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Ankara Escalates Maritime Tensions With UN Letter Targeting Cyprus and Greece

  Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shake hands during a joint press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara. Turkey has intensified its long‑running maritime dispute in the Eastern Mediterranean with a sharply worded letter to the United Nations, in which President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government reaffirmed its contested Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims and criticized Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt for what it describes as violations of Turkish sovereign rights.  Renewed Assertions Over Maritime Zones Ankara’s communication reiterates its position under the “Blue Homeland” doctrine, a strategic framework asserting broad Turkish jurisdiction over surrounding seas. The letter challenges the legitimacy of Cyprus’ EEZ activities and disputes Greek and Egyptian maritime agreements, arguing that these arrangements disregard Turkey’s unilaterally declared maritime boundaries.   Criticism of Regional Agreements Turkey als...
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Passover 2025: A Celebration of Freedom and Tradition

 

Passover, also known as Pesach, is a significant Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. In 2025, Passover begins at sundown on Saturday, April 12, and concludes at nightfall on Sunday, April 20.

This eight-day festival is rich in traditions and rituals. It starts with the Seder, a ceremonial meal held on the first two nights (or just the first night in Israel). The Seder includes storytelling, symbolic foods, and the recitation of prayers, all aimed at retelling the story of the Exodus. Throughout the holiday, leavened products are avoided, and matzah, an unleavened bread, is eaten to honor the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt.

Passover is not only a time for reflection and gratitude but also a celebration of freedom and resilience. It serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of a people who overcame adversity to forge a new path.

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