Turkish foreign policy: Ankara – new guarantor of stability on the Hindu Kush? - Qantara.de

Ankara – new guarantor of stability on the Hindu Kush? Ankara's foreign policy apparatus is currently running at top speed. While politicians in the West busy themselves with evacuating Kabul and analysing the chaos, which not even optimists would term effective crisis management, Erdogan's Turkey seems to be one step ahead. By Ronald Meinardus More:Turkish foreign policy: Ankara – new guarantor of stability on the Hindu Kush? - Qantara.de

The fiction that Turkey is a candidate to join the EU is unravelling | The Economist

The fiction that Turkey is a candidate to join the EU is unravelling Many European voters don’t want a big Muslim nation in their club, even if it becomes more democratic More:The fiction that Turkey is a candidate to join the EU is unravelling | The Economist

Turkey’s plans for new social media restrictions threaten five years in prison for spreading fake news - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Turkey’s plans for new social media restrictions threaten five years in prison for spreading fake news The latest crackdown on online speech could see users jailed for posting fake news that critics say could criminalize dissent. More:Turkey’s plans for new social media restrictions threaten five years in prison for spreading fake news - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Who will defend the defenders in Turkey? | OpenGlobalRights

Who will defend the defenders in Turkey? In today’s Turkey, lawyers themselves are being targeted—just for practicing their profession in accordance with the law. More:Who will defend the defenders in Turkey? | OpenGlobalRights

U.S. CDC, State Dept warn against Turkey travel, ease India advisory | Reuters

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Turkey offering extra Pfizer shots for those wanting to travel | 1330 & 101.5 WHBL

Turkey offering extra Pfizer shots for those wanting to travel By Syndicated Content Aug 16, 2021 | 5:22 AM ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey is allowing people who were inoculated with Sinovac’s coronavirus vaccine to take an additional Pfizer dose as it looks to ease travel to countries that have not approved the Chinese shot, the health ministry said on Monday. More:Turkey offering extra Pfizer shots for those wanting to travel | 1330 & 101.5 WHBL

Turkey’s Current-Account Deficit Narrows Sharply on Tourism - Bloomberg

Turkey’s Current-Account Deficit Narrows Sharply on Tourism By Burhan Yuksekkas August 13, 2021, 9:31 AM GMT+2 Turkey’s current account remained in deficit for a 20th month but the shortfall narrowed sharply with a surge in services income, driven by gains in tourism. More:Turkey’s Current-Account Deficit Narrows Sharply on Tourism - Bloomberg

Turkey: Anti-foreigner sentiment boils over in Ankara riots | Europe | News and current affairs from around the continent | DW | 14.08.2021

Turkey: Anti-foreigner sentiment boils over in Ankara riots There are approximately 4 million refugees in Turkey, and they are increasingly the objects of hostility — as the recent riots in Ankara have shown. Experts warn that the situation is likely to escalate in future. More:Turkey: Anti-foreigner sentiment boils over in Ankara riots | Europe | News and current affairs from around the continent | DW | 14.08.2021

Germany names Israel, Turkey, US as high-risk COVID areas | Reuters

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Wildfires in Turkey: Politics ablaze as forests burn in Turkey - Qantara.de

Wildfires in Turkey Politics ablaze as forests burn in Turkey The ruling Justice and Development Party's inadequate preparedness and apparent poor and slow response to the large-scale devastating wildfires ravaging the country has unleashed a fresh political debate in Turkey. By Ayşe Karabat in Istanbul More:Wildfires in Turkey: Politics ablaze as forests burn in Turkey - Qantara.de

Syrian Refugees Targeted in Ankara Night of Violence | Voice of America - English

Syrian Refugees Targeted in Ankara Night of Violence By Dorian Jones August 12, 2021 10:12 AM A firefighter extinguishes goods of a shop burnt during riots against refugees in Ankara, Turkey, Aug. 11, 2021. ISTANBUL - The Turkish capital, Ankara, has been hit with a night of violence against Syrian refugees. Turkey currently hosts over four million refugees, and with more coming from Afghanistan and there are growing fears of rising social tensions. More:Syrian Refugees Targeted in Ankara Night of Violence | Voice of America - English

Turkey's Media Regulator Fines Broadcasters Over 'Demoralizing' Wildfire Coverage | Voice of America - English

Turkey's Media Regulator Fines Broadcasters Over 'Demoralizing' Wildfire Coverage By Ezel Sahinkaya, Hilmi Hacaloglu August 11, 2021 05:11 PM Firemen and local volunteers extinguish a wildfire in Oren, in the vacation region of Mugla, Aug. 6, 2021, as Turkey struggles with its deadliest wildfires in decades. WASHINGTON/MUGLA, TURKEY - As wildfires spread through Turkey’s Mediterranean and Aegean provinces, the country’s media regulator fined at least six news outlets after warning broadcasters that continuous coverage of the fires may demoralize the public. More:Turkey's Media Regulator Fines Broadcasters Over 'Demoralizing' Wildfire Coverage | Voice of America - English

Turkey’s modest fashion market hits its stride

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Wildfires have burned more than Turkey’s forests - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Wildfires have burned more than Turkey’s forests The Turkish government’s conduct during the wildfires that engulfed Turkey’s coastline has not only led to devastation of the country’s forests, but also caused loss of the nation’s sense of solidarity in the wake of natural disasters More:Wildfires have burned more than Turkey’s forests - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Turkey temperatures may increase 6.5 degrees in 80 years: Expert | Daily Sabah

