Turkish lawyers protest draft bill on bar associations
6/30/20 11:05 AM
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ANKARA, Turkey — Thousands of lawyers gathered outside Istanbul’s main courthouse Tuesday to protest a ruling party-proposed bill that would amend Turkish laws on attorneys and bar associations, changes the protesters allege is intended to silence lawyers with views that run counter to the government’s.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Turkey cuts natural gas price for industry, freezes hike in electricity prices for 3 months | Daily Sabah
Turkey cuts natural gas price for industry, freezes hike in electricity prices for 3 months
BY DAILY SABAH
ISTANBUL ENERGY JUN 30, 2020 6:50 PM GMT+3
Workers are seen in a Turkish Wagon Industry (TÜVASAŞ) plant in the northwestern province of Sakarya, Feb. 21, 2020. (DHA Photo)Turkey’s Petroleum Pipeline Company (BOTAŞ) has cut natural gas prices for the industrial sector by up to 12.5%, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez said on Tuesday, while the country’s energy watchdog announced that the current tariff on the cost of electricity will remain in force for the next three months.
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BY DAILY SABAH
ISTANBUL ENERGY JUN 30, 2020 6:50 PM GMT+3
Workers are seen in a Turkish Wagon Industry (TÜVASAŞ) plant in the northwestern province of Sakarya, Feb. 21, 2020. (DHA Photo)Turkey’s Petroleum Pipeline Company (BOTAŞ) has cut natural gas prices for the industrial sector by up to 12.5%, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez said on Tuesday, while the country’s energy watchdog announced that the current tariff on the cost of electricity will remain in force for the next three months.
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Friday, June 26, 2020
Erdogan and the Hagia Sophia: Will He – Or Won’t He? - The Globalist
Erdogan and the Hagia Sophia: Will He – Or Won’t He?
Facing ever shakier voter support, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may finally be ready to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
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Facing ever shakier voter support, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may finally be ready to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
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Turkey targeting Dutch-Turks through Diyanet, says Netherlands committee | Ahval
Turkey targeting Dutch-Turks through Diyanet, says Netherlands committee
Ewout Klei and Arnout Maat
Jun 26 2020 10:34 Gmt+3
Last Updated On: Jun 26 2020 10:45 Gmt+3
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs, the Diyanet, is trying to exert its influence over Dutch-Turks - including through fear, intimidation, and threats - according to a new report released by a parliamentary committee in the Netherlands.
The "Parliamentary Inquiry Committee on Unwanted Influence from Unfree Countries" published its long-awaited report on Thursday on foreign interference in Dutch domestic affairs. Turkey is considered to be an "unfree" country by the committee.
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Ewout Klei and Arnout Maat
Jun 26 2020 10:34 Gmt+3
Last Updated On: Jun 26 2020 10:45 Gmt+3
Turkey's Directorate of Religious Affairs, the Diyanet, is trying to exert its influence over Dutch-Turks - including through fear, intimidation, and threats - according to a new report released by a parliamentary committee in the Netherlands.
The "Parliamentary Inquiry Committee on Unwanted Influence from Unfree Countries" published its long-awaited report on Thursday on foreign interference in Dutch domestic affairs. Turkey is considered to be an "unfree" country by the committee.
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Turkish central bank surprises with no rate cut for first time in year
Turkish central bank surprises with no rate cut for first time in yearJune 25 2020 11:39 PM
Bloomberg/Istanbul
Turkey’s central bank held off on cutting interest rates for the first time since governor Murat Uysal took over in July, unexpectedly offering relief for markets.
The Monetary Policy Committee left its key rate at 8.25% yesterday, in line with the forecasts of just two economists in a Bloomberg survey. The rest of the 20 analysts predicted another cut.
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Turkey’s central bank held off on cutting interest rates for the first time since governor Murat Uysal took over in July, unexpectedly offering relief for markets.
