Turkish-Russian relations: Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin - Qantara.de

Turkish-Russian relations Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin Relations between Turkey and Russia are ambivalent. Moscow is nonetheless trying to prop up the leadership in Ankara. Elections are to be held in Turkey in June – and the last thing Russia wants is Erdogan’s departure. By Burak Unveren More:Turkish-Russian relations: Erdogan's re-election would serve Putin - Qantara.de

Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings | Euronews

Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings COMMENTS By Reuters  •  Updated: 29/01/2023 - 11:35 TURKEY-DIPLOMACY-TRAVEL-WARNING:Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings   -   ANKARA – Turkey warned its citizens on Saturday against “possible Islamophobic, xenophobic and racist attacks” in the United States and Europe after its Western allies cautioned their citizens in Turkey about possible terror attacks. More:Turkey alerts citizens to risk of attack in United States, Europe on heels of Western warnings | Euronews

A Watershed Moment For Turkey | OilPrice.com

A Watershed Moment For Turkey By Editorial Dept - Jan 27, 2023, 9:00 AM CST Join Our Community With Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections now set for May 14th—a month earlier than originally planned—who will effectively challenge Erdogan? We will find out in February when the six-party opposition alliance announces its candidate. But the alliance has already said it would unveil a proposal to completely reverse the executive presidential system Erdogan put in place to give the president more power. They will seek to transition back to a parliamentary system. More:A Watershed Moment For Turkey | OilPrice.com

Turkey: Erdogan Faces Exodus Ahead of Elections

Erdogan’s Turkey Faces a Growing Exodus Ahead of Elections Fed up with the economy and a political crackdown, young Turks are increasingly looking abroad to find their futures. More:Turkey: Erdogan Faces Exodus Ahead of Elections

Forced marriage in Turkey: Turkish state fails child bride in sect marriage - Qantara.de

Turkish state fails child bride in sect marriage All eyes in Turkey are on a court hearing scheduled for January 30 into a child abuse case that allegedly occurred with the knowledge of one of Istanbul's most powerful Islamic sects. The little girl was failed by the state not once, but several times. Ayse Karabat reports More:Forced marriage in Turkey: Turkish state fails child bride in sect marriage - Qantara.de

The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey | CNN

The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Published 8:20 AM EST, Fri January 27, 2023 Turkey is less than four months away from a presidential election that could extend the 20-year rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan into a third decade. Analysts say that the result may be a close call for the long-term leader. More:The world looks on as Erdogan jockeys for a third decade of power in Turkey | CNN

Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge ━ The European Conservative

Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge Tadhg Pidgeon — January 26, 2023 Turkey’s President Erdoğan has called elections for the 14th of May, a month earlier than was previously scheduled. He announced this decision at a youth conference in the province of Bursa, attributing the change to a desire to avoid holding elections during the June holidays. European as well as American commentators speculate however that the change in date is politically motivated, and that the given reason is disingenuous. Poor polling suggests Erdoğan could have a number of motivations for accelerating the elections, both legal and political. More:Erdoğan Calls Early Election Ahead of Tight Leadership Challenge ━ The European Conservative

Turkey’s Next Elections Could Be Its Last Real Democratic Vote

TURKEY’S NEXT ELECTIONS COULD BE THE COUNTRY’S LAST REAL DEMOCRATIC VOTE In an apparent bid to stamp out the opposition — perhaps forever — Recep Tayyip Erdogan called elections a month early. More:Turkey’s Next Elections Could Be Its Last Real Democratic Vote

Erdoğan inaugurates subway line to Istanbul Airport - Türkiye News

Erdoğan inaugurates subway line to Istanbul Airport ISTANBUL President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated a 34 kilometers-long subway line stretching from the city center to Istanbul Airport on Jan. 22. More:Erdoğan inaugurates subway line to Istanbul Airport - Türkiye News

Turkey Cancels Swedish Minsiter's Meeting After Anti-Turkish Protests In Nordic Country

Turkey Cancels Swedish Minister's Meeting After Anti-Turkish Protests In Nordic Country Sweden: A far-right activist from Denmark has received permission from police to stage a protest outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, where he intends to burn the Quran, Islam's holy book. More:Turkey Cancels Swedish Minsiter's Meeting After Anti-Turkish Protests In Nordic Country

Turkey could be on the brink of dictatorship | The Economist

Turkey could be on the brink of dictatorship President Erdogan could tip his country over the edge Jan 19th 2023 Turkey has nato’s second-biggest armed forces. It plays a crucial role in a turbulent neighbourhood, especially in war-scorched Syria. It exerts growing influence in the western Balkans, in the eastern Mediterranean and more recently in Africa. Above all, it is important in the Black Sea and in Russia’s war in Ukraine; last year it helped broker a deal to let more Ukrainian grain be shipped to a hungry world. More:Turkey could be on the brink of dictatorship | The Economist

Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election

Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election Issued on: 18/01/2023 - 13:38 Modified: 18/01/2023 - 16:27 Ankara (AFP) – President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted Wednesday that he would bring the date of Turkey's most consequential election in generations forward to May 14 in a bid to catch his rivals off guard. The announcement sets the stage for a vote that could either extend Erdogan's Islamic style of rule into a third decade or turn the country on a sharply more secular -- and potentially predictable -- course. More:Erdogan sets stage for May 14 Turkish election

Turkey Tells Sweden to Hurry for NATO Entry Before Its Elections - Bloomberg

Turkey Tells Sweden to Hurry for NATO Entry Turkey has stalled Nordic countries’ accession to NATO Turkey will hold vote in less than 6 months, Kalin notes Turkey said Sweden and Finland should hurry on fulfilling promises for their accession to NATO, ahead of Turkish elections due to take place in less than six months. More:Turkey Tells Sweden to Hurry for NATO Entry Before Its Elections - Bloomberg

Turkey–Syria–Russia relations: Is Erdoğan planning a deal with Assad? - Qantara.de

Turkey–Syria–Russia relations Is Erdoğan planning a deal with Assad? There are signs of an imminent normalisation of relations between Turkey and Syria. This would allow Erdoğan to score political points domestically before the upcoming elections in Turkey. It would also be opportune for Putin. By Ronald Meinardus More:Turkey–Syria–Russia relations: Is Erdoğan planning a deal with Assad? - Qantara.de

Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year?

Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year? Ozan Ozavci, Assistant Professor, Utrecht University Fri, 13 January 2023 at 1:14 am GMT-5·5-min read Commonly regarded as the “birth certificate” of modern Turkey, the 1923 treaty of Lausanne was the last of the peace settlements signed at the end of the first world war. This year’s centenary has already provoked far more public anticipation than one might expect, thanks to widespread belief in conspiracy theories. More:Why do so many Turkish people believe 'secret clauses' in the 1923 Lausanne treaty will be unveiled this year?

Sweden: Erdogan effigy 'act of sabotage' against NATO bid | AP News

Sweden: Erdogan effigy ‘act of sabotage’ against NATO bid By SUZAN FRASER and JAN M. OLSEN 18 minutes ago Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson speaks during the annual Society and Defence Conference in Salen, Sweden, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP) ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Friday denounced a protest by Kurds in central Stockholm, where an effigy of Turkey’s president was hung from a lamppost, as an act of “sabotage” against Sweden’s bid to join NATO. The protest outside City Hall on Wednesday drew an angry backlash from Turkey, a NATO member which already had held off on approving Sweden’s application to become part of the Western military alliance until the government in Stockholm satisfies its demands. More:Sweden: Erdogan effigy 'act of sabotage' against NATO bid | AP News

Serdar Denktash preparing to run for Turkish Cypriot leader | Cyprus Mail

Serdar Denktash preparing to run for Turkish Cypriot leader By Nikolaos PrakasJanuary 12, 20238 Comments1151 Serdar Denktash, son of former Turkish Cypriot leader Rauf Raif Denktash, is preparing to run in the next elections for the north’s leadership, reports said on Thursday. More:Serdar Denktash preparing to run for Turkish Cypriot leader | Cyprus Mail

Turkey doctors' chief sentenced over call for chemical weapons inquiry - BBC News

Turkey doctors' chief sentenced over call for chemical weapons inquiry By Kathryn Armstrong & Orla Guerin in London and Istanbul The head of Turkey's medical association has been convicted of spreading propaganda for terrorists over her call for a probe into the army's alleged used of chemical weapons against Kurdish militants. More:Turkey doctors' chief sentenced over call for chemical weapons inquiry - BBC News

Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs - Qantara.de

Turkey A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs Turkey will mark the centenary of the proclamation of the Turkish republic in October. But 2023 will be an important year in another respect too: Turks will go to the polls in June to elect their next president – an election that could usher in a new era in its history. By Burak Ünveren More:Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs - Qantara.de

Doctors rally against latest rules for private hospitals in Istanbul - Türkiye News

Doctors rally against latest rules for private hospitals in Istanbul ISTANBUL Doctors have rallied in Istanbul’s Kadıköy to protest against the Private Hospitals Regulation as it “prevents self-employed doctors from doing their jobs. More:Doctors rally against latest rules for private hospitals in Istanbul - Türkiye News

The Brief — The year of Türkiye – EURACTIV.com

The Brief — The year of Türkiye DISCLAIMER: All opinions in this column reflect the views of the author(s), not of EURACTIV Media network. By Georgi Gotev | EURACTIV.com The year 2023 is important for Turkey – or Türkiye, as it wants to be officially called – as it marks the 100th anniversary of the country’s founding by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. More:The Brief — The year of Türkiye – EURACTIV.com

Will Kurds’ choice to field own candidate benefit Erdogan or Turkey’s opposition? - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Will Kurds’ choice to field own candidate benefit Erdogan or Turkey’s opposition? Turkey’s major pro-Kurdish opposition party has announced it will field its own candidate in a move sure to have a profound impact on the presidential race, but in which direction? More:Will Kurds’ choice to field own candidate benefit Erdogan or Turkey’s opposition? - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Turkish society deeply divided after 20 years of Erdogan's rule - Revisited

Turkish society deeply divided after 20 years of Erdogan's rule By: Shona BHATTACHARYYA Over the past two decades, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged as the undisputed master of Turkish politics. Elected prime minister in 2003, then president in 2014, he is gearing up for a hotly contested re-election bid later in 2023. FRANCE 24's Shona Bhattacharyya and Ludovic de Foucaud look back at the political legacy of a man who has had a profound impact on the lives of everyday Turks, for better or for worse. More:Turkish society deeply divided after 20 years of Erdogan's rule - Revisited

US changes spelling of Turkey at NATO ally's request | Stars and Stripes

US changes spelling of Turkey at NATO ally's request By MATTHEW LEE ASSOCIATED PRESS • January 5, 2023 WASHINGTON — The State Department said Thursday it has adopted Turkey's preferred spelling for the name of the country, Turkiye, acceding to a request from the NATO ally after several months of hesitation. More:US changes spelling of Turkey at NATO ally's request | Stars and Stripes

Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs – DW – 01/03/2023

Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs Burak Ünveren 18 hours ago18 hours ago In 2023, the Turkish republic will celebrate its 100th birthday with an election that could usher in a new turning point in its history. More:Turkey: A 100-year-old democracy with ups and downs – DW – 01/03/2023

Resignations from Turkey’s far-right party following controversial murder – Medya News