Turkey temperatures may increase 6.5 degrees in 80 years: Expert BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA ENVIRONMENT AUG 11, 2021 9:44 AM GMT+3 Amid the climate crises taking over the planet, Turkey is trying its best to curb the problem; however, climate change seems to be winning the fight. More:Turkey temperatures may increase 6.5 degrees in 80 years: Expert | Daily Sabah

Turkey's Trendyol raises $1.5 bln, valuing it at $16.5 billion | Financial Post

Turkey's Trendyol raises $1.5 bln, valuing it at $16.5 billion ISTANBUL — Turkish e-commerce firm Trendyol, backed by Chinese internet giant Alibaba, said on Monday it had entered into agreements to raise $1.5 billion from a number of high-profile investors, valuing the company at $16.5 billion. More:Turkey's Trendyol raises $1.5 bln, valuing it at $16.5 billion | Financial Post

Forest fires raise calls for new climate policies in Turkey – POLITICO

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Turkey’s deadly fires raise the heat for Erdogan | The Economist

Turkey’s deadly fires raise the heat for Erdogan The president’s reputation as a capable manager is in ashes Aug 7th 2021 ISTANBUL The fires crept up the hills, scattered and grew, helped by the wind, and raced down towards the shore. In some places, desperate locals rushed to the sea, filling up plastic buckets with water to ward off the flames approaching their homes. Others ran or drove for their lives. The sky turned grey, then orange. By the time the smoke had cleared, stretches of Turkey’s coastal paradise, once covered in pine forests and olive trees, were in ashes. More:Turkey’s deadly fires raise the heat for Erdogan | The Economist

Turkey's forest fires kindle larger questions on offset permanence | S&P Global Platts

Turkey's forest fires kindle larger questions on offset permanence Author Kanchan Yadav    Silvia Favasuli    Vandana Sebastian Editor Adithya Ram Forest fires have been raging in many parts of the world putting carbon credit projects at risk and posing a significant challenge to the permanence of the credits generated. Forests generate some of the biggest offsets of carbon dioxide and yet, thousands of tons of CO2 emissions are added in the atmosphere every year due to forest fires. Australia, California, Oregon, Brazil, Russia, Western Canada, Greece and Turkey are among countries susceptible to forest fires. More:Turkey's forest fires kindle larger questions on offset permanence | S&P Global Platts

Turkey’s MLI Strategy—and its Impact on Turkish Investments in Netherlands

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Turks Wage War on Social Media as Raging Fires Turn Political - The New York Times

Turks Wage War on Social Media as Raging Fires Turn Political President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under a concerted attack by his opponents over his handling of the worst forest fires in decades. More:Turks Wage War on Social Media as Raging Fires Turn Political - The New York Times

Why turkey needs a disaster management strategy | Devdiscourse

Why turkey needs a disaster management strategy  Since the beginning of the 21st century, Turkey has faced greater disruption and destruction from natural disasters than it has in the past decades. More:Why turkey needs a disaster management strategy  | Devdiscourse

Turkish inflation likely to have reached the cyclical peak | Snap | ING Think

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Citizens send 'global call to #helpturkey' on social media as more than 100 wildfires rage on

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bne IntelliNews - ISTANBUL BLOG: Reduced to tossing bags of tea, Erdogan’s having a bad wildfire crisis

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Turkish Inflation Jump Wipes Out Most of Real Interest Rate - Bloomberg

Turkish Inflation Jump Wipes Out Most of Real Interest Rate By Burhan Yuksekkas and Kerim Karakaya August 3, 2021, 9:05 AM GMT+2 Updated on August 3, 2021, 9:59 AM GMT+2 Turkey’s inflation climbed more than expected in July to nearly the level of the central bank’s benchmark interest rate, further diminishing the chances of an early cut in borrowing costs sought by the president. Higher energy prices and the impact of a reopening economy on everything from food to apparels drove the pace of price gains to an annual 18.95%, bringing the real interest rate adjusted for inflation to five basis points. More:Turkish Inflation Jump Wipes Out Most of Real Interest Rate - Bloomberg

'Like a bomb': Turkish farmers watch animals perish in flames - France 24

'Like a bomb': Turkish farmers watch animals perish in flames Farmer Mevlut Tarim says the furious fire that burned his cow alive, killed eight people and scorched vast swathes of Turkey was like an explosion. More:'Like a bomb': Turkish farmers watch animals perish in flames - France 24

As Turkey’s wildfires rage, conspiracy theories won't help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

As Turkey’s wildfires rage, conspiracy theories won't help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Henri J Barkey| Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh UniversityUpdated Aug 03, 2021 | 14:40 IST Underlying Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule is a system of sycophancy. He is surrounded by yes-men who tend to sing his praises no matter what the circumstances. More:As Turkey’s wildfires rage, conspiracy theories won't help President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

131 quakes in 12 hours strike off coast of Turkey’s Datça | Daily Sabah

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8 Confirmed Dead as Turkey Battles Raging Fires for 5th Day | Voice of America - English

8 Confirmed Dead as Turkey Battles Raging Fires for 5th Day By Dorian Jones Updated August 01, 2021 09:25 PM ISTANBUL - Eight people have been confirmed dead as a result of more than 100 fires along Turkey’s southern coast as firefighters backed by helicopters fought blazes Sunday that threaten some of country’s main tourist areas. More:8 Confirmed Dead as Turkey Battles Raging Fires for 5th Day | Voice of America - English

