The War in Syria: Syrian chef raising money for Aleppo hospital
Millions of Syrians have been forced to flee the war in their country. Many have taken the dangerous trip to Europe, but even if they do make it there’s no guarantee of a prosperous life. However, one Syrian chef is finding life is on the up, in the U.K.
Poland Court Controversy: Chief justice defies law to go to work
Poland’s government has brought in a new law that could force upto forty percent of senior judges to retire early. Demonstrators took to the streets in several cities to protest against the reforms. The European Union has also raised objections. Read the original article published in TRT World on 4 July 2018
Austria-Turkey Relations: Austrian politician makes anti-Turkish remarks
Austrian politicians have recently criticised Turks there who voted for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the recent Turkish elections. It’s just one of several issues which some Turks say is making life increasingly uncomfortable in Austria. Read the original article published in TRT World on 30 June 2018
Refugee Crisis: Austria begins large-scale border operation
Austria is staging its largest ever military exercise along its border with Slovenia, at a time when the European Union is divided over the issue of migration. This year, 43- thousand people arrived in the EU by crossing the Mediterranean, and more than one-thousand have died trying to make the crossing. Assed Baig has this […]
Austria Mosques: Crackdown on mosques incites outrage
Turkish Muslims in the country say it’s the latest attempt to target them. Assed Baig has the latest from Vienna. Read the original article published in TRT World on 10 June 2018
Nexus – Harvey Weinstein
On this episode of Nexus we looked at disgraced movie-producer Harvey Weinstein. He’s been indicted on rape charges, but his lawyer is confident he’ll walk free. Nexus with Matthew Moore On this episode of Nexus was actor Jumaan Short who worked on a Weinstein movie and says she had her own encounter with the producer. […]
Turkey’s Border Mission: Turkey set up aid distribution centers in Afrin
Roads to Afrin town are still blocked but aid is being allowed through. The Turkish government says it has set up 29 aid distribution centres inside Afrin, after the YPG terror group has been mostly pushed out. Our correspondent Assed Baig is there.
Turkey’s Border Mission: Forces clearing Afrin of mines
Two days after the YPG terror group was removed from Afrin, Some residents of the Syrian town want to return to their homes. However, all routes in are now closed, after eleven people were killed in an explosion. Read the original article published in TRT World on 20 March 2018
Refugee Crisis: EU deal keeps refugees from crossing to Europe
The European Commission has promised extra funding to compensate Turkey for accommodating more than 3 million Syrian refugees. But many of the refugees who had planned to use Turkey as a staging post, say life there is quite hospitable. Assed Baig traveled to Kayseri in central Anatolia, but he begins his report in the western […]
Turkey’s Border Mission: More villages cleared from YPG terror group
As Operation Olive Branch enters its third phase, villages in the Afrin region continue to be freed from YPG control. Assed Baig visited one village hours after it was cleared. Read the original article published in TRT World on 16 March 2018