Erdogan: Turkey’s common interests with US outweigh differences
Turkish president seeks improvement in ties between the two NATO allies that have been strained over a host of issues. Turkey wants to improve cooperation with the United States on a “win-win” basis, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, striking a conciliatory tone amid strained relations between the two NATO allies. “As Turkey, we believe […]
Erdogan: Turkey to start lifting COVID curbs in March
Turkey’s president says a plan on reopening cafes and restaurants, shut down for months, is to be announced soon. Turkey will begin a gradual return to normal life on a province-by-province basis from March, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who added that nationwide weekend COVID-19 lockdowns would be lifted in some provinces based on […]
Turkey investigates Dutch politician Wilders over Erdogan comment
Far-right Dutch lawmaker called President Erdogan a ‘terrorist’ and urged the expulsion of the Turkish ambassador to the Netherlands. Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into remarks by Dutch far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders who called President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a “terrorist”. The chief public prosecutor’s office in the capital Ankara said in a statement on […]
Turkey’s student protests: New challenge for Erdogan
Ankara, Turkey – Over the last month, protests at a university overlooking the Bosphorus have spiralled into a challenge that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has compared with nationwide demonstrations that threatened his government eight years ago. Student outcry against a government-appointed rector at Bogazici University, one of Turkey’s most prestigious, has also spilled into […]
Erdogan compares Turkish student protesters to ‘terrorists’
Students at Istanbul’s Bogazici University have protested against the appointment of a ruling party loyalist as rector. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government will not allow month-long demonstrations at a Turkish university to grow into anti-government protests similar to those in 2013, calling the protesters “terrorists” and slamming the LGBTQ movement as incompatible […]
Turkey, Saudi Arabia eye improved ties after Gulf crisis ends
Ankara, Turkey – Two years ago, relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia stood at one of the lowest points in the history of the two regional powers following the murder in Istanbul of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. His killing in October 2018 at the hands of Saudi agents in the kingdom’s consulate led to unprecedented Turkish […]
‘Dear Tayyip’: Erdogan, Macron exchange letters
The Turkish and French presidents exchange letters in which they agree to resume talks aimed at mending ties. The Turkish and French presidents have exchanged letters in which they have agreed to resume talks aimed at mending ties. Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote a New Year message to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, expressing condolences […]
Erdogan says Turkey wants better ties with Israel
Turkish president wants to bring ties to a ‘better point’ but says Israel’s policy towards Palestinians is ‘unacceptable’. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey would like to have better ties with Israel and that talks at intelligence level continue between the two sides, but has also criticised Israeli policy towards Palestinians as “unacceptable”. Speaking to […]
Turkey’s central bank ‘is getting serious about inflation’
Turkey’s central bank raises interest rates by 2 percentage points – a bigger than expected move analysts say signals that the newly installed governor is setting monetary policy free of political pressure. Turkey’s central bank increased interest rates by 2 percentage points to 17 percent on Thursday – a bigger than expected move, as it […]
Erdogan seeks energy talks as EU mulls sanctions over East Med
Turkish president says he sees a ‘win-win’ solution, but says Ankara will not not bow to threats and blackmailing over Eastern Med. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes “a win-win formula” can be found in a row with Greece over undersea resources, as the European Union mulls sanctions ahead of a key summit. NATO members […]
Erdogan hopes France ‘gets rid of Macron trouble’
Turkish president hits out at his French counterpart, renewing a war of words between the two leaders. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he hopes France will soon get rid of President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as a burden on France which was enduring dangerous times. “Macron is a burden on France. Macron […]
Turkey to detain 82 military officers over alleged Gulen links
Detentions part of the latest operation against suspected backers of US-based preacher accused of a 2016 failed coup bid. Turkey has ordered the detention of 82 military personnel in an operation targeting suspected supporters of a Muslim preacher who Ankara accuses of masterminding a failed coup in 2016, according to state-owned Anadolu news agency. Operations […]
Turkey: Dozens given life sentences for 2016 failed coup attempt
