Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears - ABC News

Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears Turkey has changed the way it reports daily COVID-19 infections, confirming what medical groups and opposition parties have long suspected More:Turkey's new virus figures confirm experts' worst fears - ABC News

Turkey announces record coronavirus death toll for fifth consecutive day

Turkey announces record coronavirus death toll for fifth consecutive day ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's daily COVID-19 death toll hit a record high for a fifth consecutive day at 177, data from the Health Ministry showed on Friday. More:Turkey announces record coronavirus death toll for fifth consecutive day

Turkish scientists discover COVID-inhibiting molecules

Turkish scientists discover COVID-inhibiting molecules Study found that mixture of odor molecules with an antiviral effect could prevent air-borne transmission of virus More:Turkish scientists discover COVID-inhibiting molecules

Hundreds face life in prison in trial over Turkey's 2016 coup

HUNDREDS FACE LIFE IN PRISON IN TRIAL OVER TURKEY'S 2016 COUP In total, 251 people died and over 2,000 were injured in what has turned into the defining moment of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule and Turkey's contemporary politics. More:Hundreds face life in prison in trial over Turkey's 2016 coup

Turkey's lira: The story of an epic downfall | Middle East Eye

Turkey's lira: The story of an epic downfall Ragip Soylu 24 November 2020 09:16 UTC | Last update: 5 hours 20 mins ago Ten years ago the Turkish economy was the envy of nations worldwide. Today it stands ravaged. Where did it all go wrong? Adecade ago, the Turkish economy was hailed as a success story all around the world, as investors flocked in with cash and direct investments and the Anatolian Tigers spurred annual growth to double digits. More:Turkey's lira: The story of an epic downfall | Middle East Eye

Turkey's earthquake-hit Izmir boosts COVID-19 restrictions - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Turkey's earthquake-hit Izmir boosts COVID-19 restrictions ISTANBUL, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Turkey's western province of Izmir has been struggling against the spread of COVID-19, which witnessed a hike after a strong earthquake hit the region at the end of October. More:Turkey's earthquake-hit Izmir boosts COVID-19 restrictions - Xinhua | English.news.cn

Turkey summons EU, German, Italian envoys over vessel search bid | Germany | Al Jazeera

Turkey summons EU, German, Italian envoys over vessel search bid Turkey protests against ‘unauthorised action, carried out using force,’ as Germany says everything went in line with protocol. More:Turkey summons EU, German, Italian envoys over vessel search bid | Germany | Al Jazeera

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Erdogan seeks a way out

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Erdogan seeks a way out Ankara has to improve Turkey’s international image with major reforms in order to attract much-needed foreign capital but the jury is out on whether President Erdogan can do it. More:Caught between a rock and a hard place, Erdogan seeks a way out

Erdogan says Turkey sees itself a part of Europe | Reuters

Erdogan says Turkey sees itself a part of Europe By Reuters Staff ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that his country, an official candidate for European Union membership, sees itself as an inseparable part of Europe but will not give in to attacks and double standards. “We see ourselves as an inseparable part of Europe...However this does not mean that we will bow down to overt attacks to our country and nation, veiled injustices and double standards,” Erdogan said in a speech to the members of its AK Party. More:Erdogan says Turkey sees itself a part of Europe | Reuters

Erdogan calls on EU for dialogue, says Turkey’s future in Europe | Greece | Al Jazeera

Erdogan calls on EU for dialogue, says Turkey’s future in Europe Erdogan’s message comes as EU leaders consider imposing further sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean dispute. More:Erdogan calls on EU for dialogue, says Turkey’s future in Europe | Greece | Al Jazeera

A monetary train-wreck in Turkey | MoneyWeek

A monetary train-wreck in Turkey The Turkish lira has lost more than 60% of its value against the dollar over the past five years, and it's all down to poor monetary policy. More:A monetary train-wreck in Turkey | MoneyWeek

Erdogan mum as mob boss threatens Turkey’s main opposition leader

Erdogan mum as mob boss threatens Turkey’s main opposition leader In an open letter filled with obscenities and threats of physical violence, a prominent leader in Turkey's mafia accused Kemal Kilicdaroglu of treason in concert with Kurdish militants and foreign powers. More:Erdogan mum as mob boss threatens Turkey’s main opposition leader

