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US restricting the use of weapons it will sell to Turkey and Greece

US restricting the use of weapons it will sell to Turkey and Greece

A leaked correspondence from the US Department of State to Greek media revealed Washington's dual approach: while selling fighter jets to both Greece and Turkey, it is simultaneously concerned about restraining regional competition within NATO by imposing strict conditions on arms usage.

20 February 2024

Middle class is disappearing

Middle class is disappearing

The top 20% of the population, with the highest income, takes 49.7% of the country's total income, while the remaining 80% of the population receives 50.3% of the total income.

30 January 2024 Mahfi Eğilmez

Turkey receives lowest score to date on the Corruption Perceptions Index

Turkey receives lowest score to date on the Corruption Perceptions Index

According to the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, Turkey dropped to 34 points and ranked 115th out of 180 countries.

30 January 2024

PACE: 'Torture and ill-treatment becoming more widespread in Turkey'

PACE: 'Torture and ill-treatment becoming more widespread in Turkey'

Despite the official authorities' "zero tolerance for torture and ill-treatment" message in Turkey, incidents of torture and ill-treatment have increased in recent years in detentions and prisons, states a new Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe resolution.

25 January 2024

Turkey's women's volleyball team defeats Serbia to clinch first ever European title

Turkey's women's volleyball team defeats Serbia to clinch first ever European title

Turkey defeated Serbia 3-2 in the closely contested final match.

3 September 2023

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

Fidan, Lavrov discuss revival of Ukraine grain deal

The top diplomats evaluated the efforts to revive the deal, as well as discussing an alternative plan proposed by Putin.

1 September 2023

Over a thousand men engage in accidental self-stabbing during Sacrifice Feast in Turkey

Over a thousand men engage in accidental self-stabbing during Sacrifice Feast in Turkey

Amid this year's violent confrontation between sacrificial livestock and human adversaries, defiant animals unleashed havoc, leaving a trail of countrywide bloodshed upon men.

Local district in Turkey bans Pride Week to ensure 'peace and security'

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Local district in Turkey bans Pride Week to ensure 'peace and security'

Following the trend of banned Pride events in Turkey, the Datça District Governorship in Muğla province has prohibited all Pride Week activities since June 12.

Drone strikes by Turkey reportedly kill Syrian soldiers in northern Aleppo

Drone strikes by Turkey reportedly kill Syrian soldiers in northern Aleppo

Five soldiers were reportedly killed in the strikes. While Turkey's Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack, but said it targeted the Kurdish YPG forces.

The cost of exiting the crisis for Turkey

The cost of exiting the crisis for Turkey

The increase in the exchange rate will raise the costs for industries heavily dependent on imported raw materials and intermediate goods. To balance this, reducing labor costs will be presented as a necessity.

12 June 2023 Bülent Danışoğlu

Turkey's latest official figures report unemployment rate of 10.2%

Turkey's latest official figures report unemployment rate of 10.2%

The overall unemployment rate increased by 0.1%, while the youth unemployment rate dropped by 1.2% to reach 19.1%, according to a recent TurkStat study.

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

In the council's inaugural meeting following Erdoğan's win, they emphasized Syrian refugees' safe and dignified return to their homes.

Worst country in Europe in consumption freedoms: Turkey enters the Nanny State Index at number one

Worst country in Europe in consumption freedoms: Turkey enters the Nanny State Index at number one

Turkey was included for the first time in the Nanny State Index announced each year by the European Policy Information Center (EPICENTER) and has been rated as the worst country in alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarette, fast-food, and soft drink categories. The basic reason is the high taxes.

Turkey ranks 39th just below the scale centerpoint in PIRLS index

Turkey ranks 39th just below the scale centerpoint in PIRLS index

Participating in the study for the second time in 2021, Turkey received 496 points, just below the scale centerpoint of 500, in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study, measuring the literacy skills of 4th grade students.

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Turkey’s parliamentary election outcomes: more women, conservatives, and nationalists

Despite allegations of voter fraud and irregularities that may flip certain seats, the ruling People Alliance likely maintains a parliamentary majority with 322 representatives, while the strategy of the CHP to include members of the table of six under its list did not yield successful results.

