Turkiye cuts all trade with Israel and blocks air and sea access

Turkiye cuts all trade with Israel and blocks air and sea access

Turkiye has fully suspended economic ties with Israel and imposed bans on Israeli air and sea access, citing the ongoing war in Gaza. Speaking in parliament, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Turkiye had “completely cut off” trade, closed its airspace, and banned Turkish ships from Israeli ports and Israeli ships from Turkish ports. The remarks came during a special session of the Grand National Assembly on Gaza, where Fidan accused Israel of “committing genocide” over a two-year campaign in the Palestinian territory.

Police block Bandidos members from entering Finland for gang anniversary

Police block Bandidos members from entering Finland for gang anniversary

Police and border authorities in Finland prevented dozens of foreign members of the Bandidos motorcycle club from entering the country on Friday evening as the gang prepared to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Finnish chapter in Helsinki. Helsingin Sanomat was the first to report the operation, which took place at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and involved collaboration between the police, Border Guard, and customs officers. The action drew public attention as several passengers arriving from European cities were stopped and questioned upon landing.