The struggle for Meral Akşener | James in Turkey

The struggle for Meral Tuesday 17 November 2020 Polls suggest Meral Akşener’s İYİ party is now Turkey’s third largest. Little wonder the others are trying to court her It is not often that a waiter asks to borrow a book as you’re reading it. More:The struggle for Meral Akşener | James in Turkey

Cocooned by sycophants, Erdogan sheds layers of reality and support | Financial Times

Cocooned by sycophants, Erdogan sheds layers of reality and support Resignation of Turkey’s finance minister highlights how exposed the president is DAVID GARDNER Added The sudden resignation last week of Turkish finance minister Berat Albayrak came as a shock. The cosseted son-in-law of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had been considered unassailable by the scores of officials and businessmen he turned into bitter enemies. But the move highlights how Mr Erdogan, whose power has grown exponentially since he ascended to the presidency in 2014, is so cocooned by courtiers that he is losing the ability to set coherent policy. More:Cocooned by sycophants, Erdogan sheds layers of reality and support | Financial Times

Turkey’s economic recovery from COVID-19: Preparing for the long haul

Turkey’s economic recovery from COVID-19: Preparing for the long haul Auguste Tano Kouamé and Habib RabTuesday, November 17, 2020 Turkey, like the rest of the world, has been deeply impacted by COVID-19. This one-in-a-hundred-year crisis that has touched the populations of 216 countries, landed in Turkey in early March 2020. It jolted the Turkish economy just as it was starting to stabilize from a mid-2018 bout of turbulence. The question now is what should be the appropriate policy mix as the economy tries to navigate the COVID-19 shock and recover from the doldrum it has been in over the past couple of years? More:Turkey’s economic recovery from COVID-19: Preparing for the long haul

Biden Has to Deal With Erdogan. Here’s How to Manage the Turkish President.

Biden Can’t Avoid Erdogan, but He Can Keep the U.S.-Turkish Relationship on Track Turkey’s leader has caused many headaches in Washington in recent years, but letting ties deteriorate further would be disastrous. More:Biden Has to Deal With Erdogan. Here’s How to Manage the Turkish President.

Turkish scientists prove ribavirin effective in COVID-19 treatment | Daily Sabah

Turkish scientists prove ribavirin effective in COVID-19 treatment BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL TURKEY NOV 16, 2020 2:33 PM GMT+3 Discovered in 1971, ribavirin is available across the world as a generic drug. (Shutterstock Photo) Turkish scientists have proven ribavirin's effectiveness in treating COVID-19, Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank said Monday. More:Turkish scientists prove ribavirin effective in COVID-19 treatment | Daily Sabah

The art of opposition in Erdoğan’s Turkey | Pursuit by The University of Melbourne

THE ART OF OPPOSITION IN ERDOĞAN’S TURKEY Turkey’s opposition parties are mobilising against increased authoritarianism by using the Government’s own laws to establish new alliances More:The art of opposition in Erdoğan’s Turkey | Pursuit by The University of Melbourne

Turkey Probes Istanbul Mayor in Fight Over ‘Crazy’ Canal

Turkey Probes Istanbul Mayor in Fight Over ‘Crazy’ Canal November 16, 2020AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSEFacebookTwitterEmail ISTANBUL (AFP) — Turkey’s interior ministry has launched a probe into the Istanbul mayor over his opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s dream of building an alternative to the Bosphorus Strait, the mayor’s spokesman said Monday. More:Turkey Probes Istanbul Mayor in Fight Over ‘Crazy’ Canal

Turkey: where women against femicide stand trial as women continue to be killed | Ahval

Turkey: where women against femicide stand trial as women continue to be killed Ceren Karlıdağ "The patriarchy is a judge That judges us for being born. And as women we are punished By the violence you don’t see."  Do you remember these lyrics? They are from the song titled "A Rapist in Your Path”, brought to life last fall by Chilean feminist collective Las Tesis. The song has been replicated 367 times on every continent, except for Antarctica, in 52 countries, including Turkey, as a stirring resistance act that is part of a new global movement to address transnational violations of women’s rights, sexual assault and femicide. More:Turkey: where women against femicide stand trial as women continue to be killed | Ahval