ISTANBUL, July 9 (Reuters) – Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Thursday … who have died from COVID-19 in Turkey rose on Wednesday by 22 to 5,282 …
US to start Cyprus military training, defying Turkey
The United States said Wednesday it plans to conduct military training with Cyprus for the first time, defying NATO ally Turkey, which warned of destabilization. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said …
Stop buying Turkey’s F-35 parts, lawmakers tell DoD
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Pentagon to more quickly stop buying F-35 fighter jet components from Turkey.
Russia working on immediate Libya ceasefire with Turkey -Ifax
Russia and Turkey are working on an immediate ceasefire agreement for the conflict in Libya, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Wednesday by the Interfax news agency.
As inflation jumps, Turkey faces the prospect of another currency crisis
A Moody’s report from earlier this month cited “fresh market concerns” over Turkey’s economic policy and forecast “an economic contraction of 5% in 2020. Foreign currency interventions by the central …
US to start Cyprus military training despite Turkey
The United States said Wednesday it plans to conduct military training with Cyprus for the first time, a step that could anger NATO ally Turkey. Critics say the decision backfired by forcing Cyprus, …
Manchester drunk veterinary nurse ’caused chaos’ on flight to Turkey
A drunk veterinary nurse who caused “chaos” on a plane after drinking vodka has been spared prison. Katherine Heyes, 29, was described as “every passenger’s worst nightmare” on the 18 May 2019 Thomas …
Russia and China veto UN extension of cross-border aid to Syria
The two nations veto UN resolution to maintain two border crossing points from Turkey to deliver aid to northwest Syria.
Russia working on immediate Libya ceasefire with Turkey – Interfax
Russia and Turkey are working on an immediate ceasefire agreement for the conflict in Libya, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was quoted as saying on Wednesday by the Interfax news agency.
Lawmakers urge Pentagon to stop buying F-35 parts from Turkey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper this week asking the Pentagon to more quickly end its F-35 partnership with Turkey.