Death toll reaches 39 in quake that hit Turkey, Greek island

Death toll reaches 39 in quake that hit Turkey, Greek island By Associated Press | October 31, 2020 at 2:20 AM EDT - Updated October 31 at 2:03 PM IZMIR, Turkey (AP) — Three young children and their mother were rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in western Turkey on Saturday, some 23 hours after a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 39 people and injured more than 800 others. One of the children died soon after being rescued, while a fourth child was still trapped. More:Death toll reaches 39 in quake that hit Turkey, Greek island

Turkish Lira Forecasts Envisage Recovery at ABN Amro as Others See Slide into Arms of IMF

Turkish Lira Forecasts Envisage Recovery at ABN Amro as Others See Slide into Arms of IMF Modified: Friday, 30 October 2020 17:16 BSTWritten by James Skinner Subscribe to our Newsletter Follow us on Twiiter The Lira tumbled again Friday as the Dollar sought a fifth consecutive advance, although the outlook is murky with forecasts from ABN Amro suggesting a 2021 unravelling of the greenback could throw the Turkish currency a lifeline, while others still look for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) intervention. More:Turkish Lira Forecasts Envisage Recovery at ABN Amro as Others See Slide into Arms of IMF

For Erdogan, Turkish Foreign Policy Was Always Meant to Be Assertive

How Erdogan Muscled Turkey to the Center of the World Stage Henri J. Barkey Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 Over the past decade or so, Turkey, a critical NATO member and once-aspiring candidate for membership in the European Union, has refashioned itself as a revisionist power openly challenging not just its regional neighbors but also treaty allies like France and the United States. More:For Erdogan, Turkish Foreign Policy Was Always Meant to Be Assertive

Treading the Turkish tightrope: The European Union risks empowering Erdogan at its peril - Qantara.de

The European Union risks empowering Erdogan at its peril Fraught with disagreement, relations between the EU and Turkey under Erdogan have rarely been easy. Bearing in mind recent developments, the Union needs to present a clear and united front in its dealings with Ankara. By Marc Pierini More:Treading the Turkish tightrope: The European Union risks empowering Erdogan at its peril - Qantara.de

Turkey without friends - GZERO Media

Turkey without friends October 28, 2020Willis Sparks Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made a lot of foreign governments really mad. Let's call the roll. More:Turkey without friends - GZERO Media

Why is Turkey suddenly fighting with everyone?

Why Is Turkey Suddenly Fighting With Everyone? Erdogan’s quest to make Turkey great again has made some enemies. By JOSHUA KEATING OCT 28, 20202:06 PM How many battles can Turkey fight at once? One year ago, Turkey launched a military incursion into Northern Syria—with U.S. President Donald Trump’s blessing—to push Kurdish rebel forces away from its southern border. Earlier this month, Turkey’s parliament voted to renew the mandate for the mission for another year. Turkey has also intervened in Libya, sending military equipment, funding, and Syrian mercenaries to back the internationally recognized government in the country’s civil war. Turkey also sent Syrian fighters to back Azerbaijan—a majority-Turkic country—in its conflict with Armenia over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh. On top of all this, Turkey is clashing with another historic rival, Greece, over potential gas resources in the Mediterranean, deploying warships to accompany a survey mission in Greek-claimed waters. More:Why is Turkey suddenly fighting with everyone?

How Europe Keeps Losing Turkey - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

How Europe Keeps Losing Turkey Soner Cagaptay and Raffaella Del Sarto Duvar English October 28, 2020 The EU has repeatedly gotten its policy toward Ankara wrong, inadvertently helping Erdogan at key points during the rise of his illiberal movement while creating preventable tensions over various regional and domestic issues. More:How Europe Keeps Losing Turkey - The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

From Turkey: U.S. election may encourage - or erode - global democracy - Youth Journalism International

From Turkey: U.S. election may encourage – or erode – global democracy October 27, 2020Add CommentBy Bilge Nur Guven ISTANBUL – America, the land of opportunity and dreams. The bedrock of democracy and freedom. A true global power. Everyone, regardless of nationality, religion, race, sexuality, or place of residence on Earth, is watching the American electoral process closely. More:From Turkey: U.S. election may encourage - or erode - global democracy - Youth Journalism International