Wildfires in Turkish tourist regions are the highest recorded - Modern Diplomacy

Wildfires in Turkish tourist regions are the highest recordedPublished 15 hours ago on August 1, 2021By Gulnaz Nawaz Turkish fires in tourist regions are the hottest in history, due to which thousands of tourists evacuated as the nation fights over 50 blazes from the Aegean Sea resort. On Thursday, according to satellite data given to the Guardian, the heat intensity of flames in Turkey was four times greater than anything in the nation recorded. At least 4 people have been slain by blazes that spread across Antalya, causing a fleet of boats to rescue thousands of vacationers from their hotels. More:Wildfires in Turkish tourist regions are the highest recorded - Modern Diplomacy

Turkey declares ‘disaster areas’ as wildfire death toll rises | Climate News

Turkey declares ‘disaster areas’ as wildfire death toll rises | Climate News News Desk — July 31, 2021 President Erdogan says investigation opened into causes of wildfires in southern Turkey, as death toll rises to six. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared parts of southern Turkey ravaged by wildfires as “disaster areas”, with the death toll from the fires rising to six after two forest workers were killed. More:Turkey declares ‘disaster areas’ as wildfire death toll rises | Climate News

Turkish fires sweeping through tourist areas are the hottest on record | Turkey | The Guardian

Turkish fires sweeping through tourist areas are the hottest on record Thousands of holidaymakers evacuated from Aegean Sea resorts as country fights more than 50 blazes Fri 30 Jul 2021 13.13 EDT The heat intensity of wildfires in Turkey on Thursday was four times higher than anything on record for the nation, according to satellite data passed on to the Guardian. More:Turkish fires sweeping through tourist areas are the hottest on record | Turkey | The Guardian

Deadly wildfires deal new blow to Turkish tourism - France 24

Deadly wildfires deal new blow to Turkish tourism Turkish firefighters made progress Friday containing deadly wildfires that forced the evacuation of entire villages and Mediterranean coast hotels already reeling from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic. More:Deadly wildfires deal new blow to Turkish tourism - France 24

Will Erdogan’s Afghan gambit pay off in Washington? - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Will Erdogan’s Afghan gambit pay off in Washington? The general impression is that Ankara’s commitment to protect Kabul airport is only aimed at winning favor with Washington. More:Will Erdogan’s Afghan gambit pay off in Washington? - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Erdogan in Cyprus: No movement in the mediation deadlock - Qantara.de

Erdogan in Cyprus No movement in the mediation deadlock On his recent visit to Cyprus, Turkish President Erdogan continued to bang his two-state drum, insisting that this is now the only viable option for the divided island. By announcing the next phase of a plan to partially reopen the coastal resort of Varosha for Turkish Cypriot settlement, he is once again pushing his own agenda. By Ronald Meinardus in Istanbul More:Erdogan in Cyprus: No movement in the mediation deadlock - Qantara.de

Turkish citizens are among the 'least positive' people globally | Ahval

Turkish citizens are among the 'least positive' people globally Jul 28 2021 11:15 Gmt+3 Last Updated On: Jul 28 2021 11:19 Gmt+3 Turks are among the world's least positive people, according to a survey by the Gallup polling firm that was shared on Wednesday. More:Turkish citizens are among the 'least positive' people globally | Ahval

Turkey's Independent Media Brace for New Crackdown | Voice of America - English

Turkey's Independent Media Brace for New Crackdown By Dorian Jones July 27, 2021 01:09 PM ISTANBUL - Rights groups are voicing alarm over a Turkish official's announcement of new legislation and controls on the foreign funding of social media in Turkey. More:Turkey's Independent Media Brace for New Crackdown | Voice of America - English

Germany Warns Turkey’s Exiled Media of Apparent Hit List | Voice of America - English

Germany Warns Turkey’s Exiled Media of Apparent Hit List By Ezel Sahinkaya July 27, 2021 09:14 PM WASHINGTON - Celal Baslangic was at his Cologne home on July 16 when two German police officers knocked on his door and warned the veteran Turkish journalist that his name was on an apparent “hit list” of those allegedly to be targeted for violence. More:Germany Warns Turkey’s Exiled Media of Apparent Hit List | Voice of America - English

In Turkey, More Afghan Refugees Risk Fueling Xenophobia

In Turkey, More Afghan Refugees Risk Fueling Xenophobia Jul 27, 2021 | 21:31 GMT In Turkey, a potential new wave of Afghan refugees is creating a fresh surge of nativism that could attract more international criticism and increase the risk of violent protests in the country. More:In Turkey, More Afghan Refugees Risk Fueling Xenophobia

EU warns Erdogan over push to open Cyprus ghost town - France 24

EU warns Erdogan over push to open Cyprus ghost town Issued on: 27/07/2021 - 20:18 Modified: 27/07/2021 - 20:16 The EU on Tuesday told Turkey to reverse plans to open up the Cypriot ghost town of Varosha, announced during a controversial visit by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the divided island. More:EU warns Erdogan over push to open Cyprus ghost town - France 24

As Taliban Advance, Thousands of Afghans Seek Refuge in Turkey - WSJ

As Taliban Advance, Thousands of Afghans Seek Refuge in Turkey Migrants from Afghanistan are making arduous journeys through Iran to reach Turkey, which already hosts millions of Syrian refugees More:As Taliban Advance, Thousands of Afghans Seek Refuge in Turkey - WSJ

Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding - The Public's Radio : RIPR

Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding July 23, 2021 Turkey-Media Press freedom groups have expressed concern about comments by Turkish officials about possible legislation to regulate foreign funding for media and the dissemination of fake news. More:Concern mounts about possible Turkish law on media funding - The Public's Radio : RIPR

