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US rejects earlier parole hearing request by Armenian assassin after Turkey’s lobbying
August 1, 2019
US rejects earlier parole hearing request by Armenian assassin after Turkey’s lobbying
US authorities have rejected a request by the convicted murderer of a Turkish diplomat for an earlier parole hearing after…
Former secretary of Turkey’s intel chief sentenced to 8 years over Gülen links
August 1, 2019
Former secretary of Turkey’s intel chief sentenced to 8 years over Gülen links
An Ankara high criminal court on Wednesday handed down a sentence of eight years, one month and 15 days to…
Deniz Bank becomes Turkey’s 12th bank with Arab stake ownership: report
August 1, 2019
Deniz Bank becomes Turkey’s 12th bank with Arab stake ownership: report
The transfer of 99.85 percent of Deniz Bank shares to the Dubai-based Emirates NBD bank has been completed, Deutsche Welle…
Lawyers denied access to previously missing Gülen followers now in police custody
August 1, 2019
Lawyers denied access to previously missing Gülen followers now in police custody
The Ankara Bar Association on Thursday released a statement reporting that four Gülen followers who turned up in police custody…
US delivers 4 military helicopters to Turkey
August 1, 2019
US delivers 4 military helicopters to Turkey
The US Embassy in Ankara on Wednesday announced the delivery of four military helicopters to Turkey. “Today, Turkish Land Forces…
Turkish state bank lowers interest rates on loans: report
August 1, 2019
Turkish state bank lowers interest rates on loans: report
Turkish state lender Ziraat Bank said on Thursday that it had lowered its interest rates on housing, consumer and corporate…
Editor of gov’t-critical newspaper detained on insult charges
July 31, 2019
Editor of gov’t-critical newspaper detained on insult charges
Ali Avcu, the editor-in-chief of the Yurt daily, which is highly critical of the Turkish government, was detained on Tuesday…
Elderly woman whose husband is in jail over Gülen links forced to vacate home
July 31, 2019
Elderly woman whose husband is in jail over Gülen links forced to vacate home
A district governor’s office in the western province of İzmir has ordered an elderly woman whose 80-year-old husband is in…
Turkey’s central bank governor sees room for more interest rate cuts
July 31, 2019
Turkey’s central bank governor sees room for more interest rate cuts
Turkey’s central bank cut its inflation forecasts on Wednesday and new governor Murat Uysal said it has “considerable” room for…
Greece says Turkey’s drilling off Cyprus creates security risks
July 31, 2019
Greece says Turkey’s drilling off Cyprus creates security risks
Greece accused Turkey of undermining security in the eastern Mediterranean by drilling for oil and gas around Cyprus, making some…