Mourad denies working for US agency following Sunday Times investigation into Cairo killing of correspondent ...
Greek Reporter1d
Filiki Eteria: The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence
The Filiki Eteria, or the Society of Friends was founded on September 14, 1814, and played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence.
Daily Sabah1dOpinion
The geopolitical status of Cyprus and its increasing significance
Since the Ottoman era, Cyprus has held a strategic position as a maritime hub in the Mediterranean, making it exceptionally ...
Syria's Druze seek a place in a changing nation, navigating pressures from the government and Israel
Members of the small religious sect find themselves caught between two forces that many of them distrust: the new, ...
TheCollector on MSN4d
8 Key Facts For Understanding the Ottoman Empire
The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...
Armenia and Azerbaijan signal breakthrough in peace talks
Western officials welcomed the apparent breakthrough in negotiations. The announcements “represent a decisive step towards lasting peace and security” in the region, said EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas.
Foreign Policy Research Institute5d
Turkey’s Return to Africa
Turkey is not the largest power interested in Africa. Its economic engagement, arms sales, and foreign aid are dwarfed by one or more of the major powers.