The Monetary Policy Committee left its key rate at 8.25% yesterday, in line with the forecasts of just two economists in a Bloomberg survey. The rest of the 20 analysts predicted another cut.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Hopes fade for unity in Turkish opposition to Erdoğan | World news | The Guardian
Hopes fade for unity in Turkish opposition to Erdoğan
Local election gains by the HDP in 2019 have been eroded by a government crackdown
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Local election gains by the HDP in 2019 have been eroded by a government crackdown
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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Deep Sea Rivals: Europe, Turkey, and New Eastern Mediterranean Conflict Lines | EuBulletin.Com
Deep Sea Rivals: Europe, Turkey, and New Eastern Mediterranean Conflict Lines
Written by @Eubulletin | Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
In a world of pandemics, forever wars, and great power showdowns, it might come as a surprise that Europe’s next crisis is emerging from disputes over maritime law. In the eastern Mediterranean, a scramble is under way between countries in the region for access to recently discovered gas fields. Conflicting legal claims to the fields are merging with old and new conflicts, and have led to the creation of a new geopolitical front in the eastern Mediterranean that should cause Europeans substantial concern. At the heart of these tensions lies the unresolved dispute in Cyprus and long-standing antagonism between Turkey and Greece, around which a broader front of anti-Turkey forces is lining up. These disputes have also now grown to encompass the civil wars in Libya and Syria, and have drawn in states from as far afield as the Gulf and Russia.
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Written by @Eubulletin | Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
In a world of pandemics, forever wars, and great power showdowns, it might come as a surprise that Europe’s next crisis is emerging from disputes over maritime law. In the eastern Mediterranean, a scramble is under way between countries in the region for access to recently discovered gas fields. Conflicting legal claims to the fields are merging with old and new conflicts, and have led to the creation of a new geopolitical front in the eastern Mediterranean that should cause Europeans substantial concern. At the heart of these tensions lies the unresolved dispute in Cyprus and long-standing antagonism between Turkey and Greece, around which a broader front of anti-Turkey forces is lining up. These disputes have also now grown to encompass the civil wars in Libya and Syria, and have drawn in states from as far afield as the Gulf and Russia.
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Made in Turkey? US ally seeks to edge out China - Asia Times
Made in Turkey? US ally seeks to edge out China
Turkish President Erdogan hopes to win more investment as the US moves to decouple from China
By JAMES M. DORSEY
JUNE 23, 2020
A Turkish-US business council is projecting Turkey as a trading alternative to China with the help of influential Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close associate of President Donald Trump.
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Turkish President Erdogan hopes to win more investment as the US moves to decouple from China
By JAMES M. DORSEY
JUNE 23, 2020
A Turkish-US business council is projecting Turkey as a trading alternative to China with the help of influential Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close associate of President Donald Trump.
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Erdogan’s Ambitions for Turkey in Libya Are Growing
Erdogan’s Ambitions for Turkey in Libya Are Growing
BobGhosh
BloombergJune 23, 2020
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- If it looks like nation-building, smells like nation-building…. A flurry of Turkish measures and announcements suggests President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitions in Libya are no longer restricted to protecting the government in Tripoli and enabling it to negotiate as equals with Khalifa Haftar, the rebel commander.
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BobGhosh
BloombergJune 23, 2020
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- If it looks like nation-building, smells like nation-building…. A flurry of Turkish measures and announcements suggests President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ambitions in Libya are no longer restricted to protecting the government in Tripoli and enabling it to negotiate as equals with Khalifa Haftar, the rebel commander.
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Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff - Midland Daily News
Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff
Updated 8:51 am EDT, Tuesday, June 23, 2020
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday allowed a group of top lawyers to continue a symbolic march into the capital of Ankara, ending a more than 24-hour standoff between the lawyers and police.
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Updated 8:51 am EDT, Tuesday, June 23, 2020
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday allowed a group of top lawyers to continue a symbolic march into the capital of Ankara, ending a more than 24-hour standoff between the lawyers and police.
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Hedging Bets: Turkey Positions Itself As Supply Chain Alternative To China - Analysis - Eurasia Review
Hedging Bets: Turkey Positions Itself As Supply Chain Alternative To China – Analysis
June 23, 2020 James M. Dorsey 0 Comments
By James M. Dorsey
A Turkish-US business council is projecting Turkey as a trading alternative to China with the help of influential US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close associate of President Donald J. Trump.
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By James M. Dorsey
A Turkish-US business council is projecting Turkey as a trading alternative to China with the help of influential US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close associate of President Donald J. Trump.
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Turkish lawyers stage sit-in protest near capital
Turkish lawyers stage sit-in protest near capital
6/22/20 2:11 PM
ANKARA, Turkey — The heads of several Turkish lawyers’ associations on Monday began a sit-in demonstration after police blocked the group from marching to the capital, Ankara.
