Displaced Turks, Promised New Homes, Can Only Protest on an Empty Lot
The economy has stalled Turkey’s grand renewal plans for cities like Istanbul. Residents whose properties were razed are tired of waiting.
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Sunday, September 30, 2018
US yogurt billionaire's solution to immigration: 'Humanity first' - CNNPolitics
US yogurt billionaire's solution to immigration: 'Humanity first'
CNN EXPANSION DC 2017 Cristina Alesci By Cristina Alesci
(CNN)Hamdi Ulukaya, who built yogurt empire Chobani after immigrating to the US in the mid-90s, is challenging Americans to rethink the way they view immigration. "I have nothing against America first, but 'humanity first too,'" said Ulukaya in an exclusive interview with CNN on the sidelines of an event for his nonprofit, called Tent Partnership for Refugees.
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CNN EXPANSION DC 2017 Cristina Alesci By Cristina Alesci
(CNN)Hamdi Ulukaya, who built yogurt empire Chobani after immigrating to the US in the mid-90s, is challenging Americans to rethink the way they view immigration. "I have nothing against America first, but 'humanity first too,'" said Ulukaya in an exclusive interview with CNN on the sidelines of an event for his nonprofit, called Tent Partnership for Refugees.
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German arms exports to Turkey collapse: report - China.org.cn
German arms exports to Turkey collapse: report
BERLIN, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Germany's arms exports to Turkey have collapsed since the new German government took office six months ago, the German Press Agency (DPA) reported on Sunday.
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BERLIN, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Germany's arms exports to Turkey have collapsed since the new German government took office six months ago, the German Press Agency (DPA) reported on Sunday.
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The man who influenced Erdogan and changed Turkish politics forever - The National
The man who influenced Erdogan and changed Turkish politics forever
Influential Islamic scholar Mehmet Zahid Kotku and his four-decade legacy
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Influential Islamic scholar Mehmet Zahid Kotku and his four-decade legacy
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Merkel reopens to Erdogan as Trump squeezes Turkey's economy | CPI Financial | CPI Financial News | Banking and Financial News,Islamic Business and Finance, Commercial Banking
Merkel reopens to Erdogan as Trump squeezes Turkey's economy
Chancellor Angela Merkel is letting Turkey’s leader in from the cold, a year after he accused Germans of using Nazi methods.
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Chancellor Angela Merkel is letting Turkey’s leader in from the cold, a year after he accused Germans of using Nazi methods.
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Stock investing: Why Turkey, China, impeachment fears signal a 'buy'
Fears of financial damage from China, Turkey and impeachment mean it's time to buy stocks
Ken Fisher, Special to USA TODAY Published 7:01 a.m. ET Sept. 30, 2018
USA TODAY delivers news you can use. Yet stories always exist that you don’t really use for investing – except as contrarian indicators.
For instance, there are events that investors are overly afraid of and hence are bullish indicators. I scan media globally for such key contrarian words.
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Ken Fisher, Special to USA TODAY Published 7:01 a.m. ET Sept. 30, 2018
USA TODAY delivers news you can use. Yet stories always exist that you don’t really use for investing – except as contrarian indicators.
For instance, there are events that investors are overly afraid of and hence are bullish indicators. I scan media globally for such key contrarian words.
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Friday, September 28, 2018
Turkey becomes new investment target for Chinese firms | China Economic Review
Turkey becomes new investment target for Chinese firms
on: September 28, 2018In: Brief, Economics & Trade, Investment, Politics &
Tech giant Alibaba is among a group of large Chinese companies considering investment opportunities in Turkey now that the country’s assets have seen their prices cut amid a plummeting lira, industry sources told Reuters.
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Tech giant Alibaba is among a group of large Chinese companies considering investment opportunities in Turkey now that the country’s assets have seen their prices cut amid a plummeting lira, industry sources told Reuters.
