Turkey

Greek judges contradict themselves on extraditing alleged coup plotters to Turkey, which has flexed its muscles lately

Retail banks concerned about profit margins are rationalising branch networks and moving to online and telephone banking

Erdogan's urging Turks to change money into lira as a patriotic duty will only spread fears of deepening economic crisis

Hopes revive for Cyprus solution after UN brokers talks including guarantors in January

Turkey will stick with NATO despite frictions because of self-interest

Anti-government fighters have formed a new 'Aleppo Army' to address disunity

Four forces are involved in the Al-Bab battle -- IS, Turkish-backed Syrian rebels, Kurds and the Syrian government

Violence will continue among multiple actors, further damaging state institutions