Resignations from Turkey’s far-right party following controversial murder Sinan Ateş, the former head of the Grey Wolves Organisation, the militant wing of the MHP, died at hospital on 30 December after he was shot by someone travelling on a motorcycle while leaving his apartment in the Turkish capital of Ankara. More:Resignations from Turkey’s far-right party following controversial murder – Medya News

Turkey's Erdogan drops retirement age requirement for millions | Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan drops retirement age requirement for millions Reuters ANKARA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan eliminated a retirement age requirement on Wednesday in a move that allows more than 2 million Turkish workers to retire immediately, less than six months before an election. More:Turkey's Erdogan drops retirement age requirement for millions | Reuters

Turkey’s Rise in the Security Sphere: Can Turkey Sustain it or will She Fade in the Shadows? - Indian Defence Review

Turkey’s Rise in the Security Sphere: Can Turkey Sustain it or will She Fade in the Shadows?ByDanvir SinghDate : 27 Dec , 2022 Turkey’s geo-strategic location in Europe gives it a unique bridging ability between Russia and the West. Turkey’s geo-political influence expands across continents, from states on its periphery, particularly the Caucasus and continues into the Central Asian states where a Turkic ethno-linguistic zone extends Eastwards right up to the Chinese border. Turkey’s influence stabilises the Black Sea region as it controls the Straits of Dardanelles and the Bosphorus connecting it to the Mediterranean. This makes Turkey vital to the interests of the West making it the South-Eastern anchor for NATO. Hence, it majorly influences the Middle-East and balances Russia in the entire South-Eastern zone, which includes the Caucasus. More:Turkey’s Rise in the Security Sphere: Can Turkey Sustain it or will She Fade in the Shadows? - Indian Defence Review

Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges

Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges BY ASSOCIATED PRESS ISTANBUL PUBLISHED 9:02 AM ET DEC. 23, 2022 ISTANBUL (AP) — The president of the Turkish Medical Association denied in court on Friday accusations that she disseminated “terrorist propaganda” by calling for an investigation into allegations that the Turkish military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants. More:Head of Turkish medical group stands trial on terror charges

Turkey’s Struggle to Define Itself - Geopolitical Futures

Turkey’s Struggle to Define Itself Ankara’s shifting priorities have blocked its ability to establish a national identity. By Hilal Khashan -December 22, 2022 In June 2023, the Turkish people will head to the polls to choose their next president. Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) will face stiff competition from a coalition of six opposition parties, led by the Republican People’s Party (CHP). More:Turkey’s Struggle to Define Itself - Geopolitical Futures

Turkey: AKP under scrutiny for ties to ultraconservative Islamic community - Qantara.de

AKP under scrutiny for ties to ultraconservative Islamic community The ultraconservative Ismail Aga community has close links to Turkey's ruling AKP. Some are now questioning the community's influence after news reports of the forced marriage of a six-year-old girl within the group. By Burak Ünveren More:Turkey: AKP under scrutiny for ties to ultraconservative Islamic community - Qantara.de

The Observer view on why Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not deserve another term in office | Observer editorial | The Guardian

The Observer view on why Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not deserve another term in office Observer editorial Voters suffering from the president’s terrible economic policies might have finally had enough Courts in Turkey generally bow to the wishes of the country’s authoritarian president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This is unsurprising, given his purges of judges and prosecutors during his two decades in power. So last week’s court verdict sentencing Istanbul’s popular opposition mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, to more than two years in jail and banning him from public life followed a familiar pattern. More:The Observer view on why Recep Tayyip Erdoğan does not deserve another term in office | Observer editorial | The Guardian

Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil | AP News

Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil By AYSE WIETING and SUZAN FRASER ISTANBUL (AP) — Hatice Erdal has been given a week to vacate her rental house that is due to be knocked down. The cleaner and her husband both earn minimum wage, and even with their combined salaries, they cannot find anything within their budget in Istanbul’s exorbitant housing market. More:Home prices, rents skyrocket in Turkey amid economic turmoil | AP News

Turkey's AKP under scrutiny for ties to religious radicals – DW – 12/15/2022

Turkey's AKP under scrutiny for ties to religious radicals Burak Ünveren 13 hours ago13 hours ago The ultraconservative Ismail Aga community is closely linked to Turkey's ruling AKP party. Some are now questioning that influence after news of the forced marriage of a 6-year-old girl within the group. More:Turkey's AKP under scrutiny for ties to religious radicals – DW – 12/15/2022

Thousands protest against conviction of Istanbul mayor | Al Mayadeen English

Thousands protest against conviction of Istanbul mayor By Al Mayadeen English Source: Al Mayadeen Net & Agengies Today 00:27 Thousands in Turkey protest the conviction and political ban of the city's mayor Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Supporters of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu rally in Istanbul to oppose his conviction and political ban. Thousands of Turks gathered in a square in the center of Istanbul on Thursday to protest the political ban against the opposition mayor of the city, Ekrem İmamoğlu, before next year's presidential elections. More:Thousands protest against conviction of Istanbul mayor | Al Mayadeen English

The Ottoman empire fell a century ago. Or did it? | The Economist

The Ottoman empire fell a century ago. Or did it? Ryan Gingeras reflects on the events in his new history Dec 15th 2022 As it turned out, more than six centuries of Ottoman rule ended with a whimper rather than a bang, though there had been a racket in the preceding years. The old regime was abolished on November 1st 1922 by Turkey’s Grand National Assembly, representing the nationalist forces that had triumphed in the war with Greece—reversing the humiliations that followed the first world war. The last sultan was soon spirited away on a British warship; he lived on in Italian penury. More:The Ottoman empire fell a century ago. Or did it? | The Economist

A clampdown too far? ‘Bizarre’ prison sentence may give Erdogan’s rival a boost | The Independent

