How Banker's Conviction Strains US-Turkey Ties: QuickTake Q&A Washington Post The conviction in a U.S. court of Mehmet Hakan Atilla, former head of international banking at state-owned Halkbank, may cause more trouble for the lender and further strain relations between Turkey and the U.S. The trial in Manhattan sparked vehement ... |
euronews | Turkey intends to extend post-coup state of emergency Fox News ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey's government intends to extend by another three months the state of emergency that was declared following a failed military coup. Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag told reporters after a Cabinet meeting on Monday that Turkey's ... Turkey extends state of emergency for a sixth time Turkey's state of emergency to be extended once again: Deputy PM Turkey set to extend state of emergency for another 3 months |
Voice of America | Turkey's Nationalist Opposition to Back Erdogan in 2019 Election Voice of America Turkey's nationalist opposition said on Monday it would back President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the 2019 election, signaling continued right-wing support crucial to his narrow victory in a constitutional referendum last year. The Nationalist Movement ... Turkey's MHP not running for presidency, supporting Erdogan in 2019 MHP to support Erdoğan in 2019 presidential election, calls on AKP for alliance Turkey: Opposition MHP to back Erdogan's reelection |
Norway's Statkraft cuts back on power trading in Turkey Reuters OSLO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Norwegian utility company Statkraft said it has reduced its power trading operations in Turkey due to declining market liquidity and an unpredictable outlook. A company spokesman said Statkraft now trades only electricity it ... |
War on the Rocks | To Save Turkey's Democracy, the Country's Opposition must Offer Erdogan a Grand Bargain War on the Rocks Turkish democracy is dying. Of the three parties in the country's legislature that oppose President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), the leader of the first — the Peoples Democracy Party (HDP) — has been jailed by ... Turkey's chance to mend its relations with Europe Turkey's unclear path towards the EU Turkey expects clear stance from the EU |
Chron.com | Turkey burger recipe has winning flavor combo Chron.com 1 pound to 1¼ pounds ground turkey (breast meat; see headnote). ½ teaspoon kosher salt. ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. ½ cup crumbled feta. 4 whole-grain hamburger buns. Green-leaf lettuce leaves, for serving. Instructions: Heat a grill pan or ... |
euronews | Kurdish footballer convicted of 'terrorist propaganda' in Turkey shot at in Germany euronews The Kurdish-German footballer was given a suspended 18-month jail sentence in Turkey last April for criticizing the government's operations against Kurdish militants. Naki denied any wrongdoing. "I gave a message of peace. I said I was against the war ... Kurdish footballer in Turkey 'lucky to be alive' after being shot at |
Aljazeera.com | Turkey-based TV airs Egypt tapes on Jerusalem Aljazeera.com A Turkey-based TV station has released audio recordings it said were of an Egyptian intelligence officer asking influential hosts in Egypt to persuade their viewers to accept a US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The recordings in ... |
Aljazeera.com | Turkey casts shadow over Turkish Cypriots' vote Aljazeera.com The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) will head to the polls on Sunday, in a parliamentary election that has failed to stir enthusiasm among a largely disillusioned electorate. Elections in the internationally unrecognised entity are typically ... Turkey will not risk actively disrupting Cyprus' energy plan, Greek minister says |
Aljazeera.com | Germany and Turkey agree to mend ties Aljazeera.com The foreign ministers of Turkey and Germany have agreed to work towards improving relations that have been strained after a period of high tensions. The apparent bid to restore friendlier ties between the two countries was laid bare on Saturday when ... Germany, Turkey take small steps toward friendlier ties German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel condemned for getting ... - dw German and Turkish officials vow to end spat |