Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’ | Turkey
When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul City Hall last week, he was furious at Mayor Ekrem Imamor's arrest, and Azura, 26, said that at first he was too scared to refuse a ban on gatherings. She could no longer resist participating as protests grew in university campuses and in Turkish cities and towns. “I saw sparks […]
BREAKING: Trump Makes Surprise Move to Import Eggs from Unlikely Sources: Turkey and South Korea
Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins reported that millions of eggs have been imported from Turkey and South Korea, and more countries are expected to follow, citing recent discussions. She stated that they have spoken with several other countries that are planning to import eggs and that the deal has not yet been finalized, so she did […]
Trump eyes lifting sanctions, potential sale of fighter jets to Turkey
First on FOX: President Donald Trump is considering resuming sales of fighter jets to Turkey after a conversation with President Recept Tayp Erdogan. Trump has expressed his intention to support the final decision to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, and is open to the idea of selling Turkey's true respect target F-35 jets. The […]
Turkey Detains 37 for Social Media Posts About Detained Istanbul Mayor
The Turkish government announced Thursday that 37 people have been arrested in “provocative” social media posts related to the arrest of Iklem Imamogur, mayor of Istanbul on Wednesday, and as the chief political rival of President Recept Tayyip Erdogan. That's what Imamoguru, a rising star of the opposition CHP Party detention On Wednesday, the charges […]
Istanbul mayor arrested days before likely presidential nomination | Turkey
Turkish police reported Wednesday that they had arrested the Iklem Imamomor tribe, the main rival of President Receptacle Taip Erdogan, as part of an investigation into the link between corruption and terrorism. The state-run Anadoru agency reported that prosecutors also issued warrants to 100 other people. Authorities closed several roads around Istanbul and banned demonstrations […]
Turkey Tries to Get in on Reconstructing Ukraine
Turkish trade minister Omer Bolat said Thursday that his country is looking forward to supporting reconstruction in Ukraine with investment and free trade agreements. Borat said Turkey is keen to help Ukrainian President Voldimir Zelensky achieve its $10 billion target in bilateral trade. Borat traveled to Kiev with Turkish Agriculture Minister Ibrahim Yumakuri and several […]
Turkey Opened More Businesses in Ukraine Last Year than Any Other Country – Even China
Turkey – Burak Pehlivan, head of the Ukrainian Business Association (TUID), said on Tuesday that Turkey opened a new business venture in Ukraine last year than any other country, including the US and China. “Despite the ongoing war, Türkiye and Ukraine's economic and trade relations remain viable, dynamic and progressive,” Pelivan said. I said Ukrainian […]
Los Angeles Kings apologize after issuing Armenian scarves made in Turkey
The Los Angeles Kings held an Armenian night last week, causing a public relations disaster. The Los Angeles area is home to the largest Armenian community outside of Armenia, so the team paid tribute to the Armenians in the area. Fans who participated in the match against the Utah Hockey Club on February 22 received […]
Kurdish PKK Terrorist Group Announces Ceasefire with Turkey
(AFP) – The ban on Kurdish extremists on Saturday declared a ceasefire with Turkey after calling for the group to end more than 40 years of armed struggle following a call for landmarks by imprisoned PKK leader Abdulla Okaran. It was the first response from the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after Okaran asked for the […]
Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm, in major shift that could shake up Turkey and Middle East | Turkey
The aging leader of a Kurdish extremist group imprisoned on a remote Turkish island called on the group to arm themselves and disband, marking the beginning of a vulnerable peace with Turkey after 40 years of guerrilla warfare, attack and retaliation. Abdulla Öcalan, a founding member of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a group that […]