A clampdown too far? ‘Bizarre’ prison sentence may give Erdogan’s rival a boost Inside the Turkish government’s decision to push Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu out of politics Borzou Daragahi International Correspondent It did not take long for online sleuths to find evidence of potential political bias in the prosecution of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. More:A clampdown too far? ‘Bizarre’ prison sentence may give Erdogan’s rival a boost | The Independent

Turkey's cenbank to stand pat after fulfilling Erdogan's call for single digits | Reuters

Turkey's cenbank to stand pat after fulfilling Erdogan's call for single digits Reuters ISTANBUL, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged next week, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, having decided to end the cycle after cutting it to 9% in line with President Tayyip Erdogan's call for single-digit rates. Reporting by Ali Kucukgocmen, Ezgi Erkoyun and Milounee Purohit; Editing by Daren Butler More:Turkey's cenbank to stand pat after fulfilling Erdogan's call for single digits | Reuters

Analysis: Turkish court raises stakes in search for a challenger to Erdogan | Reuters

Analysis: Turkish court raises stakes in search for a challenger to Erdogan By Birsen Altayli, Ece Toksabay and Orhan Coskun Opposition has not yet discussed joint candidate, sources say Sentence raises Imamoglu profile but may rule him out CHP leader Kilicdaroglu wants to stand against Erdogan IYI Party wants Istanbul or Ankara mayor to run - sources ANKARA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Six months from an election in which Turkey's opposition has its best shot at unseating President Tayyip Erdogan in 20 years, a jail sentence against one of its brightest hopes has raised the stakes in the struggle to agree a presidential challenger. More:Analysis: Turkish court raises stakes in search for a challenger to Erdogan | Reuters

Turkey Prints Highest-Value Lira Banknote at Record Rate Amid Runaway Inflation - Bloomberg

Turkey Prints its Highest-Value Banknote at Record Rate Amid Runaway Inflation The number of 200 lira notes in circulation almost doubled year on year in November.Photographer: Kerem Uzel/Bloomberg ByAsli Kandemir and Beril Akman December 13, 2022 at 5:24 AM EST Turkey is printing its highest-denominated banknote at the fastest rate on record, flooding the country with cash as inflation of over 80% forces consumers and businesses to pay more for less. More:Turkey Prints Highest-Value Lira Banknote at Record Rate Amid Runaway Inflation - Bloomberg

Türkiye's middle class struggles amidst inflation, stagnant wages-Xinhua

Türkiye's middle class struggles amidst inflation, stagnant wages A man shops at a supermarket in Ankara, Türkiye, on Nov. 3, 2022. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua) Low-income families in Türkiye have not been the only ones to suffer from continuous price hikes for essential goods and the national currency's sharp depreciation; the middle class with more handsome salaries also is turning to belt-tightening decisions. More:Türkiye's middle class struggles amidst inflation, stagnant wages-Xinhua

Turkey's weak lira affects the tourism industry – DW – 12/08/2022

Turkey's weak lira affects the tourism industry Sarah Hucal Tourism in Turkey made a comeback in 2022. The low value of the Turkish lira has attracted tourists, yet citizens are struggling due to inflation. More:Turkey's weak lira affects the tourism industry – DW – 12/08/2022

Turkey's Erdogan Seeks to Ban Same-Sex Marriage, Legalize Headscarves - Bloomberg

Erdogan Plays Conservatism Card Ahead of Upcoming Elections The amendment won’t actually change the existing order Erdogan plans to consolidate his base with controversial vote More:Turkey's Erdogan Seeks to Ban Same-Sex Marriage, Legalize Headscarves - Bloomberg

Senior Turkish retail executive forced out after criticizing government economic policy - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Senior Turkish retail executive forced out after criticizing government economic policy The chief operator of Turkey’s largest discount chain resigned from a retail association post after threats from Erdogan's ally Nationalist Movement Party. More:Senior Turkish retail executive forced out after criticizing government economic policy - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Istanbul's migrant culture: Turkey's megacity is no melting pot - Qantara.de

Istanbul's migrant culture Turkey's megacity is no melting pot Istanbulites take pride in being the world’s melting pot and its natural outcome: having a bustling abundance of international cuisine. Visiting restaurants opened by recent migrants is often, however, a step too far. Ayse Karabat reports More:Istanbul's migrant culture: Turkey's megacity is no melting pot - Qantara.de

Reuters: Assad rejected a proposal to meet Erdogan - Globe Echo

Reuters: Assad Rejected A Proposal To Meet Erdogan POLITICS By David Sadler Last Updated Dec 4, 2022 Reuters reported that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad rejected a proposal to meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, quoting sources who also said that Damascus “just postponed the matter” and that the meeting might take place. More:Reuters: Assad rejected a proposal to meet Erdogan - Globe Echo

Turkey Solar Panel Demand Booms as Companies Avoid Rising Power Costs - Bloomberg

Turkish Companies Go Solar at Record Pace to Cut Energy Costs Electricity bills have soared in Turkey as the lira has collapsed, spurring a rush for renewables. More:Turkey Solar Panel Demand Booms as Companies Avoid Rising Power Costs - Bloomberg

Turkey Toward 2023, Erdogan’s Turning Point?

Turkey Toward 2023, Erdogan’s Turning Point? Valeria Talbot 01 Dicembre 2022 Turkey is heading for crucial presidential and parliamentary elections in a pivotal year for its history. Indeed, October 2023 will mark the centenary of the founding of the Republic. Before that date, in June, Turkey will go to the polls, which will either consolidate President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s longstanding power or mark a seismic shift, after two decades of his Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule. Eight months ahead of the vote, election outcome is still far from being decided. President Erdoğan will certainly play all his cards to maintain his leadership, despite the number of challenges he is facing. More:Turkey Toward 2023, Erdogan’s Turning Point?

