Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning - Middle East News - Haaretz.com

Analysis | Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning 'Let the president come here if he dares, a resident of the town of Adiyaman said. 'No member of parliament or senior official has come. You’ve left us all alone. Our blood is on your hands. Where is the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority? Wake up!' More:Turkey's Humanitarian Disaster Is Just Beginning - Middle East News - Haaretz.com

Earthquake diplomacy 2.0 : New dawn for Turkish-Greek relations? - Qantara.de

Earthquake diplomacy 2.0 New dawn for Turkish-Greek relations? Greece is responding to the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey with great sympathy. Could it lead to an easing of tensions between the traditionally hostile neighbours? By Ronald Meinardus More:Earthquake diplomacy 2.0 : New dawn for Turkish-Greek relations? - Qantara.de

Turkey’s president faces scrutiny after earthquake for construction standards | PBS NewsHour

Turkey’s president faces scrutiny after earthquake for construction standards Feb 16, 2023 6:45 PM EST By — Amna Nawaz The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria has crossed 41,000. The disaster has also exposed Turkey's President Erdoğan’s political fault lines. He's facing scrutiny for failing to enforce construction standards that could have saved lives. Amna Nawaz discussed the frustrations with Gönül Tol of the Middle East Institute's Center for Turkish Studies. More:Turkey’s president faces scrutiny after earthquake for construction standards | PBS NewsHour

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate The full impact of the recent earthquake that hit both Turkiye and Syria has yet to be fully assessed, but the Turkish Republic has already sustained significant damage that could have long-lasting political effects. More:Amid Turkiye’s rubble lies Erdogan’s political fate

The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake - Carnegie Europe - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake SINAN ÜLGEN The Turkish polity must examine and overhaul the rules and institutions that have failed to effectively mitigate the human cost of this tragedy. The next wave of earthquakes could hit Istanbul with even more disastrous consequences. More:The Politics of Türkiye’s Earthquake - Carnegie Europe - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Erdoğan under fire as shoddy Turkish building standards exposed by earthquake | Financial Times

Erdoğan under fire as shoddy Turkish building standards exposed by earthquake President faces backlash over 2018 amnesty for faults in millions of buildings despite history of natural disasters More:Erdoğan under fire as shoddy Turkish building standards exposed by earthquake | Financial Times

Earthquake fallout: Search for survivors winds down as Ankara's search for 'scapegoats' intensifies - France 24

Earthquake fallout: Search for survivors winds down as Ankara's search for 'scapegoats' intensifies Turkey’s earthquake death toll has now exceeded 31,000. As the scale of the disaster has come into view, sorrow and disbelief have turned to rage over the sense that the emergency response was ineffective. And many in Turkey blame faulty construction for the vast devastation. That anger could be a political problem for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who faces a tough reelection battle in May. MOre:Earthquake fallout: Search for survivors winds down as Ankara's search for 'scapegoats' intensifies - France 24

Erdogan Doesn't Have The Power To Delay Turkey's Election - Worldcrunch

Erdogan Doesn't Have The Power To Delay Turkey's Election Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a tough re-election battle in May made tougher by criticism linked to the devastating earthquake. Rumors are swirling that he might delay the election, even though it's simply not in his Constitutional powers. More:Erdogan Doesn't Have The Power To Delay Turkey's Election - Worldcrunch

Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules : NPR

Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules Following the earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people, Turkey's government struggles to respond to anger over lax building rules, and its plans for the thousands who need homes. More:Turkey's government scrambles to respond to anger over lax building rules : NPR

How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response | The New Yorker

How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response The authoritarian President has stuffed his government with corrupt and inexperienced loyalists. Can a kneecapped civil society fill the gap? More:How Erdoğan Set the Stage for Turkey’s Disastrous Earthquake Response | The New Yorker

Turkey not to accept more refugees from Syria after earthquakes: FM | Business Standard News

Turkey not to accept more refugees from Syria after earthquakes: FM Turkey has offered to the United Nations to open two more border gates into Syria through Turkey's southern province of Kilis, but the gates would serve one way into Syria for humanitarian aid More:Turkey not to accept more refugees from Syria after earthquakes: FM | Business Standard News

Earthquake could cost Turkey up to $84 billion – business group

Earthquake could cost Turkey up to $84 billion – business group FEB 13, 2023 8:20 PM PHT The Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation says the main costs would be rebuilding housing, transmission lines, and infrastructure ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey’s worst earthquake in almost a century has left a trail of destruction that could cost Ankara up to $84.1 billion, a business group said, while a government official put the figure at more than $50 billion. More:Earthquake could cost Turkey up to $84 billion – business group

