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 ... Turkey clampdown on internet adds to economic woes Erdogan vs Gulenists: Drawing Turkey away from independent foreign policy Turkey Leader Called to Lean On Media Boss |
Turkish Press | Turkey Sells 31-Year Dollar Bonds as Market Steadies Wall Street Journal ISTANBUL—Turkey tapped international investors Wednesday for a second time in as many months, seeking to cash in on a much brighter tone for emerging-market assets after a bruising selloff. Just two weeks ago, the country was at the center of ... Turkey to Sell 31-Year Bonds in Second 2014 Offering Turkey sells long-dated bond as investors return Turkey's Gold Imports Blamed for Record Trade Deficit |
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 |
Haaretz | Netanyahu stalling on Turkey reconciliation proposal Haaretz Though a draft agreement that could end a nearly four-year-old dispute with Turkey was submitted to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week, he has not yet acted upon it, generating concern he might be getting cold feet about a deal he had ... Israel, Turkey Near Repairing Alliance Israel won't lift Gaza blockade to appease Turkey Turkey's Erdogan: Lift Gaza Sea Blockade or No Relations with Israel |
Hurriyet Daily News | LABOR > Project launched to boost women's employment in Turkey Hurriyet Daily News The project, whose mottos is “We Are Equal and We Are Together at Work, at Home and Everywhere,” aims to create decent work opportunities for women and the development of inclusive and coherent policies to promote women's employment in Turkey. 18:07 - Swedish envoy: Women's empowerment an economic necessity for Turkey Project launched to boost women's employment in Turkey Labor: Turkey; new project to boost women's employment |
The Guardian | Amid Flow of Leaks, Turkey Moves to Crimp Internet New York Times Under the legislation, Turkey, which already has strict laws to regulate content online, will allow government officials to block sites they deem violate personal privacy, without obtaining a court order. It would also force Internet companies to ... Turkey tightens internet controls as government battles graft scandal Turkey pushes through new raft of 'draconian' internet restrictions Turkey passes law tightening control of internet |
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 ... Insight: Reclusive cleric's followers pose biggest threat to Turkey's Erdogan Erdogan urges Germany to back Turkey EU bid Turkey Leader Rallies Voters—In Germany |
Hurriyet Daily News | Japanese bosses to visit Turkey to explore ties Hurriyet Daily News The CEOs of nearly 30 Japanese small- and medium-sized enterprises will meet with their Turkish counterparts and authorities in a bid to explore cooperation opportunities in Turkey, as well as in third countries. A wide range of companies operating in ... |
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 ... Deception Foils Attempt to Hijack Turkish Jet to Sochi 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 |
RT | Turkey's Tehran thaw: What lies behind Erdogan's rapprochement with Iran RT Since then, trade has nevertheless been resumed – Turkey actually primarily depending on Iran (in addition to Russia) for most of its natural gas imports, and now, at long last, the country's political leadership is following suit as well. Turkey's ... Iran-Turkey relations: Love thy neighour? Iranian President again postponed his visit to Turkey |