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6/22/20 2:11 PM
ANKARA, Turkey — The heads of several Turkish lawyers’ associations on Monday began a sit-in demonstration after police blocked the group from marching to the capital, Ankara.
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Turkey implements uniform TL 900 fine for not wearing mask | Daily Sabah
Turkey implements uniform TL 900 fine for not wearing mask
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES
ISTANBUL TURKEY JUN 21, 2020 3:31 PM GMT+3
One person properly wears a mask, as two others keep theirs open on İstiklal Avenue, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2020. (DHA Photo)
The government ended confusion on fines regarding mask requirements enacted against the COVID-19 pandemic with a new regulation. Starting on Monday, anyone found not wearing a mask in cities where they are compulsory will be fined TL 900 ($131).
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BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES
ISTANBUL TURKEY JUN 21, 2020 3:31 PM GMT+3
One person properly wears a mask, as two others keep theirs open on İstiklal Avenue, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2020. (DHA Photo)
The government ended confusion on fines regarding mask requirements enacted against the COVID-19 pandemic with a new regulation. Starting on Monday, anyone found not wearing a mask in cities where they are compulsory will be fined TL 900 ($131).
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Turkish opposition mayors outshine Erdogan with kindness campaigns | Financial Times
Turkish opposition mayors outshine Erdogan with kindness campaigns
Leaders in Istanbul and Ankara win plaudits for their efforts to relieve Covid-19 hardship
Birol Suzer thought he had been the target of a practical joke when two men came into his grocery shop and said they wanted to pay off some of his customers’ debts.
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Leaders in Istanbul and Ankara win plaudits for their efforts to relieve Covid-19 hardship
Birol Suzer thought he had been the target of a practical joke when two men came into his grocery shop and said they wanted to pay off some of his customers’ debts.
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Sunday, June 21, 2020
Erdogan says Turkey lost ground in coronavirus fight - Reuters
Erdogan says Turkey lost ground in coronavirus fight
Jonathan Spicer, Irem Koca
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey had lost some ground in its battle with the coronavirus but a focus on hygiene, masks and social distancing will protect people and help the economy rebound in the second half of the year.
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Jonathan Spicer, Irem Koca
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday Turkey had lost some ground in its battle with the coronavirus but a focus on hygiene, masks and social distancing will protect people and help the economy rebound in the second half of the year.
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Friday, June 19, 2020
Turkey Now Has Swarming Suicide Drones It Could Export - The Drive
Turkey Now Has Swarming Suicide Drones It Could Export
This is yet another wake-up call to the threat that low-end weaponized hobby-like drones pose and how widespread they will become.
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This is yet another wake-up call to the threat that low-end weaponized hobby-like drones pose and how widespread they will become.
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Thursday, June 18, 2020
Intel: Bolton says Trump sought to drop charges against Turkish bank at Erdogan’s behest
Intel: Bolton says Trump sought to drop charges against Turkish bank at Erdogan’s behest
Jun 18, 2020
President Donald Trump allegedly sought to convince the Justice Department to drop charges against Turkey’s Halkbank at the request of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, The Wall Street Journal reported in an overview of former national security adviser John Bolton’s tell-all book.
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Jun 18, 2020
President Donald Trump allegedly sought to convince the Justice Department to drop charges against Turkey’s Halkbank at the request of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, The Wall Street Journal reported in an overview of former national security adviser John Bolton’s tell-all book.
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Is Turkey already done with executive presidency?
Is Turkey already done with executive presidency?
Restoring the parliamentary system makes a nifty slogan for the Turkish opposition, but the panacea for the clogged political establishment is more demanding.
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Restoring the parliamentary system makes a nifty slogan for the Turkish opposition, but the panacea for the clogged political establishment is more demanding.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
UN elects veteran Turkish diplomat as General Assembly president
UN elects veteran Turkish diplomat as General Assembly president
Volkan Bozkir becomes first Turkish national to head General Assembly ahead of the historic meeting.
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Volkan Bozkir becomes first Turkish national to head General Assembly ahead of the historic meeting.
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Amberin Zaman breaks down US-Turkey relations and the Kurdish question in Syria
Al-Monitor senior correspondent Amberin Zaman explains the background to the Kurdish question in Syria, US-Turkey relations, and what to expect next in the now nine-year war, as well as observations and advice for young journalists covering conflict and the Middle East.