Turkey celebrates 98th anniversary of Lausanne Treaty - Turkey News

Turkey celebrates 98th anniversary of Lausanne Treaty ANKARA Turkey on July 24 marked the 98th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, a landmark pact that recognized the modern Turkish state. "Today is the 98th anniversary of the Lausanne Peace Treaty, one of the founding documents of the Republic of Turkey. Our heroic nation's struggle for independence, that it crowned with victory despite all kinds of impossibilities, betrayals and difficulties, has also been confirmed in the international arena with the Lausanne Peace Treaty," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said in a statement. More:Turkey celebrates 98th anniversary of Lausanne Treaty - Turkey News

Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu: “Parts of the Government Are Mafia-Like” - DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu “Parts of the Government Are Mafia-Like” As prime minister, Ahmet Davutoğlu was one of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s closest allies. In an interview, he now accuses the Turkish president of driving his country into the ground. More:Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu: “Parts of the Government Are Mafia-Like” - DER SPIEGEL

Turkey five years after the attempted coup: "Witch hunt" focuses on Turkish artists and intellectuals - Qantara.de

Turkey five years after the attempted coup "Witch hunt" focuses on Turkish artists and intellectuals Artists and intellectuals in Turkey are coming under massive pressure. Since the attempted coup against Erdogan by parts of the military in 2016, the government has intensified its crackdown on critical voices. Now the coronavirus pandemic is proving the final nail in the coffin. Ceyda Nurtsch reports More:Turkey five years after the attempted coup: "Witch hunt" focuses on Turkish artists and intellectuals - Qantara.de

Erdogan’s strongman rule is beginning to fray | Financial Times

Erdogan’s strongman rule is beginning to fray U-turn on university appointee adds to sense that Turkey’s president is no longer invulnerable More:Erdogan’s strongman rule is beginning to fray | Financial Times

Biden committed to maintaining Turkey sanctions over S-400 | Reuters

Biden committed to maintaining Turkey sanctions over S-400 Reuters WASHINGTON, July 21 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden is committed to maintaining sanctions on Turkey under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) for buying Russian S-400 missile defenses and would impose further sanctions if Ankara bought additional major arms systems from Moscow, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday. More:Biden committed to maintaining Turkey sanctions over S-400 | Reuters

Turkey's high-risk gamble in Afghanistan

Turkey's high-risk gamble in Afghanistan Erdogan must know his battle-hardened forces will find it difficult to contend with the Taliban More:Turkey's high-risk gamble in Afghanistan

Opinion: Five years after an attempted coup, the dream of democracy in Turkey is dead - The Globe and Mail

Five years after an attempted coup, the dream of democracy in Turkey is dead SIMON A. WALDMAN Simon A. Waldman is a visiting lecturer and research fellow at King’s College London and co-author of The New Turkey and its Discontents. The sun had just set over the Bosphorus, the strategic waterway that runs through Istanbul connecting the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, when the news of a coup reached the ears of diners, beer drinkers and Turkish-coffee sippers. More:Opinion: Five years after an attempted coup, the dream of democracy in Turkey is dead - The Globe and Mail

Erdogan's NATO peace offering: Can Turkish forces tame the Taliban in Afghanistan? - Qantara.de

Erdogan's NATO peace offering Can Turkish forces tame the Taliban in Afghanistan? Almost all NATO troops have withdrawn from Afghanistan. Turkey is looking to fill the gap and is offering itself as a new protective power. But the Taliban are sending clear threats in the direction of Ankara. By Hilal Koylu More:Erdogan's NATO peace offering: Can Turkish forces tame the Taliban in Afghanistan? - Qantara.de

Under Siege: How Failed Coup Gave Way to Major Media Crackdown in Turkey | Voice of America - English

Under Siege: How Failed Coup Gave Way to Major Media Crackdown in Turkey By Namo Abdulla, Ezel Sahinkaya WASHINGTON - Five years ago this week, tanks rolled into the streets of Ankara and Istanbul, and soldiers ordered a news anchor at Turkey's state broadcaster, TRT, to read a statement announcing the military had seized power. More:Under Siege: How Failed Coup Gave Way to Major Media Crackdown in Turkey | Voice of America - English

Turkey's Erdogan, China's Xi discuss Uyghurs in phone call -Turkish presidency | Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan, China's Xi discuss Uyghurs in phone call -Turkish presidency Reuters ANKARA, July 13 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday it was important to Turkey that Uyghur Muslims live in peace as "equal citizens of China" but said Turkey respects China's national sovereignty. More:Turkey's Erdogan, China's Xi discuss Uyghurs in phone call -Turkish presidency | Reuters

Biden selects Jeff Flake for Turkey ambassadorship | Washington Examiner | denvergazette.com

Biden selects Jeff Flake for Turkey ambassadorship Jeremy Beaman, Washington Examiner Jul 13, 2021 Updated 5 hrs ago President Joe Biden tapped former Sen. Jeff Flake to be U.S. ambassador to Turkey, the Arizona Republican announced on Tuesday. "Given the strategic importance of the United States' relationship with our long-time NATO Ally, the Republic of Turkey, I am honored and humbled by the trust President Biden has placed in me with this ambassadorial nomination," Flake first revealed in a post on the blog site Medium. "This is a pivotal post at an important time for both of our countries." More:Biden selects Jeff Flake for Turkey ambassadorship | Washington Examiner | denvergazette.com

US praises Turkey's 'constructive role' in Afghanistan's security - ToysMatrix

US praises Turkey’s ‘constructive role’ in Afghanistan’s security TURKEY By Kemal Pasha On Jul 13, 2021 The U.S. expressed appreciation on Monday for Turkey’s help in the rapid withdrawal of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan ahead of the new August deadline. “We certainly welcome Turkey’s constructive role when it comes to the withdrawal, and the broader safety and security situation in Afghanistan,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters. More:US praises Turkey's 'constructive role' in Afghanistan's security - ToysMatrix

