RT (blog) | In Turkey, troubling signs of authoritarianism Los Angeles Times When Recep Tayyip Erdogan came to power in 2003 as Turkey's prime minister, questions arose about how his Islam-rooted Justice and Development Party might alter a nation accustomed to nearly a century of. official secularism. It turns out the world ... Erdogan vs Gulenists: Drawing Turkey away from independent foreign policy Turkey Leader Called to Lean On Media Boss Rajoy reaffirms Spanish support for Turkey's EU bid |
Haaretz | Turkey PM: No reconciliation with Israel until end of Gaza siege Haaretz He added that Turkey has received an apology from Israel, and that talks over compensation for the families of those killed and wounded on the Mavi Marmara ship in 2010 are ongoing. However, Erdogan said the lifting of the siege over the Gaza Strip ... Israel, Turkey Near Repairing Alliance Turkish FM Davutoglu: Turkey, Israel close to a deal Turkey, Zionist Entity to Deal after Mavi Marmara Raid |
Turkey Struggles to Protect Its Lira New York Times The frenzy was a demonstration of how the value of Turkey's money — which has broad implications for the national economy — is determined largely by events beyond the country's control. And lately the lira has been alarmingly weak. The currency has ... S&P Outlook Portends Mounting Risk to Fund Flows: Turkey Credit TURKEY: When it rains, it pours – EAST CAPITAL COMMENT |
Aljazeera.com | Iran-Turkey relations: Love thy neighour? Aljazeera.com Undoubtedly, the secular nationalist "Kemalist" political establishment in Turkey was alarmed by - and viewed with suspicion - the consolidation of a theocratic rule in Iran. But it would be an overstatement to argue, as some do, that the 1980 military ... Turkey's Tehran thaw: What lies behind Erdogan's rapprochement with Iran Iranian President again postponed his visit to Turkey Iran summons Swiss envoy over US sanctions |
AFP | Cyprus conflict threatens Israel-Turkey offshore gas trade Haaretz What might Israel's offshore gas discoveries have to do with the Cyprus reconciliation talks between Turkey and Greece, which are resuming Tuesday in an effort to resolve the conflict over the island that's been divided for 40 years? At a conference ... Turkey's FM: Constructive atmosphere for Cyprus issue Cyprus and Turkey to relaunch talks on northern Cyprus Energy is 'game changer' in new Cyprus peace drive |
Al-Arabiya | Turkey defies court order, vows to build new airport Al-Arabiya Turkey vowed Tuesday to press ahead with the construction of what could become one of the world's busiest airports despite a court order halting work over environmental concerns. A court last month suspended work on Istanbul's third airport after local ... Turkey vows to go ahead with new airport despite court order |
BBC News | “Hands off my internet”: Turkey protesters clash with police over government ... euronews Chanting 'Hands off my internet” protesters took to the streets of Istanbul to show their anger over new laws restricting access to web pages in Turkey. The new rules could block sites within hours without a court order. Riot police were out in force ... Critics of internet law demonstrate in Turkey Istanbul clashes over Turkey's new internet laws Turkey ranks second in Internet censors: Report |
New York Daily News | Turkey: F-16 fighter scrambled after suspected hijack euronews Turkey scrambled an F-16 fighter jet on Friday to escort a commercial flight after a passenger allegedly made a bomb threat, demanding to go to the Winter Olympic games in Sochi. Footage from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport showed the Pegasus airlines ... Plane lands in Turkey after drunk hijacker claims bomb aboard, makes failed ... Officials: 'Air pirate' claims bomb on board, tries to have plane go to Sochi An alleged bomber reportedly tried to divert the flight to Sochi, where the ... |
CNBC.com | China is now cheaper than Turkey CNBC.com "With an estimated 2014 P/E (price-to-earnings ratio) of 8.1, China is cheaper than Turkey, whose economy is in a tailspin. With China's industrial profits growing at a robust 12.2 percent year-on-year, this makes no sense to us," David Goldman ... NYT: Emerging Markets Wrong to Blame Others for Currency Crises |
Hurriyet Daily News | Whose Turkey Is It? New York Times It is still a marvel to behold Recep Tayyip Erdogan's self-confidence, even after 11 years of his rule. In recent weeks, a new poster featuring Turkey's prime minister has appeared throughout Istanbul, on highway billboards and mass transit. Wearing ... Erdogan urges Germany to back Turkey EU bid Insight: Reclusive cleric's followers pose biggest threat to Turkey's Erdogan Germany's Steinmeier urges EU to resume talks on Turkey's membership bid |