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Turkish businesses call for mandatory masks to stop second COVID-19 wave | Ahval
Turkish businesses call for mandatory masks to stop second COVID-19 wave
Jun 17 2020 05:00 Gmt+3
Last Updated On: Jun 17 2020 05:02 Gmt+3
Turkish businesses have called for the mandatory use of medical masks in public to stave off a second wave of contagion, Daily Sabah reported on Wednesday, after coronavirus infections spiked since Turkey eased prevention measures earlier this month.
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Jun 17 2020 05:00 Gmt+3
Last Updated On: Jun 17 2020 05:02 Gmt+3
Turkish businesses have called for the mandatory use of medical masks in public to stave off a second wave of contagion, Daily Sabah reported on Wednesday, after coronavirus infections spiked since Turkey eased prevention measures earlier this month.
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Istanbul mayor Imamoğlu would beat Erdoğan in presidential election, pollster says | Ahval
Istanbul mayor Imamoğlu would beat Erdoğan in presidential election, pollster says
Ekrem İmamoğlu, who became a figurehead for Turkey's political opposition by winning an election for Istanbul mayor last year, is more favoured than President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to become the next president, the president of pollster Avrasya said on Tuesday.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, who became a figurehead for Turkey's political opposition by winning an election for Istanbul mayor last year, is more favoured than President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to become the next president, the president of pollster Avrasya said on Tuesday.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
'Erdogan's anti-Semitism has done great harm to Turkey' - www.israelhayom.com
'Erdogan's anti-Semitism has done great harm to Turkey'
Dr. Aykan Erdemir, Senior Director of the Turkey Program at the Washington-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the real challenges Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will face in 2023 and what must be done to rehabilitate Turkish democracy after he is out of office.
More:'Erdogan's anti-Semitism has done great harm to Turkey' - www.israelhayom.com
Dr. Aykan Erdemir, Senior Director of the Turkey Program at the Washington-based Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discusses the real challenges Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will face in 2023 and what must be done to rehabilitate Turkish democracy after he is out of office.
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Monday, June 15, 2020
Turkey begins its coronavirus antibody testing [Video]
Turkey begins its coronavirus antibody testing
AFP UK14 June 2020
Turkish authorities begin COVID-19 antibody tests across the country. Antibody testing will determine whether the Turkish public has gained immunity against the coronavirus. Households are randomly selected, and each tested person undergoes a nasal swab and gives blood samples.
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AFP UK14 June 2020
Turkish authorities begin COVID-19 antibody tests across the country. Antibody testing will determine whether the Turkish public has gained immunity against the coronavirus. Households are randomly selected, and each tested person undergoes a nasal swab and gives blood samples.
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18 people injured in Turkey earthquake
18 people injured in Turkey earthquake
At least 18 people have suffered injuries in an earthquake of 5.7 magnitudes that stuck the eastern Turkish province of Bingol on Sunday.
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At least 18 people have suffered injuries in an earthquake of 5.7 magnitudes that stuck the eastern Turkish province of Bingol on Sunday.
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Sunday, June 14, 2020
Politics and COVID-19: Coronavirus sees political polarisation in Turkey deepen - Qantara.de
Coronavirus sees political polarisation in Turkey deepen
Rising tension between the Turkish government and the opposition fuels speculation of an early election as they battle over COVID-19 financial aid campaigns, triggering further polarisation. By Ayse Karabat
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Rising tension between the Turkish government and the opposition fuels speculation of an early election as they battle over COVID-19 financial aid campaigns, triggering further polarisation. By Ayse Karabat
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How Islamists are Ruining Islam - by Mustafa Akyol
How Islamists are Ruining Islam
Mustafa Akyol
If religion does not remain in the sublime domain of eternal truths, and if it descends into interference with worldly affairs, it becomes a destroyer of all, as well as of its own self.
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Mustafa Akyol
If religion does not remain in the sublime domain of eternal truths, and if it descends into interference with worldly affairs, it becomes a destroyer of all, as well as of its own self.
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Erdogan’s bewildering character | Arab News
Erdogan’s bewildering character
ABDULRAHMAN AL-RASHED
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has become a prominent figure in the region’s politics because of his involvement in the area’s problems and wars. Most Arabs have gradually become aware of his true identity, previously hidden by the propaganda spread by his allies, the extremist Islamist groups that moved to Turkey to live under his protection.
