Only Way Out of Turkey’s Loop May Be Another Emergency Hike
Turkey may pay a high price for its failure to maintain central bank credibility in investors’ eyes. By unexpectedly holding rates on Tuesday, policy makers…
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Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder says he no longer wants to play for Germany
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil says he no longer wants to play international football for Germany. In a lengthy statement, the 29-year-old said treatment he had…
EU needs to engage with Erdogan and embrace Turkey
The unthinkable happened in Turkey two years ago this month. Late in the evening of July 15th, 2016, a group of renegade soldiers launched a…
Turkey’s president praises Portuguese star Ronaldo
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan praised Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo for his stellar performance against Spain during a 2018 FIFA World Cup match in…
Turkey’s indigenous car to contribute 50B euros to GDP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Turkey’s first indigenous automobile would contribute 50 billion euros ($58.7 billion) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product…
Erdogan hints at lifting state of emergency after polls
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday the government may discontinue the state of emergency after this month’s elections. Speaking during a special live broadcast…
US lawmakers look to block sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a motion to stop the sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, arguing that Ankara is growing…
How Erdogan Made Turkey’s Next Election Like No Other
The most pivotal election in modern Turkish history will mark the abolition of the prime minister’s role and the coronation of Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential…
Europe: Turkey violated own constitution
Turkey violated its own constitution and international law in the widespread crackdown following July’s failed coup, the Council of Europe said in a statement on…
Turkey set to have 54 missions in Africa
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Turkey is set to have 54 diplomatic missions in 54 African nations to strengthen relations and solidarity with…