No toilets, no heat, no meds: Turkish survivors seek shelter – DW – 02/12/2023

No toilets, no heat, no meds: Turkish survivors seek shelter 02:02 CATASTROPHE In a camp set up by Turkey's disaster relief arm, and in makeshift settlements in the fields around it, survivors of the quake say they do not have enough food, water, heating or basic amenities. More:No toilets, no heat, no meds: Turkish survivors seek shelter – DW – 02/12/2023

Business owners in Turkey’s Antakya empty their shops to avoid looters

Business owners in Turkey’s Antakya empty their shops to avoid looters In Antakya, residents and aid workers have cited worsening security conditions More:Business owners in Turkey’s Antakya empty their shops to avoid looters

Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future | World News | koamnewsnow.com

Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future By Sophie Tanno, CNN 9 hrs ago A baby began her life surrounded by chaos and devastation this week. Reportedly named Aya -- meaning 'miracle' in Arabic -- she was born under the rubble of Monday's deadly earthquake, still attached to her mother's lifeless body by the umbilical cord when rescue workers found her.
More:Children orphaned by the quake in Turkey and Syria face an uncertain future | World News | koamnewsnow.com

The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks | WWNO

The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks Published February 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM CST MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: While the main focus in the disaster zone in Syria and Turkey is to try and rescue people and help the survivors, increasingly, some in Turkey are questioning the leadership of the country's longtime president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Given Turkey's history with earthquakes, critics are asking if his government did enough to prepare beforehand and if the response has been too slow or off the mark in the days since. Those questions are particularly important for Erdogan as he is seeking re-election and could face voters as early as May. More:The earthquake in Turkey could have political aftershocks | WWNO

Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000

Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000 Full Screen ANTAKYA – Turkish authorities are targeting contractors allegedly linked with buildings that collapsed in the powerful Feb. 6 earthquakes as rescuers found more survivors in the rubble Sunday, including a pregnant woman and two children, in the disaster that killed over 33,000 people. More:Turkey probes contractors as earthquake deaths pass 33,000

Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears

Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears SUZAN FRASER and ZEYNEP BILGINSOY ,  Associated Press Feb. 11, 2023 ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power 20 years ago riding a wave of public outrage toward the previous government's handling of a deadly earthquake. Now, three months away from an election, Erdogan’s political future could hinge on how the public perceives his government's response to a similarly devastating natural disaster.More:Earthquake compounds Turkish leader's woes as election nears

Force of Turkey quake equals 500 nuclear bombs | Al Bawaba

Force of Turkey quake equals 500 nuclear bombs Published February 11th, 2023 - 04:33 GMT ALBAWABA - The two deadly earthquakes that struck Turkey on Monday - 7.8 and 7.5 on the Richter Scale and within nine hours of each others was devastating. More:Force of Turkey quake equals 500 nuclear bombs | Al Bawaba

Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 28,000 | News | tribdem.com

Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 28,000 Five days after two powerful earthquakes hours apart caused thousands of buildings to collapse, killing more than 28,000 people and leaving millions homeless, rescuers were still pulling unlikely survivors from the ruins More:Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 28,000 | News | tribdem.com

'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone

'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone Adıyaman (Turkey) (AFP) – Hakan Tanriverdi has a simple message for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan days after Turkey suffered its worst disaster in generations: "Don't come here asking for votes." The earthquake that killed more than 21,000 people across Turkey and Syria came at one of the most politically sensitive moments of Erdogan's two-decade rule. More:'Shame on you!': Erdogan faces voter fury in quake zone

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Turkey’s president confronts disaster | Financial Times

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Turkey’s president confronts disaster The fallout of the catastrophic earthquake comes as the country’s leader faces his toughest re-election campaign yet More:Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Turkey’s president confronts disaster | Financial Times

California buildings share deadly flaw with those in Turkey quake - Los Angeles Times

A deadly building flaw common in California brings destruction and misery to Turkey, Syria VIDEO | 01:10 Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll rises to more than 20,000 Play Video BY RONG-GONG LIN IISTAFF WRITER  FEB. 10, 2023 UPDATED 7:47 AM PT As seismic engineers study the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria that killed more than 20,000 people this week, it’s becoming clear that a significant cause of the destruction involved a building design common in California and other parts of the U.S. More:California buildings share deadly flaw with those in Turkey quake - Los Angeles Times