Turkish-American woman falls victim to femicide in US - Turkey News

Turkish-American woman falls victim to femicide in US NEW JERSEY A missing Turkish-American woman living in New Jersey was found dead in Tennessee after an alert for her son was canceled, according to the U.S. authorities. More:Turkish-American woman falls victim to femicide in US - Turkey News

Activists hit the dancefloor as the music stops in Turkey | World | The Sunday Times

Activists hit the dancefloor as the music stops in Turkey Young secular partygoers fear the ban on playing songs after midnight — ostensibly a public health measure — is an attack on their freedoms by an increasingly Islamist regime. Louise Callaghan reports More:Activists hit the dancefloor as the music stops in Turkey | World | The Sunday Times

Some 22 women in 1.5 years fell to death in suspicious cases - Turkey News

Some 22 women in 1.5 years fell to death in suspicious cases ISTANBUL Some 22 Turkish women have plunged to their deaths over the past year and a half from a balcony or window, raising women’s rights groups’ eyebrows on whether these were femicide framed as “suicides.” More:Some 22 women in 1.5 years fell to death in suspicious cases - Turkey News

Turkey's ruling party elites love to splurge while preaching frugality - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Turkey's ruling party elites love to splurge while preaching frugality Turkey's Justice and Development Party is preaching belt-tightening to a suffering public, but will party leaders' often profligate spending cancel out the economic — and political — message? More:Turkey's ruling party elites love to splurge while preaching frugality - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s image and Turkey’s economy are both taking a battering | The Economist

Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s image and Turkey’s economy are both taking a battering As belts tighten, Turks are less forgiving of scandal in high places Jul 10th 2021 For a moment, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had reason to hope that the storm unleashed by Sedat Peker, an exiled mobster with a YouTube account and an axe to grind with Mr Erdogan’s government, would blow over. Mr Peker, who has taken to social media to sling accusations of corruption, drug- and arms-trafficking, and murder at senior members of the ruling Justice and Development (ak) party, announced on June 20th that he would temporarily stop uploading new videos. The mob leader, who is thought to be living in the United Arab Emirates, claimed local authorities had warned him he risked being assassinated. More:Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s image and Turkey’s economy are both taking a battering | The Economist

Will US and EU pressure soften Erdogan’s brand of strongman rule? | The Strategist

Will US and EU pressure soften Erdogan’s brand of strongman rule? 6 Jul 2021|Nikolaos Skondrianos US President Joe Biden’s declaration on the Armenian genocide raised the ire of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who labelled the decision as a ‘wrong step’ and called for ‘good neighbourly’ ties with Armenia. He disputed Biden’s ‘baseless, unjust and untrue remarks’ and advised him to remember America’s own history with its native peoples. Erdogan’s reaction reflects Turkey’s increasing confidence in pushing back against Western criticism, its foreign policy posture one of perpetual antagonism and grievance. More:Will US and EU pressure soften Erdogan’s brand of strongman rule? | The Strategist

Canal Istanbul: Erdogan's megaproject raises global concerns | DW News - The Chestnut Post

Canal Istanbul: Erdogan's megaproject raises global concerns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is famously fond of megaprojects. He recently launched his biggest and boldest one to date: Canal Istanbul, a 45km waterway running parallel to the Bosporus More:Canal Istanbul: Erdogan's megaproject raises global concerns | DW News - The Chestnut Post

Turkey's Hepsiburada valued at $4.16 bln in strong Nasdaq debut (July 1) | Financial Post

Turkey's Hepsiburada valued at $4.16 bln in strong Nasdaq debut (July 1) Author of the article: Reuters Shares of Hepsiburada rose more than 6% in their U.S. stock market debut on Thursday, giving the Turkish e-commerce platform a market capitalization of $4.16 billion. (Reporting by Sohini Podder in Bengaluru; Editing by Devika Syamnath) More:Turkey's Hepsiburada valued at $4.16 bln in strong Nasdaq debut (July 1) | Financial Post

Women in Turkey protest against withdrawal from gender protection treaty

Women in Turkey protest against withdrawal from gender protection treaty ANI | Updated: Jul 02, 2021 07:11 IST Istanbul [Turkey], July 2 (ANI): Thousands of people took to the street on Thursday to denounce Turkey's withdrawal from an international treaty designated to combat violence against women. More:Women in Turkey protest against withdrawal from gender protection treaty

Merkel and Biden Transition Explains the Macron-Erdogan Truce at NATO Summit - Bloomberg

Why Macron and Erdogan Are Suddenly Playing Nice The truce won’t last, though. The two presidents have too much to gain from their mutual antagonism. More:Merkel and Biden Transition Explains the Macron-Erdogan Truce at NATO Summit - Bloomberg

For women in Turkey, the struggle continues – Elifcan Çelebi and Ebru Ece Özbey

For women in Turkey, the struggle continues by Elifcan Çelebi and Ebru Ece Özbey on 1st July 2021 share ontwitter share onfacebook share onlinkedin As of today, the Istanbul convention ceases to be effective in Turkey. But that’s not the end of the story. More:For women in Turkey, the struggle continues – Elifcan Çelebi and Ebru Ece Özbey

Turkey hikes consumer electricity prices by 15% -statement | Reuters

Turkey hikes consumer electricity prices by 15% -statement Reuters ANKARA, June 30 (Reuters) - Turkey's EPDK energy regulator said on Wednesday it will hike consumer electricity prices by 15% as of Thursday in response to rising costs. More:Turkey hikes consumer electricity prices by 15% -statement | Reuters

Turkey Is Shaken Over Elmalı Davası & Stars, Including Kerem, Hande, Demet and Tarkan, Express Their Extreme Fury | Al Bawaba

