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Turkey may suspend diplomatic ties with UAE over Israel deal: Erdoğan
August 14, 2020
Turkey may suspend diplomatic ties with UAE over Israel deal: Erdoğan
Turkey is considering suspending diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates and withdrawing its ambassador over the Gulf state’s agreement…
Amid tensions with Turkey in Mediterranean, Greece in joint maneuvers with France
August 13, 2020
Amid tensions with Turkey in Mediterranean, Greece in joint maneuvers with France
The French military conducted training exercises with Greek forces off the southern island of Crete on Thursday, defense sources said,…
Erdoğan says Turkey not seeking adventures in Mediterranean: report
August 13, 2020
Erdoğan says Turkey not seeking adventures in Mediterranean: report
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Thursday that the only solution to Turkey’s dispute with Greece over energy exploration in…
Turkish finance minister shrugs off lira’s slide, says economic contraction possible
August 13, 2020
Turkish finance minister shrugs off lira’s slide, says economic contraction possible
The competitiveness of Turkey’s lira is more important than the exchange rate level, Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said on Wednesday,…
Turkey delays reopening schools after spike in new COVID-19 cases
August 13, 2020
Turkey delays reopening schools after spike in new COVID-19 cases
Turkish schools will start to reopen on Sept. 21 in a gradual transition back to in-person education, Education Minister Ziya…
France to bolster Mediterranean military presence over Turkish prospecting: Macron
August 13, 2020
France to bolster Mediterranean military presence over Turkish prospecting: Macron
France will increase its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, calling on Turkey to…
Turkey wants to resolve energy exploration dispute with Greece through dialogue: defense minister
August 12, 2020
Turkey wants to resolve energy exploration dispute with Greece through dialogue: defense minister
Turkey wants to resolve its dispute with Greece over energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean through dialogue, Defense Minister Hulusi…
Negligent restoration of historic Galata Tower sparks controversy
August 12, 2020
Negligent restoration of historic Galata Tower sparks controversy
Video footage circulating on Turkish social media on Thursday showing the destruction of the inner walls of the medieval Galata…
Turkish bank bonds trading at distressed levels implies more risk: report
August 12, 2020
Turkish bank bonds trading at distressed levels implies more risk: report
The bonds of three Turkish lenders are trading at distressed levels, which shows the deteriorating opinion of investors on the…
Nationalist opposition leader turns down Erdoğan’s call to join AKP-MHP alliance
August 12, 2020
Nationalist opposition leader turns down Erdoğan’s call to join AKP-MHP alliance
İyi (Good) Party Chair Meral Akşener has turned down a proposal by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to join the Public…