Authorities had previously succeeded in holding the lira steady at around TL6.85 since mid-June. The tumult has defied vigorous resistance from Turkey’s state banks. One London based-analyst said the …
Lira Defies Turkey’s $2.5 Billion Defense as Rout Deepens
Turkish state banks sold at least $2.5 billion to help prop up the lira this week, trying to shield it from foreign outflows and demand for foreign currency spurred by a widening current-account …
Global problems require global solutions, says Turkey
Foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey has done its part by supporting others, global initiatives – Anadolu Agency …
Greece Says Open to Dialogue With Turkey but Not Under Threat
Greece is open to a dialogue with Turkey but not under threats, Greece’s foreign minister, Nikos Dendias, said on Tuesday. “I want to repeat that Greece is always open to a dialogue with Turkey, but a …
Pressure for sanctions against Turkey increases as tensions with Greece grow
Divided on how to deal with Turkey, some European leaders are calling for sanctions and others are calling for a reset in Euro-Turkish relations.
In Pakistan’s 18-point Kashmir plan for Aug 5, outreach to Turkey, Malaysia and China
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who counts the campaign against India over Jammu and Kashmir as his government’s key achievement has roped in the Inter Services Intelligence, or ISI, in its …
Spain hopes Turkey overture will be followed by actual dialogue
Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha Gonzalez Laya said on Tuesday she hopes the will shown by her Turkish counterpart to open a dialogue on oil drilling in the Eastern Mediterranean will be followed by …
Turkey suspends research in disputed waters with Greece
A top Turkish official said Tuesday that Turkey will suspend research for oil and gas exploration in disputed waters in the Eastern Mediterranean. President Recep …
COVID-19 crisis: Turkey to resume flights to 4 countries from Aug 1
Turkey had partially resumed international flights on July 11, after remaining suspended for nearly two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Turkey travel advice: Is it safe to travel to Turkey? FCO guidelines latest
TURKEY is a popular holiday destination for Brits due to its warm weather and beautiful beaches, but is it currently safe to travel to Turkey during the coronavirus pandemic?