Turkey’s economic order is due for the biggest makeover in generations led by the influential head of the country’s wealth fund. As Turkey’s coronavirus outbreak subsides, the $33 billion entity will …
Libyans fear the unknown as Egypt, Turkey ramp up war in Sirte
There are increasing fears that Egypt’s plans to deploy troops abroad could escalate the conflict in neighbouring Libya.
Walmart Is No Turkey for Ditching Thanksgiving
A decision inspired by the Covid-19 crisis to keep the retailer’s stores closed on the holiday this year also makes financial sense.
Erdogan says Turkey will remain in Syria ‘until Syrian people are free’
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkish forces, which have carried out several incursions into northern Syria since 2016, would remain in the country until Syrians can live in freedom …
Turkey should face EU sanctions if no retreat from disputed gas explorations, Greece says
Greece said on Tuesday there should be no alternative but European Union sanctions against Turkey if Ankara does not back down on disputed attempts to explore for natural resources in the …
Libya conflict: Turkey is looking for a ‘third way’ in Sirte
First, it aims to protect Turkey’s financial, energy, military and geopolitical interests in Libya. Second, it is part of Turkey’s ongoing power struggle with counter-revolutionary Arab forces (the …
Turkey’s Ruling Party Moving to Tighten Grip on Social Media
A top legislator says Turkey’s ruling party is submitting draft legislation to parliament that would tighten the government’s grip on social media.
UPDATE 1-Pizza firm DP Eurasia H1 sales inch up driven by Turkey recoverey
Pizza firm DP Eurasia, which runs Domino’s Pizza brand in Turkey and Russia, reported a 3% increase in first half sales on Tuesday, saying growth at its Turkish stores offset a decline in Russia. The …
Germany Warns Turkey on Mediterranean Drilling
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said last week that Turkey would start seismic research and drilling operations in contested waters that are covered by an agreement between Ankara and …
Greece Says ‘Illegal’ Actions of Turkey Threaten NATO Cohesion
“The illegal and provocative behaviour of Turkey has a serious backlash not only to peace and stabiity in the Eastern Mediterranean but to the cohesion of NATO and to its relation …