Russia’s Use of Media and Information Operations in Turkey RAND: Latest Publications from RAND by Katherine Costello This Perspective assesses how Russia has used media and information operations to support its foreign policy goals related to Turkey. *********** Turkey slams French president over EU accession process Hurriyet Daily News Turkey has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron over his … Read more
Trump: I Got Citizen of Turkey Arrested by Israel Out of Prison for Erdoğan Bianet :: English The US President Donald Trump has said, “I like Turkey. I like the people of Turkey very much. Until now, I had a very good relationship with President Erdoğan. But, it cannot be a one-way street.” Exclusive: Trump vows … Read more
Why has Turkey’s currency collapsed? – video World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk Turkey is on the verge of an economic crisis. The country’s currency hit a record low, dropping by more than 40%. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is pointing the finger at the US. Although US sanctions and tariffs contributed to the lira’s retreat, many … Read more
S&P, Moody’s lower Turkey’s ratings Hurriyet Daily News Two major global ratings agencies lowered Turkey’s ratings Aug. 17, saying they could be upgraded with certain economic improvements. Emerging markets: who’s taking the biggest hits and why? World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Phillip Inman Trump trade tariffs and higher borrowing costs are causing problems from Turkey to China … Read more
https://twitter.com/cahidelil/status/1029670965251387392?s=03 Of course, this seems to be a short period of saving face for Turkish leaders… Qatar’s emir travels to Turkey in show of support Hurriyet Daily News The emir of wealthy Qatar flew to Turkey Wednesday to meet close ally President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an apparent show of support as Ankara grapples with a … Read more
Erdoğan says Turkey will boycott US electronic products World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Kareem Shaheen in Istanbul Turkish president issues defiant response amid slide in lira fuelled by standoff with US Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Turkey will boycott electronic products from the US, as he issued another defiant response to sanctions imposed in a dispute over … Read more
In the tranquility of life in Irvine, CA, I am reading the news of Turkey and US relations that are going through one of the toughest times. And of course, like many citizens, I feel the heat through the rapid weakening of Turkish currency… Back in Turkey, Turkish leaders are quick to use US measures … Read more
Only she? Neo-Nazi Terrorist Jailed for Life in Case That Shamed Germany’s Spies NYT > Turkey by By CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE As Beate Zschäpe’s group killed workers with immigrant backgrounds, investigators failed to realize that right-wing extremists were to blame. Beate Zschäpe given life in German neo-Nazi murder trial BBC News | Europe | World Edition Beate Zschäpe … Read more
French magazine, president slam backlash evoked after putting Erdoğan on its cover Hurriyet Daily News French magazine Le Point said it had suffered harassment and intimidation by supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after it labelled him “The Dictator” on its front cover. Support by Macron to Le Point Cover: Freedom of Press is Priceless Bianet … Read more
Turkey-Israel twitter wars. Erdogan hits the ball back hard into Netanyahu's court. For now 1-1. pic.twitter.com/07QcPNXW40 — Louis Fishman لوي فيشمان לואי פישמן (@Istanbultelaviv) May 15, 2018 But only on Twitter, it seems… Turkey asks Israel ambassador to ‘temporarily leave the country’ Hurriyet Daily News Turkey has asked Israeli Ambassador to Ankara Eitan Naeh … Read more
59 dead in Gaza protests as Israel fetes US Embassy move Hurriyet Daily News In a jarring contrast, Israeli forces shot and killed 57 Palestinians and injured more than 2,700 during mass protests Monday along the Gaza border, while just a few miles away Israel and the U.S. held a festive inauguration ceremony for the new … Read more
Turkish court decides to keep US pastor Andrew Brunson behind bars Hurriyet Daily News The panel of judges overseeing the trial of jailed pastor Andrew Brunson, in a case that has inflamed tensions between Turkey and the United States, has decided to reject his demand to be released during the trial. Sanctions season is around the … Read more
Turkish Court Convicts 13 From Newspaper on Terrorism Charges NYT > Turkey by By CARLOTTA GALL The defendants, sentenced to two to seven years in prison, remain free pending their appeals, but the verdict keeps the pressure on journalists who are critical of the government. Sentence of 81 Years in Prison in Cumhuriyet Trial, Akın Atalaya Released Bianet … Read more
AKP, MHP slam CHP’s support for İYİ Party ahead of snap election Hurriyet Daily News The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) have blasted the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) over its decision to send 15 lawmakers to the İYİ (Good) Party in order to make it eligible for … Read more
Key findings of the 2018 Report on Turkey info.tr European Commission – Fact Sheet Key findings of the 2018 Report on Turkey The state of emergency declared in the wake of the attempted coup of 15 July 2016 remains in force, aiming at dismantling the Gülen movement, designated by the Key findings of the 2018 … Read more