The Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni meets Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, Felipe VI and Letizia at Villa Pamphili, Rome.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's address at the Presidential Office in Seoul, South Korea - 12 Dec 2024
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron visited Warsaw and met with Donald Tusk - Poland's PM. The two politicians talked about the security and safety of Europe, discussed the issues regarding the Russian aggression against Ukraine and how to support it , as well as economic cooperation between Poland and France. The talks also concerned the priorities of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which starts on January 1, 2025.
A Syrian child leans on a suitcase while waiting to cross the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian child sits on the floor behind a suitcase. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugee children seen in the waiting area at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian girl sits on a bench while waiting to cross the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees keep warm by burning a suitcase that a family couldn't bring across the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees keep warm by burning a suitcase that a family couldn't bring across the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian refugee family waits at the border before crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugee children seen in the waiting area at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugee children seen in the waiting area at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A soldier stands by the fire with the burning suitcase. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A soldier offers a treat to a Syrian refugee girl. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A soldier offers a treat to a Syrian refugee girl. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian girl is seen at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian girl seen at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian girl seen at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugee families seen at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian family is seen in the waiting area at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian family seen at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian man drives his car to cross the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian family with their belongings is seen at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian man waits with his suitcases to cross the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian woman walks towards the border with her small baby. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian girl seen at in the waiting area. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian girl seen at in the waiting area. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees are inspected by soldiers at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees are inspected by soldiers at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian refugee strikes a victory pose. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian refugee with a bag gestures a thumbs up. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees are inspected by soldiers at the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees are seen waiting to cross the border. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian refugee looks at the Cilvegozu border crossing from a distance. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian families wait at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian families wait at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian families wait at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian man carries his belongings. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian families wait at the border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Syrian refugees seen at the waiting area. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
Baby carriages seen in front of Cilvegozu border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A father sending off his son to Syria. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A father sending off his son to Syria. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.
A Syrian refugee waits at the Cilvegozu border crossing. On December 8, 2024, Islamist-led opposition forces declared their capture of Damascus, marking the end of fifty years of Baathist rule in Syria and allowing President Bashar al-Assad to flee. Following the announcement, Syrian refugees in Turkey gathered at the Hatay border crossings, forming long queues at the Cilvegozu border in Reyhanli district, eager to return to their homeland.