Turkey Is Shaken Over Elmalı Davası & Stars, Including Kerem, Hande, Demet and Tarkan, Express Their Extreme Fury The hashtag #ElmalıDavası (Apple Case) is trending in Turkey. The two suspects in Elmalı Davası (Apple Case), mother Merve A. and stepfather Rahmi A., who were arrested within the scope of investigations carried out regarding the sexual abuse of her daughter GEG (7) and her older brother İ.EG (10) in Finike district of Antalya, by Elmalı High Criminal Court.. They were released at the third trial. More:Turkey Is Shaken Over Elmalı Davası & Stars, Including Kerem, Hande, Demet and Tarkan, Express Their Extreme Fury | Al Bawaba

Turkey Starts Canal Project Amid Environmental, Regional Concerns | Voice of America - English

Turkey Starts Canal Project Amid Environmental, Regional Concerns By Dorian Jones June 26, 2021 05:15 PM ISTANBUL - In a blaze of publicity, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan laid a foundation stone close to Istanbul, starting the construction of a 45-kilometer canal linking the Black and Marmara seas. Erdogan declared the project would usher in a new era for Istanbul and for Turkey. More:Turkey Starts Canal Project Amid Environmental, Regional Concerns | Voice of America - English

Roundup: Turkey's vaccination campaign offers relief for economy - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Roundup: Turkey's vaccination campaign offers relief for economy ISTANBUL, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkey's anti-COVID-19 vaccination drive has gained pace with life expected to return to normal soon, providing relief for its ailing economy impacted by months of restrictions. More:Roundup: Turkey's vaccination campaign offers relief for economy - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Interview with Turkish human rights lawyer Canan Arin: "Women in Turkey are fighting to keep their rights" - Qantara.de

Interview with Turkish human rights lawyer Canan Arin "Women in Turkey are fighting to keep their rights" As 1 July approaches, the date when Turkey will officially pull out of the Istanbul Convention on violence against women, Qantara.de speaks to Canan Arin, one of the co-founders and most well-known voices of the Turkish feminist movement. Interview by Ceyda Nurtsch More:Interview with Turkish human rights lawyer Canan Arin: "Women in Turkey are fighting to keep their rights" - Qantara.de

Turkish scientists’ 10-second COVID diagnosis test gets approval | Daily Sabah

Turkish scientists’ 10-second COVID diagnosis test gets approval BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL TURKEY JUN 24, 2021 2:39 PM GMT+3 Diagnovir, a new coronavirus diagnosis system developed at Bilkent University, is now available for public use after passing safety tests and receiving approval. Developed by local means, the test system surpasses its rivals in terms of how quickly it calculates results: taking only 10 seconds. More:Turkish scientists’ 10-second COVID diagnosis test gets approval | Daily Sabah

Turkey to become important mobile phone manufacturing base | MENAFN.COM

Turkey to become important mobile phone manufacturing base ( MENAFN )Turkey is estimated to turn into a significant mobile phone production base with the support of investments by leading companies. More:Turkey to become important mobile phone manufacturing base | MENAFN.COM

The German Foreign Minister Wants To Renew The EU-Turkey Deal

The German Foreign Minister Wants To Renew The EU-Turkey Deal Frey LindsaySenior Contributor It's been just over five years since the European Union and Turkey agreed a deal, or in the EU's preferred language, a "statement" to restrict migration from Turkey to the EU. The deal, signed at the height of the "migrant crisis," has met criticism on various fronts, and will likely be discussed at the upcoming European Council meeting of June 23-26. In the run-up to this meeting, Germany's foreign minister Heiko Maas told the German broadsheet Die Welt, that he thinks the deal should be renewed. More:The German Foreign Minister Wants To Renew The EU-Turkey Deal

Conflict between Ankara and Athens: Has Erdogan's foreign policy hit rock bottom? - Qantara.de

Conflict between Ankara and Athens Has Erdogan's foreign policy hit rock bottom? The change in U.S. president is also having an impact on the conflict between Turkey and Greece. Since the USA has started to play the Greek card, the strategic situation in the Eastern Mediterranean has shifted to Turkey's disadvantage. Ronald Meinardus reports from Istanbul More:Conflict between Ankara and Athens: Has Erdogan's foreign policy hit rock bottom? - Qantara.de

Erdoğan bans music after midnight, sparking Turkish social media anger | Ahval

Erdoğan bans music after midnight, sparking Turkish social media anger Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the playing of music in Turkey will be banned after midnight. The announcement, made after a three-hour cabinet meeting in Ankara on Monday, prompted strong criticism among some social media users, who saw the step as more evidence that Erdoğan was seeking to impose his Islamic values on the population. More:Erdoğan bans music after midnight, sparking Turkish social media anger | Ahval

Turkish COVID-19 vaccine starts Phase III trials | Reuters

Turkish COVID-19 vaccine starts Phase III trials By Reuters Staff ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey on Tuesday kicked off Phase III trials for its COVID-19 vaccine, named “Turkovac” by President Tayyip Erdogan who said the shot should be available for use by the end of the year. More:Turkish COVID-19 vaccine starts Phase III trials | Reuters

Turkey to lift curfews, relax virus restrictions July 1 - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Turkey to lift curfews, relax virus restrictions July 1 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday that restrictions on public transportation will also be lifted. More:Turkey to lift curfews, relax virus restrictions July 1 - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Hit streaming series "Fatma's Revenge": Netflix takes on the Turkish macho - Qantara.de

