Erdogan’s fight with Turkish business stirs economic concern
President Tayyip Erdogan has escalated Turkey’s battle with its top business group, expanding a broad political crackdown on dissent and raising the stakes for his government’s economic turnaround programme, analysts say. On Thursday, an Istanbul court banned international travel by two executives of the association TUSIAD in an investigation of their remarks on democracy that […]
Read MoreTürkiye ideal venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey could be an ideal venue for planned peace talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Ankara on Tuesday (February 20). Erdogan said Turkey has always been in favor of peace […]
Read MoreTurkish central bank ‘ready to act’ against risks in rate-cutting cycle, governor says
Turkey’s central bank stands “ready to act” against risks in the current rate-cutting cycle, Turkish Central Bank Governor Fatih Karahan told a conference for emerging market economies in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The bank has been gradually cutting rates since December, Karahan said, reducing the policy rate (TRINT=ECI), opens new tab by 250 basis points […]
Read MoreIsrael has failed to keep its promises ‘as always’: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Israel has failed to keep its promises in the Gaza ceasefire agreement ‘as always’. He also called on Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories and compensate for the destruction in Gaza. He made the remarks at a joint press conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar […]
Read MoreNo one has the power to evict Gazans: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected US President Donald Trump’s plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza, saying that no one has the power to evict Palestinians from war-torn Gaza. AFP reports. Speaking at a press conference at Istanbul airport before departing for Malaysia on Sunday, Erdogan said that Gaza, the West Bank and East […]
Read MoreTürkiye ready to resolve Rwanda-Congo conflict: Erdogan
Turkey is ready to provide any assistance to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo between Rwanda and Congo if they agree, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Erdogan made the remarks at a joint press conference with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in the capital Ankara on Thursday. Erdogan said, “We see this […]
Read MoreDeath toll in Turkish resort fire rises to 76, 9 detained
The death toll from a devastating fire at a ski resort in western Turkey has risen to 76, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said early Wednesday (January 22). Meanwhile, nine people, including the resort owner, have been detained in the incident. Reuters reports. Yerlikaya also said that the bodies of 45 of the deceased have been […]
Read MoreErdogan’s call to Arab and Muslim countries
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Arab and Muslim countries to support the Palestinians despite the ceasefire in Gaza. He made the call at a cabinet meeting in the capital Ankara. In a report on Tuesday (January 21), Daily Sabah reported that Erdogan called on the Arab and Muslim world to show solidarity […]
Read MoreWhat Erdogan said about Israel’s ‘record of ceasefire violations’
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly criticized Israel’s history of ceasefire violations. He also called on the international community to take action to prevent potential ceasefire violations in Gaza. Erdogan made the call in a speech at his party’s provincial congress in Turkey’s Adana province on Saturday. He said that Israel, especially Prime Minister […]
Read MoreTurkey hopes for lasting peace in Gaza ceasefire deal: Erdogan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. He said the agreement, announced on Wednesday, will pave the way for lasting peace and stability for “Palestinian brothers and sisters” and the entire region, the Anadolu Agency reported on Wednesday (January 15). Erdogan said in a statement on his Twitter account that […]
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