I was passing through Washington DC when I heard the news that Mr. Albarak and his entourage are in town to ask for investments in Turkey. Not a single person I met uttered a positive comment about his performance. Such a pity. Lira continues to fall, there is the decade long record of employment rate … Read more
My educated guess is that rich Turkish family “pleaded” on behalf of Turkish authorities to keep their investments back in Turkey safe… Panelists noted that Columbia has a center in Istanbul and also is home to a Turkish studies center founded several years ago with a $10 million gift from the family of a Turkish businessman. Columbia University’s cancelation … Read more
Fahrettin Altun, Communications Director to the Turkish Presidency, claimed that Erdoğan’s remarks were taken out of context… For a few more votes, Turkey is alienating both New Zealand and Australia… All options are on the table,’ Morrison warns over Erdoğan’s Gallipoli threat World news: Turkey Australian PM denounces Turkish president for saying anyone who came … Read more
Turkey expels three German journalists BBC News | Europe | World Edition Germany’s foreign minister says the decision is unacceptable and he will campaign against it. Turkey buying Russian S-400s a done deal: Erdoğan Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s president said on March 6 that Ankara has finalized an agreement on purchasing Russia’s S-400 missile defense system. … Read more
BLACK SITES Turkey correctiv.org – Frederik Richter – Dec 6, 7:51 AM In a near-repeat of the CIA’s ‘extraordinary renditions’, the regime of Turkish president Erdoğan is kidnapping dozens of members of the Gülen movement from around the world. Victims are now raising a serious accusation: secret… The cooperation BlackSitesTurkey is a joint cross-border investigation by nine … Read more
Erdogan Didn’t Get All He Hoped in Khashoggi Case, but His Stature Rises NYT > Turkey by By CARLOTTA GALL The Turkish president has successfully claimed the moral high ground vacated by President Trump, and he has kept up the pressure on Saudi Arabia. In Pardoning Saudi Arabia, Trump Gives Guidance to Autocrats NYT > Turkey by By MARK … Read more
Erdogan and Trump meet in Paris amid Khashoggi crisis AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Meeting came hours after Turkish president announced that Ankara shared tapes related to Khahsoggi’s murder with the US. ‘ Tell Your Boss’: Recording Is Seen to Link Saudi Crown Prince More Strongly to Khashoggi Killing NYT > Turkey by By JULIAN E. BARNES, ERIC … Read more
Khashoggi’s body destroyed in acid by Saudis: Report Hurriyet Daily News A Turkish official has told the Washington Post that slain journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s body was destroyed in acid on the grounds of the Saudi Consulate or at the nearby residence of the Saudi consul general. Saudis Strangled and Dismembered Khashoggi, Turkey Says NYT > Turkey by By … Read more
The Saudis’ Explanation of Khashoggi’s Death, in Five Acts (and Counting) NYT > Turkey by By BENJAMIN MUELLER Officials now say that new evidence indicates the dissident journalist’s killing was “premeditated,” a conclusion most of the world reached some time ago. Saudi Arabia Rejects Turkey’s Extradition Request in Khashoggi Killing NYT > Turkey by By BEN HUBBARD and DAVID … Read more
Tech Backs Away From Saudis After Journalist’s Alleged Murder Wired Top Stories by Nitasha Tiku Silicon Valley executives suspended participation in a Saudi advisory committee and cancelled plans to attend a high-profile conference. Jamal Khashoggi Wasn’t the First — Saudi Arabia Has Been Going After Dissidents Abroad for Decades The Intercept by Sarah Aziza The story of Jamal Khashoggi’s disappearance … Read more
What Happened to Jamal Khashoggi? Conflicting Reports Deepen a Mystery NYT > Turkey by By CARLOTTA GALL The Saudi journalist has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday afternoon. Friends fear he has been detained or worse. Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist vanishes in Istanbul BBC News | Europe | World Edition Journalist … Read more
The Qatar emir loves him so much. Qatar’s emir ‘gives Boeing 747 private jet to Turkey’ BBC News | Europe | World Edition Turkey’s president says the jet, worth about $500m, was a present from the gas-rich Gulf state. Turkey’s Erdogan Just Got a Half-Billion Dollar Gift From Qatar Bloomberg – Onur Ant – Sep 17, 2:07 … Read more
Erdogan Names Himself Chairman of Turkey Wealth Fund in Overhaul Bloomberg – Onur Ant – Sep 12, 12:08 AM President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed himself chairman of Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund and got rid of the entire management staff that had presided over two years of inaction. Zafer Sonmez, head of Turkey and Africa for Malaysia’s … Read more
Fitch cuts growth forecast for Turkey, warns of downside risks Hurriyet Daily News Fitch Ratings has slashed its outlook for economic growth in Turkey, citing mainly the Turkish Lira’s fall, and warned of “significant and widespread downside risks.” Erdogan labels rating agencies as ‘impostors’ and ‘racketeers’ AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Scathing comments come after two agencies … Read more
Venezuela has already started its not much reliable cryptocurrency, Turkey has no plans for that yet… Digital economy can help ‘break the privilege of some currencies’: Turkish minister Hurriyet Daily News The privilege of some currencies can be cut by utilizing the tools of digital economy, Turkish Technology and Industry Minister Mustafa Varank said on Aug. … Read more