Hit streaming series "Fatma's Revenge" Netflix takes on the Turkish macho Since the end of April, a Netflix series has been broadcast in Turkey about the cleaner Fatma, who searches for her missing husband in six episodes and ends up in a murderous odyssey. The series celebrates the woman as a hero who defends herself against humiliation, threats and sexual harassment, writes Jochen Menzel More:Hit streaming series "Fatma's Revenge": Netflix takes on the Turkish macho - Qantara.de

Turkish Businessman Arrested in Austria on Charges that He Allegedly Laundered Over $133 Million in Fraud Proceeds | OPA | Department of Justice

Turkish Businessman Arrested in Austria on Charges that He Allegedly Laundered Over $133 Million in Fraud Proceeds A Turkish businessman was arrested in Austria on June 19, at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice. This arrest followed a superseding indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 28, which was unsealed today. The superseding indictment charged Sezgin Baran Korkmaz with one count of conspiring to commit money laundering, 10 counts of wire fraud, and one count of obstruction of an official proceeding. More:Turkish Businessman Arrested in Austria on Charges that He Allegedly Laundered Over $133 Million in Fraud Proceeds | OPA | Department of Justice

Turkish policeman convicted in 2014 death of teenager - The Public's Radio : RIPR

Turkish policeman convicted in 2014 death of teenager June 18, 2021 Associated Press A Turkish police officer has been sentenced to nearly 17 years in prison for the murder of a teenager who was hit in the head with a tear-gas canister in 2013. Police officer Fatih Dalgali was on trial for causing the death of Berkin Elvan, a 14-year-old injured in Istanbul as the “Gezi Park” anti-government protests were taking place nearby. Elvan was in a coma for 269 days. His death in March 2014 at age 15 led to a flare-up in protests. Elvan’s family said he was out buying bread, not protesting. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was then prime minister, claimed Elvan was among “terrorists” with his face concealed and argued police had no way of knowing his age. More:Turkish policeman convicted in 2014 death of teenager - The Public's Radio : RIPR

President Erdogan and the syndrome of neglect: after years of hyperactivity, the Turkish leader is completely isolated | Israel Defense

President Erdogan and the syndrome of neglect: after years of hyperactivity, the Turkish leader is completely isolated Commentary:  Turkey has been sidelined because of the adventurism of its president, following a decade of reckless and counterproductive political and military moves. Erdogan will find it difficult to break the isolation without a clear change of course towards a more moderate approach in domestic policy and a rapprochement with the West in foreign policy More:President Erdogan and the syndrome of neglect: after years of hyperactivity, the Turkish leader is completely isolated | Israel Defense

Erdogan’s meeting with Biden more spin than substance - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Erdogan’s meeting with Biden more spin than substance The two leaders' first meeting as heads of state led to detailed discussions, but there were no breakthroughs. More:Erdogan’s meeting with Biden more spin than substance - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Turkish lira dives after inconclusive Erdogan-Biden meeting - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Turkish lira dives after inconclusive Erdogan-Biden meeting Propelled by optimism over a possible S-400 missile compromise, Turkey’s lira slid Tuesday after the first meeting between US President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ended without clear progress More:Turkish lira dives after inconclusive Erdogan-Biden meeting - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Biden hold bilateral meeting following NATO summit - CNNPolitics

Erdoğan and Biden hold bilateral meeting following NATO summit By Kate Sullivan and Kevin Liptak, CNN Updated 4:38 PM ET, Mon June 14, 2021 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) greets US President Joe Biden (R) at the NATO summit at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization headquarters in Brussels, on June 14, 2021. (CNN)President Joe Biden and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a bilateral meeting on Monday following a meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels. The meeting, which took place at the NATO headquarters in Belgium, was expected to be contentious. Biden in April became the first US president in decades to recognize the massacre of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire as a genocide -- a move that risked a potential fracture with Turkey but signaled a commitment to global human rights. More:Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Biden hold bilateral meeting following NATO summit - CNNPolitics

Biden gives awkward fist-bump to Erdogan at NATO summit - Report Door

Biden gives awkward fist-bump to Erdogan at NATO summit June 14, 20213 Min Read James Thompson President Biden on Monday offered an awkward fist-bump to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Belgium at the annual NATO summit — as the Islamist strongman winds up to blast Biden for his recognition of the Armenian genocide earlier this year. More:Biden gives awkward fist-bump to Erdogan at NATO summit - Report Door

Dollar blow for Turkey as tourism season runs into the sand | Financial Times

Dollar blow for Turkey as tourism season runs into the sand Sector collapse would hit a wider economy that relies on foreign currency inflows from overseas visitors More:Dollar blow for Turkey as tourism season runs into the sand | Financial Times

Kraft Heinz to acquire Turkish sauce firm Assan Foods in $100m deal - FoodBev Media

Kraft Heinz to acquire Turkish sauce firm Assan Foods in $100m deal By Martin White 11 June 2021 CategoriesAlso in the newsBusinessFoodIndustriesManufacturingMergers & AcquisitionsSauces Kraft Heinz has agreed to acquire Turkish sauce company Assan Foods from Kibar Holding in a deal that values Assan at approximately $100 million. Headquartered in Istanbul, Assan Foods manufactures and sells a wide range of sauce products such as ketchup, mayonnaise, pasta sauces and more. Assan’s sauce products are sold under brands including Colorado, Kingtom, and Oba. More:Kraft Heinz to acquire Turkish sauce firm Assan Foods in $100m deal - FoodBev Media

Rise in Turkish food prices sparks fears of shortages - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

Rise in Turkish food prices sparks fears of shortages Turkey, a major agricultural producer, might find itself grappling with water shortages and food insecurity in the next decade unless it takes action to address growing problems in its agricultural sector. More:Rise in Turkish food prices sparks fears of shortages - Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East