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ABDULRAHMAN AL-RASHED
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has become a prominent figure in the region’s politics because of his involvement in the area’s problems and wars. Most Arabs have gradually become aware of his true identity, previously hidden by the propaganda spread by his allies, the extremist Islamist groups that moved to Turkey to live under his protection.
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Friday, June 12, 2020
Feature: Istanbulites fill Bosphorus shores to swim, sunbath amid easing COVID-19 restrictions - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Feature: Istanbulites fill Bosphorus shores to swim, sunbath amid easing COVID-19 restrictions
ISTANBUL, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Turkey's largest city Istanbul's shores along the Bosphorus Strait has been recently transformed into a resort town, as it was filled with residents in swimsuits amid the further easing of the COVID-19 restrictions.
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ISTANBUL, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Turkey's largest city Istanbul's shores along the Bosphorus Strait has been recently transformed into a resort town, as it was filled with residents in swimsuits amid the further easing of the COVID-19 restrictions.
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Turkish medical association says coronavirus lockdown eased too soon - Reuters
Turkish medical association says coronavirus lockdown eased too soon
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey’s top medical association criticised the decision to ease restrictions imposed to combat the spread of the coronavirus, saying moves were not backed by science and had come too soon, before the country had overcome the pandemic’s initial wave.
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey’s top medical association criticised the decision to ease restrictions imposed to combat the spread of the coronavirus, saying moves were not backed by science and had come too soon, before the country had overcome the pandemic’s initial wave.
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Hard landing - Life is tough for Turkish businesses | Business | The Economist
Life is tough for Turkish businesses
But the pandemic may bring opportunity as well as woes
Kale group, an aerospace and construction conglomerate, had been making and assembling engine parts for America’s f-35 stealth fighter jet since 2005. But when Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, purchased a missile-defence system from Russia last year, the American government booted its nato ally from the f-35 programme. Turkey’s air force has ordered 100 of the planes but has taken delivery of none. Turkish firms lost contracts worth an estimated $9bn. Kale was among those most affected. And then came covid-19.
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But the pandemic may bring opportunity as well as woes
Kale group, an aerospace and construction conglomerate, had been making and assembling engine parts for America’s f-35 stealth fighter jet since 2005. But when Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, purchased a missile-defence system from Russia last year, the American government booted its nato ally from the f-35 programme. Turkey’s air force has ordered 100 of the planes but has taken delivery of none. Turkish firms lost contracts worth an estimated $9bn. Kale was among those most affected. And then came covid-19.
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Seven reasons why President Erdogan looks vulnerable | Financial Times
Seven reasons why President Erdogan looks vulnerable
The Turkish leader is meeting frustrating setbacks both at home and abroad
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The Turkish leader is meeting frustrating setbacks both at home and abroad
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Turkey passes controversial 'nightwatchmen' bill
Turkey passes controversial 'nightwatchmen' bill
Critics of Turkey's nightwatchmen bill accuse President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of wanting to build a loyal 'militia'
Turkey's parliament passed a controversial bill on Wednesday giving neighbourhood patrols greater powers, with critics accusing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of wanting to build a loyal "militia".
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Critics of Turkey's nightwatchmen bill accuse President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of wanting to build a loyal 'militia'
Turkey's parliament passed a controversial bill on Wednesday giving neighbourhood patrols greater powers, with critics accusing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of wanting to build a loyal "militia".
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RELEASE: Censorship in Turkey Fuels Greater Distrust, More Misinformation on Social Media - Center for American Progress
RELEASE: Censorship in Turkey Fuels Greater Distrust, More Misinformation on Social Media
Date: June 10, 2020
Contact: Sam Hananel
Email: gro.ssergorpnacirema@lenanahs
Washington, D.C. — A new report from the Center for American Progress highlights how government censorship in Turkey has caused troubling developments in Turkey’s media landscape, leading to greater distrust and more misinformation being spread on social media.