Turkish lira sinks amid Erdogan fury with allies - BBC News

Turkish lira sinks amid Erdogan fury with allies The Turkish lira has hit a record low of 8.15 against the dollar amid investor anxiety about the Turkish economy, hit by coronavirus and friction with Nato allies. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has riled France and the US among others. More:Turkish lira sinks amid Erdogan fury with allies - BBC News

Turkish president dares U.S. to impose economic sanctions - StarTribune.com

Turkish president dares U.S. to impose economic sanctions By ANDREW WILKS Associated Press OCTOBER 25, 2020 — 3:45PM ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan challenged the United States to impose sanctions against his country while also launching a second personal attack Sunday on French President Emmanuel Macron. More:Turkish president dares U.S. to impose economic sanctions - StarTribune.com

France recalls envoy after Erdogan jibe at Macron - France 24

France recalls envoy after Erdogan jibe at Macron France on Saturday said it was recalling its envoy to Turkey for consultations after comments by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggesting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron needed a mental health check-up that Paris condemned as unacceptable. More:France recalls envoy after Erdogan jibe at Macron - France 24

Turkey to evaluate possible measures as COVID-19 outbreak flares | Financial Post

Turkey to evaluate possible measures as COVID-19 outbreak flares ANKARA — Turkey will evaluate possible new measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus as the outbreak flares nationwide, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday More:Turkey to evaluate possible measures as COVID-19 outbreak flares | Financial Post

Erdogan’s Calamitous Authoritarianism - Modern Diplomacy

Erdogan’s Calamitous AuthoritarianismPublished 5 hours ago on October 24, 2020By Dr.Alon Ben-Meir Turkey’s President Erdogan is becoming ever more dangerous as he continues to ravage his own country and destabilize scores of states in the Middle East, the Balkans, and North Africa, while cozying up to the West’s foremost advisories. Sadly, there seems to be no appetite for most EU member states to challenge Erdogan and put him on notice that he can no longer pursue his authoritarianism at home and his adventurous meddling abroad with impunity. More:Erdogan’s Calamitous Authoritarianism - Modern Diplomacy

Saudi campaign to boycott Turkish goods gains momentum - www.israelhayom.com

Saudi campaign to boycott Turkish goods gains momentum By  Neta Bar and News Agencies Published on  10-23-2020 12:30 Last modified: 10-23-2020 11:19 An unofficial imports embargo imposed by Saudi Arabia on Turkish goods is undermining that latter's exports not only to the Persian Gulf power but to it's niehgbors and other Arab countries as well, according arabnews.com. More:Saudi campaign to boycott Turkish goods gains momentum - www.israelhayom.com

US Embassy in Turkey warns about potential terrorist threats, kidnappings of Americans in Istanbul | TheHill

US Embassy in Turkey warns about potential terrorist threats, kidnappings of Americans in Istanbul BY CELINE CASTRONUOVO - 10/23/20 08:38 AM EDT 124 The U.S. Embassy in Turkey on Friday announced it had received "credible" reports of potential terrorist attacks and kidnappings against Americans throughout Turkey, including against the U.S. Consulate General. More:US Embassy in Turkey warns about potential terrorist threats, kidnappings of Americans in Istanbul | TheHill

Turkish lira sinks to record low after central bank holds fire | Financial Times

Turkish lira sinks to record low after central bank holds fire Currency nears key level of 8 to the dollar after policymakers return to ‘stealth tightening’ More:Turkish lira sinks to record low after central bank holds fire | Financial Times

Greece finalizes plan to build wall on border with Turkey

Greece finalizes plan to build wall on border with Turkey Oct 19, 2020 By COSTAS KANTOURIS and DEREK GATOPOULOS, Associated Press Greece’s government says it has finalized plans to build a wall along its northeast border with Turkey, over concerns that migrants may try to stage mass crossings into the European Union country More:Greece finalizes plan to build wall on border with Turkey

Turkey's coronavirus cases back up to early-May levels | Reuters

Turkey's coronavirus cases back up to early-May levels By Reuters Staff ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey’s daily number of new coronavirus cases increased to nearly 2,000 on Monday, reaching levels last seen in early May when restrictions were in place. More:Turkey's coronavirus cases back up to early-May levels | Reuters

Turkey Withdraws from its Largest Military Post In Syria's Hama | Asharq AL-awsat

Turkey Withdraws from its Largest Military Post In Syria's Hama Monday, 19 October, 2020 - 05:30 London - Asharq Al-Awsat Turkey began withdrawing its troops from the “ninth” military observation point in Morek city, in northwestern Syria, as vehicles and trucks were seen entering the facility and moving soldiers to another location. More:Turkey Withdraws from its Largest Military Post In Syria's Hama | Asharq AL-awsat

International Law Can’t Solve Greece and Turkey's Kastellorizo Island Problem - Bloomberg

International Law Can’t Solve the Greco-Turkish Island Problem

The Law of the Sea is no match for geography, history and politics. To avoid war, Ankara, Athens and others must talk.

