Informants fuel steep rise in Turkish 'insulting president' cases, lawyers say
More than 60,000 cases of insulting the president have been investigated by prosecutors since Recep Tayyip Erdogan was elected in 2014
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Monday, December 31, 2018
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Turkey's ruling party names parliament speaker as Istanbul mayoral candidate - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Turkey's ruling party names parliament speaker as Istanbul mayoral candidate
ISTANBUL, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party on Saturday named Binali Yildirim, speaker of the Grand National Assembly and a former prime minister, as its mayoral candidate for Istanbul in the upcoming local elections.
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ISTANBUL, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party on Saturday named Binali Yildirim, speaker of the Grand National Assembly and a former prime minister, as its mayoral candidate for Istanbul in the upcoming local elections.
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Friday, December 28, 2018
Turkish Journalists Association urges media watchdog to be ‘neutral’ - Turkey News
Turkish Journalists Association urges media watchdog to be ‘neutral’
ANKARA
Turkish Journalists Association (TGC) has slammed Radio and Television Supreme Council’s (RTÜK) decision to fine FOX TV, Halk TV, and Tele1, saying the ruling “is a direct intervention to the profession of journalism and is against the Constitution.”
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ANKARA
Turkish Journalists Association (TGC) has slammed Radio and Television Supreme Council’s (RTÜK) decision to fine FOX TV, Halk TV, and Tele1, saying the ruling “is a direct intervention to the profession of journalism and is against the Constitution.”
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Vail Symposium to give insight on Turkey | VailDaily.com
Vail Symposium to give insight on Turkey
December 28, 2018
In the continually changing tapestry of conflict and peace in the Middle East, Turkey is a chameleon-like country, shifting from the background to the forefront in what might seem like the blink of an eye. On Thursday at the Four Seasons Resort Vail, Vail Symposium's first program of 2019 will delve into Turkey with the latest offering in its geopolitical series, "Turbulent Times: Turkey's Tenuous Relationship with the West."
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December 28, 2018
In the continually changing tapestry of conflict and peace in the Middle East, Turkey is a chameleon-like country, shifting from the background to the forefront in what might seem like the blink of an eye. On Thursday at the Four Seasons Resort Vail, Vail Symposium's first program of 2019 will delve into Turkey with the latest offering in its geopolitical series, "Turbulent Times: Turkey's Tenuous Relationship with the West."
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Over 17,000 Turks seek asylum in Europe in 2018 after coup attempt - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Over 17,000 Turks seek asylum in Europe in 2018 after coup attempt
ANKARA, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- The number of Turkish citizens seeking asylum in European Union countries have significantly increased in the past two years, exceeding 17,000 pending applicants so far this year, a Turkish official told Xinhua. Turks ranked the fifth largest group among asylum applications to the EU member states in 2018. Majority of these applicants are believed to be linked to Gulen Movement, supporting fugitive preacher Fethullah Gulen who is accused by the Turkish government of masterminding the coup, the official said on anonymity. The official added that in 2016, there were almost none asylum applications from Turkey to the EU member states.
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ANKARA, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- The number of Turkish citizens seeking asylum in European Union countries have significantly increased in the past two years, exceeding 17,000 pending applicants so far this year, a Turkish official told Xinhua. Turks ranked the fifth largest group among asylum applications to the EU member states in 2018. Majority of these applicants are believed to be linked to Gulen Movement, supporting fugitive preacher Fethullah Gulen who is accused by the Turkish government of masterminding the coup, the official said on anonymity. The official added that in 2016, there were almost none asylum applications from Turkey to the EU member states.
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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Turkey’s youth unemployment reaches frightening level
Turkey’s youth unemployment reaches frightening level
Mustafa Sonmez December 27, 2018
Article Summary
Youth unemployment in Turkey has hit 21.6%, according to official figures, but beyond the formal definitions and methodologies, the actual situation on the ground is even more alarming.
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Mustafa Sonmez December 27, 2018
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Youth unemployment in Turkey has hit 21.6%, according to official figures, but beyond the formal definitions and methodologies, the actual situation on the ground is even more alarming.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Trump and the Fed: Time to Talk Turkey
Trump and the Fed: Time to Talk Turkey
Robert Hockett
Since 2015 at latest, it has been common for opponents of Donald Trump’s politics to liken him to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Some suggest both men are autocrats, others claim Trump is Vlad’s puppet, and still others say Putin’s the man whom Trump wishes to be.