Turkish Economy Stumbles, Risks Worse Pre-Election Downswing - Bloomberg

Turkish Economy Stumbles, Risks Worse Pre-Election Downswing GDP growth decelerates to annual 3.9%, slowest since 2020 drop Turkish inflation crisis is starting to take toll on economy More:Turkish Economy Stumbles, Risks Worse Pre-Election Downswing - Bloomberg

Killing of dog enflames Turkish animal lovers on issue that divides society - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Killing of dog enflames Turkish animal lovers on issue that divides society  Video of animal shelter worker beating a dog to death leads to protests and questions over treatment of stray animals. More:Killing of dog enflames Turkish animal lovers on issue that divides society  - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

In Russia-Ukraine War, Turkey Emerges as Geopolitical Wild Card

Turkey Is NATO’s Pivot Point Over Ukraine Erdogan is trying to strike a balance of being pro-Ukraine but not anti-Russia. More:In Russia-Ukraine War, Turkey Emerges as Geopolitical Wild Card

Turkey: 20 years of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the AKP - Qantara.de

20 years of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the AKP On 3 November 2002, Erdogan's newly founded AKP, Justice and Development Party, came to power in Turkey. It has ruled the country ever since, becoming more authoritarian with each victory. By Elmas Topcu More:Turkey: 20 years of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the AKP - Qantara.de

Turkey’s à la carte foreign policy – Foreign and security policy | IPS Journal

Turkey’s à la carte foreign policy Turkey enters alliances or puts them on hold, strengthens or weakens them. While this might look like a big jumble, Erdoğan knows how to play his cards More:Turkey’s à la carte foreign policy – Foreign and security policy | IPS Journal

Turkey on the Brink - The Dispatch

Turkey on the Brink Next year’s presidential election could reshape how Ankara sees its place in the world. More:Turkey on the Brink - The Dispatch

Injuries after magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes western Turkey | Earthquakes News | Al Jazeera

Injuries after magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes western Turkey Authorities said 35 people were injured, mostly in the panic that ensued after the quake. More:Injuries after magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes western Turkey | Earthquakes News | Al Jazeera

Will Turkey Ratify Sweden and Finland’s NATO Accession? | The Washington Institute

Will Turkey Ratify Sweden and Finland’s NATO Accession? by Soner Cagaptay, Michael Singh, Sude Akgundogdu Nov 22, 2022 Although Ankara will likely approve the Nordic expansion down the road, hurdles remain for Sweden, and Russia may play the spoiler’s role unless Washington facilitates the process. More:Will Turkey Ratify Sweden and Finland’s NATO Accession? | The Washington Institute

For Erdogan's political opponents, the path to power is laden with thorns

For Erdogan's political opponents, the path to power is laden with thorns The question is whether the governing AKP can shift voters' focus away from the economy to national security More:For Erdogan's political opponents, the path to power is laden with thorns

Turkey’s new media law: Censorship by any other name - Qantara.de

Turkey’s new media law Censorship by any other name According to Turkey’s revised media legislation, spreading "fake news" now carries a prison sentence. The definition of what this entails has been kept intentionally vague. Opposition leaders, journalists and human rights observers call foul. Leyla Egeli reports More:Turkey’s new media law: Censorship by any other name - Qantara.de

Decline of Turkish lira forces exporters to cut prices, boosts tourism - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Decline of Turkish lira forces exporters to cut prices, boosts tourism Amid the dramatic slump of the lira, Turkish exporters have sold goods at lower prices, while the country’s imports, chief among them energy, have grown more expensive, official data show. More:Decline of Turkish lira forces exporters to cut prices, boosts tourism - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Footage shows how Istanbul bomber carried out Sunday's attack

Footage shows how Istanbul bomber carried out Sunday's attack Police shared footage showing moments of how Ahlam Albashir, a Syrian woman, arrived, left her backpack on a bench, and then moved away just before the blast on a bustling Istiklal Avenue. More:Footage shows how Istanbul bomber carried out Sunday's attack

Social media restricted in Turkey after blast in Taksim, Istanbul - NetBlocks

Social media restricted in Turkey after blast in Taksim, Istanbul POSTED ON NOVEMBER 13, 2022 Network data confirm the restriction of social media platforms on multiple internet providers in Turkey on Sunday, 13 November 2022 following a deadly explosion on Istiklal Street in Taksim, Istanbul. The measure was implemented as Turkey’s Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTUK) regulatory authority announced a media ban on the topic of the explosion, and lasted ten hours. Service was largely restored by early Monday morning. More:Social media restricted in Turkey after blast in Taksim, Istanbul - NetBlocks

Turkey faces removal from the Council of Europe – EURACTIV.com

Turkey faces removal from the Council of Europe EURACTIV.com with Reuters Nebahat Akkoc says her life began afresh after the European Court of Human Rights ruled in 2000 that she had suffered torture while in Turkish custody, emboldening her and others to carry on their fight for women’s rights. More:Turkey faces removal from the Council of Europe – EURACTIV.com

A balancing act: Turkey’s misunderstood position on Ukraine | European Leadership Network

A balancing act: Turkey’s misunderstood position on Ukraine During a visit to Turkey last week, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged President Erdoğan to green-light Sweden and Finland’s accession to the Alliance. Some critics have argued that Turkey’s failure to ratify the Accession Protocols of the two Nordic countries is due to Turkey’s support of Russia. In reality, Turkey’s position is a result of its own legitimate security concerns. It expects the trilateral memorandum agreed upon in June by Finland, Sweden, and Turkey to yield concrete action from the two Nordic countries in its fight against terrorism which it considers an existential threat, while NATO’s new Strategic Concept defines it as one of the main threats that citizens of the Allied nations face. More:A balancing act: Turkey’s misunderstood position on Ukraine | European Leadership Network