More:International Law Can’t Solve Greece and Turkey's Kastellorizo Island Problem - Bloomberg

Turkey has been contact tracing for a century. That offers lessons and perils.

Turkey has been contact tracing for a century. That offers lessons and perils.

Five months after a modest surge of COVID-19, the nation’s outbreak falls well outside the worst in the world. But its authoritarian tendencies have sometimes overshadowed its reputation for public health.

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Viewpoint: Why Turkey is flexing its muscles abroad - BBC News

Viewpoint: Why Turkey is flexing its muscles abroad
By Gonul Tol
Center for Turkish Studies, MEI

Immediately after a long-simmering conflict in the South Caucasus burst into open warfare late last month, Turkey came to the aid of its Turkic allies in Azerbaijan. It has supplied arms and, allegedly, fighters transferred from Syria, although that has been denied in Ankara.

Unlike most outside powers that called for an immediate ceasefire, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to fight on.

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Turkey′s opposition on the rise | Europe| News and current affairs from around the continent | DW | 15.10.2020

Turkey's opposition on the rise

Turkey's largest opposition party has called for snap elections, receiving support from most parties except the ruling AKP and its coalition partner. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is under increasing pressure.

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Erdogan demands new laws to reel in Turkish medical group

Erdogan demands new laws to reel in Turkish medical group

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged parliament to curb the influence of the Turkish Medical Association, which has been critical of the state’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US imports $531Million Worth Defense Goods from Turkey in 2020

US imports $531Million Worth Defense Goods from Turkey in 2020

The United States has imported $531.1 million worth defense goods from Turkey during the first nine months of 2020, official Turkish data has revealed.

The U.S. topped the list in defense and aviation imports from Turkey for the first nine months of the year with foreign sales to them totaling around $531.1 million. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) followed the U.S with $127.9 million, Germany with 123.7 million, Azerbaijan with $123.2 million and India with $114.9 million.

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Turkey: A littoral middle power? - New Eastern Europe - A bimonthly news magazine dedicated to Central and Eastern European affairs

Turkey: A littoral middle power?

When Turkey’s relationship with the Black Sea is viewed through the lens of geopolitics, it becomes clear that Russia will never be far away.

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Turkish Defector Says He Was Ordered to Kill Politician in Austria - The New York Times

Turkish Defector Says He Was Ordered to Kill Politician in Austria

The testimony by the man, who claimed to be an intelligence agent, offers insight into President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s pursuit of foes and undermines the conviction of a U.S. Consulate employee in Istanbul.

More:Turkish Defector Says He Was Ordered to Kill Politician in Austria - The New York Times

US rebukes Turkey for 'calculated provocation' in eastern Mediterranean | TheHill

US rebukes Turkey for 'calculated provocation' in eastern Mediterranean
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The State Department on Tuesday said it "deplores" Turkey's push for a geological survey in the eastern Mediterranean, calling the move a "calculated provocation" against NATO ally Greece.

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Turkey informs EU about COVID-19 situation in major holiday destinations: Minister - Turkey News

Turkey informs EU about COVID-19 situation in major holiday destinations: Minister

Turkey has been tracking foreign tourists and collecting data on how many visitors had COVID-19, Health Ministry Fahrettin Koca said.

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Erdogan dealt strong hand against Putin in Azerbaijan-Armenia war

Erdogan dealt strong hand against Putin in Azerbaijan-Armenia war

Turkey is taking advantage of Russian dilemmas to claim a role in the Caucasus by backing for Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Armenia.

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Turkey under Erdogan: Caught between democracy and dictatorship, World News | wionews.com

Turkey under Erdogan: Caught between democracy and dictatorship
WION New Delhi, India Oct 07, 2020, 10.57 PM(IST) Edited By: Gravitas desk

Turkey now stands between democracy and dictatorship; the West and West Asia

For the longest time in recent history, Turkey tried to maintain a facade of a peace-loving, secular country in hopes of making it to the European Union.