How much longer till Turkey's elections?: President under pressure – Erdogan's popularity nosedive - Qantara.de

President under pressure – Erdogan's popularity nosedive Turkey's parliamentary and presidential elections are scheduled for June 2023. But they are already casting a shadow. While the opposition is calling for early elections, President Erdogan is insisting on holding the elections in the highly symbolic year of 2023. For right now, his ratings are poor. Ronald Meinardus reports from Istanbul More:How much longer till Turkey's elections?: President under pressure – Erdogan's popularity nosedive - Qantara.de

New reserve discoveries put Turkey among few gold producers | Daily Sabah

New reserve discoveries put Turkey among few gold producers BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL ECONOMY JUN 10, 2021 1:46 PM GMT+3 Around 20 tons of gold with a market value of $1.2 billion (TL 10.2 billion) and 3.5 tons of silver reserves with a market value of $2.8 million have been detected by Koza Altın in eastern Turkey’s Ağrı province, Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank announced Thursday. More:New reserve discoveries put Turkey among few gold producers | Daily Sabah

Turkey’s Regime Is Paralyzed By A Mob Kingpin’s Revelations: The Strategic Implications

Turkey’s Regime Is Paralyzed By A Mob Kingpin’s Revelations: The Strategic Implications Melik KaylanContributor Policy I cover conflicts, frontiers and upheavals mired in history. Follow The world's most colorful political psychodrama is unfolding in Turkey, convulsing the country and its power heirarchy. A top Turkish underworld figure, Sedat Peker, has parted ways from the ruling Erdogan party and is posting long videos on Youtube alleging all manner of crimes by leading figures in government and their allies. Crimes from bribery to murder to rape to drug smuggling and much else like threatening opposition media, commandeering zillions from national banks and corrupting the judiciary so routinely that no rule of law can be said to exist. Deploying mafia to do its dirty work - this is what Turks call 'the deep state' – they invented the phrase – was a phenomenon that flourished in the 1990s and before, which Erdogan first came to power promising to eradicate. More:Turkey’s Regime Is Paralyzed By A Mob Kingpin’s Revelations: The Strategic Implications

Greece's Mitsotakis and Turkey's Erdoğan to meet in private

Greece's Mitsotakis and Turkey's Erdoğan to meet in private By EUOBSERVER TODAY, 07:05 A planned meeting between Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the Nato summit on 14 June will be private, with, at most, a top aide from each side present, Kathimerini writes. According to officials involved in the preparation of the meeting, the closed setting would help a frank exchange of views. More:Greece's Mitsotakis and Turkey's Erdoğan to meet in private

This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Turkey - WSJ

This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Turkey Ankara isn’t staunchly pro-Western as in the Cold War, but it’s still an important ally. More:This Isn’t Your Grandfather’s Turkey - WSJ

Turks are very concerned about state of their democracy, new survey finds

Turks are very concerned about state of their democracy, new survey finds “Germany and Turkey are connected by millions of personal and cultural ties that have formed with the generation of Turkish immigrants and their descendants,” Walter Glos, KAS director in Turkey, told Arab News ANKARA: Turks are very concerned about the state of their democracy, according to a new survey released on Monday, with 63 percent of respondents saying they thought it was bad and 39 percent saying it was in danger. More:Turks are very concerned about state of their democracy, new survey finds

Middle East Newsletter: Turkey’s Lira at Crossroads (TRY: USD) - Bloomberg

Turkey’s Lira at Crossroads By Netty Idayu Ismail June 6, 2021, 9:10 AM EDT Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s latest intervention at monetary policy pushed the lira to fresh record lows against the U.S. dollar, putting the currency on a dangerous path. More:Middle East Newsletter: Turkey’s Lira at Crossroads (TRY: USD) - Bloomberg

From Best to Worst: Investors Are Souring on Turkey’s Markets - Bloomberg

From Best to Worst: Investors Are Souring on Turkey’s Markets By Tugce Ozsoy and Selcuk Gokoluk June 6, 2021, 12:00 AM EDT In just three months, the Turkish lira has gone from best to worst. The currency is the victim of the head-spinning policy swerves of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is once again pressing policymakers to cut rates even as inflation remains at almost 17%. More:From Best to Worst: Investors Are Souring on Turkey’s Markets - Bloomberg

Turkey plagued by largest outbreak of 'sea snot' on record as mucus hits Sea of Marmara coastline | World News | Sky News

Turkey plagued by largest outbreak of 'sea snot' on record as mucus hits Sea of Marmara coastline The grey sludge forms when sea algae is overloaded with nutrients by warmer temperatures and polluted water. More:Turkey plagued by largest outbreak of 'sea snot' on record as mucus hits Sea of Marmara coastline | World News | Sky News

Turkey's Getir raises $555 mln as quick-delivery funding booms | Reuters

Turkey's Getir raises $555 mln as quick-delivery funding booms Can Sezer Turkish rapid delivery company Getir has tripled its valuation to over $7.5 billion since March after raising $555 million in its latest funding round, it said on Friday, part of an investment boom in the red-hot sector. More:Turkey's Getir raises $555 mln as quick-delivery funding booms | Reuters

Turkey Undermines NATO, Yet Again - The Globalist

Turkey Undermines NATO, Yet Again Erdogan saves Putin’s Belarusian ally by playing spoiler role within NATO. By Aykan Erdemir, June 1, 2021 Turkey has once again signaled who it considers to be among its true friends. The country has reportedly used its veto power as a member of NATO to water down an official condemnation of Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko. More:Turkey Undermines NATO, Yet Again - The Globalist