Turkish opposition leader charged under controversial 'disinformation' law

Turkish opposition leader charged under controversial 'disinformation' law AFP Fri, 4 November 2022 at 8:30 am·2-min read A Turkish presidential hopeful has reportedly become the first person to be charged under the country's controversial new disinformation law. The main opposition CHP party says that its leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been indicted under the legislation. More:Turkish opposition leader charged under controversial 'disinformation' law

Annual inflation in Turkey reaches record 25-year high of 85.5%

Annual inflation in Turkey reaches record 25-year high of 85.5% Euronews Thu, 3 November 2022 at 7:20 am·1-min read Annual inflation in Turkey rose to a record 25-year-high high of 85.51% in October, according to official figures. Consumer prices also rose by 3.54% from the previous month, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) said on Thursday, driving up the price of essential goods and amplifying the country's cost-of-living crisis. More:Annual inflation in Turkey reaches record 25-year high of 85.5%

USA at the crossrods: Americans Democracy is at a precipice, and the clock is tickng.

Less than six weeks before the U.S. midterm elections and after an explosive spring and summer of Jan. 6 congressional hearings, some analysts are sounding the alarm on what they say are serious threats to American democracy.

There's the ongoing impact of disinformation and hyperpolarization, as well as a sizable segment of the public that now questions the results of the 2020 election. Public trust in the government is at a near-historic low, polling shows, and 43 per cent of respondents in one poll said they think a civil war could be likely in the next decade. 

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Post-imperial trauma and the uneven development of Turkish entrepreneurship | EUROPP

Post-imperial trauma and the uneven development of Turkish entrepreneurship 0 comments | 1 shares Modern Turkey was built on the foundations of the Ottoman Empire, but how has this legacy shaped Turkish economic development? Drawing on new research, Michael Cottakis and Gözde Yilmaz demonstrate how patterns of uneven regional development across Turkey reflect the country’s complex past. More:Post-imperial trauma and the uneven development of Turkish entrepreneurship | EUROPP

Erdogan outlines future for Turkey, vows new constitution | Stars and Stripes

Erdogan outlines future for Turkey, vows new constitution By SUZAN FRASER STARS AND STRIPES • October 28, 2022 ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday laid out his vision for Turkey in the next century, promising a new constitution that would guarantee the rights and freedoms of citizens. More:Erdogan outlines future for Turkey, vows new constitution | Stars and Stripes

TRY/USD: Turkey’s Flagship Lira Savings Tool Cost Swells to $8 Billion - Bloomberg

Cost of Turkey’s Flagship Lira Savings Tool Swells to $8 Billion ByBurhan Yuksekkas October 28, 2022 at 5:33 AM EDT Share this article Follow the authors @BurhanYuksekkas Turkey’s flagship lira savings program has cost the state almost 150 billion liras ($8.1 billion) since its introduction last year to boost local-currency deposits, Vice President Fuat Oktay said. More:TRY/USD: Turkey’s Flagship Lira Savings Tool Cost Swells to $8 Billion - Bloomberg

Turkey Interest Rate | Why Is Turkey's Interest Rate So High?

Turkey interest rate rise: When will President Erdogan reverse course in face of raging inflation? By Ryan Hogg Edited by Jekaterina Drozdovica Turkey’s monetary policy continues to ignore the inflationary reality in the country. Analysts are increasingly puzzled as to how Turkey will move next on interest rates. With Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan tightening his grip on policy even as price rises surpass 83%, can interest rates go lower, or will the pressure of 24-year high inflation be too much to handle? We take a look at the outlook for the Turkey interest rate. What are interest rates and how are they set up in Turkey? Interest rates are the percentage of interest charged on borrowed money, and the amount paid out on deposited cash.  More:Turkey Interest Rate | Why Is Turkey's Interest Rate So High?

China-Netherlands relations: Netherlands Foreign Ministry accuses China of having set-up illegal police stations in the Netherlands

The Dutch foreign ministry said it was investigating reports that China had set up two "illegal police stations" in the Netherlands to monitor dissidents.

According to Dutch media reports, two Chinese "posts" have been operating in Amsterdam and Rotterdam since 2018.

The "police stations" allegedly claim to offer diplomatic assistance to Chinese nationals but have not been registered with the Dutch government.

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Turkish doctor detained for proposing chemical weapons probe

Turkish doctor detained for proposing chemical weapons probe Oct. 26, 2022 Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 9:36 a.m. ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Police detained the president of the Turkish Medical Association after she called for an independent investigation into allegations that the Turkish military used chemical weapons against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, Turkish media reported Wednesday. More:Turkish doctor detained for proposing chemical weapons probe

'Lost Hope': Inflation, Abuse Force Doctors To Quit Turkey | Barron's

'Lost Hope': Inflation, Abuse Force Doctors To Quit Turkey By Fulya OZERKAN October 23, 2022 Turkish doctor Mesut began his career wanting to help patients and be of use to his country, but now the threat of patient violence and soaring inflation has forced him to plan a move abroad. More:'Lost Hope': Inflation, Abuse Force Doctors To Quit Turkey | Barron's

Turkey's headscarf debate: The politics of hijab - Qantara.de

Turkey's headscarf debate The politics of hijab In Turkey, the secular opposition is seeking to enshrine the right of women to wear a headscarf in law – scoring an own goal that plays straight into President Erdogan’s hands. Yet again, men are arguing about women's clothing. By Burak Unveren More:Turkey's headscarf debate: The politics of hijab - Qantara.de

Inflation puts pressure on Turkish economy – DW – 11/18/2021

Inflation puts pressure on Turkish economy 02:39 BUSINESSTURKEY Clifford Coonan 11/18/2021November 18, 2021 Many people in Turkey face increased hardship as prices of food, fuel and other goods have soared. Economists say Turkey's surging inflation has been made worse by economic mismanagement. More:Inflation puts pressure on Turkish economy – DW – 11/18/2021

Turkish central bank makes huge rate cut amid 83% inflation | AP News

Turkish central bank makes huge rate cut amid 83% inflation ZEYNEP BILGINSOY ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank has slashed interest rates for the third month in a row, making its biggest drop this year despite sky-high inflation that is squeezing people’s finances as it follows President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unorthodox economic views. More:Turkish central bank makes huge rate cut amid 83% inflation | AP News

Ukraine war: It is time to stop pussy footing - if Putin wants to play hard ball, so can the West.