Greece and other EU countries rush to help Turkey after quake - GZERO Media

Greece and other EU countries rush to help Turkey after quake February 09, 2023GZERO Staff Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics. What's been the European reaction to the catastrophe in Turkey? Well, it has been overwhelming, you see in all of the European countries mobilizing whatever resources they have in order to rush to the disaster area and try to help. Most notably, of course, Greece was very early, also with military resources in view of the tension between the two countries. Armenia is also there. Everyone is there. And I think the European Union Swedish presidency will organize a donor conference in order to get additional money within the next few weeks. It's a catastrophe for all of Europe. Everyone wants to help. More:Greece and other EU countries rush to help Turkey after quake - GZERO Media

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: disinformation without agenda (for now) – An early analysis by EDMO – EDMO

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: disinformation without agenda (for now) – An early analysis by EDMO The earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday February 6 with devastating effects was major news. A lot of information started circulating immediately about the natural catastrophe, including articles, images and videos. Mis- and disinformation began spreading as well, and many fact-checking organizations part of the EDMO network detected false news in their own countries. Notably, a lot of these false news were the same detected in Turkey, as verified by Turkish fact-checking projects such as Teyit. More:Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: disinformation without agenda (for now) – An early analysis by EDMO – EDMO

Turkey-Syria quake: Weak buildings, shallow shock caused deaths - Qantara.de

Turkey-Syria quake Weak buildings, shallow shock caused deaths The instability of old buildings was responsible for much of the wreckage in Monday’s earthquake along the Turkey-Syria border. But the earthquake was also abnormally strong for its magnitude. Clare Roth has the details More:Turkey-Syria quake: Weak buildings, shallow shock caused deaths - Qantara.de

Turkey's earthquake is a warning for Istanbul, which would face even more deaths from a quake | CBC News

Turkey's earthquake is a warning for Istanbul, which would face even more deaths from a quake City has 15 million people and thousands of buildings that aren't ready More:Turkey's earthquake is a warning for Istanbul, which would face even more deaths from a quake | CBC News

Turkey’s Trust in Government Has Turned to Dust - The Atlantic

Turkey’s Trust in Government Has Turned to Dust The country was a construction site. It has become a cemetery. More:Turkey’s Trust in Government Has Turned to Dust - The Atlantic

How Europe should manage relations with Turkey – POLITICO

How Europe should manage relations with Turkey Given the country’s strategic significance, the upcoming elections are hugely important — and the response to the earthquakes will heavily weigh on its outcome. More:How Europe should manage relations with Turkey – POLITICO

Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake | Stock markets | The Guardian

Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake Move follows panic by foreign investors alarmed at death toll and $1bn worth of damage to buildings More:Istanbul stock market shuts to prevent selloff after earthquake | Stock markets | The Guardian

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis - BBC News

Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis Published By Selin Girit BBC World Service "I was paying 4,500 liras ($240; £195) for rent last year, but my landlord said he needed to raise the price," said Seda. "We doubled the amount we pay, but he still asked us to leave the flat." She is one of millions of Turks struggling to cope with the cost of living in a country where the official inflation rate is higher than 57%. More:Turkey elections: Biggest test for Erdogan amid cost of living crisis - BBC News

Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union | Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation

Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union FEBRUARY 02, 2023 by Selim Yenel Among the European Union’s greatest challenges is maintaining a unified foreign policy. Agreeing on declarations or statements on minor issues in geographically distant places may be easy, but major matters, such as the Middle East or the Russian invasion of Ukraine, can spawn significant discord. More:Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union | Strengthening Transatlantic Cooperation

Majority of Turks against appointing trustee mayor to Istanbul to replace İmamoğlu

Majority of Turks against appointing trustee mayor to Istanbul to replace İmamoğlu According to a recent survey, some 66.4 percent of Turkish citizens said that they are against appointing a trustee mayor to the Istanbul Municipality to replace Ekrem İmamoğlu. A court sentenced İmamoğlu to two years and seven months in prison and imposed a political ban on charges of insulting members of Turkey's High Election Board (YSK). More:Majority of Turks against appointing trustee mayor to Istanbul to replace İmamoğlu

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's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy

Turkey's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy Ankara (AFP) – Turkey's opposition vowed on Monday to undo President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's two-decade legacy of Islamic-rooted rule and expand democratic freedoms if they take power in crucial May 14 elections. More:Turkey's opposition pledges to undo Erdogan's legacy

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

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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%