Turkey

Turkish ship Mavi Marmara, carrying pro-Palestinian activists to take part of a humanitarian convoy,

Mavi Marmara 2: New aid flotilla to sail from Turkey to 'break siege' of Gaza

The flotilla itself is organized by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), a group of 12 NGOs from countries such as the US, Turkey, and South Africa, and should leave for Gaza on Monday.

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza as tensions rise

"This decision will remain in place until Israel, under its obligations emanating from international law, urgently declares a ceasefire in Gaza and allows the unhindered flow of... aid," Turkey said.

09/04/2024

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire

According to a statement, measures would apply to the export of products from 54 different categories, including iron, marble, steel, cement, aluminum, brick, fertilizer, and more.

By REUTERS
09/04/2024

The Turkish police acquired Ferrari, Bentley, and Porsche without paying

We are familiar with these images from the wealthy Gulf states. But now Turkey, facing an economic crisis, has found a free way to add some new luxurious vehicles to its ranks.

By UDI ETZION/WALLA!
07/04/2024

NATO needs to take punitive measures against Erdogan, here's why

Although the NATO Charter doesn’t provide a mechanism to expel a member state, it’s time for NATO to stop relying solely on political and diplomatic channels to address disagreements with Erdogan.

How will the local elections in Turkey affect the Middle East?

The vote was, in essence, a choice between an authoritarian religious party and parties representing a tradition of secular nationalism.

Police officers arrive the scene after a fire broke out aat a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey April 2,

Daytime fire kills 29 people at Istanbul nightclub

Fire engulfs Masquerade nightclub in central Istanbul, at least 29 workers killed.

By REUTERS
02/04/2024
 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

'Anti-Israel talk was for political reasons': Turkey looking to improve relations with Israel

A Turkish diplomat said President Erdogan was attacking Israel due to "political considerations in the local elections in Turkey."

02/04/2024
 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

Turkey's resurgent opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections

Sunday votes in Turkey resulted in the most significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan and his party, reinforcing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his main political rival.

By REUTERS
01/04/2024
 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

Battle for Istanbul: Mayor Imamoglu seeks to upend Erdogan's hold in pivotal local vote

Turkey's nationwide local elections are on Sunday. The top prize, Istanbul, is seen as a bellwether for the opposition’s chances of taking power away from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in four years.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
28/03/2024
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