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Date: June 10, 2020
Contact: Sam Hananel
Email: gro.ssergorpnacirema@lenanahs
Washington, D.C. — A new report from the Center for American Progress highlights how government censorship in Turkey has caused troubling developments in Turkey’s media landscape, leading to greater distrust and more misinformation being spread on social media.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Coronavirus in Turkey: Opposition steals a march on Erdogan in lockdown | News | The Times
Coronavirus in Turkey: Opposition steals a march on Erdogan in lockdown
In the First Wave series, Times and Sunday Times foreign correspondents investigate responses around the world to the Covid-19 threat. Today, Hannah Lucinda Smith and Burhan Yuksekkas report on Turkey
More:Coronavirus in Turkey: Opposition steals a march on Erdogan in lockdown | News | The Times
In the First Wave series, Times and Sunday Times foreign correspondents investigate responses around the world to the Covid-19 threat. Today, Hannah Lucinda Smith and Burhan Yuksekkas report on Turkey
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Monday, June 08, 2020
Turkey and Portugal among destinations adopting WTTC safety protocols | Travel Weekly
Turkey and Portugal among destinations adopting WTTC safety protocols
by Robin Searle Jun 8th 2020, 17:07
Destinations including Turkey, Jamaica, Mauritius and Portugal have adopted the WTTC’s recently-announced Safe Travels protocols to demonstrate their readiness to welcome visitors.
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by Robin Searle Jun 8th 2020, 17:07
Destinations including Turkey, Jamaica, Mauritius and Portugal have adopted the WTTC’s recently-announced Safe Travels protocols to demonstrate their readiness to welcome visitors.
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Erdogan transforms neighborhood watchmen into loyalist force
Erdogan transforms neighborhood watchmen into loyalist force
Turkish lawmakers are considering a bill to empower the country's controversial neighborhood watch in what critics say is a ploy to give the president a vigilante force under his direct control.
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Turkish lawmakers are considering a bill to empower the country's controversial neighborhood watch in what critics say is a ploy to give the president a vigilante force under his direct control.
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AKP mulls changing election alliance rules - Turkey News
AKP mulls changing election alliance rules
Nuray Babacan - ANKARA
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) plans to make changes in the election laws so that each party in an election alliance would need to clear the 5 percent election threshold separately, a move that could prevent small political parties from forming groups in the parliament with the support of their allies.
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Nuray Babacan - ANKARA
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) plans to make changes in the election laws so that each party in an election alliance would need to clear the 5 percent election threshold separately, a move that could prevent small political parties from forming groups in the parliament with the support of their allies.
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Saturday, June 06, 2020
Turks enjoy first lockdown-free weekend in nearly two months - CGTN
Turks enjoy first lockdown-free weekend in nearly two months
Cafes, restaurants and other facilities were allowed to reopen on Monday as Turkey’s COVID-19 infection rates slowed.
Turks ventured outdoors on Saturday for their first weekend without lockdown restrictions that lasted nearly two months, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan lifted a stay-at-home order.
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Cafes, restaurants and other facilities were allowed to reopen on Monday as Turkey’s COVID-19 infection rates slowed.
Turks ventured outdoors on Saturday for their first weekend without lockdown restrictions that lasted nearly two months, a day after President Tayyip Erdogan lifted a stay-at-home order.
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Friday, June 05, 2020
Turkey‘s Post-Pandemic Trajectory: Ankara Rolls Out a More Assertive Foreign Policy | EuBulletin.Com
Turkey‘s Post-Pandemic Trajectory: Ankara Rolls Out a More Assertive Foreign Policy
Written by @Eubulletin | Friday, June 5th, 2020
Turkey has been swift to implement its own brand of diplomacy during the coronavirus pandemic, including deliveries of medical supplies and plans for long-term cooperation on medical equipment. This cooperative diplomacy goes hand in hand with an assertive foreign policy, illustrated by military interventions and challenges to the legal order in the Eastern Mediterranean. While consistent with the government’s strategy for 2023 – when Turkey will hold both a presidential election and celebrations of the country’s centennial – this policy is bound to create increasing difficulties for Ankara’s partners.
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Written by @Eubulletin | Friday, June 5th, 2020
Turkey has been swift to implement its own brand of diplomacy during the coronavirus pandemic, including deliveries of medical supplies and plans for long-term cooperation on medical equipment. This cooperative diplomacy goes hand in hand with an assertive foreign policy, illustrated by military interventions and challenges to the legal order in the Eastern Mediterranean. While consistent with the government’s strategy for 2023 – when Turkey will hold both a presidential election and celebrations of the country’s centennial – this policy is bound to create increasing difficulties for Ankara’s partners.
