Turkey
Turkey’s top cleric attacked for remarks in Hagia Sophia sermon: report
Turkey
July 27, 2020
Turkey’s top cleric attacked for remarks in Hagia Sophia sermon: report
Turkey’s top cleric has been attacked for comments deemed offensive to the modern republic’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, during a…
Turkey’s lira nears record low against euro amid concerns over EU sanctions
World
July 27, 2020
Turkey’s lira nears record low against euro amid concerns over EU sanctions
Turkey’s lira approached a record low against the euro on Monday, driven by state interventions that have tied it to…
Spanish FM says tensions eased with Turkey over energy drilling in eastern Med
World
July 27, 2020
Spanish FM says tensions eased with Turkey over energy drilling in eastern Med
Spain’s foreign minister has said talks in Turkey on Monday had helped reduce tensions between some European Union members and…
6 killed, 27 injured in military bus accident in Turkey’s south
Turkey
July 27, 2020
6 killed, 27 injured in military bus accident in Turkey’s south
Four Turkish soldiers and two drivers died and 27 other troops were injured on Monday after a bus carrying them…
Turkey and Greece exchange harsh words over Hagia Sophia prayers
World
July 25, 2020
Turkey and Greece exchange harsh words over Hagia Sophia prayers
Turkey and Greece exchanged harsh words on Saturday over the conversion of Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia into a mosque, a day…
At least 721 journalists arrested between 2002 and 2019 during AKP rule: deputy
Turkey
July 24, 2020
At least 721 journalists arrested between 2002 and 2019 during AKP rule: deputy
At least 721 journalists were arrested in Turkey between 2002 and 2019, 93 of whom are still in prison, according…
Saudi Arabia pressuring local businesses to avoid trade with Turkey: report
World
July 24, 2020
Saudi Arabia pressuring local businesses to avoid trade with Turkey: report
Saudi Arabia is pressuring local businesses not to do business with Turkey and is detaining trucks carrying fresh fruits and…
Macron demands sanctions on Turkey for ‘violations’ of Greek and Cypriot waters
World
July 23, 2020
Macron demands sanctions on Turkey for ‘violations’ of Greek and Cypriot waters
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday demanded EU sanctions against Turkey for “violations” of Greek and Cypriot waters and said…
Jailed journalist Baransu sentenced to 19.5 years in prison
Turkey
July 20, 2020
Jailed journalist Baransu sentenced to 19.5 years in prison
Investigative journalist Mehmet Baransu, who has been behind bars since March 2015, has been handed down a prison sentence of…
History professor says Hagia Sophia mosaics should be removed after its conversion to mosque
Turkey
July 20, 2020
History professor says Hagia Sophia mosaics should be removed after its conversion to mosque
A professor of history has called for the removal of the mosaics and icons in the ancient Hagia Sophia, claiming…