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Robert Hockett
Since 2015 at latest, it has been common for opponents of Donald Trump’s politics to liken him to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Some suggest both men are autocrats, others claim Trump is Vlad’s puppet, and still others say Putin’s the man whom Trump wishes to be.
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Turkey raises minimum wage about 26 percent to 2,020 lira: labour minister | Reuters
Turkey raises minimum wage about 26 percent to 2,020 lira: labour minister
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey will increase the minimum wage by 26 percent in 2019, for a monthly minimum wage of 2,020 lira ($381), the labour minister said on Tuesday.
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey will increase the minimum wage by 26 percent in 2019, for a monthly minimum wage of 2,020 lira ($381), the labour minister said on Tuesday.
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Monday, December 24, 2018
Trump’s New Embrace of Turkish President Erdogan Decried by Top US Jewish Leaders | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner.com
Trump’s New Embrace of Turkish President Erdogan Decried by Top US Jewish Leaders
avatar by Ben Cohen
Two prominent American Jewish leaders expressed strong concern on Monday over US President Donald Trump’s declaration of faith in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as part of his sudden decision to withdraw the 2,000 US troops presently assisting Kurdish and Arab allies in Syria.
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Two prominent American Jewish leaders expressed strong concern on Monday over US President Donald Trump’s declaration of faith in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as part of his sudden decision to withdraw the 2,000 US troops presently assisting Kurdish and Arab allies in Syria.
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Famous Turkish actor quizzed over 'threats to Erdogan' - Saudi Gazette
Famous Turkish actor quizzed over 'threats to Erdogan'
2018-12-24 15:54:27
ISTANBUL — A famous Turkish actor testified to Istanbul prosecutors on Monday after authorities opened a probe into whether comments he made on television threatened President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with death, local media reported.
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2018-12-24 15:54:27
ISTANBUL — A famous Turkish actor testified to Istanbul prosecutors on Monday after authorities opened a probe into whether comments he made on television threatened President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with death, local media reported.
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Erdogan’s Anti-Semitism Will Sink Turkey’s Economy – Foreign Policy
Erdogan’s Anti-Semitism Will Sink Turkey’s Economy
The Turkish president’s racist conspiracy theories are a threat to economic stability.
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The Turkish president’s racist conspiracy theories are a threat to economic stability.
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Sunday, December 23, 2018
Turkey opens probe of actors' alleged TV insults of Erdogan - WPTA
Turkey opens probe of actors’ alleged TV insults of Erdogan
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says prosecutors are investigating two prominent actors for comments on a television program. Anadolu agency on Sunday quoted a statement from the Istanbul prosecutors’ that said actors Metin Akpinar and Mujdat Gezen were “invited” for questioning following media reports about their alleged insults of Turkey’s president and threats of “a coup and death.”
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s official news agency says prosecutors are investigating two prominent actors for comments on a television program. Anadolu agency on Sunday quoted a statement from the Istanbul prosecutors’ that said actors Metin Akpinar and Mujdat Gezen were “invited” for questioning following media reports about their alleged insults of Turkey’s president and threats of “a coup and death.”
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The NATO Country Where Journalism Is a Crime | RealClearPolitics
The NATO Country Where Journalism Is a Crime
By Carl M. Cannon - RCP Staff
December 23, 2018
The assassins who ambushed Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul on Oct. 2 must have figured they were protected. Not only is the consulate where Khashoggi was lured to his death technically Saudi Arabian property under diplomatic law, but the killers were operating on Turkish soil -- some of the most dangerous terrain for a journalist on Earth.
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By Carl M. Cannon - RCP Staff
December 23, 2018
The assassins who ambushed Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul on Oct. 2 must have figured they were protected. Not only is the consulate where Khashoggi was lured to his death technically Saudi Arabian property under diplomatic law, but the killers were operating on Turkish soil -- some of the most dangerous terrain for a journalist on Earth.