More:Turkey‘s Post-Pandemic Trajectory: Ankara Rolls Out a More Assertive Foreign Policy | EuBulletin.Com
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Turkey News: Police Power Boost May Make Force Loyal to Erdogan - Bloomberg
Turkey's Opposition Says Erdogan May Be Creating Loyal Security Force
By Selcan Hacaoglu and Firat Kozok
June 4, 2020, 6:19 AM EDT Updated on June 4, 2020, 7:47 AM EDT
Turkey’s government plans to give new powers to a 28,000-strong auxiliary police force, raising concerns that it’s being groomed to show allegiance to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and not the state.
More:Turkey News: Police Power Boost May Make Force Loyal to Erdogan - Bloomberg
By Selcan Hacaoglu and Firat Kozok
June 4, 2020, 6:19 AM EDT Updated on June 4, 2020, 7:47 AM EDT
Turkey’s government plans to give new powers to a 28,000-strong auxiliary police force, raising concerns that it’s being groomed to show allegiance to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and not the state.
More:Turkey News: Police Power Boost May Make Force Loyal to Erdogan - Bloomberg
Turkey not planning keeping weekend stay-at-home order as virus curbs ease | News | 1450 99.7 WHTC
Turkey not planning keeping weekend stay-at-home order as virus curbs ease
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 3:17 p.m. EDT by Thomson Reuters
FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective face masks walk at Grand Bazaar as it reopens after weeks of the close doors amid the spread of the co
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's health minister said on Wednesday his team would not recommend extending a weekend stay-at-home order nearly two months after it was imposed as the government continues to ease coronavirus containment measures.
More:Turkey not planning keeping weekend stay-at-home order as virus curbs ease | News | 1450 99.7 WHTC
Wednesday, June 03, 2020 3:17 p.m. EDT by Thomson Reuters
FILE PHOTO: People wearing protective face masks walk at Grand Bazaar as it reopens after weeks of the close doors amid the spread of the co
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's health minister said on Wednesday his team would not recommend extending a weekend stay-at-home order nearly two months after it was imposed as the government continues to ease coronavirus containment measures.
More:Turkey not planning keeping weekend stay-at-home order as virus curbs ease | News | 1450 99.7 WHTC
Turkey 2nd among European countries with largest HEPP capacity, eyes 1st place by 2023 | Daily Sabah
Turkey 2nd among European countries with largest HEPP capacity, eyes 1st place by 2023
BY DAILY SABAH
ISTANBUL ENERGY JUN 04, 2020 3:01 PM GMT+3
Turkey's Ilısu Dam on the Tigris River that has recently started partially operating. (DHA Photo)
Turkey is the second in Europe and the ninth country worldwide to have the largest installed power generated from hydroelectrical power plants (HEPP), and with newly inaugurated plants to start operating at full capacity, the country foresees reaching first place in Europe by 2023.
More:Turkey 2nd among European countries with largest HEPP capacity, eyes 1st place by 2023 | Daily Sabah
BY DAILY SABAH
ISTANBUL ENERGY JUN 04, 2020 3:01 PM GMT+3
Turkey's Ilısu Dam on the Tigris River that has recently started partially operating. (DHA Photo)
Turkey is the second in Europe and the ninth country worldwide to have the largest installed power generated from hydroelectrical power plants (HEPP), and with newly inaugurated plants to start operating at full capacity, the country foresees reaching first place in Europe by 2023.
More:Turkey 2nd among European countries with largest HEPP capacity, eyes 1st place by 2023 | Daily Sabah
Turkish parliament strips status of three opposition MPs | News | WKZO
Turkish parliament strips status of three opposition MPs
Thursday, June 04, 2020 10:20 a.m. EDT by Thomson Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Enis Berberoglu, the first lawmaker from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) jailed amid government purges foll
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament stripped two pro-Kurdish lawmakers and one MP from the main opposition party of their parliamentary status on Thursday after convictions against them became final, drawing sharp criticism from their parties.
Those stripped of their status were Leyla Guven and Musa Farisogullari from the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) and the Republican People's Party's (CHP) Enis Berberoglu.
More:Turkish parliament strips status of three opposition MPs | News | WKZO
Thursday, June 04, 2020 10:20 a.m. EDT by Thomson Reuters
FILE PHOTO: Enis Berberoglu, the first lawmaker from the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) jailed amid government purges foll
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament stripped two pro-Kurdish lawmakers and one MP from the main opposition party of their parliamentary status on Thursday after convictions against them became final, drawing sharp criticism from their parties.