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Germany welcomes Turkey's Erdogan with gritted teeth - BBC News
Germany welcomes Turkey's Erdogan with gritted teeth
By Jenny Hill BBC
Reflecting on Germany, President Erdogan arrived in Berlin on Thursday for a three-day state visit Central Berlin is bristling with police officers. Bemused tourists stop at security cordons to stare at the armoured police vehicles and rooftop snipers around the capital's luxury Adlon hotel.
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By Jenny Hill BBC
Reflecting on Germany, President Erdogan arrived in Berlin on Thursday for a three-day state visit Central Berlin is bristling with police officers. Bemused tourists stop at security cordons to stare at the armoured police vehicles and rooftop snipers around the capital's luxury Adlon hotel.
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Thursday, September 27, 2018
Manbij government denies Turkish patrol as Ankara pushes for access
Manbij government denies Turkish patrol as Ankara pushes for access
Amberin Zaman September 27, 2018
Article Summary
The local council of Manbij has denied Ankara's claim that Turkish forces will enter the city and conduct joint patrols with US forces, saying Turkey is looking for an excuse to keep a presence there.
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Amberin Zaman September 27, 2018
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The local council of Manbij has denied Ankara's claim that Turkish forces will enter the city and conduct joint patrols with US forces, saying Turkey is looking for an excuse to keep a presence there.
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Alibaba and other China heavyweights eye Turkey assets after lira plunge: sources | Reuters
Alibaba and other China heavyweights eye Turkey assets after lira plunge: sources
Ebru Tuncay, Can Sezer
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Several large Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba (BABA.N), are actively looking at opportunities in Turkey and have met with Turkish firms after the lira’s sell-off has made local assets cheaper, sources familiar with the talks said.
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Ebru Tuncay, Can Sezer
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Several large Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba (BABA.N), are actively looking at opportunities in Turkey and have met with Turkish firms after the lira’s sell-off has made local assets cheaper, sources familiar with the talks said.
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Turkeyʹs economic crisis: The sick man of Europe returns - Qantara.de
The sick man of Europe returns
A destabilised Turkey is the last thing Europe needs. Regardless of what one thinks about Erdogan, more important things are at stake: peace and stability in south-eastern Europe and the future of Turkish democracy. Essay by Germanyʹs former foreign minister Joschka Fischer
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A destabilised Turkey is the last thing Europe needs. Regardless of what one thinks about Erdogan, more important things are at stake: peace and stability in south-eastern Europe and the future of Turkish democracy. Essay by Germanyʹs former foreign minister Joschka Fischer
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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan leaves fate of U.S. Evangelist in hands of justice | Middle East Confidential
Turkey’s Erdogan leaves fate of U.S. Evangelist in hands of justice
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday said his Government cannot decide over the fate of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson whose release hinges on court ruling.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday said his Government cannot decide over the fate of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson whose release hinges on court ruling.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
In Istanbul, an escape for youth from authoritarian rule, with alcohol, pole dancing and tattoos - Los Angeles Times
In Istanbul, an escape for youth from authoritarian rule, with alcohol, pole dancing and tattoos
By Glen Johnson Sep 25, 2018 | 3:00 AM |
ISTANBUL, Turkey In Istanbul, an escape for youth from authoritarian rule, with alcohol, pole dancing and tattoos In Istanbul's tolerant Kadikoy neighborhood, liberal youth hit the bars and parks long into the night, escaping the crushing autocracy of modern-day Turkey. (Orcun Behram / For The Times) In a dimly lit Istanbul club, young men and women smoke cigarettes and dance to a mix of synthwave, dissonant electronica and post-rock. And it is all tattoos and nose rings, cocktails and shots.
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By Glen Johnson Sep 25, 2018 | 3:00 AM |
ISTANBUL, Turkey In Istanbul, an escape for youth from authoritarian rule, with alcohol, pole dancing and tattoos In Istanbul's tolerant Kadikoy neighborhood, liberal youth hit the bars and parks long into the night, escaping the crushing autocracy of modern-day Turkey. (Orcun Behram / For The Times) In a dimly lit Istanbul club, young men and women smoke cigarettes and dance to a mix of synthwave, dissonant electronica and post-rock. And it is all tattoos and nose rings, cocktails and shots.