17 May 2023 Wouter Massink

Turkey remains 15th largest military spender in world despite drop in expenses

Turkey remains 15th largest military spender in world despite drop in expenses

Despite the decrease over the past three years, Turkey remains the 15th largest spender on military in the world, and the seventh largest in Europe, according to a new SIPRI report.

Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran to meet in Moscow

Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran to meet in Moscow

Defense Minister of Turkey announced that the meeting where the defense ministers and heads of intelligence services of the four countries will meet is planned to take place in Moscow tomorrow.

Bill passed obliging those convicted of drug-related crimes to treatment and rehabilitation programs

Bill passed obliging those convicted of drug-related crimes to treatment and rehabilitation programs

The General Assembly of Turkey accepted a bill that compels those convicted for selling or using drugs to follow compulsory treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Turkey’s greenhouse gas emission increased by 7.7 percent in 2021

Turkey’s greenhouse gas emission increased by 7.7 percent in 2021

Despite Turkey’s announced efforts to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2053, Carbon dioxide emissions per capita steadily increased in the last 30 years.

MHP will compete as part of People's Alliance, but fields its candidates for MP in seperate list

MHP will compete as part of People's Alliance, but fields its candidates for MP in seperate list

Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party announced that the party is running under the three crescents, the emblem of the party, denying any claim that they would be competing under a joint list as the People's Alliance.

Peru seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

Peru seizes 2.3 tons of cocaine heading to Turkey

According to officials from Peru, it was the first time they had such an incident with a Turkey-bound ship.

Kirkuk pipeline to be closed as Turkey fined 1.4 billion dollars in arbitration case won by Iraq

Kirkuk pipeline to be closed as Turkey fined 1.4 billion dollars in arbitration case won by Iraq

The production halt of the 450,000 barrels of oil per day might be a blow to the KRG's economy. Baghdad welcomed the decision.

Ankara summons ambassador of France

Ankara summons ambassador of France

The ambassador of France in Ankara was summoned to the Foreign Ministry where he was told that Ankara strongly denounces the Senate of France to host YPG members and to award them medals of honor.

Finland's NATO membership approved in Ankara in Parliamentary Commission

Finland's NATO membership approved in Ankara in Parliamentary Commission

Foreign Affairs Commission of the Parliament of Turkey approved the protocol for Finland's NATO membership yesterday while Finland's president Sauli Niinisto signed the NATO legislation of his country in a ceremony the same day.

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

The water reserves of Turkey's fourth most populated city would last 80 days, while Bursa's precipitation decreased this year by 41 percent compared to the same period the previous year, local officials state.

Turkey has highest food inflation among OECD countries

Turkey has highest food inflation among OECD countries

The organization measures Turkey's inflation at 57,7 percent for 2022 and forecasts the inflation to remain in the 40 percent range for 2023 and 2024.

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

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Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

Widespread protests against Türkiye in northwestern Syria • Another music festival is banned after pressure from Islamic groups • Threats, lawsuits against journalists • Top court admits Tuğluk's condition may worsen, but refuses to order her release

15 August 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

İstanbul prosecutors investigate Spotify over playlists 'insulting religious values'

İstanbul prosecutors investigate Spotify over playlists 'insulting religious values'

"The songs that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan listens to while drinking raki" and "The songs that Allah was listening to when he expelled Adam from paradise" are among the playlists that were subject to complaints.

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

Three more ships to set off from Ukraine as part of grain deal

The first ship that left Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion got clearance from the İstanbul coordination center yesterday.

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

Turkey, US continue F-16 negotiations despite US House legislation, says minister

There should be no such conditions like 'I will give you this, but you will not do that'," Turkey's defense minister has said.

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

After Russia vetoed a one-year extension, the council members agreed to extend aid deliveries for six months. The US, the UK and France abstained from the vote in protest of Russia's rejection of the previous resolution.

Turkey, Israel pen civil aviation agreement to expand flights

Turkey, Israel pen civil aviation agreement to expand flights

Israel has also announced that it will reopen its economic and trade office in Turkey.

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