Those stripped of their status were Leyla Guven and Musa Farisogullari from the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) and the Republican People's Party's (CHP) Enis Berberoglu.
More:Turkish parliament strips status of three opposition MPs | News | WKZO
Erdoğan’s Turkey and the Problem of the 30 Million - War on the Rocks
ERDOĞAN’S TURKEY AND THE PROBLEM OF THE 30 MILLION
SELIM KORUJUNE 4, 2020
COMMENTARY
On July 15, 2017, Turkey marked the first anniversary of the averted coup attempt. Erdoğan addressed a huge crowd of supporters, recounting the events that were already becoming a foundational legend for his new political regime. “When the putschist traitors attacked on the night of July 15th, we gave 250 of our heroes to the soil,” Erdoğan said, referring to those who were killed that night. “Do you know what we got in return? In return, we saved the future, the prospects of a Turkey of 50 million.”
More:Erdoğan’s Turkey and the Problem of the 30 Million - War on the Rocks
SELIM KORUJUNE 4, 2020
COMMENTARY
On July 15, 2017, Turkey marked the first anniversary of the averted coup attempt. Erdoğan addressed a huge crowd of supporters, recounting the events that were already becoming a foundational legend for his new political regime. “When the putschist traitors attacked on the night of July 15th, we gave 250 of our heroes to the soil,” Erdoğan said, referring to those who were killed that night. “Do you know what we got in return? In return, we saved the future, the prospects of a Turkey of 50 million.”
More:Erdoğan’s Turkey and the Problem of the 30 Million - War on the Rocks
Turkish inflation rises more than expected to 11.4pc in May - Business - Business Recorder
Turkish inflation rises more than expected to 11.4pc in May
Consumer price inflation edged lower in the previous two months due to a drop in oil prices and falling domestic demand stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
The monthly rise was led by a 6.85pc increase in clothing and footwear prices and a 3.30p
More:Turkish inflation rises more than expected to 11.4pc in May - Business - Business Recorder
Consumer price inflation edged lower in the previous two months due to a drop in oil prices and falling domestic demand stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
The monthly rise was led by a 6.85pc increase in clothing and footwear prices and a 3.30p
More:Turkish inflation rises more than expected to 11.4pc in May - Business - Business Recorder
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Turkey’s megaprojects threaten ‘mega’ financial havoc
Turkey’s megaprojects threaten ‘mega’ financial havoc
Turkey’s government might be forced to nationalize some megaproject investments, chief among them the new airport in Istanbul, which have hit dire straits under the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Turkey’s existing economic woes.
More:Turkey’s megaprojects threaten ‘mega’ financial havoc
Turkey’s government might be forced to nationalize some megaproject investments, chief among them the new airport in Istanbul, which have hit dire straits under the combined impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and Turkey’s existing economic woes.
More:Turkey’s megaprojects threaten ‘mega’ financial havoc
Monday, June 01, 2020
Turkish Airlines' Extreme Catering Downgrades | One Mile at a Time
Turkish Airlines’ Extreme Catering Downgrades
MAY 31, 2020 BY BEN (LUCKY) 97
TURKISH
Airlines around the world are adjusting onboard service to reflect the new reality. It’s in everyone’s interest for interaction between people to be limited in tight spaces, and that includes interaction between flight attendants and passengers.
More:Turkish Airlines' Extreme Catering Downgrades | One Mile at a Time
MAY 31, 2020 BY BEN (LUCKY) 97
TURKISH
Airlines around the world are adjusting onboard service to reflect the new reality. It’s in everyone’s interest for interaction between people to be limited in tight spaces, and that includes interaction between flight attendants and passengers.
More:Turkish Airlines' Extreme Catering Downgrades | One Mile at a Time
Why is Erdogan afraid of free bread?
Why is Erdogan afraid of free bread?
Turkey's main opposition party has successfully turned the pandemic into an opportunity by building a dynamic grassroots movement in the face of authoritarian rule.
More:Why is Erdogan afraid of free bread?
Turkey's main opposition party has successfully turned the pandemic into an opportunity by building a dynamic grassroots movement in the face of authoritarian rule.
More:Why is Erdogan afraid of free bread?
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