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EU lawmakers cancel Turkey funds over democracy shortfalls
EU lawmakers cancel Turkey funds over democracy shortfalls
The Associated Press
European Union lawmakers say they are canceling 70 million euros ($82.4 million) in funding meant to help Turkey join the EU due to what they see as Ankara's failure to improve rule of law and human rights.
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The Associated Press
European Union lawmakers say they are canceling 70 million euros ($82.4 million) in funding meant to help Turkey join the EU due to what they see as Ankara's failure to improve rule of law and human rights.
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Erdogan warms to Germans ahead of trip, but Berlin visit may disappoint
Erdogan warms to Germans ahead of trip, but Berlin visit may disappoint
Amberin Zaman September 25, 2018
Article Summary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hopeful talk en route to Berlin via New York this week is premature, as his visit has sharply divided Germany and the large Turkish population that lives there.
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Amberin Zaman September 25, 2018
Article Summary
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hopeful talk en route to Berlin via New York this week is premature, as his visit has sharply divided Germany and the large Turkish population that lives there.
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Monday, September 24, 2018
UPDATE 2-Turkish manufacturing confidence hits lowest since 2009 | Reuters
Turkish manufacturing confidence hits lowest since 2009
ISTANBUL, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Business confidence among
Turkish manufacturers tumbled to a nine-year low this month and
two other measures of economic health also declined, data showed
on Monday, reinforcing expectations of a downturn in the second
half of the year.
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ISTANBUL, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Business confidence among
Turkish manufacturers tumbled to a nine-year low this month and
two other measures of economic health also declined, data showed
on Monday, reinforcing expectations of a downturn in the second
half of the year.
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Empty chairs and full streets: Germany prepares for the Turkish leader
Empty chairs and full streets: Germany prepares for the Turkish leader
Voting with our seat on Erdogan's visit, while Siemens prepares a boon for Baghdad and Berlin backpedals on Maassen. Our Daily Briefing on September 24, 2018.
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Voting with our seat on Erdogan's visit, while Siemens prepares a boon for Baghdad and Berlin backpedals on Maassen. Our Daily Briefing on September 24, 2018.
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Putin grants Erdogan last chance to end Idlib quagmire on Turkey’s terms
Putin grants Erdogan last chance to end Idlib quagmire on Turkey’s terms
Week in Review September 23, 2018
Article Summary
Erdogan saves face in Sochi; did Turkey and Syria collaborate to capture Reyhanli terrorist?; Erdogan, Ocalan and Syria.
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Week in Review September 23, 2018
Article Summary
Erdogan saves face in Sochi; did Turkey and Syria collaborate to capture Reyhanli terrorist?; Erdogan, Ocalan and Syria.
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Sunday, September 23, 2018
Trump tariffs, sanctions offer Erdogan excuse for Turkey's economic woes
Trump tariffs, sanctions offer Erdogan excuse for Turkey's economic woes
The strongman has blamed White House pressure for a financial crisis that began long before this summer’s spat over detained U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson.
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The strongman has blamed White House pressure for a financial crisis that began long before this summer’s spat over detained U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson.
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Friday, September 21, 2018
‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey
‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey
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Kadri Gursel September 21, 2018
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ARTICLE SUMMARY
Well-educated, qualified young people from Turkey’s “Gezi generation,” which led mass anti-government protests in the summer of 2013, are increasingly emigrating to the West, having lost hope in the future of their country.
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Kadri Gursel September 21, 2018
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Well-educated, qualified young people from Turkey’s “Gezi generation,” which led mass anti-government protests in the summer of 2013, are increasingly emigrating to the West, having lost hope in the future of their country.
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