Ukraine war: Let us be honest - Putin started this war, and he can end  it. If he doesn't, the West should give him an "offer" (ultimatum) he can not refuse. It is time to stop this cruel war and the principal instigator, whatever it takes.

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Erdogan faces outrage in Turkiye after blaming 'fate' for Amasra mine explosion - World News

Erdogan faces outrage in Turkiye after blaming 'fate' for Amasra mine explosion Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced the ire of the public when he blamed “fate” for an explosion at a state-owned mine in Amasra. The fire resulted in the death of 41 individuals and several miners were trapped underground for hours as rescue teams worked to control the situation. More:Erdogan faces outrage in Turkiye after blaming 'fate' for Amasra mine explosion - World News

Turkish central bank to cut rates to 11% after Erdogan nudge | Reuters

Turkish central bank to cut rates to 11% after Erdogan nudge Reuters ISTANBUL, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank is expected to cut its policy rate by 100 basis points to 11% next week, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, after President Tayyip Erdogan called for more easing each month and said rates should be single digits by year-end. More:Turkish central bank to cut rates to 11% after Erdogan nudge | Reuters

Turkey's parliament adopts media law jailing those spreading 'disinformation' | Reuters

Turkey's parliament adopts media law jailing those spreading 'disinformation' Reuters ANKARA, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament on Thursday adopted a law proposed by President Tayyip Erdogan that would jail journalists and social media users for up to three years for spreading "disinformation", despite deep concerns over free speech. More:Turkey's parliament adopts media law jailing those spreading 'disinformation' | Reuters

The SDF Is Caught Between Turkey and the Islamic State Again | The Washington Institute

The SDF Is Caught Between Turkey and the Islamic State Again by Ido Levy Oct 12, 2022 ABOUT THE AUTHORS As happened with past incursions, Erdogan’s latest invasion threats and preparatory strikes are fatally distracting the SDF from its crucial counterterrorism mission—and at a time when jihadist activities against it are on the rise. More:The SDF Is Caught Between Turkey and the Islamic State Again | The Washington Institute

Turkey's 'disinformation' bill to have pre-election 'chilling effect,' Europe watchdog says | Reuters

Turkey's 'disinformation' bill to have pre-election 'chilling effect,' Europe watchdog says Reuters ISTANBUL, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's proposed "disinformation" bill threatens free speech and could further harm journalism ahead of next year's elections, a European rights watchdog's legal body said, calling for Turkey's parliament to reject it. More:Turkey's 'disinformation' bill to have pre-election 'chilling effect,' Europe watchdog says | Reuters

Islamic headscarf returns to heart of Turkish political debate | Euronews

Islamic headscarf returns to heart of Turkish political debate COMMENTS By Reuters  By Nevzat Devranoglu and Daren Butler ANKARA – Turkey’s government and opposition both vowed legal steps to enshrine women’s right to wear Islamic headscarves on Wednesday, restoring to the heart of political debate ahead of next year’s elections an issue which once caused deep divisions. More:Islamic headscarf returns to heart of Turkish political debate | Euronews

Turkey inflation hits new 24-year high of 83% after rate cuts | Reuters

Turkey inflation hits new 24-year high of 83% after rate cuts Reuters ISTANBUL, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Turkish annual inflation climbed to a new 24-year high of 83.45% in September, data showed on Monday, still lower than forecast, after the central bank surprised markets by cutting rates twice in the last two months. More:Turkey inflation hits new 24-year high of 83% after rate cuts | Reuters

Turkish trade deficit jumps 160% in August | Reuters

Turkish trade deficit jumps 160% in August Reuters ISTANBUL, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign trade deficit surged 159.9% year-on-year to $11.19 billion in August, with imports surging 40.4%, data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed on Friday. More:Turkish trade deficit jumps 160% in August | Reuters

Turkey’s 2023 Elections Cause Tremors in Ankara and Beyond – Turkey-Other - WRMEA

Turkey’s 2023 Elections Cause Tremors in Ankara and Beyond JONATHAN GORVETT TURKEY-OTHER POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 By Jonathan Gorvett WHILE TURKEY’S joint presidential and parliamentary elections are not due until June 2023, there is now so much at stake in the looming ballot that political life across the country is already warping visibly toward the hustings. More:Turkey’s 2023 Elections Cause Tremors in Ankara and Beyond – Turkey-Other - WRMEA

Turkey's central bank makes big rate cut amid 80% inflation

Turkey's central bank makes big rate cut amid 80% inflation ZEYNEP BILGINSOY ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank delivered another massive interest rate cut Thursday despite eye-popping inflation above 80%, moving the opposite way from world economies that are raising rates to control prices as the lira sunk to record lows. More:Turkey's central bank makes big rate cut amid 80% inflation

Fitch sees Turkey holding interest rates steady until 2023 elections | Reuters

Fitch sees Turkey holding interest rates steady until 2023 elections ISTANBUL, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Turkish central bank is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at 13% until the national and presidential elections next year, a Fitch Solutions official said on Wednesday. More:Fitch sees Turkey holding interest rates steady until 2023 elections | Reuters

In First Since 2008, Israeli Prime Minister and Turkish President Meet | The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com | Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency | 25 Elul 5782 – September 21, 2022 | JewishPress.com

