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Ministry blocks prosecution of Turkish lawyer beaten by Erdoğan’s bodyguards
May 18, 2019
Ministry blocks prosecution of Turkish lawyer beaten by Erdoğan’s bodyguards
Turkey’s Justice Ministry denied permission to launch a prosecution against Sertuğ Sürenoğlu, a lawyer who in April was reportedly beaten…
One out of four young Turks intends to move abroad: report
May 18, 2019
One out of four young Turks intends to move abroad: report
Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has released a report that claims a quarter of the country’s young population…
Pixel 4 leak points to an even better design than the Galaxy S10
May 16, 2019
Pixel 4 leak points to an even better design than the Galaxy S10
Google unveiled the Pixel 3a last week, a phone that was the best mid-range Android smartphone for exactly one week.…
These Three Plastic Recycling Myths Will Blow Your Mind
May 16, 2019
These Three Plastic Recycling Myths Will Blow Your Mind
Most likely, when you toss your plastic trash into a recycle bin you believe you’re doing the right thing. You…
Kırklareli man detained for insulting Erdogan on social media
May 16, 2019
Kırklareli man detained for insulting Erdogan on social media
A Kirklareli man, identified only with his initials T.B., was detained for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on social media.…
Happiness level among Turkish youth the lowest in 16 years
May 16, 2019
Happiness level among Turkish youth the lowest in 16 years
A total of 55.4 percent of the young people in Turkey describe themselves as happy, the lowest figure in the…
Turkish minister: Ban preventing Öcalan from meeting with lawyers lifted
May 16, 2019
Turkish minister: Ban preventing Öcalan from meeting with lawyers lifted
Turkish Justice Minister Abdullah Gül announced on Thursday that a ban preventing the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’…
US congressmen issue bipartisan call to Turkey to abandon Russian S-400 deal
May 16, 2019
US congressmen issue bipartisan call to Turkey to abandon Russian S-400 deal
Senior Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives called on Turkey on Wednesday to cancel its planned acquisition of…
Venezuela offers Turkey as ‘protecting power’ for its embassy in US
May 16, 2019
Venezuela offers Turkey as ‘protecting power’ for its embassy in US
Venezuela has proposed Turkey as a “protecting power” for its embassy in Washington, its ambassador to the UN said on…
Despite political differences, Turkey has strategic importance for Germany: Merkel
May 16, 2019
Despite political differences, Turkey has strategic importance for Germany: Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel underlined the strategic importance of Turkey for Germany despite persistent political differences between Berlin and Ankara, the…