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Turkish lira hits record low on geopolitical worries | Reuters

Turkish lira hits record low on geopolitical worries
By Reuters Staff

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Turkish lira weakened to a record low against the dollar on Thursday as concerns over possible U.S. sanctions, the Caucasus conflict and uneasy ties with the European Union weighed on sentiment.

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Turkey Blasts Canada’s Suspension of Weapons Sales

Turkey Blasts Canada’s Suspension of Weapons Sales

Canada's announcement on Monday comes as it investigates the alleged use of Turkey's military technologies in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.

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British archaeology falls prey to Turkey's nationalist drive

British archaeology falls prey to Turkey's nationalist drive

The decision to seize seed collections from the British Institute at Ankara are linked to the Turkish president's wider Islamo-nationalist campaign.

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How Erdogan and Putin spectacularly fell out | Middle East Eye

How Erdogan and Putin spectacularly fell out
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Bilateral relations have soured as Ankara and Moscow clash in multiple arenas

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How much damage can Arab states do to Turkish economy?

How much damage can Arab states do to Turkish economy?
As Turkey’s Arab adversaries step up efforts to counter Ankara’s actions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has reportedly started a covert boycott of Turkish goods.

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Lira slide towards 8-per-dollar highlights Turkey economic pressure points | Reuters

Lira slide towards 8-per-dollar highlights Turkey economic pressure points
By Reuters Staff

LONDON (Reuters) - The Turkish lira’s move towards the 8-to-the dollar mark will compound its 25% slide this year, amplifying existing pressures on companies and the broader economy.

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Are Tayyip Erdogan's ambitions for a superpower status for Turkey crumbling?

Are Tayyip Erdogan's ambitions for a superpower status for Turkey crumbling?
4 min read . Updated: 05 Oct 2020, 01:26 PM IST
John Solomou , ANI
As part of Erdogan's ambitions to turn his country into a superpower, Turkey is actively involved in conflicts with Syria and Libya
Tayyip Erdogan's actions instead of gaining him friends have alienated many of its strongest supporters

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Crash of the Turkish currency: the problem is called Erdogan - Pledge Times

Crash of the Turkish currency: the problem is called Erdogan
by Bhavi Mandalia October 4, 2020 in World

D.he Turkish finance minister, President Erdogan’s son-in-law Berat Albayrak, has just presented new optimistic growth forecasts, but the Turkish lira has lost value. Sören Hettler is not surprised. The foreign exchange specialist at DZ Bank has been following the crash on rates of the Turkish national currency for some time. Now he has analyzed it more closely. The result: non-economic, political factors are responsible for the decline of the lira. In the past twelve months alone it has lost more than a third of its value against the dollar and almost half of its value against the euro.

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Turkey's Perceptional Geopolitical Downslide Under President Erdogan - OpEd - Eurasia Review

Turkey’s Perceptional Geopolitical Downslide Under President Erdogan – OpEd
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By Dr Subhash Kapila*

Geopolitics focuses on political power and international relations and in the case of Turkey under President Erdogan there is a perceptible geopolitical decline chiefly arising from pursuit of Ottomanesque imperial impulses that have cost Tukey strained regional and global relations.

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Turkey’s Halkbank must face U.S. indictment over Iran sanctions violations, judge rules | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County

Turkey’s Halkbank must face U.S. indictment over Iran sanctions violations, judge rules
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Thursday refused to dismiss an indictment accusing state-owned Turkish lender Halkbank of helping Iran evade American sanctions.

U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan rejected Halkbank's claim that the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act shielded it from prosecution, saying that law did not appear to grant immunity in criminal proceedings.

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Turkey admits publishing incomplete coronavirus tally | Financial Times

Turkey admits publishing incomplete coronavirus tally

Revelation that asymptomatic cases are not included in daily numbers could further hit tourism

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The EU's Turkey challenge | EUROPP

The EU’s Turkey challenge

EU leaders will discuss relations with Turkey at a special European Council meeting that begins today. The discussion follows escalating tensions in recent months between Turkey and Greece over gas reserves and maritime rights. Luigi Scazzieri explains that while the EU is keen to encourage Turkey to pursue a diplomatic solution to resolve its differences with Greece, there is little unity between the member states on how a better EU-Turkey relationship can be achieved.

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