Court hands down dozens of life sentences for some of the nearly 500 defendants, including army commanders and pilots. A Turkish court is handing down verdicts for hundreds of people accused of plotting to overthrow President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a failed coup attempt four years ago, with dozens of them handed life sentences. Nearly […]
Erdogan calls on EU for dialogue, says Turkey’s future in Europe #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Erdogan’s message comes as EU leaders consider imposing further sanctions on Turkey over Eastern Mediterranean dispute. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the European Union for dialogue, warning the bloc not to become a “tool for enmities” during escalating tensions over the Eastern Mediterranean. Turkey’s deployment of a vessel to search for natural […]
Turkey’s President Erdogan, Saudi king discuss improving ties #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Turkish President Erdogan and Saudi King Salman discussed bilateral ties and agreed to resolve lingering disputes. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways of enhancing ties with King Salman of Saudi Arabia in a rare phone call since the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The phone call came on the eve of the G20 leaders’ […]
Turkey: Lira rallies after dramatic interest rate hike #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Turkey’s lira rallied after the country’s central bank met lofty expectations for a powerful interest rate hike to tame double-digit inflation. Turkey’s central bank ramped up its key interest rate by a whopping 475 basis points to 15 percent and pledged to remain tough on inflation on Thursday, meeting lofty expectations after President Recep Tayyip […]
Albayrak resignation: What it means for Turkey’s government #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Ankara, Turkey – The shock resignation of Turkish finance minister Berat Albayrak – who is also President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son-in-law and heir apparent – has seen rumours of palace intrigue reach fever pitch among the country’s political class. Albayrak quit his role as Turkey’s economy tsar on Sunday evening in an Instagram message that […]
Turkey appoints ex-Deputy PM Lutfi Elvan as finance minister #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Elvan appointed after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accepts the resignation of son-in-law Berat Albayrak. Turkey has appointed former Deputy Prime Minister Lutfi Elvan as its treasury and finance minister to replace President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s son-in-law Berat Albayrak, the country’s Official Gazette said on Tuesday. Erdogan accepted Albayrak’s resignation late on Monday – a day […]
Turkey’s lira surges on finance minister, central bank shake up #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Turkey’s lira staged its biggest rally in more than two years on Monday, soaring nearly 6 percent after the surprise departure over the weekend of the finance minister and the central bank governor, whose replacement said he would zero in on inflation. The newly-installed governor, Naci Agbal, said the central bank would “decisively” use all […]
How will a Biden presidency affect Turkey? #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Istanbul, Turkey – Just a couple of weeks before president-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the US election, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was giving a party rally of his own in southeast Turkey, delivering a defiant message to the United States. “You don’t know who you’re dealing with,” said Erdogan to his NATO ally. “Impose your […]
Turkey’s lira on track for its worst month this year #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
As the Turkish lira hits another record low, the central bank hikes its 2020 inflation forecast. The Turkish lira extended losses to a fifth day, set for its worst month this year, as traders speculated official efforts to shore up the currency aren’t sufficient. The currency dropped 0.8% to 8.2560 per dollar as of 11:41 […]
Erdogan warns of military action in Syria, decries Russian strike #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country has ‘legitimate reason’ to intervene in northern Syria with Kurdish fighters in the border area. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened on Wednesday to launch a new military operation in northern Syria if Kurdish armed groups are not cleared from areas along its border with Syria. In […]
Russian strike on Syria’s Idlib fighters a ‘message’ to Turkey #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Russia and Turkey are two sides of the same coin. They are both heavily involved in some of the world’s most significant ongoing conflicts including in Libya, the Caucasus and Syria. They remain at loggerheads, supporting opposing sides with both hoping to expand their military presence and political reach in the Middle East and the […]
Turkey’s lira hits another record low as geopolitical risks mount #duzline #duzlinenews #follow4follow
Intensifying rancor between Ankara and its western allies – and the Turkish central bank’s decision to not raise interest rates – are souring investor sentiment. Another day, another inauspicious record for Turkey’s embattled currency. Turkey’s lira weakened further against the United States dollar on Tuesday, hitting a new record low as rancor between Ankara and […]