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Saturday, December 22, 2018
Thousands protest in Istanbul against higher living costs
Thousands protest in Istanbul against higher living costs
Istanbul (AFP)
Thousands of protesters on Saturday took to the streets in Istanbul to demonstrate against the rising cost of living and crippling inflation in Turkey.
Surrounded by a heavy police presence, the protesters held banners with references to the "yellow vest" movement in France, which began as a demonstration against fuel price hikes but snowballed into anti-government protests, an AFP correspondent reported.
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Istanbul (AFP)
Thousands of protesters on Saturday took to the streets in Istanbul to demonstrate against the rising cost of living and crippling inflation in Turkey.
Surrounded by a heavy police presence, the protesters held banners with references to the "yellow vest" movement in France, which began as a demonstration against fuel price hikes but snowballed into anti-government protests, an AFP correspondent reported.
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White House says Erdogan promised Trump he'd finish off ISIS in Syria
White House says Erdogan promised Trump he'd finish off ISIS in Syria
What took place during Trump’s phone call with the Turkish leader has been a central question in the debate over Trump’s decision to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria.
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What took place during Trump’s phone call with the Turkish leader has been a central question in the debate over Trump’s decision to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria.
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The Role of Turkey in the US Defense Secretary's Resignation
The Role of Turkey in the US Defense Secretary's Resignation
By Boris Djuric December 22, 2018
In the phone call with the Turkish president Erdoğan, Trump decided to upend previous US policy and withdraw troops from Syria.
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By Boris Djuric December 22, 2018
In the phone call with the Turkish president Erdoğan, Trump decided to upend previous US policy and withdraw troops from Syria.
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Friday, December 21, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan delays operation against Kurdish forces in Syria - The Washington Post
Turkey’s Erdogan delays operation against Kurdish forces in Syria
By Erin Cunningham and
Louisa Loveluck
December 21 at 11:04 AM
ISTANBUL — Turkey will delay a planned offensive against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday, citing talks with the U.S. president and other officials after the administration’s decision this week to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country.
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By Erin Cunningham and
Louisa Loveluck
December 21 at 11:04 AM
ISTANBUL — Turkey will delay a planned offensive against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday, citing talks with the U.S. president and other officials after the administration’s decision this week to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country.
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Trump’s Gifts to Turkey Repeat Mistakes and Set Bad Precedents - Defense One
Trump’s Gifts to Turkey Repeat Mistakes and Set Bad Precedents
By Aykan Erdemir
The withdrawal from Syria and sale of missiles to Ankara will undermine U.S. efforts to work with partners and rebuff Russian influence.
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By Aykan Erdemir
The withdrawal from Syria and sale of missiles to Ankara will undermine U.S. efforts to work with partners and rebuff Russian influence.
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Win for Turkey, loss for Kurds, election rhetoric for Trump – experts on US pullout from Syria | Preston Business Review
Win for Turkey, loss for Kurds, election rhetoric for Trump – experts on US pullout from Syria
December 20, 2018
Win for Turkey, loss for Kurds, election rhetoric for Trump – experts on US pullout from Syria The announced US withdrawal from Syria is likely related to the 2020 US elections, as well as the complex power struggle between Turkey and Saudi Arabia for influence in Washington, Middle East experts tell RT.
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December 20, 2018
Win for Turkey, loss for Kurds, election rhetoric for Trump – experts on US pullout from Syria The announced US withdrawal from Syria is likely related to the 2020 US elections, as well as the complex power struggle between Turkey and Saudi Arabia for influence in Washington, Middle East experts tell RT.
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Thursday, December 20, 2018
Second-largest sock exporter, Turkey ships 1.4B pairs to Europe in first 10 months - Daily Sabah
Second-largest sock exporter, Turkey ships 1.4B pairs to Europe in first 10 months
DAILY SABAH WITH AA
ISTANBUL
An important player in the world's socks market, the Turkish socks industry has generated nearly $900 million in revenue from 1.4 billion pairs of socks it exported in the first 10 months of the year.
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DAILY SABAH WITH AA
ISTANBUL
An important player in the world's socks market, the Turkish socks industry has generated nearly $900 million in revenue from 1.4 billion pairs of socks it exported in the first 10 months of the year.
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