Turkey is involving in conflicts in Syria, Libya and between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but has of far avoided a direct clash with fellow NATO member Greece over energy reserves in the Mediterranean Sea.
Teeth-whitening trip to Turkey ends in tragedy for three friends
One of three men who travelled to Turkey for dental treatment died and the other two were left in a coma.Richard Molloy, 33, a DJ, collapsed and died after taking what is thought to be medication …
Syrians Make Up Turkey’s Proxy Army in Nagorno-Karabakh
After fighting Turkey’s battles in Libya, the Syrian National Army is caught in the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan—and dozens are dying.
Canada suspends exports of military drone technology to Turkey
The federal government is suspending the export of sophisticated Canadian drone technology to Turkey while Ottawa investigates claims that it is being used by the Azerbaijani military against Armenian …
As Cruise Ships Sit Idle, Turkey Scrapyard Sees Big Business In Dismantling
Cruise lines are opting to send their passenger ships to the scrapyard instead of the seas as the pandemic bites down on travel industry.
Saudi business leader urges boycott of ‘hostile’ Turkey
The head of Saudi Arabia’s Chambers of Commerce has called for a boycott of Turkish products amid merchants’ reports that animosity between Ankara and Riyadh is hindering the flow of goods between the …
NATO chief tells Turkey to help calm Karabakh conflict
The head of NATO said Monday he expected Turkey — a key ally of Azerbaijan — to use its “considerable” influence to calm the conflict in the Armenian separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turkish Drill Ship Heads Back to Turkey From off Cyprus: Data
A Turkish drill ship has left the area where it was operating southwest of Cyprus and reached Turkey’s coast, Refinitiv Eikon shipping data showed on Monday, in a move the European Union said would …
North Belfast man Richie Molloy family ‘devastated’ over death in Turkey
The family of a north Belfast man who died in Turkey on Saturday are in “shock” and “devastated”, an MP has said. Richie Molloy, 33, died in a “tragic incident” but it is not yet clear what caused his …
Lira slide towards 8-per-dollar highlights Turkey economic pressure points
LONDON (Reuters) – The Turkish lira’s move towards the 8-to-the dollar mark will compound its 25% slide this year, amplifying existing pressures on companies and the broader economy. Below are three …