In First Since 2008, Israeli Prime Minister and Turkish President Meet By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency - 25 Elul 5782 – September 21, 2022 0 Prime Minister Yair Lapid met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United General Assembly in New York with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the first meeting between an Israeli prime minister and a president of Türkiye since 2008 and following the announcement of the restoration of full diplomatic representation between the two countries. More:In First Since 2008, Israeli Prime Minister and Turkish President Meet | The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com | Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency | 25 Elul 5782 – September 21, 2022 | JewishPress.com

After Drifting Away From The West, Turkey Turns To China-Led SCO That Includes Russia

After Drifting Away From The West, Turkey Turns To China-Led SCO That Includes Russia By Sunny Peter In a decision that is expected to provide Ankara leverage over the West, Turkey has announced that it will seek full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), making it the first NATO member nation to join a China-led bloc that includes Russia. More:After Drifting Away From The West, Turkey Turns To China-Led SCO That Includes Russia

Erdogan's authoritarian rise - ABC Radio National

Erdogan's authoritarian rise Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has undergone a radical transformation from Muslim democracy to one-man rule.  How he rose to power and managed to usurp the country’s democratic institutions is the subject of a new book, Turkey Under Erdogan: How a Country Turned from Democracy and the West. More:Erdogan's authoritarian rise - ABC Radio National

4 Turkish unicorns on how to support digital transformation and the start-up ecosystem – The European Sting - Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com

4 Turkish unicorns on how to support digital transformation and the start-up ecosystem September 13, 2022 by World Economic Forum Leave a Comment Turkey became the 10th country to attract the most investment among European countries over two years and hosts six unicorns. A network of entrepreneurs, start-ups, academics and researchers meet each year for the world’s biggest aviation, space and technology festival, Teknofest. Four unicorns in the space say that unicorns must embrace digital transformation and governments must support the ecosystem and nurture small-medium sized businesses through policy but they must refrain from regulation or favouring traditional offline enterprises. More:4 Turkish unicorns on how to support digital transformation and the start-up ecosystem – The European Sting - Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology - europeansting.com

Turkish Airlines Is Now World’s Biggest Network Carrier

Turkish Airlines Is Now World’s Biggest Network Carrier TRAVELTrending by Vaishalee Kalvankar September 13, 2022 44 Turkish Airlines is known for the excellence of its airport, onboard, and personnel services. Recently the airline has become the world’s biggest network carrier based on the seat counts. The airline increased its seat capacity on International routes by 14% in August as compared to the capacity in 2019. The airlines are continuing to rise and grow after the pandemic hit the aviation sector badly. More:Turkish Airlines Is Now World’s Biggest Network Carrier

Turkish megastar comes under fire for centennial concert in Izmir - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Turkish megastar comes under fire for centennial concert in Izmir  The centennial of Izmir’s liberation from three years of Greek occupation in the early 20th century started a new fight between the opposition in the government as well as Neo-Ottomans and Kemalists. More:Turkish megastar comes under fire for centennial concert in Izmir  - Al-Monitor Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East

Why Turkey is facing multiple problems with its neighbors - Global Village Space

Why Turkey is facing multiple problems with its neighbors Turkey is demanding the extradition by the Nordic states of scores of ethnic Kurds and alleged followers of exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen in exchange for ratification of Swedish and Finnish membership by the Turkish parliament. To complicate things, Turkey, Iran, and Israel are fighting a low-level covert war in northern Iraq over the backs of Iraqi Kurds. More:Why Turkey is facing multiple problems with its neighbors - Global Village Space

Turkish Students Quit Erasmus+ Programs to Seek Asylum in European Countries — Erudera

Turkish Students Quit Erasmus+ Programs to Seek Asylum in European Countries Turkey Turkish students and teachers going abroad under the Erasmus+ Mobility Program, are leaving the program in the middle to find ways to permanently remain in European countries, in particular, Germany, the Ministry of Education has been warned. More:Turkish Students Quit Erasmus+ Programs to Seek Asylum in European Countries — Erudera

Does Turkey Belong in the Abraham Accords? | The National Interest

Does Turkey Belong in the Abraham Accords? The inclusion of Turkey in the Abraham Accords would solidify a complete Middle Eastern bloc capable of addressing the region’s most critical issues. More:Does Turkey Belong in the Abraham Accords? | The National Interest

How Turkey can play a more constructive role in Russia’s war on Ukraine - Atlantic Council

How Turkey can play a more constructive role in Russia’s war on Ukraine By Yevgeniya Gaber During the early days of the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine, Turkey earned well-deserved praise from both Kyiv and its Western allies for supporting Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, providing armed drones, and closing the Turkish Straits for Russian warships. More recently, its diplomatic efforts to ease the Black Sea grain blockade have also been welcomed. More:How Turkey can play a more constructive role in Russia’s war on Ukraine - Atlantic Council

Goldman Sachs raises Turkiye 2022 GDP growth forecast to 5.5% from 3.5%

Goldman Sachs raises Turkiye 2022 GDP growth forecast to 5.5% from 3.5% NEWS | 9/1/2022 11:59:51 PM GMT | By Anil Panchal Goldman Sachs (GS) said on Thursday it had raised its forecast for Turkey's 2022 GDP growth to 5.5% from 3.5%, while lifting its 2022 current account deficit forecast to $45 billion from $36 billion, per Reuters. More:Goldman Sachs raises Turkiye 2022 GDP growth forecast to 5.5% from 3.5%

Insiders Reveal How Tayyip Erdogan Controls Turkey's Newsrooms

Insiders Reveal How Tayyip Erdogan Controls Turkey's Newsrooms Directions to newsrooms often come from officials in the government’s Directorate of Communications, which handles media relations, more than a dozen industry insiders told Reuters. More:Insiders Reveal How Tayyip Erdogan Controls Turkey's Newsrooms