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Erdoğan shrugs off criticism of executive presidency, gives Atatürk as an example
Turkey
November 6, 2019
Erdoğan shrugs off criticism of executive presidency, gives Atatürk as an example
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday responded to criticism of Turkey’s executive presidential system of governance directed by the…
EU has cut 1.2 bln euros in funds to Turkey since 2017 over human rights record
World
November 6, 2019
EU has cut 1.2 bln euros in funds to Turkey since 2017 over human rights record
The EU has reduced funds to Turkey by more than €1.2 billion ($1.33 billion) since 2017 due to its deteriorating…
Turkey orders detention of 164 suspects in ongoing crackdown on Gülen movement
Turkey
November 6, 2019
Turkey orders detention of 164 suspects in ongoing crackdown on Gülen movement
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on Tuesday issued detention warrants for 164 suspects, including soldiers and scientists, in five…
Turkey’s inflation rate eases to 8.55 pct in October
Economy
November 5, 2019
Turkey’s inflation rate eases to 8.55 pct in October
Turkey saw a drop to 8.55 percent in the inflation rate in October year-on-year, official figures showed on Monday, the…
Ankara wants Berlin to repatriate 20 German ISIL terrorists held in Turkey
World
November 5, 2019
Ankara wants Berlin to repatriate 20 German ISIL terrorists held in Turkey
Turkey has demanded that 20 captured German members of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) be repatriated, according…
Turkish court frees veteran journalists Altan, Ilıcak after conviction on terrorism charges
Turkey
November 5, 2019
Turkish court frees veteran journalists Altan, Ilıcak after conviction on terrorism charges
The İstanbul 26th High Criminal Court on Monday released veteran journalists Ahmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak pending appeal after convicting…
Interior minister calls İstanbul mayor a ‘fool’ due to gov’t criticism in Strasbourg
Turkey
November 4, 2019
Interior minister calls İstanbul mayor a ‘fool’ due to gov’t criticism in Strasbourg
Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu called İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu a “fool” due to his recent criticism of the Turkish…
1,477 killed in work-related accidents in Turkey in first 10 months of 2019
Turkey
November 4, 2019
1,477 killed in work-related accidents in Turkey in first 10 months of 2019
At least 1,477 people died in work-related accidents in Turkey in the first 10 months of 2019, according to a…
Museum opening in Belgian city of Hasselt exposes extent of purge in Turkey
Turkey
November 4, 2019
Museum opening in Belgian city of Hasselt exposes extent of purge in Turkey
The Purge Museum, an initiative that collects and exhibits items belonging to individuals who survived Turkey’s massive crackdown on the…
Interpol has rejected 646 Red Notice requests from Turkey since 2016 coup attempt
World
November 4, 2019
Interpol has rejected 646 Red Notice requests from Turkey since 2016 coup attempt
Turkish Interior Ministry spokesperson İsmail Çataklı said on Monday Interpol has declined 646 Red Notice requests made by Turkey since…